Access II

10/31/2026

🎃👻 **Happy Halloween from all of us here at Access II Independent Living Center!** 🧡🖤

We hope everyone has a fun-filled day full of spooky surprises, sweet treats, and lots of laughter! 🍬🍭

Whether you're trick-or-treating or enjoying the festivities, remember to **stay safe, watch out for all the little ghosts and goblins, and have a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween!** 🎃🕷️🦇

10/29/2026

♿🌳 **WAY TO GO, MISSOURI! 👏💚**

What an AWESOME step toward making the outdoors accessible to EVERYONE! 🙌

Missouri State Parks are now offering **FREE all-terrain track chairs**, giving individuals with mobility challenges the opportunity to explore Missouri's beautiful parks, trails, and breathtaking scenery! 🌲☀️🍂

Everyone deserves the chance to enjoy nature, experience new adventures, and make memories without barriers!

💚 **HUGE KUDOS to Missouri State Parks** for recognizing the importance of accessibility and inclusion! This is what breaking down barriers and promoting independence is all about!

Here at Access II Independent Living Center, we LOVE seeing opportunities like this that help individuals with disabilities enjoy the same experiences as everyone else!

👏 **Way to lead by example, Missouri!** We hope to see more states follow your lead!

Missouri State Parks now offer all-terrain track chairs, allowing everyone to explore stunning landscapes effortlessly. Head to the link in the comments for more on this amazing initiative! 🔗
Have you tried using adaptive chairs at any parks?

10/28/2026

💚🎄❤️ **GRINCHMAS PAJAMA PARTY!** ❤️🎄💚

Get ready for an evening full of Christmas FUN! 🎅🎁

Access II is hosting a **Grinchmas Pajama Party**, and you won't want to miss it! Grab your favorite Christmas PJs and come enjoy a fun-filled evening with us! 🎄

🎅 **Here's what we have planned!**

🏠 Build your very own gingerbread house!
🎄 Make Christmas ornaments!
✉️ Write letters to Santa!
🎬 Watch *The Grinch!*

🍿 Enjoy punch, popcorn, cookies, and other yummy treats!

🎁 **PLUS... we will have a surprise visit from someone SPECIAL!** 🤫💚

📅 **Saturday, December 12th**
⏰ **4:00 PM – 8:00 PM**

🎟️ **Tickets are just $15 each!**

❗ **Please note: All ticket purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE.**

📞 **Call Access II at 660-663-2423 ext. 230** to reserve your tickets or stop by our office!

❤️💚 Put on your coziest Christmas pajamas, bring your Christmas spirit, and get ready for an evening of laughter, crafts, treats, and holiday memories!

🎄 **We can't wait to celebrate GRINCHMAS with you!** 🎄

10/22/2026

🚨💧 **IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTICE** 💧🚨

Due to a **town-wide water shutoff**, Access II Independent Living Center in Gallatin will be **CLOSED on Friday, October 23rd**.

📞 **Need Assistance?** We are still available by phone! Please call us at **660-663-2423** if you need assistance.

📅 We will resume normal business hours on **Monday, October 26th, at 8:00 AM**.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding!

💜 **Thank you from all of us at Access II!**

Call now to connect with business.

10/16/2026

💜🌟 **HAPPY BOSS'S DAY!** 🌟💜

Today, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to our very own **Heather Swymeler and Jen Miller!** 🎉

We are extremely blessed to have these two amazing ladies leading the way here at Access II! Their hard work, dedication, compassion, and commitment to making a difference do not go unnoticed.

Thank you both for everything you do for our staff, our consumers, and our communities. Your leadership, encouragement, and willingness to go above and beyond make Access II such a special place to work! 💜

We truly couldn't ask for a better duo! We appreciate you both more than you know!

**Happy Boss's Day, Heather and Jen!** 💐💜👏

10/14/2026

🚐♿ **NEED AN ACCESSIBLE VAN? ACCESS II HAS YOU COVERED!** ♿🚐

Are you planning a family outing, heading to an appointment, taking a day trip, or just needing reliable transportation? **Access II offers a wheelchair-accessible van rental to help you get where you need to go!**

🌟 **The best part? ANYONE is eligible to rent our van!** You do NOT have to be a consumer of Access II or meet any special qualifications!

💰 **Rental Information:**
- 🚐 **$75 per day**
- 💵 **$200 deposit required**
- 🛣️ **150 miles included per day**
- 🚗 **Additional mileage is just $0.60 per mile**

Whether you need the van for a day or a longer trip, we're here to help make transportation more accessible and convenient!

📍 **Access II Independent Living Center**
101 Industrial Parkway, Gallatin, MO

📞 **Call 660-663-2423** for availability, rental details, or to reserve the van!

💜 **At Access II, we're all about helping people stay independent and connected to their communities!**

📢 **PLEASE SHARE!** You never know who might benefit from this service!

Serves citizens with disabilities in Atchison, Holt, Nodaway, Buchanan, Andrew, Worth, Gentry, Dekalb, Clinton, Ray, Caldwell, Daviess, Mercer, Harrison, Grundy, Livingston, and Carroll. Our services are free of charge, and are consumer choice driven.

10/13/2026

🚨💙🧡💚 **WE'RE HIRING IN GALLATIN, MO!** 💚🧡💙🚨

❤️ **Make a Difference in Someone's Life!** ❤️

Access II is looking for a **compassionate and dependable In-Home Aide** in Gallatin, MO!

Do you enjoy helping others? Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a positive impact in someone's everyday life? We would love to have you join our team!

✨ **What We Offer:**
✅ $15.50 per hour
✅ Paid training provided
✅ Rewarding work helping others maintain their independence
✅ The opportunity to make a difference right here in your community!

📞 **INTERESTED? APPLY TODAY!**

Contact **Kim at 660-663-2423, ext. 222**, for more information!

📍 Access II Independent Living Center
101 Industrial Parkway, Gallatin, MO

💜 **At Access II, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live independently and safely in their own home. Come be part of making that possible!**

📢 **PLEASE SHARE!** Help us spread the word and find someone who has a heart for helping others!

09/28/2026

💚🎄 **OPERATION: MAKE HEATHER THE GRINCH** 🎄💚

Access II friends, we have a VERY important community mission, and we need your help.

The public is being asked to nominate someone from a local nonprofit to become **The Grinch of Maryville** — and yes, the winner gets the prestigious honor of going GREEN and representing the community as **The Grinch in the Maryville Christmas Parade!**

Naturally, we think our CEO, **Heather Swymeler**, is perfect for the job. 😂💚

# # # 🎯 PHASE 1: NOMINATE HEATHER!

Please take a minute to complete the nomination form and nominate:

💚 **Heather Swymeler**
💚 **Access II Independent Living Center**

👉 **NOMINATE HERE:**
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScISnytYJ3cjlp21xyGAeixYt5opEAcLeycRU6dRYdPAajF8A/viewform

And don't stop with just one nomination! Share this post and recruit your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors — anyone willing to help us achieve **maximum Grinch.**

If Heather makes it into the finalist round, things get even more interesting: **THE PENNY WAR.** 🪙💚

Final voting will take place in person at the **Maryville Walmart**, where votes are cast with pennies. If we reach that stage, Access II will be back with our Phase 2 strategy. 😈

For now, the mission is simple:

✅ Nominate Heather.
✅ Share this post.
✅ Recruit more nominations.
✅ Do not let Heather escape her Grinch destiny.

🎄 **Our ultimate objective: HEATHER. GREEN. CHRISTMAS PARADE.** 💚

09/23/2026

Join Misty at the **Young at Heart Resource Fair** today from **12–3 PM** at the **Cameron YMCA**! 💜

Come explore community resources, enter for door prizes, and stop by to say hello. We’d love to see you there!

09/22/2026

🥫❤️ **OUR PANTRY IS LOW — WE NEED YOUR HELP!** ❤️🥫

Our food pantry shelves are getting low, and we are currently accepting donations of **non-perishable food items** to help us continue serving individuals and families in our communities.

🎁 **DONATE & GET ENTERED TO WIN!**
Donate **10 or more non-perishable items** and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a **FREE SoftWave Therapy treatment — a $69 value!**

Every can, box, and bag helps us keep our pantry stocked and ready for those who need a little extra support.

🥫 Canned goods
🍝 Pasta & pasta sauce
🥣 Cereal & oatmeal
🥜 Peanut butter
🍚 Rice & boxed meals
🥫 Soups, vegetables & fruits
…and other shelf-stable, non-perishable foods!

❤️ **Help us fill our shelves and support our community!** Even a small donation can make a BIG difference.

**🧴 PERSONAL CARE DONATIONS NEEDED TOO! 🧼**

Along with non-perishable food items, our pantry is also in need of **men’s, women’s, and children’s bath and personal care products**, including:

Shampoo • Conditioner • Body Wash • Bar Soap • Hand Soap • Toothpaste • Toothbrushes • Deodorant • Feminine Hygiene Products • Kids’ Bath Products • Other new, unopened hygiene essentials

❤️ **Every donation helps us provide essential items to people in our community who need them!*

Please share and help us spread the word! 🫶