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2024 Legislative Session Begins In Jefferson City January 3
Advocacy & Public Policy Brooke Rupkey 05/01/2024 Advocacy & Public Policy Brooke Rupkey 05/01/2024

2024 Legislative Session Begins In Jefferson City January 3

The Missouri General Assembly annual convenes in a new Legislative Session on the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January.

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4 Ways Paraquad’s Transition Services Help Young Adults
Youth & Family Brooke Rupkey 18/12/2023 Youth & Family Brooke Rupkey 18/12/2023

4 Ways Paraquad’s Transition Services Help Young Adults

Paraquad's transition services help families plan for the future. Learn more about easing the transition from school to adulthood.

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Autism-Friendly Holiday Activities Near You
Youth & Family Brooke Rupkey 08/12/2023 Youth & Family Brooke Rupkey 08/12/2023

Autism-Friendly Holiday Activities Near You

Looking for autism-friendly activities near you this holiday season? Read on to see a few of Paraquad’s picks!

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Paraquad’s Youth Group: Passionately Working with Kids with Disabilities
Youth & Family Brooke Rupkey 29/11/2023 Youth & Family Brooke Rupkey 29/11/2023

Paraquad’s Youth Group: Passionately Working with Kids with Disabilities

Paraquad has become a safe space for many in St. Louis — read on to learn how to begin working with kids with disabilities, or enroll someone you know in one of our disability support groups.

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A Guide to Independent and Assisted Living for People with Disabilities 
Independent Living Brooke Rupkey 28/11/2023 Independent Living Brooke Rupkey 28/11/2023

A Guide to Independent and Assisted Living for People with Disabilities 

We’re here to help you identify what living situation works best for you or your loved one — read on for Paraquad’s guide to independent and assisted living options for people with disabilities.

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Donating to Disability Nonprofit Organizations
News Brooke Rupkey 28/11/2023 News Brooke Rupkey 28/11/2023

Donating to Disability Nonprofit Organizations

Giving Tuesday 2023 is now upon us, and many people are looking for disability nonprofit organizations to support during this time.

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Disability and Intimacy: Paraquad’s Healthy Relationship Classes
Youth & Family Brooke Rupkey 20/11/2023 Youth & Family Brooke Rupkey 20/11/2023

Disability and Intimacy: Paraquad’s Healthy Relationship Classes

Paraquad’s healthy relationship classes typically involve six to eight participants engaging in conversations through interactive group activities.

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The Benefits of the EksoNR Exoskeleton for Legs
Orthwein Center Brooke Rupkey 13/11/2023 Orthwein Center Brooke Rupkey 13/11/2023

The Benefits of the EksoNR Exoskeleton for Legs

With consistent use, the EksoNR helps people regain independence. Studies show that using an exoskeleton for legs improves gait, walking speed, balance and endurance.

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Get to Know the Bloom Culinary Training Program 
Employment Brooke Rupkey 08/11/2023 Employment Brooke Rupkey 08/11/2023

Get to Know the Bloom Culinary Training Program 

The Bloom Culinary Training Program is the only project of its kind in the St. Louis area.

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Paraquad’s Job Training Programs for Teens & Adults with Disabilities
Employment Brooke Rupkey 01/11/2023 Employment Brooke Rupkey 01/11/2023

Paraquad’s Job Training Programs for Teens & Adults with Disabilities

A stable job offers countless social and financial perks. That’s why Paraquad offers job training programs for teens and adults with disabilities.

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Annie Morrow Featured on the MS Living Well Podcast
Orthwein Center Brooke Rupkey 25/10/2023 Orthwein Center Brooke Rupkey 25/10/2023

Annie Morrow Featured on the MS Living Well Podcast

Learn more about Annie Morrow’s interview on the MS Living Well Podcast, where she discussed mobility and multiple sclerosis (MS) with Dr. Barry Singer.

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Achieving Your Self-Advocacy Goals with Paraquad
Advocacy & Public Policy Brooke Rupkey 19/10/2023 Advocacy & Public Policy Brooke Rupkey 19/10/2023

Achieving Your Self-Advocacy Goals with Paraquad

Some may take this for granted, wondering: “Why is self-advocacy important?” Yet, for people with developmental disabilities, self-advocacy goals may take time to develop and achieve.

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Paraquad’s Reuse Program: Recycling All Types of Assistive Technology 
Independent Living Brooke Rupkey 05/10/2023 Independent Living Brooke Rupkey 05/10/2023

Paraquad’s Reuse Program: Recycling All Types of Assistive Technology 

Various types of assistive technology help people move, communicate, see and integrate themselves into the broader community. Paraquad’s assistive technology specialists dedicate their time to reducing cost barriers by keeping old devices out of landfills and giving them new life.

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Four Essential Questions About Consumer-Directed Services in Missouri
Consumer Directed Services Brooke Rupkey 04/10/2023 Consumer Directed Services Brooke Rupkey 04/10/2023

Four Essential Questions About Consumer-Directed Services in Missouri

Consumer-directed services (CDS) in Missouri allow adults with disabilities to live comfortably in their environment.

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WashU and Paraquad in St. Louis Begin WATCH Research Study 
Community Brooke Rupkey 03/10/2023 Community Brooke Rupkey 03/10/2023

WashU and Paraquad in St. Louis Begin WATCH Research Study 

Washington University (WashU) and Paraquad in St. Louis recently began studying the cardiovascular health of wheelchair users after incorporating adaptive gym equipment into their routines.

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Defying Gravity: The AlterG Treadmill 
Orthwein Center Brooke Rupkey 28/09/2023 Orthwein Center Brooke Rupkey 28/09/2023

Defying Gravity: The AlterG Treadmill 

The Stephen A. Orthwein Center offers countless ways to regain your strength and health through adaptive exercise. This year, we added a cutting-edge piece of equipment to our facility — the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill™.

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The Benefits of Paraquad’s Peer Mentoring Program
Peer Services Brooke Rupkey 25/09/2023 Peer Services Brooke Rupkey 25/09/2023

The Benefits of Paraquad’s Peer Mentoring Program

Paraquad’s peer mentoring program is a tool to empower people with disabilities to explore the possibilities after a life-changing circumstance.

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Eight Activities for Wheelchair Users in St. Louis 
Community Brooke Rupkey 25/09/2023 Community Brooke Rupkey 25/09/2023

Eight Activities for Wheelchair Users in St. Louis 

Paraquad is dedicated to helping you find things to do inside the St. Louis area that are both accessible and fun

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Meet the Lokomat: A Machine Built to Increase Mobility
Orthwein Center Brooke Rupkey 22/09/2023 Orthwein Center Brooke Rupkey 22/09/2023

Meet the Lokomat: A Machine Built to Increase Mobility

The Stephen A. Orthwein Center offers an array of fully accessible, state-of-the art equipment. One of our most popular attractions is the Lokomat®, a gait training robot-assisted therapy machine that may be used with 1:1 training with an adaptive exercise specialist.

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Updates to the Ticket to Work Program in Missouri
Advocacy & Public Policy Brooke Rupkey 21/09/2023 Advocacy & Public Policy Brooke Rupkey 21/09/2023

Updates to the Ticket to Work Program in Missouri

The Ticket to Work Program in Missouri broadens the horizons for what people with disabilities can do — individuals can get married, take a better job and save for the future without fear of losing their insurance coverage.

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