Impact Support Services

04/24/2026

We encourage you to attend the final voyage of the Float Your Boat fundraiser for Central Missouri Food Bank this Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This event takes place at the lake by the Bass Pro.

If you can't make it to the race, then you can support in other ways. Donate or share the event with friends, family and coworkers.

👉Donate here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E164454&id=353&cfifid=228

04/20/2026

A symbol can be a powerful reminder. During Autism Awareness month, we want to encourage you to wear or recognize the Autism Infinities.

🌈♾️The rainbow infinity represents the full spectrum of neurodivergence.
🪙♾️The gold infinity honors autistic individuals value and uniqueness.

If you see these symbols during the month of April, remember their significance.

04/17/2026

is today! Impact Support Services is proud to rep our teams as an avenue to bring awareness to autism during the month of April. Wearing the jerseys or shirts of our favorite team sparks a conversation that can lead to a celebration of inclusion, acceptance and community. We're grateful for the team spirit shared among our staff!

04/14/2026

At Impact Support Services, we prioritize inclusion and create spaces where every person can thrive. Inclusion starts with understanding — and small everyday actions can make a big difference.

Join us in promoting inclusion on Friday, April 17. Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt to bring awareness to autism this month.

04/10/2026

This month, we celebrate neurodiversity by listening, learning, and uplifting autistic voices. Take time to learn from lived experiences, use respectful language, and recognize the unique strengths each person brings to our communities.

Inclusion starts with understanding — and small everyday actions can make a big difference.

What does “respectful language” mean when talking about Autism?

Respectful language centers dignity, choice, and understanding. It means:

· Listening to how autistic individuals describe themselves (many prefer “autistic person,” while others prefer “person with autism”)

· Focusing on strengths, not stereotypes

· Avoiding labels like “high-functioning” or “low-functioning” that oversimplify experiences

· Speaking with and not about autistic people whenever possible

· Using language that promotes inclusion, acceptance, and respect

Words shape attitudes. Choosing respectful language helps create communities where everyone feels valued and understood.

04/07/2026

🌊 Support the Impact Support Services’ teams at Float Your Boat on Saturday, April 25! They will be racing to raise money for Central Missouri Food Bank; the culmination of many hours spent constructing a boat to race.

This is the final voyage— the last time the food bank will host this event after many years.

Come out and help Impact win the Captain's award for the team with most spirit by cheering Impact’s boats on!

👉Can’t make it? No problem. Here are other ways you can make waves:
• Donate to support one of our boats as your favorite and help s
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• Share about the event with friends and family

04/03/2026

Help Impact Support Services in our mission to create a community where everyone belongs, everyone participates and everyone is valued. When you donate time or money (maybe even both), you see the impact that is made in the environment around you.

Click the link to learn more about how you can get involved with Impact.
https://impactmissouri.org/how-to-get-involved/

04/01/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month! This year, we’re celebrating inclusion, acceptance, and community by showing that everyone belongs on the team. Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt on April 17 and help us Team Up for Autism! Join us in raising awareness while sharing your team spirit.

At Impact Support Services, we prioritize inclusion and create spaces where every person can thrive. Inclusion starts with understanding — and small everyday actions can make a big difference.

03/31/2026

📢 Be sure to join us for our Youth Services Open House tonight! You will tour the facilities and learn details about our summer program, Camp Epic, which runs June 1- August 14 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for youth with disabilities.

📝 Registration for Camp Epic is open now. Email youthservices@impactmissouri.org to get started today.

03/30/2026

🌟William started at Impact with needs requiring extra support, like RBT. Today, William participates fully in scheduled activities and spends meaningful time with peers; no RBT needed! He communicates his wants, needs, and preferences with staff and shows increased independence in meeting his own sensory needs while remaining part of the group, something that was difficult for him when he first started.

03/27/2026

Keep the advocacy going! We still have time for stories to be heard by state legislators.

Starling Advocacy Update: What’s Next as the Budget Moves to the Senate

Our advocacy is working!

The House Budget Committee maintained funding for DD and VR services and restored proposed cuts to Day Habilitation and Self-Directed Supports in the FY27 State Budget. The full House followed suit—this is a huge win made possible by YOU.

Now it moves to the Senate.

👉 What’s next:
• Executive Directors/Organization Leaders: Contact your State Senator early next week (Monday, March 30) to ensure they understand the impact of funding decisions on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• All advocates: Take a moment to thank your State Representative. They heard us and acted!

We have more work ahead of us, but we're in a strong position. Together, we can continue to show up so that Missourians with IDD have the supports necessary to live their best lives in their community!

03/25/2026

🌟Katie took the lead on creating her own club. She expressed a strong interest in starting her own peer support club focused on connection and mutual encouragement. Her vision included open discussion topics and an anonymous suggestion box where individuals can ask for advice or suggest topics that they would like support with. Katie worked diligently to plan the club, gather materials and organize her ideas.