DRA Advocates for Austin’s Education
Austin likes chicken nuggets and Yoda from Star Wars like many boys his age. But Austin has faced many struggles that most 8-year-old boys have… Read More »DRA Advocates for Austin’s Education
Our Stories
Bill’s “Don’t Quit!” Attitude Inspires Many
Bill was knocked down a few years ago when doctors told him he had Stage 4 cancer throughout his body. But he didn’t give up.… Read More »Bill’s “Don’t Quit!” Attitude Inspires Many
Smart Features Bring Steve New Levels of Independence
Steve Foelsch navigates his loft apartment just a few blocks from Busch Stadium like a pro. Thanks to some new smart tech, he is now… Read More »Smart Features Bring Steve New Levels of Independence
Dorothy Enjoys Her Quiet Life at Home
Dorothy Johnson enjoyed her 30 years as a hairdresser. For 15 years she owned her own shop in Festus. Today she enjoys the slower pace… Read More »Dorothy Enjoys Her Quiet Life at Home
Mary’s Life of Giving and Caring
Mary has been helping others her whole life. At age 12, she first volunteered to raise funds for the March of Dimes. She was a… Read More »Mary’s Life of Giving and Caring
Volunteer
Volunteers are integral to our organization. We appreciate all the support we get from our community! Below you will find a list of volunteer opportunities… Read More »Volunteer
Consumer Directed Services
The CDS Program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities to receive the services they need to remain independently in their home instead of living… Read More »Consumer Directed Services
In-Home Support Services
What is the mission of Disability Resource In-Home Services (DRIHS) ? DRIHS strives to provide services to our clients and their families with compassion, dignity,… Read More »In-Home Support Services
Transportation
Disability Resource Association realizes that one of the biggest barriers for individuals with disabilities and seniors is reliable transportation. Many of our consumers no longer… Read More »Transportation
Core Services
Disability Resource Association is a Center for Independent Living (CIL). CILs provides services to people with disabilities to increase their independence and their opportunity to… Read More »Core Services
Assistive Telephone Technology
What is assistive telephone equipment? Assistive telephone equipment is made available to individuals with disability-related needs. This equipment includes voice activated, touch activated, large number… Read More »Assistive Telephone Technology
Low Vision Technology
What type of low vision technology services are available at DRA? Low vision services are provided by utilizing equipment and programs materials provided by Rehabilitation… Read More »Low Vision Technology
Housing Assistance
DRA staff can assist you to find affordable accessible housing in Jefferson County. DRA’s Housing Partnership In partnership with Golden Management, Inc., DRA holds the… Read More »Housing Assistance
Medical Equipment Loans
What are Medical Equipment Loan Services? This program offers long and short-term loans of medical equipment and therapeutic items including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs,… Read More »Medical Equipment Loans
Ramps and Home Modifications
What kind of home modifications can DRA do? The type of home modifications we do depends on the needs of the consumer. The goal is… Read More »Ramps and Home Modifications
Simulated Driving Lessons
What are DRA’s Simulated Driving Lessons? During the past 20 years of serving youth with disabilities and their families, DRA has encountered many families who… Read More »Simulated Driving Lessons
Social Group
Looking to meet people your age and have some fun? Well, we think social group is for you. What exactly is social group? Social group… Read More »Social Group