Night Owl Support Systems

02/26/2026

"The Museum of Disability History is uniquely positioned to empower people, from all communities, to learn about the disability experience throughout the arc of American history."

A one-of-a-kind museum chronicling disability history is reopening after a five-year hiatus in a new, bigger space that's hundreds of miles away from its previous home.

02/25/2026

"A one-legged amputee from childhood, Bonnie St. John taught herself to ski at 15 years old using photocopied instructions and donated gear, going on to train at Vermont's Burke Mountain Academy and later qualifying for the 1984 Games with the US Paralympic Ski Team."

US skier Bonnie St. John made history in 1984, becoming the first-ever Black athlete to medal at the Paralympic Winter Games.

02/22/2026

Wow, Wisconsin residents and reigning two-time National Curling Champions share their remarkable stories of resilience.

We look forward seeing them make history in as the first Paralympic mixed doubles team representing the United States when the 2026 Paralympics begin on March 6!

Wisconsin's Laura Dwyer and Steve Emt became the first US wheelchair mixed doubles curling team to compete in the Paralympic Winter Games.

02/20/2026

We're pleased to have such a long-term partnership to provide for individuals with disabilities with Community Living Connections, Inc.!

02/20/2026

At Night Owl Support Systems, we’re excited to celebrate our next Partnership Spotlight with Crest Services!

Crest Services provides residential services to individuals with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.

Crest has supported its community for more than 80 years. In 1930, five members from the American Baptist church, formed the Northwest Baptist Home Society, later renamed the American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM).

In 1974, Crest Services was founded by ABHM to complement the Senior Living and Health Care not-for-profit work started in 1930.

Night Owl has provided 24/7/365 Remote Supports services for people living in Crest homes throughout Iowa since 2025. While the partnership with Crest Services may be recent, NOSS has provided Remote Supports in Iowa since July, 2009.

As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, Crest’s mission is to create communities that foster independence, dignity, and self-worth. Their goal is to create environments that encourage all to experience life to its fullest, regardless of age or condition.

From all of us at Night Owl Support Systems, thank you to every dedicated Crest Services and ABHM employee for the crucial support you provide for people with disabilities!

02/20/2026

What is plain language and why is it important?

This Quillo podcast with Wisconsin disability advocate Sydney Badeau explains how plain language helps everyone.

Podcast Episode · Quillo Pod · 08/08/2024 · 24m

02/15/2026

Innovations created for users with accessibility needs can be amplified to unlock universal value. We call this process “design amplification.”

It begins with products designed for people with physical disabilities such as vision, hearing, motor, or cognitive challenges and transforms those products into mainstream offerings.

Innovations created for users with accessibility needs can be amplified to unlock universal value. This process, “design amplification,” begins with products designed for people with physical disabilities such as vision, hearing, motor, or cognitive challenges and transforms those products into ...

02/14/2026

Let's see those Paint Party projects you're working on!

Details for participating in the Night Owl Support Systems Paint Party can be found here: https://www.nossllc.com/paint-party

02/13/2026

Night Owl Support Systems showed out to support Special Olympics Wisconsin for the Polar Plunge at Henry Vilas Zoo on Saturday!

Your generosity raised nearly $1,500 to support year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Three brave NOSS staff members donned owl costumes and took the plunge on a beautifully sunny day on the shore of Lake Wingra.

Thank you to everyone for supporting this important cause!

02/13/2026

Jumpers are plunging at Henry Vilas Zoo to benefit Special Olympics Wisconsin today!

Join Night Owl Support Systems staff in jumping this afternoon to support athletes throughout Wisconsin.

02/12/2026

We have VERY exciting news!!! Dairyland Sports is launching a BRAND NEW para swimming program for athletes with physical, visual and intellectual disabilities.

We will be hosting an informational meeting with coach Jeff Collins on March 8th @ 1 pm. This informational meeting will provide participants with an overview of what this new program will look like and we will also be sure to answer any questions from athletes and their families. Please plan on attending this meeting if you have or are an athlete interested in participating in this program.

We will run two sessions, Instructional and Independent, to meet the needs of all interested swimmers regardless of skill and experience level. Our first scheduled swim program will run on March 28th from 12:30-2:30.

https://www.dairylandsports.org/events/swim-program/

02/12/2026

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