The Whole Person offers a broad range of services to people with disabilities to increase their ability to perform day-to-day activities and reduce the need of support from family members, professional attendants or other care-giving services. Our services and programs build the confidence of these individuals and improve the many skills they need to live, learn and work in the Kansas City metro community.
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Join with us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 2020 (1990-2020). Visit our ADA30 page
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Quick LinksLearn More About The Whole Person!
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The Whole Person provides a full range of programs and services for people with disabilities in Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties in Kansas? Learn More
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Invite us to facilitate a free disability awareness and etiquette presentation for your business. Learn More
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Helping people with disabilities find careers which match their strengths, abilities, conditions and preferences for employment.
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The Gatsby Gala - Night of Independence Gala will be a nostalgic evening of swing dancing, flapper dresses, pinstriped suits and Model-T Fords. Held September 26th at the beautiful Abbott Event Space in the heart of the Crossroads, the Gala will honor individuals and organizations that are working to further The Whole Person’s mission to assist people with disabilities to live independently. Learn More
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The Whole Person can help you apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot for the upcoming August election. We can also notarize your ballot. Learn More
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Encouraging individuals to enjoy opportunities to achieve greater independence and access to the community.
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General yard clean-up needed on October 3! Volunteer to help one of our consumers. Great activity for groups & churches!
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Home Health Care is committed to offering skilled, professional, and friendly care in your home in Northwest Missouri.
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The Whole Person strives to manage, reduce and break down this barrier to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.
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Become a VolunteerSupport our mission as a volunteer. There are countless ways you can volunteer at The Whole Person from administrative assistance to joining our advocacy efforts. Learn More
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We join the broader Kansas City community and others across this nation condemning racism and racial biases that have resulted in the mistreatment of, and the tragic loss of life for black Americans. Read full statement here.
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There are several on-line resources where you can turn to for assistance and information about programs, services, organizations, and tips on living with a disability.
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Nonprofit Search provides in-depth information about organizations in the Greater Kansas City Area. CLICK logo above to view The Whole Person's profile page.
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The Whole Person’s Adaptive Sports Program is working with adaptive sports programs across the metro in order to provide diverse and inclusive play opportunities at competitive and recreational levels for people with disabilities living in the greater Kansas City area.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities | ADA 25th Anniversary in 2015
Celebrating those who asked, “What if we could create a more inclusive world for everyone?”
Articles of Interest
Fast Facts
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2013 Capstone AwardOur building received the 2013 Capstone Award for Architectural Excellence in Adaptive Reuse.
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CARF AccreditationTWP has received the highest level of accreditation by CARF International
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Disability in the USOf the 69.6 million families in the U.S., 20.3 million families have at least one member with a disability.
