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Kansas City Resources
ABLE (Academic Bridges to Learning Effectiveness) Metropolitan Community College-Longview 500 Southwest Longview Road Lee's Summit, MO 64081-2105 Phone: 816-672-2366 Fax: 816-672-2025 TTY: 816-672-2144 Email: MaryEllen.Jenison@mcck.edu http://mcckc.edu/home.asp?qlinks=ABLE+Program
Contact: Mary Ellen Jenison, Director, ABLE at Longview Disabilities Served: neurological, such as learning disabilities, brain injury, attention deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorders Counties Served: Not limited to any particular counties Age Groups Served: Mostly 18 and over, younger with permission of high school Fees or Financial Eligibility: In-district tuition, out-district tuition, plus $35-per-credit-hour for every course taken with ABLE support; $15 program fee attatched to Personal Skills course (required the first semester) Services: Intensive support services/transition program; self-awareness; self-advocacy training; networking; career awareness; academic support; support groups; identification of accommodations; basic reading; basic writing; basic math; and study skills courses
ABLE (Academic Bridges to Learning Effectiveness) Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley 3201 Southwest Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: 816-759-4717 Fax: 816-759-4169 Email: Patricia.Goodwin@mcckc.edu Website: http://mcckc.edu/home.asp?qlinks=ABLE+Program Contact: Pat Goodwin, Director, ABLE at Penn Valley Disabilities Served: neurological, such as learning disabilities, brain injury; attention deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorders Counties Served: Not limited to any particular counties Age Groups Served: Mostly 18 and over, younger with permission of high school Fees or Financial Eligibility: In-disatrict tuition, out-district tuition, plus $35-per- credit-hour for every course taken with ABLE support; $15 program fee attatched to Personal Skills course (required the first semester) Services: Intensive support services/transition program; self-awareness; self-advocacy training; networking;career awareness; academic support; support groups; identification of accommodations; basic reading; basic writing; basic math; and study skills courses
Adaptive Telephone Equipment Program 4731 S. Cochise, Suite 114 Kansas City, MO 64055 Phone: 800-647-8557 Website: www.at.mo.gov Email: matpmo@swbell.net Counties Served: Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, Dekalb, Gentry, Harrison, Holt, Nodaway Age Groups Served: All Fees or Financial Eligibility: None Services: medical facility; physical rehabilitation; physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech-language evaluations; wheelchair modifications; hard of hearing
Adult Continuing Education for Persons With Developmental Disabilities University of Missouri-Kansas City, Institute for Human Development 2220 Holmes Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: 816-235-1754 Fax: 816-235-1762 TTY: 800-735-2966 Email: seelbinderw@umkc.edu Website: www.ihd.umkc.edu/ACED/default.html Contact: Wendy Seelbinder, ACED Program Director Disabilities Served: developmental disabilities Counties Served: Jackson Age Groups Served: 16 and older Fees or Financial Eligibility: $6-8 a class Services: classes in cooling and nutrition; budgeting and money management; drama; music; dancing; interpersonal relationships; team building and job related skills; arts andcrafts; exercise; health and wellness; golf; fishing; water aerobics; horseback riding; independent living skills; community service; leadership skills development as mentors; student ambassadors; student teacher aids-in-training; student council members; representatives on the Advisory Board
American Heart Association 6800 West 93rd Street Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: 913-648-6727 Fax: 913-648-0423 Website: www.americanheart.org/ Contact: Jennifer Gomosky, Director Disabilities Served: All Counties Served: Clay, Jackson, Platte Age Groups Served: All Fees or Financial Eligibility: Services: community education services; fund raising; health education; research; speakers bureau; support group
Arthritis Foundation; Western Missouri/Greater KC Chapter 3420 Broadway Street, #105 Kansas City, MO 64111-2404 Phone: 816-753-2220 Fax: 816-753-2227 Email: SCoats@arthritis.org Website: www.arthritis.org Contact: JoAnn ?Create This Page Bushko, Health Education Coordinator Disabilities Served: Arthritis Counties Served: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Davies, DeKalb ?Create This Page, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Jackson, Lafayette, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, Putnam, Ray, Sullivan, Worth Age Groups Served: All Fees or Financial Eligibilty: Fees for books, exercise classes and bulk quantities of brochures Services: aquatic exercise program; exercise program; fund raising; health education; information and education services; newsletter; public awareness and education; seminars; speakers bureau; support group
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter 9140 Ward Parkway, Suite 120 Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: 816-333-6608 Fax: 816-333-6684 Email: noel@aafakc.org Website: www.aafakc.org Contact: Noel Albert, Executive Director Disabilities Served: asthma, allergies Counties Served: Adair, Cass, Clark, Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Platte, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby Age Groups Served: All Fees or Financial Eligibity: None or minimal (camp and Family Asthma Ed Day-scholarships available) Services: adolescent program; support group; camp; scholarships; community awareness; newsletter; community education services; equipment distribution; fund raising; health education; information and education services; referral service; speakers bureau
AGING INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The Richard Bolling Federal Building Room 235 Kansas City, MO 64108 Website: www.medicare.gov Serving: St. Louis, St. Louis City, Jefferson, Franklin, St. Charles, Bond, Clinton, Mardison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair & Washington Counties
AREA AGENCIES on AGING:
Mid-America Regional Council: 300 Rivergate Ctr., 600 Broadway Kansas City, MO 64105-9990 Phone: 816-474-4240 Fax: 816-421-7758 Director of Aging Services: Jaqui Moore Email::jaquimo@marc.org Website: www.marc.org
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Capper Foundation for Assistive Technology 2700 E. 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64127
COUNTY EXTENSION CENTERS-UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI
Jackson County: 1501 NW Jefferson, Suite 110, Blue Springs, MO 64015 Phone: 816- 252-5051; Fax: 816-252-5575; jacksonco@missouri.edu; www.extension.missouri.edu/jackson
KC Area North & KC Area South; 2700 East 18th, Suite 240, Kansas City, MO 64217 Ph: 816-482-5850; Fax: 816-482-5880; JacksonKC@missouri.edu; www.extension.missouri.edu/jackson/location.shtml
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Department of Economic Development/Division of Workplace Development
Independence Office; 15301 East 23rd Street S, Independence, MO 64055; Phone: 816-325-5890; Fax: 816-325-5890; Fax: 816-325-5826; www.greathires.org; Glenda K. Wilson
Kansas City Downtown Office; 3100 NE 83rd, Suite 2100, Kansas City, MO 64119; Phone: 816-889-3000; Fax: 816-889-3040; www.ded.mo.gov
Kansas City South Office; 6801 A. Longview Road, Kansas City, MO 64134-3315; Phone: 816-325-1000; Fax: 816-325-1010; www.Greathires.org; sheran.carter@ded.mo.gov Sheran Carter
Alphapointe Association for the Blind; 7501 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO 64132; Phone: 816-421-5848; Fax: 816-237-2065; Tory Brust, Manager toryb@alphapointe.org
Blue Valley Industries; 1608 Prospect, Kansas City, MO 64127; Ph: 816-483-1620; Fax: 816-483-3556; bvinds3@swbell.net Brian Hogan, Manager
Helping Hand of Goodwill Industries; 1817 Campbell Street, Kansas City, MO 64108; Phone: 816-842-7425; Fax: 816-842-7616 www.mokangoodwill.org; rmsmith@mokangoodwill.org Ralph Smith, Director of Commercial Contracts
IBS Industries; 1085 Yuma, Independence, MO 64056; Phone: 816-796-7070; Fax: 816-796-7571; Stan Shurmantine, Manager; StanShurmantine@aol.com
IBS Industries-Satellite Facility, 900 W. Meadowridge, Blue Springs, MO 64015 Phone: 816-2200; Stan Shurmantine, Manager; StanShurmantine@aol.com
Ideal Industries, 601 North Thorton, Richmond, MO 64085; Phone: 816-470-7137; Fax: 816-776-8935; rmccork@accessmo.us; Bob McCorkendale ?Create This Page, Manager
JVS Workshop, 1608 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64108; Phone: 816-471-2808; Fax: 816-471-2930; www.jvskc.org; Ralph Levy, Director
DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION-SHELTERED WORKSHOPS
Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.; P.O. Box 455, 908 E, Bolen, Carrollton, MO 64633 Phone: 660-542-1401; Fax: 660-542-1688; Robert E. Lock, Manager; director@exserv.org; www.exserv.org;
Rehabilitation Institute Industries, Inc.; 3011 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: 816-751-7700; Fax: 816-751-7983; www.rehabkc.org; kathysmith@rehabkc.org
Southeast Enterprises: P.O. Box 9473, Kansas City, MO 64133; Phone: 816-353-2704; Fax: 816-353-2475; Dee Ann Stock, Manager; www.southeastenterprises.org; deeann@solve.net
Vocational Services, Inc, 935 Kent Street, Liberty, MO 64068-2236; Phone: 816-781-6292; Fax: 816-781-8797; Randy Hylton, Manager; www.vsiserve.org; randy@vsiserve.org
DEPARTMENT of ELEMENTARY and SECONDARY EDUCATION/ STATE SCHOOLS for the SEVERELY HANDICAPPED
B.W. Shepard State School; 2727 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64109-1298; Phone:816-842-4644
Dale M.Thompson/Trails West State School; 4800 Grandview Road, Kansas City, MO 64137-1937; Phone: 816-763-3106
Lakeview Woods State School; 351 NE Gregory, Lee's Summit, MO 64064-1871 Phone: 816-221-5018
Mapaville State School; 3657 Baptist Park Road, Box 68, Mapaville, MO 63065-0058; Phone: 816-436-7747
DEPARTMENT of ELEMENTARY and SECONDARY EDUCATION/ DIVISION of VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Kansas City Downtown Vocational Rehabilitation Office; 615 East 13th Street, KC State Office Building, Room G-3, Kansas City, MO 64106-2870; Phone: 816-889-2581; Fax: 816-889-2586; Teresa Nianga, District Supervisor; teresa.nianga@vr.dese.mo.gov
Kansas City East Vocational Rehabilitation Office; 243 NW Executive Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64063; Phone: 816-622-0600; Fax: 816-622-0610; Jay Robertson, District Supervisor; jay.robertson@vr.dese.mo.gov www.vr.dese.mo.gov/vr/co/VRWebsite.nsf/web/VRKCEast?opendocument
Kansas City North Vocation Rehabilitation Office; 310 N. W. Englewood Road, Suite 300, Gladstone, MO 64118-0400; Phone: 816-467-7900; Fax: 816-467-7924; Toll-free: 877-270-0198; TDD: 816-270-0201; James Ankrom, District Supervisor; jamesankrom@vr.dese.mo.gov; www.vr.dese.mo.gov/vr/co/VRWebsite.nsf/web/VRKCNorth?opendocument
Kansas City Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Office; 243 NW Executive Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64063; Phone:816-622-0611; Fax:816-622-0618; Tamara Jaekels, District Supervisor; tamara.jaekels@vr.dese.mo.gov; www.vr.dese.mo.gov/vr/co/VRWebsite.nsf/web/VRKCTrans?opendocument
Department of Health-Division of Maternal, Child & Family Health/ Bureau of Special Health Care Needs
Kansas City Office: 3717 S Whitney Ave., Independence, MO 64055 Phone: 816-350-5433; Fax: 816-350-7764
TBI Case Managers:
Jackson County Health Department; 313 S. Liberty Street, Kansas City, MO 64050 Phone: 816-404-6449; Fax: 816-404-6429; Amy DiLorezo ?Create This Page dilora@lpha.health.state.mo.us
DEPARTMENT of HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES
Lafayette County Health Department; 547 South 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 64067 Phone: 660-259-4371; Fax: 417-259-6250; Administrator: Jill R. Thompson, R.N.; thompj@lpha.health.state.mo.us; www.lafayette.lphamo.org
Platte County Health Department; 212 Marshall Road, Platte City, MO 64079; Ph: 816-858-2412; Fax: 816-858-2087; Administrator: Mary Jo Everhart; pchd@excite.com; www.plattecountyhealthdept.com
Ray County Health Department; 820 East Lexington Street, Richmond, MO 64085-1930; Ph. 816-776-5413; Fax: 816-776-2441; Administrator: Stacey Cox, R.N.; coxs@lpha.health.state.mo.us
Carroll County Health Department; 5 North Ely, Carrollton, MO 64633; Phone: 660-542-3247; Fax: 660-542-0574; Administrator: Jeanette Frock; frock@lpha.health.state.mo.us; www.carolnet.com/cchd/
Clay County Public Health Center; 1940 W. Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068; Ph: 816-781-1600 or 816-848-1430; Fax: 816-792-1285; Director: Gary E. Zaborac; gzaborac@clayhealth.com; www.clayhealth.com
Independence City Health Department; 223 North Memorial Drive, Independence, MO 64050; Ph: 816-325-7185; Fax: 816-325-7098; Administrator: Larry Jones; LJones@indepmo.org; www.indepmo.org
Jackson County Health Department; 313 South Liberty, Independence, MO 64050; Phone: 816-404-6415; Fax: 816-404-6418; Administrator: Paula Livingston; paula.livingston@tmcmed.org; www.jacohd.org
Kansas City Health Department; 2400 Troost, Suite 4000, Kansas City, MO 64108; Phone: 816-513-6008; Fax: 816-513-6293; Administrator: Rex Archer; rexarcher@kcmo.org
DEPARTMENT of LABOR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS/ Missouri Commission on Human Rights
Kansas City Office: 1411 Main St., 2nd Floor, Kansas City, MO 64105; Ph: 816-889-3584; Fax: 816-3282; www.dolir.mo.gov/hr
DEPARTMENT of SOCIAL SERVICES-FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
Carroll County Family Support Division; 1303 N US Highway 65, Carrollton, MO 64633-1978; Ph: 660-542-0656; Fax: 660-542-0632; Patricia Tietjens; Janice.Louis@dss.mo.gov; www.dss.mo.gov
Clark County Family Support Division; 7000 Liberty Drive, Liberty, MO 64068; Ph: 660-727-3393; Fax: 660-727-1020; County Manager: Deborah Rupp; www.dss.mo.gov
Clay County Family Support Division; 7000 Liberty Drive, Liberty, MO 64068; Ph: 816-781-8900; Fax: 816-781-4787; Beverly Krouse; www.dss.mo.gov
Jackson County Family Support Division; 615 East 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106; Ph: 816-889-2000; Fax: 816-889-2008; Marge Randle; www.dss.mo.gov
Lafayette County Family Support Division; 736 State Route 13, P.O. Box 370, Lexington, MO 64067; Ph: 660-259-2294; Fax: 660-259-3834; Pat Niner; www.dss.mo.gov
Midtown Office: 4900 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130; Ph: 816-929-7100; Fax: 816-929-7101; www.dss.mo.gov
Platte County Family Support Division; 233 Marshall Road, P.O. Box 2240, Platte City, MO 64079; Ph: 816-858-3740; Fax: 816-858-5208; Ron S. McAdams ?Create This Page; www.dss.mo.gov
Ray County Family Support Division; 901 East Lexington, Richmond, MO 64085; Ph: 816-776-6964; Fax: 816-776-3503; Karla Polson; Karla.A.Polson@dss.mo.gov; www.dss.mo.gov.
South Jackson Office; 6801-B Longview Road, Kansas City, MO 64134; Ph: 816-325-1012; Fax: 816-325-1022; www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/office/jackson.htm
DEPARTMENT of SOCIAL SERVICES-FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION: REHABILITATION SERVICES for the BLIND;
Kansas City District Office: 615 East 13th Street, Room 409, Kansas City, MO 64106; Ph: 816-889-2677; Fax: 816-889-2504; www.dss.missouri.gov/dfs/rehab
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East Jackson County Office, 4200 Blue Ridge Blvd., Ste. LF-06, Kansas City, MO, 64133; Voice: (816) 358-5310: TTY: (816) 358-2731; Fax: (816) 358-2036 Executive Director: David Robinson
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GOVERNER'S COUNCIL on DISABILITY: Office of Administration;
Kansas City Office: P.O. Box 47056, Kansas City, MO 64188; Ph: 816-436-6795; Fax: 816-436-6795; Elizabeth Reinert; elizabeth.reinert@oa.mo.gov; www.gcd.oa.mo.gov
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES, HEALTH SERVICES, HOSPITALS
Capper Foundation Center for Assistive Technology 2700 E. 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64127 Voice/TTY: 816-231-7166 Fax: 816-231-7899 Email: houtman@capper.org Website: http://www.capper.org Director: Elain Houtman The Center for Assistive Technology (CAT) collaborates with a number of local agencies in Kansas City area to provide comprehensive assistive technology services. In addition to a wide array of assistive technology devices, CAT provides services in the following areas: augmentive communication; seating and positioning; adapted toys, computers and home modifications. Many of these services are provided in conjunction with The Children's Mercy Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute's OT and PT staff. CAT, also, sponsors a "recycled" program that provides the community with refurbished equipment.
MISSOURI PARENTS ACT (IMPACT) OFFICES:
State Office: 1 West Armour, Suite 302, Kansas City, MO 64111; Phone: 816-531-7070; Fax: 816-531-4777; Toll free: 1-800-743-7634; www.ptimpact.com ; msavage@ptimpact.com; Mary Kay Savage, Executive Director Kansas
City Region; 1 West Armour, Suite 302, Kansas City, MO 64111; Phone: 816-531-7070; Fax: 816-531-4777; Toll free: 1-877-743-7634, x 107; www.ptimpact.com ; mmcclure@ptimpact.com
Mid-South Region; Ph: 573-437-6466; Toll-free: 877-588-5644; Shelly Biere; sbiere@ptimpact.com; www.ptimpact.com;
Mid-Region; Ph: 660-269-9292; Toll-free: 877-218-9973; Sharon-573-696-0397; jbrumbaugh@ptimpact.com
Northwest Region; Ph: 816-324-7046(also FAX); Toll-free: 877-384-2839 Pam Schneeflock; pschneeflock@ptimpact.com; www.ptimpact.com
Southeast Region; Ph: 573-686-8493; Fax: 573-778-1004; Toll-free: 1-877-876-2831; Janis Traughber; jtraughber@ptimpact.com; www.ptimpact.com
Southwest Region; Ph: 417-885-7002; Toll-free: 877-466-6236; snachbar@ptimpact.com; www.ptimpact.com
St. Louis Region; Ph: 314-845-9221; Toll-free: 1-800-995-3160; Marla Taggart; mtaggart@ptimpact.com; www.ptimpact.com
MISSOURI PROTECTION and ADVOCACY SERVICES; Kansas City Branch Office; 3100 Main Street, Suite 305,KansasCity, MO 64111; Ph: 816-756-1001; Toll-free: 1-800-233-3959; www.moadvocacy.org;
Platte County; 11724 NW Plaza Circle, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64153; Phone:816-270-2141; Fax: 816-270-2512; www.extension.missouri.edu/platte; platteco@missouri.com
Progressive Council of the Blind; 4914 Smart Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124; Phone: 816-231-4914; www.acb.org/missouri; peertech@sbcglobal.net Hank Pearce
Ray County, 108 W. North Main, #2, Richmond, MO 64085; Phone: 816-776-6961; www.extension.missouri.edu/ray; rayco@missouri.edu
REGIONAL CENTER for the DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Kansas City Regional Center; 821 East Admiral, P.O. Box 412557, Kansas City, MO; 64141; Ph: 816-889-3400; Fax: 816-889-3325; TTY: 816-889-3326; Toll-free: 800-454-2331; Kansascity@mail.dmh.state.mo.us; www.dmh.mo.gov/kcrc
Metropolitan Council on DD; P.O. Box 412557, 821 East Admiral Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64141; Ph: 816-889-3422; Fax: 816-889-3325; mcddd1@kcnet.com; www.mcddregion4.org
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The Whole Person, Inc.
114 W Gregory blvd, Kansas City, MO 64114, Phone: 816-561-0304; TTY:816-627-2202; www.thewholeperson.org
University of Missouri-County Extension Centers
Carroll County, 111 North Mason, Carrollton, MO 64633; Ph: 660-542-1792; Fax: 660-542-3023; carrollco@missouri.edu; www.extension.missouri.edu/carroll
Clay County; 1901 N.E. 48th, Kansas City, MO 64118; Phone: 816-792-7760; Fax: 816-792-7787; www.extension.missouri.edu/clay; clayco@missouri.edu
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Vocational Rehabilitation Offices:
Kansas City Downtown VR; KC State Building, Room G-3, 615 E. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2870; Ph: 816-889-2581; Fax: 816-889-2586 District Supervisor: Teresa Nianga
Kansas City East VR; 243 NW Executive Way, Lee's Summit MO 64063; Phone: 816-622-0600: Fax: 816-662-0610; District Supervisor: Jay Robertson
Kansas City North VR; 310 NW Englewood Road, Suite 300, Gladstone, MO 6118-0040;