I’m by no means an expert — I’ve only been “adulting” for about six months. But these pastmonths have been some of the most exciting and challenging of my life. In college, you’re surrounded by resources and support systems. Once you graduate, theexpectation is that you’ll just figure it all out on your own. I … Read more
It’s been a busy summer already! I’ve spent some time at the pool, which has been a great way to relax and stay cool. I also took a trip to Colorado and did an accessible trail. Most of it was manageable with my wheelchair, but there were a few rocky areas where I needed some … Read more
A couple of months after we moved into our new apartment, the building’s only elevator unexpectedly went out of service. At first, I assumed it would be a quick fix, maybe a day or two of inconvenience. But that wasn’t the case. The elevator remained out of service for over a week. For most people, … Read more
The process of finding an apartment is intimidating in itself. And finding an accessible apartment at that was even more challenging than I thought. My boyfriend and I moved to KC in December but started looking relatively early for places to live because we knew it was going to take a while to find what … Read more
Hello. I am Olivia Holler. I live with Muscular Dystrophy and use a wheelchair to conserve my energy. I was diagnosed in middle school at the age of 13. Once a month, I will be sharing about my experiences, barriers and challenges I have faced. I hope these posts will help you understand the disability … Read more
Platte County Board of Services
7900 NW 106th Street
Kansas City, MO 64153
Phone: (816) 891-0990
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