Missouri Disability Organizations
ADD/ADHD
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CHADD-The National Resource on ADHD: Kansas City MO Chapter
Download/ViewADHDKC, Kansas City’s Award Winning CHADD Chapter, is committed to providing resources and current treatment information for local parents navigating the complex world of their ADHD child, adults with ADHD, and middle and high school students with ADHD and associated conditions.
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The National Resource on ADHD: Kansas City MO Chapter
Download/ViewADHDKC, Kansas City’s Award Winning CHADD Chapter, is committed to providing resources and current treatment information for local parents navigating the complex world of their ADHD child, adults with ADHD, and middle and high school students with ADHD and associated conditions.
Alzheimer's Association
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Alzheimer’s Association of Kansas City
Download/ViewThe Alzheimer’s Association - Heart of America Chapter is the premier source of information and support for the 50,000 individuals and 200,000 family members and care partners living with dementia in our service area. Through our bi-state network of offices, the Heart of America Chapter offers a broad range of programs and services, including a 24-hour Helpline (800.272.3900), at no cost to families.
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The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Autism
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Navigating Autism Services: A Community Guide for Missouri
Download/ViewOriginally published in 2009, this guide represents its second comprehensive revision, reflecting the many advances in law, policy, and supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) since then.
Blind/Low Vision
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Center for Braille and Narration Production
Download/ViewThe Center for Braille and Narration Production (CBNP) produces transcribed and narrated educational material. Our mission, in cooperation with RSB, is to provide Missouri’s blind and visually impaired with quality, low-cost Braille, large print and narrated materials that meet their educational, occupational, and recreational needs; at the same time providing meaningful employment for qualified individuals of the Jefferson City Correctional Center.
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Missourri Department of Sicial Services: Blind Services - Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Download/ViewThe Missouri Department of Social Services is responsible for coordinating programs to provide:
- Public assistance to help Missourians with food stamps, health care, child care, child support, blind services and other basic needs
- Health care coverage for eligible Missourians
- Child welfare services to help ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of Missouri children
- Specialized assistance to troubled youth
While many programs give needed financial assistance and services, other units work toward reducing financial dependency of the citizens on government assistance.
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We exist to promote the general well-being of our members and legally blind people in Missouri, and to support or participate in other programs promoting the best interests of legally blind people everywhere.
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We have compiled a listing of resources based on specific needs and situations. From help adapting to life with low or no vision, to financial assistance for the vision-impaired, these resources can provide assistance and helpful insights for easier daily living and a higher quality of life.
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St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Download/ViewToday’s mission is to enhance independence, empower individuals, and enrich the lives of people who are visually impaired or blind. The programs and services offered by the Society include low vision medical exams and low vision therapy, assistive technology, daily living training, orientation and mobility, and counseling for adults.
Brain Injury
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Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City
Download/ViewThe Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) is the only non-profit in the state of Kansas and the Greater Kansas City metro area solely serving individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries, their family members and the professionals who treat them. Brain injuries don’t discriminate. They can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone.
BIAKS-GKC provides information and resources, training, support group information, education on preventing brain injuries and an advocacy voice for legislative issues.
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The Brain Injury Association of Missouri (BIA-MO)
Download/ViewThe Mission of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri is to reduce the incidence of brain injury; to promote acceptance, independence and productivity of persons with brain injury; and to support their families.
Children with Disabilities
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Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) is Missouri’s Parent Training and Information Center, funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education and the State of Missouri. Our mission is to empower families to advocate for themselves so that children with special educational needs can reach their full potential in education and life – through support, training, and education.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
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The Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Download/ViewThe Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing works with individuals, service providers, businesses, organizations, and state agencies to improve the lives and opportunities of all Missourians with hearing loss.
Developmental Disabilities
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Our Mission: To support and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy and education, expanding individual choices and promoting community inclusion.
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Missouri Department of Mental Health: Division of Developmental Disabilities
Download/ViewThe Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Offering support across the lifespan, the Division implements a statewide system of supportive services that focus on assuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.
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The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council
Download/ViewOur Mission is: "to assist individuals, families,and the community to include all people with developmental disabilities in every aspect of life."
Down Syndrome
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Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City
Download/ViewThe Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide support and resources for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the professionals who serve them.
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Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
Download/ViewDown Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis connects families, educators, medical professionals, and the community with information, programs, and resources for individuals with Down syndrome through every stage of life.
Epilepsy
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Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas
Download/ViewThe mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri and Kansas is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.
Independent Living Centers
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MOSILC advances independent living and the rights (civil and human) of people with disabilities, demanding consumer empowerment, control, equal access, and full integration.
Intellectual Disabilities
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Our Mission
To support and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy and education, expanding individual choices and promoting community inclusion.
Mental Health
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Missouri Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Council
Download/ViewThe Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Council is a network of representatives from each established local council across the state, Community Mental Health Liaisons (CMHLs), state agencies and associations, and those with lived experience.
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Missouri Institute on Mental Health
Download/ViewOur scientists work in basic research and brain science focused on traumatic brain injury, neuro-aids, inflammation, substance use, Alzheimer’s, aging, and other brain health problems.
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Missouri Department of Mental Health
Download/ViewCrisis Assistance-Alcohol and Drug Use-Mental Illness-Developmental Disabilities-Programs
Tourette Syndrome
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Tourette Syndrome of America (Mid-Atlantic Chapter)
Download/ViewThe Tourette Association of America Mid-Atlantic Chapter is a volunteer led, nonprofit organization supporting the needs of individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.
Victimization
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Adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) are being verbally, fiscally, physically, and sexually abused. The abuse is prevalent and pervasive, it happens in many ways, and it happens repeatedly to victims with all types of disabilities.
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Missouri Department of Corrections: Victims’ Services
Download/ViewThe Office of Victim Services works to provide timely and accurate information, as well as advocacy and referral services, to crime victims, victims’ family members and crime witnesses. The office coordinates notification services and victim accessibility to departmental proceedings in accordance with state statute.
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IT'S HAPPENING
Adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) are being verbally, fiscally, physically, and sexually abused. The abuse is prevalent and pervasive, it happens in many ways, and it happens repeatedly to victims with all types of disabilities.(1)
State of Missouri Disability Portal
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State of Missouri Disability Portal
Download/ViewThe Missouri Interagency Transition Team (MITT) formed in 2007 by the Office of Special Education at the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education to increase interagency collaboration at the state, regional, and local levels.
The resources listed on this site are for those individuals with disabilities who are looking for any level of independent living whether from school age to adulthood. It could be partial independence such as finding a job, or going to school, to full independent living, living on your own and taking care of yourself with limited or no assistance.