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Sports
Jackson County Parks and Recreation
10700 East 109th
Kansas City, MO 64134
Phone: 816-763-5130
Website: Link
Has Special Population Services for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities ages six years old to senior adults, in Jackson County, which include: 1) day habilitation program--IL skills training and recreational daycare program, administered by two Recreational Therapists; 2) sports-individual training, activities for individuals with CP, and Special Olympics; 3) outreach-therapeutic activity classes, community outings, monthly dances, and trips.
Kansas City Parks and Recreation
4600 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64130
Phone: (816) 513-7500
Website: www.kcmo.org/parks
Community Centers:
Brush Creek Community Center
3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 816-513-0730
Marlborough Community Center
8200 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: 816-784-3100
Southeast Community Center
4201 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64130
Phone: 816-513-0632
Line Creek Community Center and Ice Arena
5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive
Kansas City, MO 64151
Phone: 816-513-0760
Gregg/Klice Community Center
1600 John "Buck†O'Neil Way
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-513-0651
Garrison Community Center
1124 E. Fifth St.
Kansas City, MO
Phone: 816-784-1140
Tony Aguirre Community Center
2050 W. Pennway Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-784-1300
Kansas City North Community Center
3930 N.E. Antioch Road
Kansas City, MO 64117
Phone: 816-784-6100
Westport Roanoke Community Center
3601 Roanoke Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-784-5200
Hillcrest Community Center
10401 Hillcrest Road
Kansas City, MO 64134
Phone: 816-784-7000
Offers free annual facility passes to all ten community centers to individuals with developmental disabilities in Jackson County. Programs at facilities include Walking Club, Adult Pottery, Spades Tournament, Pool Tournament, Adult Open Ball, Community Arts Program, Community Information Exchange, Adult Beginner Computer Awareness Class, Fitness Challenge, Jump Into Fun and Fitness, and GED Classes. Contact Brush Creek Community Center for more information.
Special Olympics
9001 West 67th St.
Merriam, KS 66202
Phone: 913-789-0330
Website: http://www.somo.org/
Our Mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with mental disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
UCP of Greater Kansas City
3101 Broadway, Suite 400
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: (816) 531-4454
Website: http://www.ucpkc.org/index.htm
Serves individuals of all ages with CP, in five counties: Jackson, Clay, and Platte in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas, by providing a CP Sports Program, New Horizons Club (social activities for adults), and Issues Group (18 and over Support Group for individuals with CP).
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Blue Springs
1300 SE Adams Dairy Parkway
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Phone: 816-224-9620
Cleaver
7000 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: 816-285-9622
Independence
14001 East 32nd Street South
Independence, MO 64055
Phone: 816-254-9622
Lee's Summit
920 NE Columbus Street
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Phone: 816-875-2622
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is committed to serving children and adults of all abilities, including those with visual and hearing impairments, physical limitations, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and PDD/Autism/Aspergers.
Recreation
Accessible Arts
Website: http://www.accessiblearts.org/
Art activities and socialization opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families.
America the Beautiful - Access Pass
Website: Link
The Access Pass is the replacement for the Golden Access Passport as of January 2007. The pass is for citizens or permanent residents of the United States, regardless of age, who have been medically determined to have a permanent disability. It provides access to, and use of, any Federal recreation site that charges an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee and provides a discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees. The pass must be obtained in person.
Camps Websites
Link
http://wmoore.net/therapy.html
Camps for individuals with disabilities in Missouri.
Camp MITIOG
1214 SE 4th Terr
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Website: www.CampMITIOG.org
Week long camp in July for children with Spina Bifida, ages 6-17.
Canterbury DJ & Entertainment
4901 Wedd Street
Merriam, KS 66203
Phone: 816-786-9980
Website: www.CanterburyDJ.com
Provides DJ services for weddings.
Facebook
Website: www.facebook.com
Social networking website that is accessible for individuals with disabilities to use through the use of various programs like Fire Vox and CLC-4-TTS Suite.
Groovability
508 Westport Rd., Suite 102
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-795-1868
Website: www.groovability.org
Coordinates ballroom dancing for individuals that utilize wheelchairs for mobility.
Mara's Ministry
16565 W 153rd St
Olathe, KS 66062
Phone: 913-764-0945
E-mail: our4angels@yukonsoftware.com
Website: www.yukonsoftware.com/Lisa
Has books for children with disabilities (and specifically Spina Bifida).
Missouri Department of Conservation
3424 N.W. Duncan Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Phone: (816) 655-6250
Website: http://www.mdc.mo.gov/accessibility/
Provides accessibility information about fishing, hunting and gaming, and nature, as well as information regarding free fishing licenses for individuals with visual impairments, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities.
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) HEART Program
Phone: 913-782-7778
The CYT HEART program provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in classes, shows and camps.
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Volunteer
Missouri Family to Family Resource Center
UMKC-Institute for Human Development
215 W. Pershing
Kansas City, MO
Phone: 816-235-1763
Website: www.moddrc.org
The Volunteer and Leadership Network provides volunteer opportunities for families of individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with developmental disabilities, and professionals that serve individuals with developmental disabilities.
United Way of Greater Kansas City
1080 Washington
Kansas City, MO
Phone: 816-559-4667
Website: www.volunteerkc.org
Offers opportunities for individuals with disabilities to volunteer.
Support
Children's TLC
3101 Main
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-756-0780
Website: www.childrenstlc.org
Provides support for families of children with ASD or severe behavioral challenges that are under 14 years old, available to families in Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray counties, through recreational activities, educational support groups, limited respite services, mentors for other families experiencing similar challenges, sibling support, consultation with a Behavioral Support Team (LCSW, OT, and ST) to develop a plan to manage the child's behavior across all settings, crisis support for families to help resolve short-term issues, access to comprehensive resource information system, and parent education opportunities.
Coalition for Independence (CFI)
4911 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
Toll Free: 866-201-3829
Fax: 913-321-5140
Website: www.CFI-KC.org
The Coalition for Independence (CFI) provides information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy, peer support, deinstitutionalization, and Home and Community Based Services through Physical Disabilities Waiver.
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City
10200 W. 75th Street, Suite 281
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
Phone: 913-384-4848
Fax: 913-384-4949
24-hour Information Line: 913-384-9898
E-mail: info@kcdsg.org
Website: http://www.kcdsg.org/
The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City provides programs and services to improve the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. DSG serves over 800 families caring for a loved one with Down syndrome in the greater Kansas City area on both sides of the state line.
Easter Seals
13975 Manchester Road
Manchester, MO 63011
Phone: 1-800-664-5025
Website: Link
The mission of Easter Seals is to provide exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities, by providing adult daycare programs, camping and recreational programs, children's services, and individual and family supports.
Joshua Center
7611 State Line Road, Suite 142
Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: 816-763-7605
Fax: 816-763-1802
Website: Link
Provides services to children and adolescents and their families with Tourette Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, high functioning Autism, OCD, Bipolar, PDD, and other associated disorders. Services include: 1) evaluations to set up medical programs and assistance to support students in school setting; 2) counseling and social skills training; 3) parent education regarding topics related to child's diagnosis, child, adolescent, and family therapy, parenting skills training, individual behavioral therapy, advocacy for child in school setting, and marital therapy; 4) conferences; 5) summer camp; 6) Parents Support Group; 7) training for professionals that serve individuals with the above disorders; 8) volunteer opportunities for parents.
Play Group Website
Link
All-inclusive play environment for children with special needs of all levels, their families, and friends in Missouri.
Raising A Sensory Smart Child
Website: www.sensorysmarts.com
Has information for professionals working with and parents of children who have Sensory Processing Disorders.
Sharing Our Strengths (SOS)
UMKC-Institute for Human Development
215 W. Pershing
Kansas City, MO
Phone: 816-235-1763
Website: www.moddrc.org
Connects individuals with disabilities with other individuals with disabilities, as well as parents of children with disabilities with adults with disabilities and other parents of children with disabilities, and professionals working with individuals with disabilities with other professionals working with individuals with disabilities.
Sickle Cell Association of America Kansas City and Sickle Cell Disease Community Advocates, Inc.
1734 E 63rd Street, Suite 600 E
Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 816-444-5600
Fax: 816-444-7907
Website: www.kcsicklecell.org
Provides information and supports to children and adults with sickle cell disease and their families.
Spina Bifida-Kansas City
P.O. Box 1041
Belton, MO 64012
Phone: 816-595-8271
Website: www.sbkc.org
Association that has recreational events and educational events throughout the year for individuals with Spina Bifida and their families. Also sends out newsletter quarterly. $15.00 for an adult with Spina Bifida, and $35.00 for family of child with Spina Bifida. Offers financial assistance for wheelchairs, braces, and adult briefs.
The Whole Person
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
North of the River Office
310 N.W. Englewood Road, Suite 410
Gladstone, MO
Phone: 816-561-0304
Fax: 816-413-8707
Independence Office
11015 E. 39th Street, Suite 25, Independence, Mo 64052
Phone: 816-358-5310
Fax: 816-358-2036
TTY: 816-358-2731
Kansas Office
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 information and referral, independent living skills training, Peer Support, Advocacy, Deinstitutionalization, and Home and Community Based Services through Physical Disabilities Waiver.
Network of Young Survivors (N.O.Y.S.)
Phone: 816-726-9313 or 816-377-6242
Email: NetworkofYoungSurvivors@gmail.com
N.O.Y.S. is a support group for teens and young adults with hemiplegia/hemiparesis to provide an opportunity to meet others who are facing the same challenges to come together for support, fun and friendship.
The Fragile X LINKS Group of Kansas City
102 S. Fuller
Independence, MO 64050
Phone: 816- 461-3577
Email: FXLinksKC@swbell.net
This organization works in conjunction with the National Fragile X Foundation to provide resource and support to families and professionals and raise awareness of Fragile X and its associated disorders.
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