Educational Opportunities

Upcoming Events

Sharing Our Strengths Peer Mentor Orientation, September 16th at 11 a.m., October 15th at 9a.m., or November 6th at 2 p.m.

SOS Peer Mentor Orientation

Are you a parent, family member, or person with a disability who has experience navigating challenges or caring for someone with a disability or special health care need? Want to make a meaningful impact in someone else’s life? Join the Sharing Our Strengths (SOS) program as a Peer Mentor!

Suggested Audience:
Individuals and Families interested in becoming a Peer Mentor

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September 18, 2025
Missouri CtLC Chapter Network Meetings
(formerly Stakeholders)

10:00 a.m. CT virtual

Missouri CtLC Chapter Network Meetings (formerly Stakeholders) gather individuals, families, and the professionals that support them to discuss things that are important to people in Missouri, to share information with each other, and serve in an advisory capacity to our network as we develop new products and expand our programs.  

Attendees represent a variety of abilities, ages, roles, and systems from all areas of the state.

September 23, 2025 – Good Life Group

12:30 – 2 p.m. CT virtual

Join us for a Good Life Group, where we’ll explore all the ways you can use the Integrated Supports Star in everyday life. Whether you’re new to it or have used it before, this group is for anyone and everyone who wants to learn, share ideas, and find creative ways to build a good life. It’s a relaxed space to connect with others, ask questions, and discover how this simple tool can help you or someone you support figure out what’s working, what’s missing, and what’s next. No experience needed—just bring yourself!

Suggested Audience:
Individuals and Families experiencing disability

October 3, 2025 – CtLC in Action

12:30 – 2 p.m. CT virtual

Charting the LifeCourse in Action Meetings are for anyone who is directly applying or implementing CtLC in their organizations or professional roles. It is an interactive peer learning collaborative that allows for hands-on learning, piloting, and identifying strategies for application and implementation. The CtLC in Action meetings are a safe space to talk about successes as well as challenges, where members can share their experiences, ask questions and receive peer coaching on implementing CtLC. The group is also the first to know about new products and provide their valuable feedback to the Nexus team. Meetings are currently held virtually. 

Suggested Audience:
Professionals implementing CtLC in their organizations/roles

December 3, 2025 – CtLC in Action

12:30 – 2 p.m. CT virtual

Charting the LifeCourse in Action Meetings are for anyone who is directly applying or implementing CtLC in their organizations or professional roles. It is an interactive peer learning collaborative that allows for hands-on learning, piloting, and identifying strategies for application and implementation. The CtLC in Action meetings are a safe space to talk about successes as well as challenges, where members can share their experiences, ask questions and receive peer coaching on implementing CtLC. The group is also the first to know about new products and provide their valuable feedback to the Nexus team. Meetings are currently held virtually. 

Suggested Audience:
Professionals implementing CtLC in their organizations/roles