Disability
Callaway County Special Services
2635 Fairway Dr., Fulton, MO 65251
573-642-1792 FAX 573-642-2415
www.callawaycountyspecialservices.org
Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday
Services: Day Services
Eligibility: Individuals who have a diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability
Geographic area: Callaway County
Central Missouri Regional Office
900 West Nifong Blvd., Suite 200, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 441-6278 Fax(573)884-4294
https://dmh.mo.gov/dd/facilities/central.html
Hours: 8-5 pm Monday through Friday
Services: Case management for mentally and developmentally disabled persons; residential placement; independent living services; therapy; vocational/educational programs; evaluations; consultations
Eligibility: No age/ income requirements must be developmentally disabled with mental disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, or learning disability
Fees: Sliding scale
Claim Program (Medicare issues)
200 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 817-8300 or (800) 390-3330 Fax: (573) 817-8341
Hours: 9-4 pm Monday through Friday
Services: Counseling for Medicare beneficiaries and their families regarding Medicare issues
Eligibility: Individuals over 65 or disabled and Medicare eligible, and their family members,
care givers, or authorized representatives
Fees: None
DeafLEAD (formerly The L.E.A.D. Institute)
2505 W. Ash, Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: Voice/TTY (573)445-5005 Videophone: (573) 303-5604
Missouri Crisis/Text Line: (573)445-5035 or 888-761-4357 or text HAND to 839863
Deaf Crisis Line: 321-800-3323 or text HAND to 839863
FAX: 573-445-5088
Hours: 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday, Crisis Line 24 hours
Services: Provide education, advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling, and other direct services for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and late-deafened individuals and families; Missouri Crisis Hotline/Text Line; Deaf Crisis Videophone Hotline, sign language classes for all ages; deaf culture training to agencies; Teen Institute (camp for deaf and hard of hearing youth) teaches alcohol and drug abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS awareness, and other issues facing youth; free counseling for hearing and deaf individuals and their families who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, incest and child abuse, free 24-hour crisis interpreting for Deaf victims of crime.
Fee: Sign language classes – call for current fee
Eligibility: Services provided as needed
Easter Seals Midwest - Autism Services
918 Bernadette Dr., Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-3777 Fax: 573-874-3880
http://www.eastersealsmidwest.org/
Variety of training and education workshops for parents and professionals with the focus on Autism spectrum disorders, group activities, family supports, and individual therapies are offered for eligible families; assists schools in 49 counties with assistance and educational needs for their students.
Hearing Aid Distribution Program - State of Missouri
573-526-5205 or toll free 855-783-3177
https://mcdhh.mo.gov/hadp/?fbclid=IwAR3VhocIbZAvDPNMG32jaV4vykSODJ-kZfuOHNBku_RDTqHZDWiI-79KeBw
The Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) has a new Hearing Aid Distribution Program for low-income Missourians. Interested applicants may direct questions to Kristin Funk, Hearing Healthcare Program Manager, at Kristin.funk@mcdhh.mo.gov or (573) 526-5205 / Toll Free 855-783-3177.
Hearing Aid Helpline (International)
800-521-5247
How to Make a Home More User-Friendly for Deaf or Hard of Hearing People
https://www.yourathometeam.com/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing-home-improvements/
Kingdom Projects
2611 North Business Highway 54 Fulton, MO 65251
573-642-7333
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-3:00 Services: Structured employment sheltered workshop. Eligibility: Must be diagnosed with a disability that requires career assistance. Fee: None
MPACT (Missouri Parents Act)
A statewide advocacy, information, and resource organization serving children with disabilities, their families, and consumers.
800-743-7634
Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
1500 A. South ridge Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-751-2343 Fax: 573-526-4474
https://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation
Voc Rehab specializes in employment and training services that can assist you in becoming employed. A VR counselor will determine your eligibility for services. To be eligible, you need to have a physical or mental impairment that causes problems with working and need VR services to be successfully employed. Once eligible, you will work with a counselor who will help you develop a plan for your rehabilitation.
Missouri School for the Deaf
505 E. Fifth St Fulton, MO 65251
573-592-4000 Fax: 573-592-2570
Hours: In operation August-May, with exceptions as needed. Services: Boarding school for deaf students, grades K-12. Extracurricular activities are offered, and vocational training is provided once students enter junior high. Eligibility: Fee: None; state-funded.
Services for Independent Living
1401 Hathman Place, Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-1646
Hours: 8:00-5:00 (M-F)
Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living that promotes independence for persons with disabilities, seniors, and veterans by following the Independent Living Philosophy. We provide five core services: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Information & Referral, Peer Support, and Transition.
Our services include: Assistive devices/technology information, demonstration, and technical assistance, a hands-on demonstration center, equipment loans, and ramp installation. Our reutilization program accepts donations of gently used fully functional durable medical equipment.
Youth Youth and Adult Education programs and services are provided for individuals age 16+. Year-round support groups, activities, and classes are provided individually and in group settings.
Personal Care Services include Consumer-Directed Service: the consumer chooses, hires, and directs their attendant, In-Home Service: the attendant is employed by SIL but the consumer directs their activities. Applications for aides and attendants are continuously accepted.
Aging in Place assists income eligible individuals age 55+ to remain active in the community, reduce isolation, and maximize their independence.
Transportation SIL provides door-to-door service.
Volunteer Services is always accepting individuals to assist in our mission.
Fee: Most services are free (there may be low cost fees for transportation service).
Eligibility: People with disabilities, seniors, and veterans.
Geographic Area Served: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Howard, Montgomery, Randolph.