Eitas - Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County

Avila University, a Catholic University sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, is a values-based community of learning providing liberal arts, professional, undergraduate and graduate education to prepare students for responsible lifelong contributions to the global community.

ACED (Adult Continuing Education for Persons with Developmental Disabilities)

Metropolitan Community College-Longview
500 SW Longview Road
Lee's Summit, MO
816-672-2640
UMKC Volker Campus
800 E. 52nd Street
Kansas City, MO
816-235-1754
Metropolitan Community College-Blue River
20301 E. 78 Highway
Independence, MO
816-220-6629

Website: http://www.ihd.umkc.edu/aced/

Offers adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to attend non-credit classes in an educational and social environment. Designed to teach IL skills and provide life-enhancing experiences. Classes are held on Saturday mornings, and offered at the MCC-Longview campus, UMKC Volker campus, and MCC-Blue River campus.

DeVry University
11224 Holmes Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: (816) 941-0430
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 821-3766
Website: www.kc.devry.edu

Whether you are looking to launch your professional life or enhance your existing career, we have an education program for you. Bachelor's and Associate Degree programs are available in our day, evening, accelerated weekend and online format.

Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
Toll-Free Phone: 800-522-5224
Website: www.kcai.edu

The mission of Kansas City Art Institute is to be a leader in visual arts and design education by preparing gifted students for lifelong creativity through intensive interaction with preeminent faculty and facilities and by stimulating active public awareness, support, and participation in the visual arts and design.

Metropolitan Community College-Longview
500 SW Longview Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64081-2105
Phone: 816-604-2053

Website: www.mcckc.edu/ABLE

Has ABLE program (Academic Bridges to Learning Effectiveness), which is an intensive support services program for college students with learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and neurological diagnoses.

Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 816-501-4000 or 800-842-6776
Website: www.rockhurst.edu

Rockhurst University is a Catholic, Jesuit University serving 3,000 students in the business and cultural heart of Kansas City. As one of 28 Jesuit universities and colleges in the U.S., Rockhurst is part of the largest network of independent higher education institutions in the nation. The Jesuit tradition ensures that Rockhurst graduates are prepared to lead, shape and change the world around us.

University of Central Missouri
T.H.R.I.V.E. Program (Transformation, Health, Responsibility, Independence, Vocation, Education)
Elliot Union 222
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone: 660-543-4421
Fax: 660-543-4724
E-mail: thrive@ucmo.edu
Website: www.ucmo.edu/thrive/

Offers a two year residential college experience for individuals with intellectual disabilities to assist in building skills of transitioning from living at home to living independently. Seminars, classes, and courses for credit help develop skills in self-reliance, independence, new skills, wellness practices, and job skills. Students are integrated with degree-seeking students in University housing, campus activities, social activities, and classes. Students with a potential for earning a college degree will be guided toward the general admissions process of the University. Financial aid is available, and in-state tuition is offered to individuals that live in Wyandotte and Johnson Counties.

University of Missouri-Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 816-235-1000
Website: www.umkc.edu

The mission of UMKC is to lead in life and health sciences; to deepen and expand strength in the visual and performing arts; to develop a professional workforce and collaborate in urban issues and education; and to create a vibrant learning and campus life experience.

Webster University
1200 E 104th Street, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: 816-444-1000
Fax: 816-444-1740
E-mail: Kansascity@webster.edu
Website: www.webster.edu/kc/

Webster University's Kansas City metropolitan campus offers fully accredited master's degree programs in Counseling, Information Technology Management, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, Legal Analysis, Management and Leadership, Marketing, and Business Administration for students who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, our Kansas City campus offers a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Multidisciplinary Studies and a Master of Science in Nursing degree with either a Nurse Educator and Nurse Leader focus.