Horizon Academy
4901 Reinhardt Drive
Roeland Park, KS 66205
Phone: 913-789-9443
Fax: 913-789-8180
E-mail: info@horizon-academy.com
Website: http://www.horizon-academy.com/

Provides school program to students in the greater Kansas City area who have Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Infant-Toddler Services

1. Johnson County Infant-Toddler Services
   6400 Glenwood, Ste 205
   Overland Park, KS 66202
   Phone: 913-432-2900
   Fax: 913-432-2901
2. Leavenworth County Infant-Toddler Services
   Nurturing Families, Inc.
   P.O. Box 188 (1100 3rd Ave)
   Leavenworth, KS 66048
   Phone: 913-684-1444
   Fax: 913-684-1443
3. Wyandotte County Infant-Toddler Services
   Education Center
   4911 State Avenue
   Kansas City, KS 66102
   Phone: 913-287-8851
   Fax: 913-287-5431
   

Website: http://www.ksits.org

Early intervention program for children with disabilities and developmental delays ages birth through three in Kansas. Offers Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Developmental Therapy.

Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy
225 SW 12th St.
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 866-577-5932 
Website: http://www.kyea.org/

Implements following programs: 1) Kansas Youth Leadership Forum-a motivational five-day forum for juniors and seniors with disabilities to learn about leadership, advocacy, and goal setting; 2) Disability Heritage Project-leaders with disabilities in the young adult community give presentations in the school setting on topics of disability heritage, culture, struggles, and triumphs in the disability history; 3) Community Awareness-presentations on disability awareness and etiquette, disability history, youth empowerment, youth leadership, disability pride and community, transition topics, employment topics, advocacy, and sharing of personal stories.

Marillac
8000 W. 127th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213-2714

For Children's Psychiatric Hospital of Marillac, available 24/7
913-663-5437 or 816-508-3300:

For all other services, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 913-681-5437

Website: http://marillac.org/

Marillac is a psychiatric treatment center for children up to age 17.  We offer residential treatment, psychiatric hospitalization, and therapeutic education to children with special emotional and behavioral needs. Our programs are based on a philosophy of care that recognizes our children's trauma and works to help them resolve these issues so they may return to the community as contributing members.

Missouri Child Care Resource and Referral Network
1000 Executive Parkway Drive, Suite 103
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-535-1458
Toll-Free Phone: 800-200-9017
Fax: 314-754-0330
Website: www.moccrrn.org

Helps families locate child care settings that are appropriate for their child with special health care needs, and offers access to "inclusion specialists".

Partners in Behavioral Milestones (PBM)
10330 Hickman Mills Drive
Kansas City, MO 64083

For information about PBM Consulting or Milestones Academy, call 816-501-5138

For information about Community Support Partners, call 816-777-1305 

For general information, call 816-501-5138 or e-mail info@behavioralmilestones.com
Fax: 816-777-0626
Website: Link

Provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Services include: 1) PBM Field Consulting--Behavior Therapists provide consultation in the home, schools, and community; 2) Milestones Academy-serves children ages 5 to 21 through one-on-one academic instruction; 3) Community Support Partners Residential Services-provides round the clock residential care to individuals in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

The Rehabilitation Institute
3011 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-751-7700
Fax: 816-751-7982
Website: http://rehabkc.org/index.asp

1. Drivers' Evaluation and Training Program-assists individuals ages 15+ with a physical, cognitive, visual, or hearing disability that interferes with driving ability, by providing an evaluation, training, and/or equipment recommendations.
2. Pediatric Day Treatment Services-assists children and their families with the transition from inpatient hospitalization to outpatient services.  Therapy addresses basic self-care, health management, strength and endurance, safety in the home, family education, and advocacy.
3. Adolescent Day Treatment Services-in addition to intensive therapy services, the program addresses educational needs and supports, risky behaviors, peer and adult interaction, and vocational planning.
4. Outpatient Rehabilitation Services-less intensive than day treatment, these services help children fine-tune or improve specific areas such as hand function, mobility or balance, and may include a combination of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy.

Sherwood Center
7938 Chestnut Ave
Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone: (816) 363-4606
Website: www.sherwoodcenter.org

Sherwood Center provides effective and innovative educational and therapeutic services for children and adults with autism. Today's enrollment also includes persons with related disabilities in communication and behavior.

Transition Coalition
Website:  www.transitioncoalition.org

Has transition training modules on IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) requirements as well as transition assessment information, forms and resources specific to Missouri.

Youth Lead
UMKC Institute for Human Development
215 W. Pershing Road, 6th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-235-1761
Website: www.youthleadweb.org

Project through Institute for Human Development that mentors and supports teens and young adults with developmental disabilities through teaching leadership skills, working with organizations to increase inclusive programming, having a Youth Congress to direct the project and make it sustainable, have an online Youth Resource Center, develop, plan, and convene Urban Leadership Academies for youth and emerging leaders, and technical assistance for youth-serving organizations to increase their inclusive programming.

The Whole Person
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
Website: http://www.thewholeperson.org/

Helps children and young adults with disabilities develop skills needed to increase their confidence as they transition into adulthood that includes: 1) providing a range of training, peer support, and social activities; 2) learning to access public transportation; 3) accompanying teens on college visits; 4) developing a personal budget; 5) creating a post-highschool life plan; and 5) socializing with peers at the movies, holiday parties, bowling, and other recreational activities.

Cherub Medical Supply
5911 Merriam Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
Phone: 913-227-0440
Toll Free: 866-460-0440
Fax: 913-227-0826
Office Hours: 9:00-5:00; Emergency Services Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: www.cherubmedical.com

Serves children with disabilities by providing durable medical equipment. Contracts with following insurance companies: AHC PPO/Employers Health Network, Associated Health Care, Beechstreet, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plans, Coventry, Family Health Partners (KS and MO), First Health Network, Freedom Network, HCA Midwest Comprehensive Care, Healthcare USA, Healthcare Preferred, Humana, Kansas Medicaid, Molina Healthcare, Multiplan Plans, PHCS, Preferred Health Professionals, Tricare (Standard and Prime), Unicare, United Healthcare.

Firsthand Foundation
Phone: 816-201-1569
Website: www.firsthandfoundation.org

Nonprofit foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, that assists children with funding for: 1) treatment, such as clinical procedures, medicine, therapy, and prosthesis; 2) equipment, such as wheelchairs, assistive technology equipment, care devices, and hearing aids; 3) displacement, such as lodging, food, gas, parking, and transportation for families of seriously ill children who must travel during treatment; and 4) vehicle modifications, such as lifts, ramps, and transfer boards.