Impact Support Services

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!

💬 Send a quick thank-you here:
https://www.votervoice.net/Starling/Campaigns/135870/Respond

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.

03/23/2026

Congratulations to our photo contest winners! We enjoyed looking at the World Down Syndrome Day crazy sock submissions. We'll be reaching out about your prizes soon.

Thank you to everyone who participated in crazy sock day to promote conversations and awareness for IDD.

03/20/2026

Here's a look at some of the crazy socks individuals at Day Services wore today! You can continue to tag us and use to enter our photo contest in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day (3/21). We look forward to seeing more!

03/20/2026

❗Hope you're ready to knock our socks off! Submit a picture of yourself wearing crazy socks to enter our photo contest for a prize. Be sure to tag us and use to enter. You can leave photos in the comments on this post from March 20-21.

As a reminder, we'll be judging socks in 3 categories: most colorful, most unique, and best DIY/homemade pair. We're excited to see your participation for World Down Syndrome Day!

03/17/2026

🌞All adolescents are motivated by fun, adventure, and engaging experiences. Camp Epic (June 1- August 14) offers an array of activities for youth with disabilities, providing the support for every participant to thrive in their personal, social, and recreational goals. Email youthservices@impactmissouri.org to register today.

👉Join us for our Open House on March 31 from 5:30-7 p.m. to learn more about this amazing summer experience and ask questions in person. This will be held at our Youth Services facilities:
1609 Chapel Hill, Suite C
Columbia, MO

03/16/2026

🌟Jesse continues to thrive in supported employment and recently celebrated an exciting achievement off the job as well—his basketball team earned a medal for their outstanding performance at the Special Olympics.

03/16/2026

This is possible because of your advocacy! Thank you for speaking up to your state legislators.

The good news continues!
The House Budget Committee has completed its draft of the Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, and we’re celebrating an important step forward.
Thanks to the leadership of Chair Rep. Deaton , Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Rep. Chappell, and Ranking Minority Member Rep. Fogle, the proposed funding cut to day habilitation and self-directed services has been restored.

We’re grateful to the legislators who met with our members, listened, and worked to protect services that support Missourians with disabilities every day. If you’ve worked with these legislators or they represent your community, now is a great time to thank them for prioritizing disability services and workforce inclusion!

The budget process continues, but this is an encouraging moment—and one worth celebrating!