Paraquad

01/23/2026

❄️ Important Weather Update & Closures

With extreme cold and a snowstorm on the way, we are adjusting our hours to keep our participants and staff safe. Please take note of our adjusted schedule for the upcoming days.

Friday, Jan. 23 (Extreme Cold): The Paraquad office will be closed, but the Stephen A. Orthwein Center will remain OPEN.

Monday, Jan. 26 (Snow Storm): Both the Paraquad office and the Stephen A. Orthwein Center will be closed due to predicted road hazards.

Everyone please stay safe and warm during this time!

01/12/2026

The Governor's Council on Disability is hosting Legislative Education Project webinars to learn about the legislative process in Missouri and how to become active in creating positive public policies for people with disabilities.

Click on the link below to learn more and register!

Legislative Education Project, State of Missouri Governor's Council on Disability

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

Thank you to the United Way of Greater St. Louis for their generous gift of $137,897! We are so grateful to have your support to fulfill Paraquad's mission to champion equity and independence for people with disabilities through services, partnerships, education, and advocacy.

12/12/2025

As we head into the holiday season, please note our upcoming closures. We appreciate your continued support! 💙



ALT TEXT: Green graphic titled “Upcoming Closures.” Text reads: “Paraquad & The Stephen A. Orthwein Center will be closed the following days: December 18th from 8 AM–1 PM. We will open back up from 1–6 PM (Stephen A. Orthwein Center only). December 24th–January 1st: Holiday break. January 19th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.” Paraquad logo appears at the bottom with the tagline “Making Independence Accessible.”

12/10/2025

Mark was told he was never going to walk again. Yet today, he walks with a cane because of his determination and the support of Paraquad. This is what it’s all about! 💪

Take a minute to listen to Mark’s story, we are honored to be part of his journey. 💙

Visit paraquad.org/donate to find out how you can support more journeys.



ALT TEXT: Mark stands at a podium wearing a jacket, hat, and glasses, sharing his testimonial.

12/08/2025

With colder months ahead, here’s how to stay updated on Paraquad & Orthwein Center closures. Your safety is our priority! ❄

1. A voicemail will be placed stating we are closed for weather on the main Orthwein voicemail system at the gym: 314-289-4202.

2. Social media will be updated when we are closed for weather.
Please follow on Instagram or Facebook for updates.

3. An email from info@orthweincenter.org will be sent about our closure and planned ZOOM group exercise class schedule for the day.

4. An automated phone call/voicemail, text, and/or email will be sent from Paraquad.

Keep this post handy as the temperatures drop! 🌨



ALT TEXT:A blue winter-themed graphic with white snowflakes surrounding a white box titled ‘Inclement Weather Procedures.’ The text explains how to check if Paraquad or the Stephen A. Orthwein Center are closed due to weather. It lists four ways: a voicemail update at 314-289-4202; closure updates posted on Paraquad’s social media; an email from info@orthweinceter.org with closure and Zoom class information; and an automated call, text, or email from Paraquad. The bottom text states that participant and staff safety is the top priority. Paraquad logo appears in the lower right corner.

12/02/2025

For more than 40 years, Lisa Petty has trusted Paraquad to stand beside her as she built a life of independence, dignity, and possibility!

Her testimony reminds us why we show up, why we advocate, and why this mission matters.

This GivingTuesday, you can help ensure more people get the chance to write their own story of independence. 💙

https://paraquad.org/donate

12/02/2025

Your generosity creates opportunities for independence! Thank you for supporting Paraquad this GivingTuesday.💙

https://paraquad.org/donate



ALT TEXT: Graphic with the 'Giving Tuesday logo' at the top. Below it, text reads: “GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.” To the right is a circular photo of a Paraquad employee smiling at an outdoor event. Beneath the text is a white box with a QR code on the left and the message, “Every gift supports our mission of empowering people with disabilities to live independently! Thank you for your support!” The Paraquad logo is in the bottom right corner.

12/02/2025

Paraquad will be closed for all participants today, December 2, due to inclement weather.