Disability Resource Association, Inc.

08/06/2026

Missouri Centers for Independent Living (MOCIL) are seeking qualified applicants for our new Executive Director.

MOCIL represents the 21 member Centers for Independent Living serving the 114 counties across Missouri, working with people who have disabilities to determine their needs and offer services to help them reach their “Independent Living” goals.

To see the full job description and apply, please visit:

Missouri Centers for Independent Living (MOCIL) MOCIL provides practical assistance for people with disabilities, to give them meaningful options for their own care and to promote independent living in their communities. MOCIL represents the 21 member Centers for Independent Living serving the 114 c...

08/04/2026

Hammers of Hope has free window A/C units for those in need. For those in the City limits of DeSoto, your local fire department also has resources.

Air conditioner break? Are you without air conditioning this week?

Hopefully we got past the hottest week of the Summer. But if you are in need of air conditioning Hammers of Hope still has air conditioner units available for qualifying families in Jefferson County, Missouri. Check out the webpage for more details or call the office at 636-465-0983 ext. 103.

https://www.jccp.org/about-1-2

08/03/2026

St. Patrick's Center shares space at DRA's office at 130 Brandon Wallace Way in Festus. They are accepting online applications for their current job opening for a Rural County Case Manager to assist unhoused veterans.

Catholic Charities of St. Louis, St. Patrick Center, is seeking a Rural Counties Case Manager, working in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This individual will use best practices to assess the housing needs of veterans, who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused. This position will primarily office out of our Festus or St. Charles, MO location and require a clean driving record since the position requires the case manager to meet clients on a regular basis in several counties. A company vehicle is provided, but a personal vehicle may be required intermittently. Core working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Starting salary is $45K annually.
For details and to apply online.

https://careers.archstl.org/job/St-Louis-Rural-Counties-Case-Manager-MO-63101-1114/1403798400/

07/09/2026

Please complete the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) Input Survey. It is only 13 multiple-choice questions and should take only a few minutes to complete. This input will be open until the end of the year, and the information gathered will help to develop goals for the new SPIL that will start October 1, 2027. It is NOT limited to people with disabilities. We want input from EVERYONE!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F68SQZS

06/12/2026

04/28/2026

Enjoy this collection of photos from our 30th Anniversary All Abilities Run, Roll & Stroll. Thanks to everyone who came and made this day such a success!!
Music credit to Joey Shaw

04/27/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our 30th Anniversary All Abilities Run, Roll & Stroll. It was a great day. Perfect weather. Lots of smiles. Thanks for celebrating with us!

04/22/2026

We will have raffle baskets at our All Abilities Run, Roll & Stroll on Saturday. Come win one!