Progressive Community Services

09/18/2025

Check out the new accessible maps at Inspire U! 🌟🌟🌟

At inspireU, we believe play should be accessible for everyone. 🌟

We’re proud to now offer maps that highlight all of our accessibility features throughout the Discovery Center. These maps are available at the Welcome Center, and we invite anyone to pick one up to make your visit easier and more enjoyable.

09/08/2025

Please help us give some cheer to Dixie Hollars who has been with PCS for 5 years. Dixie is a fabulous Support Coordinator and we appreciate all the knowledge she bring to the team. Thanks Dixie!

09/03/2025

Help us celebrate Beth Stephens on her 10-year anniversary at PCS!
Beth is a dedicated Support Coordinator who brings joy, compassion, and commitment to our team every day.
Thank you, Beth, for everything you do — we’re so lucky to have you!

08/29/2025

The PCS office will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe weekend, everyone!

08/25/2025

Amazing news! Our very own, LeAndra Beauford, Family Navigation Manager, was appointed to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council last week! We may be a little biased, but we think she is the perfect addition to the Council. Please join us in congratulating LeAndra on this incredible honor 👏

Read the full announcement here: https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-nine-gubernatorial-appointments

08/22/2025

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲! 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞!
This is your opportunity to participate in the Governor's Council on Disability's 2025 NDEAM Poster Contest

Act now to participate in its Poster Contest in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October!

This year is extra special as we celebrate:
- 80 years of NDEAM
- 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- And the powerful 2025 NDEAM theme: Celebrating Value and Talent

Your Challenge:
Design a poster that captures the spirit of disability inclusion in the workplace—highlighting the talent, value, and contributions of workers with disabilities.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a passionate newcomer, we want to see your vision of access and opportunity.

The winner will have their art featured during NDEAM events and across social media—and will help spread awareness about the importance of inclusive employment for people with disabilities.

Deadline: August 31, 2025

How to enter: Submit your artwork and entry form by the deadline. Download the entry form and get detailed information at https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/PosterContest/

Prizes & Recognition: The winning artwork will be featured on the GCD's 2025 NDEAM poster and shared statewide. The winner will be recognized at the NDEAM celebration event in Jefferson City in October.

This is more than a contest—it’s a celebration of progress, pride, and potential. Let your creativity help shape the future of inclusive, accessible employment!



Please share with others who may be interested in participating.

08/20/2025

Retirement Announcement: Celebrating Ruth Reiter 🎉

After more than 12 years of helping people navigate services, solve problems, and find their way with compassion, our very own Ruth Reiter is retiring from her role as Support Coordinator at Progressive Community Services.

Ruth has been a steady guide and an advocate. She has left a lasting mark on PCS and the many lives she’s touched.

Now it’s time for Ruth to swap individualized service plans for travel plans, paperwork for play, and meetings for well-deserved me-time.

Join us in celebrating her incredible career at a come-and-go Open House:

Friday, August 29, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Progressive Community Services

Stop by to share your memories, laughs, and best wishes as Ruth turns the page on this next exciting chapter. She’s promised us she won’t totally forget about us… though we’re not putting money on it.

08/12/2025

Help us celebrate Support Coordinator, Rachel McKeighan' s 1 year anniversary. Rachel, we are glad you are part of the PCS team and we appreciate you!

08/08/2025

Join us for a free learning opportunity about Support Decision Making presented by LifeCourse Nexus and Missouri Family to Family . Join virtually on Aug 20th, or In-Person on Sept 23. This opportunity is open to self-advocates, families, professionals, and anyone interested in learning more. Register today! https://umkc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agYTQbiQ6XGBaUS?Q_CHL=qr

08/07/2025

Join us for Good Life Group on August 19th. Enjoy coffee while connecting with others at Hazel's Coffee Shop. Reach out to Family Navigation for more information.

08/04/2025

Edit: PCS internet is back up, and we now have working phone lines. If you called this morning, please try again. Thanks for your patience.

PCS internet and phone lines are currently down. We are working to resolve the issue, and hoping to be back up soon. We will update this message once we are back online.

07/17/2025

Check out this opportunity to learn about and discuss affordable housing. This symposium will be held in Kansas City. Register by July 21st at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M2KKXRC