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3 Tips For Future Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Perhaps it’s always been your dream to be a small business owner, or maybe you got bitten by the entrepreneurship bug after your current job in Missouri didn’t take into account your unique collection of skills and limitations. Read over the following tips to successfully start a business while navigating a disability. Start the Right Type…

Johnboy working at Woods Supermarket

Eager Help Arrives During Covid Crisis

Last summer, during the spike of COVID cases in Sedalia, many local employers were looking for dedicated employees as there was a need for essential workers. Johnboy had been working with CHS Employment Services at a local business when he was laid-off due to COVID.  Despite the layoff, Johnboy was eager to figure out how…

Diana pouring cheerios from one container to another

MO First Steps Helps Diana Meet Development Milestones

Spunky personality and happy disposition is how the team describes Diana, two year old daughter of Elizabeth and Edward Petrie. She is one of four children, filling the family home with laughter and excitement. Her favorite things to play are; baby dolls, singing and dancing with anyone, building with blocks, books, and being outside. Her…

Andy Creed in his living room

Andy Reaches Goals

Meet Andy Creed of Mexico, MO who receives Center for Human Services (CHS) Service Coordination Services. Andy attends the Developmental Training Center Day Program and utilizes transportation services. Andy’s mother, Sue stated, “His Service Coordinator, Mallory always makes sure Andy is doing well with his goals at his Day Program and while working with his…

Debra working at Inter-State Studio

Debra Learns Community Living Skills

The Center for Human Services (CHS) Community Skills Training, or better known as CST, is a service that has been offered by CHS for many years. This service assists individuals with needed support with activities that they need help completing. During the pandemic, this service has impacted individuals that CHS supports by helping them continue…

A woman screwing down boards

Getting Ready For Summer with Employment Services!

CHS Employment Services collaborates with Vocational Rehabilitation each summer by providing real-life work experiences to incoming high school seniors with disabilities.  CHS has been offering this program since 2015, and since then have experienced great success stories and made connections with outstanding business partners. This program stands out because it’s designed to meet the needs…

The Payne twins playing.

Meet the Payne Twins

Meet 11-month-old twins Liam & Bennett Payne who were born unexpectedly in December 2019 at 27 weeks. They were 13 weeks premature, and each weighed only 2lbs 3oz. Parents Lauren and Nick spent 139 days with the boys in the NICU. Once both boys were released, they were signed up for MO First Steps through…

CHS Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

This October we celebrate the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness (NDEAM) Month. This month is so important because it reminds us to take a moment to celebrate the successes of individuals with disabilities that provide an essential workforce in each of our communities. In the Employment Services Department at the Center for Human Services,…

14 month old Averyana

Averyana Hostetter

Averyana is an active 14-month-old little girl with an infectious smile. At 15 weeks pregnant, Averyana’s mother Brittany’s blood test indicated a concern for neural tube defect, and at 18 weeks was then confirmed on ultrasound. Averyana was born full-term and weighed six pounds. She was in the NICU for 3 weeks, went home, then…

Two year old Lucille Beaman and her therapist.

Lucy’s Story

Meet two-year-old Lucille Beaman, affectionately referred to as Lucy, after comedy icon and America’s favorite redhead, Lucille Ball.  Though a brunette, Lucy’s sweet lovable personality and contagious smile cannot be mistaken as they are definitely two of her biggest attributes. The day prior to Lucy’ birth, her parents John and Deborah Beaman, were advised there…