Aug 28, 2026
Located in Higginsville, MO Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc. (LCE) provides a wide range of contract services and community programs, all while creating meaningful employment opportunities for the individuals they serve. LCE was established in 1974 and has been...
Aug 7, 2026
Every August, schools across Missouri are gearing up for a new year. Teachers are preparing lesson plans, administrators are finalizing schedules, and transition coordinators are thinking about the students on their caseloads: young people with disabilities who are...
Jul 24, 2026
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law on the South Lawn of the White House, surrounded by hundreds of disability rights advocates who had fought for years to make that moment possible. Thirty-six years...
Jul 8, 2026
The VSI Community Awards provided a wonderful opportunity to recognize the outstanding individuals, local businesses, and community organizations that went above and beyond to support Vocational Services, Inc. throughout 2025. This year’s celebration was...
Jun 24, 2026
For MASWM members looking for inspiration on what mission-driven work can look like in practice, this feature on DOCO Inc. Sheltered Workshop in Ava, Missouri, is well worth the read. Led by Executive Director Dawn Cox, DOCO has spent nearly 50 years building far more...
