Pony Bird, Inc.

10/16/2026

Become a Strong Advocate with Pony Bird!

Pony Bird is hosting a two-part Advocacy Training designed to help individuals with disabilities and parents/caregivers/supporters to become stronger, more informed advocates.

🗓 Training Dates
• October 10 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• October 24 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and Caregivers: Learn practical tools for supporting your loved one, understanding rights, and advocating for meaningful opportunities and inclusion.

🗣 Self-Advocates: Strengthen your voice, learn about your rights, build self-advocacy skills, and gain the confidence to speak up and make your own choices.

🍽 Lunch & Learn Food and drinks will be provided.

Whether you're advocating for yourself or someone you love, this training will provide valuable information, resources, and strategies to help make a difference.

✅ Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/j4RrKP62sy

10/16/2026

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’d like to give a shout-out to our repeat employers! These employers have seen the value of hiring individuals with disabilities, as evidenced by having multiple employees in a variety of positions and by frequently reaching out to Pony Bird Employment Services for candidates.

Pictured here is GM Eric at The Pasta House Co. Arnold , with employees Shelly, Jimmy, and James. Not pictured: Adam, Lucas, and Tyler. Their six current employees were hired as long as 30 years ago and as recently as 4 months ago!

Thank you to The Pasta House Co. and all of our other repeat employers!

P.S. If you have the chance, go check out the Arnold Pasta House's new remodel!

10/15/2026

SAVE THE DATE: December 2, 2026

On behalf of Pony Bird, you are invited to join us as a guest to meet and connect with your local legislators at our upcoming event:

• Coffee with Legislators (plus continental breakfast)
• Date & Time: December 2, 2026, 7:30-7:50 AM meet/greet, 7:50 – 8:30 AM open-panel discussion
• Location: Pony Bird, 1615 Vine School Road, Herculaneum, MO 63048


This event will bring together community members, advocates, and leaders to discuss the future of disability services and advocacy in Missouri. Your insights and leadership are essential as we explore:

• Current legislative efforts impacting disability services
• Strategies to protect Medicaid funding and ensure equity for individuals with disabilities
• Opportunities for inclusive policies and sustainable support

Why It Matters:
Federal proposals are creating opportunities for important conversations about the future of Medicaid and disability services. You play a pivotal role in shaping solutions, fostering collaboration, and driving action to ensure continued access and equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We would be honored if you could share your perspective and engage with other advocates during this important conversation.

Thank you for your dedication to Missouri’s communities. We look forward to the possibility of your participation.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Zes4Ecc03c

10/15/2026

We're hiring!

Are you ready to begin your career with the #1 Nonprofit in Jefferson County two years in a row? Not to mention finalist for Best Places to Work!

Pony Bird is hiring for Direct Support Professionals and several other positions, and this may be your best next move. Check out the positions at ponybird.aaimtrack.com/jobs or scan the QR code in the post. Apply today!

10/14/2026

Pony Bird provides a wide range of services and events that empower individuals with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. Through Community Living, Employment Services, Leisure Services, Family Supports, and Community Support Services, individuals have opportunities to build independence, develop skills, secure competitive employment, form meaningful relationships, and participate fully in community life.

We’re excited to share with you the events and happenings at Pony Bird this quarter. Whether you’re a family member, volunteer, donor, community partner, or friend of Pony Bird, we invite you to join us as we create memorable experiences, strengthen relationships, and continue enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities throughout our community.

https://ponybird.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PB-2026-Programs-Qtrly-Calendar_Fall.pdf

10/14/2026

Pony Bird is happy to announce it received the CARF International three-year accreditation! According to CARF: This achievement is an indication of Pony Bird's dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served. Services, personnel, and documentation clearly indicate an established pattern of conformance to standards.

The accreditation applies to all Pony Bird services: Employment Supports, Job Development, Employment Planning Services, Community Housing, Community Integration, Respite Services, Supported Living, and Applied Governance Standards.

Pony Bird is the standard of excellence in providing the very best in developmental disability services.

https://carf.org/

10/13/2026

Thank you, Betty!

Betty McKim retires from Pony Bird after nearly 50 years of service

10/12/2026

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we'd like to give a shout out to all the great supervisors! A great supervisor of an employee with a disability understands that everyone has unique learning styles and needs. Offering an accommodation or providing the employee with more structure can make all the difference in an employee's success.

Pictured here are a few great supervisors:
-Supervisor Jeannette with Matthew at - Fenton
-Team Lead Devon with Elijah at Walmart Arnold
-Supervisor Lekeisha with Addie at Mercy Hospital South
-Supervisor Toni with Isaac at Hodge Elementary School with Fox C-6 School District

Thank you Supervisors!

10/11/2026

Pony Bird is grateful for its Golfball Sponsor Hillsboro Title Company, it's four Hole Sponsors Burnes Citadel Security, Dan Govero, Hopkins Flooring, and Mandel & Mandel, and it's "Hit It to Win It" Sponsor Southern Glazer's W**e & Spirits at last week's golf tournament, thank you. Your generous support to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities is exceptional.

10/10/2026

Pony Bird is grateful for its ten Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Sponsors at last week's golf tournament, thank you to American Boiler & Mechanical, Hugh and Diana Bissell, De Soto Electric Products, Keeley Construction Group, KRJ Architecture, Lucas-Smith Chrysler, Linda Dallas, Peters-Eichler Mechanical, Inc. , Tesson Roofing & Exteriors LLC, and Mark and Bonnie Westcott. Your generous support to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities is exceptional.