Though nearly 1 billion people worldwide have a disability, TV and movie characters who realistically depict a disability in the media are few and far between. Read on to see a few positive examples of characters with disabilities on both the big and small screen!

Adults who have intellectual disabilities may need assistance with their budget, but with guidance and adaptive budgeting, they’ll gain a sense of financial empowerment.

Living with a disability is something that you can only understand from lived experiences. Paraquad’s disability support groups offer social support — each session is a place where you can feel like you belong.

“Having Medicaid available to me helped in ways no one will ever understand. Without it I probably would not be around to tell this story.”

“Medicaid is the only health insurance program that many of us can afford. The health and safety of my family depends on my access to the medicines and therapies that I need. Missouri must keep the Medicaid program strong.”

Paraquad’s Medicaid Ambassadors Program shares stories and experiences of Missouri Medicaid plans and how you can get involved.

The Stephen A. Orthwein Center offers multiple different machines for arm and hand rehabilitation, including the Armeo®Power. Learn more about rehabilitation exercises with this powerful machine.

Planning accessible vacations may involve added considerations. Before we hit peak travel season, the Paraquad team broke down a few things to think about when traveling with a disability.

Adaptive clothing offers people with disabilities the chance to supplement their style with comfortable, easy-to put-on features.

Learn more about disability rights and resources, employee expectations and signs of wrongful termination due to a disability.

Federal law protects our rights in day-to-day life, and this extends to people with disabilities. True disability equality relies on protections that are already in place.

Paraquad’s adult Continuing Education classes provide an outlet to develop independent living skills.

Take the opportunity to improve inclusion at Steinberg ice skating rink. Learn how you can help make this St. Louis attraction more welcoming to all.

Establishing mental health goals can be a great way to ease worries over time. Read on for our team’s recommended goals and how to join support groups for people with disabilities at Paraquad.

Paraquad’s Information and Referral Department maintains connections in the community so our team can support individuals with disabilities in Missouri.

Ambulatory wheelchair use is more common than many realize — whether that be struggling to walk, climb stairs or otherwise move around.

The C-Mill by Motek is an adaptive fitness tool often used in physical therapy for balance and gait.

Inclusive communication isn’t always at the front of our minds, but we can try to prepare ourselves for future interactions.

Adult in-home care and consumer-directed services (CDS) are similar yet distinct care options for adults with disabilities.

As we start a new year together, Paraqaud remains dedicated to enhancing accessibility and increasing social engagement for people with disabilities.