There’s so much more to share from our September fundraiser! From the rodeo arena, to the impact it created, we invite you to explore the story and recap page…

Big changes to Medicaid are being proposed and they could hurt people with disabilities. These cuts would take away support many rely on every day. Congress will vote soon, so now’s the time to act. Click to find out what’s at risk and how you can make a difference.

After a sudden stroke changed everything, Darryl Galmore found himself in a wheelchair, facing a long road to recovery. What he didn’t expect to find was a place that felt like home. Discover how Paraquad’s Orthwein Center helped him regain his strength and independence!

For so many riders, this service isn’t just transportation. It’s freedom, connection, and the chance to live life on their own terms. Read about how April 2025 marked the highest number of rides since 2020 for Metro’s Call-A-Ride service. A major win for accessible transit in St. Louis!

For people with disabilities, peer mentors can drastically shape their view of the future — revealing that life with a disability can be full of joy and fulfillment. In celebration of National Mentoring Month in 2025, we’re spotlighting the story of a Paraquad peer mentor, David Miles. 

Physical fitness comes in many forms — realistically, it’s best to begin with a goal in mind. Read on for our top five fitness goals to reach at the Stephen A. Orthwein Center, Paraquad’s gym for people with disabilities. 

Having an unexpected hospital stay is challenging any day of the year — but it’s especially hard around the holidays. Read on for Paraquad’s tips for celebrating in the hospital on Christmas, Hanukkah and beyond. 

Plenty of planning goes into any holiday gathering. However, families of someone with a disability may have to make additional accommodations so that all feel welcome.

Paraquad’s CDS program bases our practices around an independent living philosophy, creating value in each participant's life.

The Paraquad team compiled this Missouri voters guide regarding accessibility and voting issues. Dive in to learn how and why you should vote in the presidential election on November 5, 2024.