Why should you self-identify that you have a disability to your employer? This informational video from the Department of Labor explains why a person should self identify that they have a disability to his or her employer. Accessibility Program – Johnson County Human Services 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Ste. 1300, Olathe, KS 66061 Provides services for individuals with a disability under the age of 60, case management, home-delivered meals and light housekeeping, deaf services. 1625 S. 45th Street, Kansas City, KS 66106 P. 913-262-3100/ Toll Free 800-716-0181 In-home services, companion, emergency response, private pay, and veterans’ benefits. Johnson County Motor Vehicle Department – Northeast County Offices 6000 Lamar Avenue, Mission, KS 66202 782 N. Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS 6601 P. 888-956-2657 (to secure a place in line) P. 913-715-2650 (24 hour information line) Online application for disabled parking placard or license plate.
201 N. Cherry, Olathe, KS 66061 Prestige Home Care of Kansas 1090 Delaware Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048 P. 913-680-0493, 888-680-0493(24 hr. line) Provides full array of service, skilled and non-skilled for specific health needs. 8417 Santa Fe Drive, Ste. 107, OPKS 66212-2756 Long-term & financial planning, representative payee, and trust program for individuals with disabilities. Alphapointe Association for the Blind Empowers people with vision loss to maximize their independence. Rehabilitation, assessment, and treatment for patients with vision loss. Retail store carry many vision aids. Serves individuals in Kansas and Missouri. 1120 W. 11th Street, PO Box 847, Lawrence, KS 66044 Reading information services for the blind and visually impaired. Kansas School for the Blind 1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102 Serves blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind and blind-disabled youth/young adults in Kansas.
Kansas Rehabilitation Services for the Blind 400 State Avenue, Tower 1, Kansas City, KS 66101 1515 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604 Shawnee Mission Medical Campus/Antioch Hills Medical Building 8800 W. 75th Street, Ste. 101, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 Private audiologist group specializing in hearing evaluations, hearing aids, and repairs, assistive technology, diagnosis of tinnitus & vestibular disorders. Kansas Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 915 SW Harrison, 9th Floor North, Topeka, KS 66612 P. 800-432-0698/785-368-8034 – Voice/Video Phone – 785-246-5077 Information referral, sign language interpreter coordinating, Kansas Quality Assurance Screening, and lending library. Kansas State School for the Deaf 450 E. Park Street, Olathe, KS 66061 Serves deaf and hard of hearing deaf-blind and deaf-disabled youth and young adults in Kansas. Residential and day programs, early childhood program. Consultation for local K-12 school districts.
P. 855-329-1008, Orlando, FL 32803 Information and resources for families on cerebral palsy symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and support groups. 10501 Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS 66219 Facilitates career and personal development for residents with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Minds Matter, LLC 7819 Conser Place, Overland Park, KS 66204 P. 913-789-9900 | Toll Free (866) 429-6757 Customized, consumer-driven rehabilitation therapy – that takes place in your home and community – makes it possible to relearn, to reinvent and to reconnect – paving the way for continued progress after traumatic injury or brain injury. 8047 Parallel Pkwy # 9, Kansas City, KS 66112 P. 913-788-8400 Mosaic partners with people with intellectual disabilities to provide a meaningful life in a caring community, giving a voice to their needs. 700 N 3rd St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 P. 913-651-6810 Provides day, residential, and support services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Leavenworth County.
Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center 6319 W. 110th Street, OPKS 66210 Short-term goals to increase independence and health. Long-term goal is to walk. Adaptive Technology & Equipment Resources Coalition for Independence – Assistive Technology Center 4911 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66102 Information & advocacy for independent living, adaptive equipment, medical equipment recycling, and home modification resources. 8200 NW 97th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64153 Van rentals and conversions, chair lifts and hand controls for vans, wheelchairs, scooters, cars etc.. Home Team of Kansas, LLC PO Box 36, Olathe, KS 66051 Services for frail elderly and physically disabled; 9875 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 Senior Services Librarian, ext. 64382 Equipment/software for limited vision, mobility, and learning disabilities. Homebound services, “talking books”, Audio-Reader Kansas Telecommunications Access Program (TAP)
2601 Gabriel, Parsons, KS 67357 Vouchers for specialized telecommunication services for persons with disabilities. Statewide – download and print an application. Olathe Public Library – Homebound Services 201 E. Park Street, Olathe, KS 66061 United Access – Mobility for Living/Service for Life 7921 Bond Street, Lenexa, KS 66214 Wheelchair vans for rental or sale, wheelchair lifts, hand controls, scooter lifts, wheelchair ramps, etc.. Find wheelchair vans that new or used, and resources for van conversions. Centers for Independent Living Agencies that provide services to people with disabilities and assist businesses and other entities in offering services to people with disabilities. They offer in-home services to person under age 65 on Medicaid’s Physically Disabled Waiver. College Resources for Disabled Students Online guide for disabled students with physical and/or learning disabilities. Covers legal rights, where to find assistance on campus, & provides an extensive list of websites, apps, and software resources designed for students’ specific needs.
2001 Haskell Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66046 An information & advocacy center for independent living. Advocacy, technology, housing, employment. Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns 900 SW Jackson St., Rm. 100A, Topeka, KS 66612-1246 P. 800-295-5232/711 for Relay Service Provide disability related information regarding work, school, daily living, legislation, and advocacy. Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) New England Building – 503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603 900 SW Jackson/568 South, Topeka, KS 66612 Advocates preventing or eliminating discrimination in housing, employment, and accessibility based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Individuals may file discrimination complaints with the KHRC. Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs KS Dept. of Health and Environment 3901 Rainbow Blvd., MS 4003, Center for Child Health Department Promotes functional skills by providing or supporting specialty health care for Kansans under the age of 22 who have a disability or chronic disease.
3710 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 A community-based, consumer-controlled, cross-disability center for independent living, information, advocacy services, and resources. Serving Kansas and Missouri residents. 6000 Lamar, Mission, Kansas P. 913-831-2550 (Mission Office) 6440 Nieman Road, Shawnee, Kansas P.913.826-4000 (Shawnee Office) 1125 W. Spruce St., Olathe, Kansas P.913.715-7700 (Olathe Office) Deaf Services - The JCMHC Deaf services team provides community-based assistance to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and families in their recovery by promoting wellness and successful living. Includes outpatient counseling, case management, vocational assistance, and attendant care/supported housing services. Johnson County Mental Health Center offers a wide range of mental health and substance abuse services to residents. We provide services throughout the county with highly trained and compassionate professionals.
7840 Washington Ave., Kansas City, Kansas 66112 (Washington West location) 1301 North 47th Street, Kansas City, KS 66102 (47th Street Facility) 21 North 12th Street, Kansas City, KS 66102 (Bethany Building) 1201 North 7th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101 (Frank Williams Outreach Center) P. 913-328-4600 24-Hour Crisis Line 913-788-4200 Comprehensive outpatient services, community support services, crisis stabilization, and community outreach. Mental Health America of the Heartland Mental Health America of the Heartland is dedicated to promoting the mental health of the community, and improving the quality of life of persons with mental illness, through advocacy, education, and support. 500 Limit St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 The Guidance Center promotes healthy communities by providing integrated behavioral services and partnering in the delivery of general healthcare in Atchison, Jefferson, and Leavenworth counties. We provide a full range of quality outpatient programs and services for individuals, children, families and businesses in our communities.