Share your First Steps Story |
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Early intervention helps build a nurturing and supportive environment for the entire family. Family-directed services are meant to help family members understand the special needs of their child and how to enhance his or her development. Missouri First Steps families have shared their stories about how the early intervention services have enriched their lives.
Share your story with us and inspire other parents!
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Parent Testimonials of First Steps |
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"My son was born 10 weeks early, which was a life-changing experience, to say the least. We began working with First Steps before leaving the NICU, and our relationship continued for many months after we were home. I found the most valuable aspects of First Steps to be both the objective and supportive professional perspective I received as a new mother." |
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"My little boy was born at 25 weeks. It was very unexpected, but thankfully he is very healthy. I spent 3 months in the NICU, and he only had to have eye surgery. First steps contacted me from the beginning and offered me any therapy my baby could need. We only needed OT, but they were more than wonderful to my baby and me. Now I work for them!!! It’s a program I recommend to anyone that needs the help!!" |
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Early Care and Education Connections |
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What is an Early Care & Education System?
Missouri’s ECE system is comprised of multiple programs that work with families and professionals to improve early childhood experiences for all Missouri children. These programs include home visiting, child care and preschool. Through collaborative efforts with state agencies, providers and communities, Missouri is working to ensure that families and other caregivers have the knowledge, resources, skills and tools available to help children grow to be safe, healthy and successful learners.
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Accessibility Resources in Missouri |
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Leisure Activities are the connection to participate fully in community life. Individuals with disabilities shall have access to social, recreational, and cultural activities. This tab presents some adventure and recreational activities and organizations. Provided by the State of Missouri's Disability Portal, Sponsored by the Governor's Council on Disability, these links provide a wealth of information relating to accessible leisure and travel. Check out the portal HERE. |
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Looking for the best Wheelchair Accessible trails around Missouri? Find the top-rated wheelchair-accessible trails in Missouri. Whether you're looking for an easy short, wheelchair-accessible trail or a long wheelchair-accessible trail, you'll find what you're looking for.
Click HERE to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews onTrailLink.
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Are you preparing to obtain, renew or update your driver's license or non-driver photo ID? Review the Missouri Department of Revenue's Other Information about the Missouri Driver License section of their Missouri Driver and Nondriver License website to learn how to add designations including Deaf or Hard of Hearing notation, Permanent Disability indicator, voter registration, and more! Click HERE to view the webpage.
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Submit your artwork by August, 15, 2021 |
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Dream Big camps introduce students with disabilities (aged 14-21) to a variety of high-demand careers. Students will spend time with industry professionals learning about how to successfully navigate their educational and career journeys to achieve economic independence and will learn about "adulting" with a disability throughout the camp week. For more information, visit starkloff.org/dreambig
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The Springfield-Greene County Park Board boasts numerous inclusive opportunities throughout the summer. Check out the list HERE which includes fun and educational activities such as outdoor, equestrian, farm, archery, ice park, and more!
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Published by 417 Magazine, there’s something for every kid at one of these summer camps in and around the Ozarks. Click HERE to check them out!
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The Boone County Boys and Girls Club Summer Day Camp has new themes! STEM, arts and safe field trips will be offered weekly. Attendance is open to all children ages 5-18, regardless of place of residence and offered at all locations. It is a 9 week program beginning on Tuesday June 1st and ending on Friday, July 30th. The camp is Monday-Friday 7am to 6 pm.
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Camp Mudd, hosted by the YMCA of Columbia, MO, is an affordable outdoor camp experience for the families and children of the Columbia area during the summer months. Our program is designed to make summer a fun time of learning, exploring, and making new friends. Each weekly session is designed around a theme and includes an exciting field trip or activity.
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*Disclaimer: These summer opportunities listed here are not endorsed by MPACT nor exhaustive of available opportunities. These links are provided for informational purposes only. |
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Upcoming MPACT Webinars in June
Click on the blue links below to register
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Solving the Employment Puzzle
Special Education- What I Need to Know
Español Manteniendo archivos familiars (Family Record Keeping offered in Spanish)
Family Record Keeping
Section 504
Understanding the IEP
Special Education Law
Student Led IEPs
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Steps to Success-Parental Rights
How to Write Measurable Annual Goals
Art of Effective Advocacy
Understanding the Evaluation Process
Special Education- What I Need to Know
Student Led IEPs
Understanding the IEP
The Art of Effective Advocacy
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View all upcoming MPACT trainings HERE.
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All MPACT trainings are free of charge! If you would like to schedule any MPACT training in your area or for your organization
please click on the link HERE.
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MPACT is funded in part or whole by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Grant No. H328M090020-10. The contents of the website, however, and any documents cited herein do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S Department of Education.
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