Join the fun and help pave the way for children and adults with disabilities!  Our first annual Ability Quest is open to children and adults of all abilities.  Assistive mobility devices such as walkers or wheelchairs welcome.   Taking place at the historic Liberty Memorial Museum and Penn Valley Park, participants will be treated to a route that offers breath-taking views of downtown Kansas City and trails that will appeal to a variety of endurance levels.    

Click here to sign up to participate, volunteer or learn more. 

June 14, 2009, Penn Valley Park / Liberty Memorial
7:30 a.m.
$30 (16 and older)
$15 (5 to 15 years)

Other Upcoming Events

Click here to learn about our other upcoming events including A Day at the Lake, Bacon Fest and Arts on the Hill. 

Nothing Gets Her Down, Katherine Continues to Make Strides.

At age 5, Katherine Cook went through something many of us can’t imagine – she was shot in the head. While playing outside in what was soon to be her new home, a stray bullet from a long distance struck her in the head.  After immediate treatment at Children’s Mercy Hospital she made her way to The Rehabilitation Institute where she has relearned to talk, sit up and walk. Now, a little more than a year after the incident, Katherine is making progress and making everyone in her life’s path smile. “When comparing her to where she was and where she is now, she is doing better,” said Joanna Cook, Katherine’s mother. “We are pleased that she still is making gains and progressing.” When not at The Institute, Katherine receives therapy from school and help from her siblings at home. “Her siblings help her read and help her exercise,” said Joanna. With more progress to make, Katherine will continue to grace her smile upon all of us at the Rehabilitation Institute.

Employment Services are Building Brighter Futures with
Wal-Mart

Michael Hoover found himself walking through the doors of Wal-Mart as his new employer just four months ago. With assistance from The Rehabilitation Institute’s Employment Services Michael is working a full-time position with benefits.  After starting our School-to-Work Transition Program, Michael began meeting with Terri Henson, our Retention Specialist weekly to develop a job plan and set goals for employment.  Through this process, Michael obtained full-time employment at Wal-Mart.  “Wal-Mart has really worked with Michael to give him set hours,” said Terri. With two consecutive days off and an 8 to 5 schedule, Michael has time to do things outside of work he enjoys like playing the guitar. “Wal-Mart loves Michael and gave him the confidence and independence he needed,” said Terri.