7 Ways to Impact Your Community by Volunteering at Woodhaven

Do you want to get involved in your local community? Are you interested in making a difference? At Woodhaven, there are many different volunteer opportunities …

Direct Support Professionals: The Bridge Between People with Disabilities and Their Communities

A new awareness campaign has launched across the state of Missouri to spotlight direct support professionals, known as DSPs, and the vital role they play …

Notable people with Autism

Several of the world’s most influential celebrities and thinkers live, or have lived, with Autism. They have found success and become household names while living …

American Sign Language History

National American Sign Language (ASL) Day is on April 15th! This date honors the day in 1817 when the first school for the Deaf in …

Woodhaven Employee Feature: Rhonda

Woodhaven will start featuring employees who help put our mission into action. In April, we want to feature a long-time employee of Woodhaven who has …

World Autism Day 2022

The significance of April 2nd, World Autism Day, has long been debated within the ASD Community. Awareness vs. Acceptance being the core of much debate. …

Woodhaven’s Individual of the Month March 2022: Sophia!

Each month, Woodhaven likes to highlight one staff member or supported individuals that exemplify the Woodhaven Mission. Our mission at Woodhaven is to be a …

Woodhaven’s February 2022 Individual of the Month: Jade

Each month, Woodhaven likes to highlight one staff member or supported individuals that exemplify the Woodhaven Mission. Our mission at Woodhaven is to be a …

Vocabulary for Autism and Neurodiversity

Over the last several decades, many new terms have emerged in the disability, autism, and neurodiverse communities to describe the way some brains work differently …

Woodhaven’s Individual of the Month January 2022: Lecil

Each month, Woodhaven likes to highlight one staff member or supported individuals that exemplifies the Woodhaven Mission. Our mission at Woodhaven is to be a …

Many Ways to Donate: Van Taylor Society

Woodhaven exists because of the generous gifts from our supporters. Donations help to make sure that every person we serve has access to dedicated support …

12 Ways to Give to Woodhaven

During the holiday season, many folks look for a way to give back. There are a number of ways you can support Woodhaven this holiday …

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