Center for Human Services (CHS) proudly announces that Google has provided a transformational contribution to serve as the Founding Sponsor of Missouri’s first statewide Mobile Sensory & Accessibility Resource Center, an innovative initiative designed to remove barriers and create more inclusive community experiences for individuals with disabilities, sensory sensitivities, autism, mobility challenges, and medical needs.
Google’s funding provides the foundation for the 34-foot Mobile Sensory & Accessibility Resource Center that features a calming environment and a fully ADA-accessible restroom equipped with a universal changing table, allowing children and adults of all abilities to participate in community events across Missouri. The Mobile Center will travel statewide to fairs, festivals, sporting events, schools, legislative events, and community gatherings, bringing accessibility services directly to communities ready to benefit from greater access to these resources.
“Google’s commitment represents far more than the funding of a Mobile Center; it represents a shared belief that accessibility should travel to where people live, gather, celebrate, and connect,” said Dave Kramer, CEO of Center for Human Services.
As it travels across Missouri, the Mobile Center is expected to support events and communities such as the Missouri State Fair, University of Missouri Athletics events, Legislative Disability Awareness Day, community festivals in St. Louis and Kansas City, and at events in rural communities throughout the state by providing accessibility resources and support.
“This partnership demonstrates what’s possible when innovation and community collaboration come together,” said Trystine Payfer, Data Center Public Affairs Manager, Google. “We believe technology and accessibility should help create opportunities for everyone. We’re proud to partner with Center for Human Services to help make communities across Missouri more welcoming and inclusive for those who need it most.”
The Mobile Center represents the first phase of a long-term vision to build a statewide accessibility network. Looking ahead, CHS and Google are exploring opportunities to expand their partnership through multi-year operational support, helping the Mobile Center reach more communities, serve more individuals and families, and create lasting impact across Missouri.
Community organizations, businesses, foundations, and individuals are invited to join the movement for accessibility across Missouri by reserving the Mobile Center for community or corporate events and donating to Drive Accessibility by supporting deployments, sensory supplies, and statewide outreach.
Center for Human Services provides critical developmental and life-changing services to over 12,000 children and adults with varying abilities annually. Guided by its mission of Life Beyond Limitations, CHS serves more than 65 counties in Missouri. Visit chs-mo.org to learn more, reserve the Mobile Center for events, or support this statewide initiative to advance sensory inclusion and accessibility across Missouri.