June 24, 2026 – MOD Technology Series

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT virtual

Missouri Open Door Benefits Series are free monthly workshops with a specific focus in the realm of technology. This month’s topic area is Removing Barriers to Computer Access. 

July 8, 2026 – MOD Benefits Series

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT virtual

Missouri Open Door Benefits Series are free monthly workshops with a specific focus in the realm of Government Benefits. This month’s topic area is on the Vocational Rehabilitation. 

July 16, 2026 – Peer Mentor Orientation

10 – 11 a.m. CT virtual

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.

July 21, 2026 – Good Life Group

12:30 – 2 p.m. CT virtual

Join us for a Good Life Group focused on Community Living—where we live, belong, and participate. Using the Integrated Supports Star, we’ll map formal and informal supports and explore new roles, groups, and opportunities. This session helps families see how intentional supports and connections can expand their loved one’s participation and sense of belonging in the community.

Suggested Audience:
Individuals or family members experiencing disability.

July 22, 2026 – MOD Technology Series

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT virtual

Missouri Open Door Benefits Series are free monthly workshops with a specific focus in the realm of technology. This month’s topic area is Comfort and Confidence for Personal Care. 

July 28, 2026 – Good Life Group

12:30 – 2 p.m. CT virtual

Adult siblings can often find themselves in the “club sandwich generation”- caring for aging parents, siblings with disabilities, and their own children.

Join us to explore how Charting the LifeCourse can help plan for current and future caretaking roles. We will discuss practical strategies for navigating the challenges of the sandwich generation.

Suggested Audience:
Adult siblings to a person who experiences disability.

August 4, 2026 – Good Life Group

12:30 – 2 p.m. CT virtual

Start the school year with confidence! Learn how Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) can help you plan for the school year and prepare for IEP meetings. Discover ways to communicate your priorities, stay organized, and create a vision that supports your child’s success. Walk away with practical strategies and tools to help set your child up for a successful school year and a good life.

Suggested Audience:
Individuals or family members experiencing disability.

August 7, 2026 – 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