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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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™.
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.
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
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.
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.