Sometimes the best partnerships begin with a simple visit. Four St. Louis Center residents are discovering new friendships, practical skills, and a meaningful way to give back through a growing partnership with nearby Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea. Accompanied by Skill...
Friendship, teamwork, and determination took center stage as sixteen St. Louis Center residents represented the Center at the Special Olympics in Mt. Pleasant, May 28th-30th. Twelve athletes competed in Bocce Ball while four took the court in Volleyball, demonstrating...
The magic of Oz came alive at St. Louis Center on May 11th, as residents took the stage for Open Spot Theatre’s annual spring production, featuring this year’s beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz. The gymnasium transformed into the Land of Oz with a colorful Emerald...
Since 2013, therapy dogs have brought comfort, companionship, and countless smiles to the residents of St. Louis Center. What began as occasional visits has grown into a meaningful and anticipated part of life for many individuals with intellectual and developmental...
Inner Rhythm Music Therapy On Monday mornings at St. Louis Center, the sound of music signals more than just a pleasant start to the week—it marks a time of connection, growth, and joy. For the past two years, music therapist Renae from Harmony Garden Music Therapy...
Judy and Susie shared a special bond, and created cherished memories. St. Louis Center acknowledges the passing of a pioneer in parenting a child with developmental disabilities. Dr. Judith Greenbaum was an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental...
We are currently living in a global epidemic. It is not an epidemic caused by germs or viruses. It is a crisis of loneliness and social isolation. The crisis is so severe that in 2023, the former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wrote an Advisory on the Healing...
A History of Recreational Therapy According to the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC), recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation is a systematic process that utilizes recreation (leisure) and other activities as interventions to address the...
Celebrating Diversity With the help of generous grants from the Chelsea Community Foundation and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, St. Louis Center has been able to host a number of diversity education events for the residents, staff, and community members. These events mean...
Jacquelyn Judge passed away June 21, 2024, but her memory lives on. Jackie was a lot of things to a lot of people, but to Ken Dewa, she was a compassionate caregiver and friend. Ken was born into a small but loving family with one sister, Linda Recca, and one brother,...
Increased independence, autonomy, and improved quality of life Acquiring and refining various skills is crucial for individuals with developmental disabilities, as it leads to increased independence, autonomy, and an improved quality of life. From communication and...
With Faith, Love, and Competence From the very beginning of the work of St. Louis Guanella in the late 1800s, he underscored the innate value of the human person. Today, around the globe in his Centers, including the St. Louis Center, this is still being taught to the...
