Impact Support Services

10/17/2025

We hope you will join us today as we celebrat 50 years of "Making an Impact" in Boone County!

10/01/2025

October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This month we celebrate the skills, talent, and impact people with disabilities bring to workplaces across America. Let’s honor the past, embrace the present, and keep building opportunities for the future!

09/24/2025

Celebrate with Us!

We're kicking off a year of celebration, and we want you to be a part of it!

Register to help us plan and get a chance to win a tethered hot air balloon ride: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Impact50

We hope to see you there!

09/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to help us celebrate 50 years of making an impact in Boone County!

The organization provides support, care and opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Boone County.

09/18/2025

Fifty years. That's how long we've been making an impact in Boone County, and it's all thanks to the incredible community that supports us. We're so excited to celebrate this milestone with you!

Join us for our special 50th Anniversary Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will feature a city proclamation, a look back at our history, and the official ribbon-cutting. We'd love to see you there!

09/13/2025

Career Specialists are at the heart of career success for people with disabilities of any kind. In career services, Career Specialists do more than help find jobs – they unlock potential and open doors to opportunity.
From resume building to interview prep, one-on-one job coaching and support, DSPs are there every step of the way – cheering on achievements, navigating challenges, and celebrating growth.

• Helping individuals find meaningful work
• Supporting workplace inclusion and confidence
• Building skills for long-term career success

Employment is more than a paycheck – it’s dignity, purpose, and independence. And DSPs make it happen.

Thank you to the Career Specialists who believe in abilities and turn career goals into reality!

09/12/2025

IT'S DSP Week!
This week as we recognize direct support professionals, you will see them around town picking up treats each day from a different local business. If you see them use their punch card today at The Grind, give 'em a thumbs up! I promise, they deserve the acknowledgement.


Monday’s Treat: coffee from The Grind!

09/11/2025

Your Day, Your Way, means making every day meaningful for individuals with developmental disabilities by offering choices and removing barriers to participation in the activities people want to do. Day Services are more than just daily routines – they are spaces for learning, connection, and joy. And at the heart of it all are DSPs.
Whether it’s helping someone explore a new hobby, supporting community outings, learning educational activities, or encouraging social skills, DSPs make sure every day is filled with choices, purpose, and possibility.
• Promoting independence
• Encouraging creativity and self-expression
• Building community engagement
• Fostering friendships and communication
DSPs in Day Services create inclusive, supportive environments where individuals with developmental disabilities thrive – not just Monday – Friday, but for a lifetime.
Thank you, DSPs, for turning every day into an opportunity for growth and empowerment!

09/11/2025

It's Thursday of DSP Recognition Week, and you'll find DSPs cashing in on their free slice of pizza from Shakespeare's Pizza! Did you know that the downtown Shakespeare's location sells pizza by the slice ALL DAY?



Thursday’s DSP Treat: a slice from Shakespeare’s

09/11/2025

Providing Support When and Where It Matters
DSPs wear many hats and some of the most vital roles they play are in Community & Family Services. In this role, they are called Community Support Professionals (CSPs) because they support families, not just individuals. CSPs provide trusted, compassionate support that gives families and caregivers time to rest, recharge, and care for themselves.

Community Support Professionals help individuals build meaningful relationships, access resources, develop skills for independence, and participate fully in the life of their community.

• Promoting dignity, choice, and independence
• Supporting families through respite
• Helping individuals make connections in the community
• Creating opportunities for inclusion

CSPs are bridges – between families and peach of mind, between individuals and their communities, between challenges and possibilities.
To all the CSPs creating calm, connection, and community – thank you. You make a world of difference.

09/10/2025

HUMP DAY on DSP Week
Today's special treat for direct support professionals is a delicious "Bundtlet" from our friends at Nothing Bundt Cakes. If you've never tried them, you're missing out! We know our DSPs deserve a treat, maybe you do, too!



Wednesday’s DSP Treat: a bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes

09/09/2025

DSP Recognition Week Continues!

This week as we recognize direct support professionals, you will see them around town picking up treats each day from a different local business. If you are getting your Taco Tuesday on today at TACOS4LIFE and see one of them use their punch card, give 'em a nod!

Tuesday's Treat: a taco from Tacos4Life