Contracted Services
Alphapointe, the largest employer in Missouri of people who are blind, has been in operation since 1911. Individuals with visual impairments and developmental disabilities often begin employment in the Work Adjustment Center. The individual goal for each consumer in this program is upward mobility to the highest level that his/her skills permit, including transitioning to supported or competitive employment. This organization is accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Agenices Serving People with Blindness and Visual Impairments and is ISO-9001 Certified. Alphapointe has the only comprehensive evaluation and training center in Missouri for people who are blind.Alphapointe
7501 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64132
816-421-5858
www.alphapointe.org.
The mission of Children's Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) is to prepare children with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, to function at their highest potential in the sighted world. CCVI offers specialized instruction for children who are blind or visually impaired. CCVI is dually accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving People with Blindness or Visual Impairment and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Children's Center for the Visually Impaired
3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-841-2284
Fax: 816-753-7836
www.ccvi.org.
The College Experience for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (CEADD) at Maple Woods Community College provides adults with developmental disabilities classes on the college campus. Each session provides a varied curriculum ranging from basic skills, life enrichment and vocational training to cultural arts and sciences and practical living.
Maple Woods Metropolitan Community College
2601 NE Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64156
Phone: (816) 604-3043
The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City (DSG) provides an annual prom that is available to Platte County high school graduates and adults with developmental disabilities.
DSG
10200 West 75th Street, Suite 281
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
913-384-4848
www.kcdsg.org.
Northland Early Education Center (NEEC) is an Early Educational Program structured to care for children with developmental disabilities from birth through five years of age in an integrated program. The center provides these children an opportunity to learn and develop to their maximum potential. Special therapy services (including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and special instruction) are available to those who qualify. This program is accredited by CARF and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Northland Early Education Center
8630 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64155
Tel: 816-420-9005
Fax: 816-420-9010
http://www.neeckids.org
Park Hill School District, through its Special Education program, contracts to provide transportation for its high school students to visit job sites and service providers to learn about jobs and services available to them as they transition from school to work and adult services.
Park Hill School District
7703 NW Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64153
Phone: 816-359-4100
www.parkhill.k12.mo.us.
The purpose of Platte County Connections (Connections) is to secure resources that support Platte County Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled in maximizing the quality of life of Platte County residents who have a developmental disability and their families. Connections also provides in-home respite for persons with developmental disabilities.
Platte County Connections
7900 NW 106th Street
Kansas City, MO 64153
Phone: (816) 891-0990
Fax: (816) 891-0937
The Rehabiliation Institute (TRI) provides employment and rehabilitation services to adults with disabilities who, at the time of admission, are unable to work in the competitive labor market due to limited skill and/or work experience. Workers may gain experience through Rehabilitation Institute Industries that will help them transition into other community job opportunities. This program is accredited by CARF.
The Rehabilitation Institute
3011 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-751-7900
Fax: 816-751-7985
www.rehabkc.org
Triality offers a Day Habilitation Program for adults with developmental disabilities. Program activities are designed to provide opportunities for personal growth, socialization and job skill development while promoting independence; inclusion in the community; development of natural supports such as friends from church, neighbors, and social club friends; and self-fulfillment. Triality's Day Habilitation Program is CARF accredited.
Triality, Inc
6600 A Royal Street, Suite 107
Pleasant Valley, MO 64068
Phone: 816-781-0177
Fax: 816-781-9271
www.trialityinc.org.
Triality also offers a developmental preschool-Triality Tot's. While inclusive of all children, Triality Tots provides staff and curriculum designed to meet the special needs of children with developmental disabilities ages birth to five. Therapy services (including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and special instruction) are available to those who qualify. This program is accredited by CARF and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children).
Triality Tots
6600 A Royal Street
Pleasant Valley, MO 64068
Phone: 816-476-4011
Fax: 816-476-4015
www.trialityinc.org
Vocational Services, Inc. (VSI) provides employment and training opportunities to citizens with developmental disabilities. VSI workshops contract with private enterprises for services that consumers are able to perform such as cleaning, sorting, and packaging. In addition, through Supported Employment, VSI provides job development and supported employment for individuals who work in community settings. VSI is CARF accredited.
Vocational Services, Inc.
935 S. Kent Street
Liberty, MO 64068
Phone: (816) 781-6292
Fax: (816) 781-8797
www.vsiserve.org
