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Arc of Missouri
P.O. Box 6787
Jefferson City, MO 65102-6787
Phone: 573-556-0400, Ext. 211
Toll Free: 877-627-0400
Fax: 573-556-0402
Website: www.arcusmo.com
The Arc's vision is that every individual and family affected by intellectual disability in the United States has access to the information, advocacy, and skills they need to participate as active citizens of our democracy and active members of their community.
Coalition for Independence (CFI)
4911 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
Toll Free: 866-201-3829
Phone: 913-321-5140
Website: www.cfi-kc.com/
The Coalition for Independence (CFI) provides information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy, peer support, deinstitutionalization, and Home and Community Based Services through the Physical Disabilities Waiver.
EFECT-Encouraging Families with Exceptional Children Together
P.O. Box 2345
Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063
Phone: (816) 600-8395
Website: http://www.efect.org/
EFECT is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization which was created by parents for parents. Our mission is to empower families of children with disabilities by providing education, information, encouragement, support, and pathways to services.
Kansas City, Missouri Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities
City Hall
414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Website: www.kcmo.org
Committee is a link to the Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri for advocating in the areas of accessibility, public awareness of the accomplishments of people with disabilities and individuals that work with people with disabilities, and legislation.
The 3-1-1 Action Center and Kansas City, Missouri Office on Disabilities
City Hall, 1st Floor
414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 3-1-1 or 816-513-1313
Fax: 816-513-1303
E-mail: actioncenter@kcmo.org
Provides information about Kansas City, Missouri City services. Kansas City, Missouri residents can also report problems with City services to The 3-1-1 Action Center. The Kansas City, Missouri, Office on Disabilities, which can be contacted through the 3-1-1 Action Center, serves as a resource center, advocate for people with disabilities, and advisor to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and all City departments. The office ensures that city services, programs and legislation address the needs of residents with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities can also request a reasonable accommodation regarding any City services through the 3-1-1 Action Center.
Metropolitan Council on Developmental Disabilities
821 E. Admiral Blvd.
PO Box 412557
Kansas City, MO 64141
Phone: 816.889.3422
Fax: 816.889.3328
E-mail: mcdd1@kcnet.com
Website: http://www.mcddregion4.org/
The Metropolitan Council on Developmental Disabilities believes that all people with developmental disabilities have fundamental rights to an opportunity for them or their families to choose and to participate in lifestyles that enable them to live, work and play in their own communities, to receive an appropriate academic and functional education and the opportunity to be participating members of their community. Our advocacy and service efforts will be towards supporting the individual and his or her family as they nurture and support each other in fulfilling their goals and dreams.
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)
600 Broadway, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: 816/474-4240
Fax: 816/421-7758
E-mail: marcinfo@marc.org
Website: http://www.marc.org/
MARC seeks to build a stronger regional community through cooperation, leadership and planning. Through MARC's leadership, area jurisdictions and diverse community interests sit down together to address the regions problems and identify the opportunities for cooperative solutions. These efforts, in turn, enhance the effectiveness of local government.
City of Olathe, Kansas, Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board
P.O. Box 768
Olathe, KS 66051-0768
Phone: 913-971-6490
Website: www.olatheks.org
The Board was established by the City of Olathe, Kansas, to empower, provide support, and promote an accessible community for all citizens through awareness, advocacy and education.
Missouri Self-Determination Association (MO-SDA)
301 Historic 66 East, Suite 206
Waynesville, MO 65583
Phone: 573-855-7240
Fax: 573-433-2047
Email: mail@pcbh.net
Website: www.mo-sda.org
MO-SDA believes individuals with disabilities need to have overall control of their lives, pursue what is important to them and have a meaningful role in the community.
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Missouri Department of Social Services Abuse/Neglect Hotline
In Missouri: 1-800-392-3738
Outside Missouri: 573-751-3448
The Children's Division staff this hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They will take information from you and respond to child abuse and neglect.
Missouri Parents Act (MPACT)
8301 State Line Road, Suite 204
Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: 800-743-7634 or 816-531-7070
Fax: 816-531-4777
Website: http://www.ptimpact.com
MPACT assists parents to effectively advocate for their children's educational rights and services.
Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities
1716 Four Seasons Drive, Suite 103
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-8611
Toll free: 800-500-7878
Fax: 573-526-2755
Website: http://www.mpcdd.com/
The Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities is a federally funded, 23-member council, appointed by the Governor. It is funded through the Administration on Developmental Disabilities under P.L. 106-402. The law requires that 60 percent of the council's membership consist of individuals with developmental disabilities and family members, with the remaining 40 percent made up of key representatives from state agencies that provide services and supports to people with developmental disabilities. These strict membership requirements allow individuals and families to drive the work of the council and to follow the council's mandate to plan, advocate for, and give advice concerning programs and services for persons with developmental disabilities that will increase their opportunities for independence, productivity, and integration into communities. Partners in Policymaking & Leadership Training program sponsored by the MPCDD for individuals with developmental disabilities and parents of individuals with disabilities, that trains individuals to advocate through their Senators and Representatives.
Missouri Statewide Independent Living Council (MOSILC)
3024 Dupont Circle
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 526-7039
Fax: (573) 751-1441
Toll Free: (877) 222-8963
Website: http://www.mosilc.org/
The purpose of MOSILC is to develop, sign and submit in cooperation with Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB), the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL); to monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of the SPIL; to support the Centers for Independent Living (CIL) and advocate for disability rights and related issues; and to gather and disseminate information, conduct studies and analyses, develop model policies, conduct training on IL issues, provide outreach to unserved and underserved populations, and to work to expand and improve Independent Living services.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
630 Eye Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
Phone US Only: 877-866-2476
Phone International: +1 202-289-3500
Fax: 202-289-8181
E-mail: nahro@nahro.org
Website: http://www.nahro.org/index.cfm
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes. Our members administer HUD programs such as Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG and HOME.
The Whole Person
1) Kansas City Office
3420 Broadway, Ste 105
Kansas City, Mo 64111
Phone: 816-561-0304
Fax: 816-753-8163
Toll Free: 800-878-3037
TTY: 816-627-2202
2) North of the River Office
310 N.W. Englewood Road, Suite 410
Gladstone, MO
Phone: 816-561-0304
Fax: 816-413-8707
3) Independence Office
11015 E. 39th Street, Suite 25, Independence, Mo 64052
Phone: 816-358-5310
Fax: 816-358-2036
TTY: 816-358-2731
4) Prairie Village Kansas
7301 Mission Road
Prairie Village, Kansas 66208
Phone: 913-262-1294
Fax: 913-262-2392
Toll Free: 877-767-8896
TTY: 913-262-1294
Website: http://www.thewholeperson.org/
Provides advocacy in the areas of legislative issues in Kansas and Missouri, voting, healthcare, and accessibility of apartment complexes. Also provides information and referral, independent living skills training, peer support, and deinstitutionalization, and Home and Community Based Services through Physical Disabilities Waiver.
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