Advocacy

For general ADA information and answers to specific technical questions or information on filing a complaint.

Promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living and political participation for people with disabilities.

A national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities to live in freedom.

The united voice of independent living in rural America.

A network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.

Provides information on national nonprofit organizations.

A website to help people find government benefits they may be eligible to receive. Its screening instrument is free and confidential.

Handles consumer complaints throughout Missouri. Offers free mediation services for disputes between customers and businesses.

This webpage connects you quickly with brief, but detailed fact sheets on specific disabilities. Each fact sheet defines the disability, describes its characteristics, offers tips for parents and teachers, and connects you with related information and organizations with special expertise in that disability.

Making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs. Helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve personally satisfying, fulfilling lifestyles in the community.

The mission of CAAGKC is to assist low-income residents of Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, Missouri in their effort to become self-sufficient by providing emergency utility, food and housing assistance to improve the quality of their lives and the opportunity to eliminate the causes of poverty.

To provide advocacy and support to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Call 913-648-2317 for more information.

Handles complaints about financial products.

Get a free credit report three times a year.

Provides financial assistance to violent-crime victims or their dependents.

Handles complaints regarding insurance companies and will verify credentials of insurance sales representatives.

Frequently asked questions about filing a complaint with the Department of Justice.

Opt out of direct mail being delivered to your address.

For discrimination issues in the workplace.

The voice for health care consumers.

Federal consumer protection agency. You can also click on www.consumer.gov for a a broad range of federal information on consumer issues.

Provides phone numbers and general information about federal agencies and programs.

The Mission of Good Samaritan Project (GSP) is to provide advocacy, care and education to those affected by HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Provides prevention, education and support for people in the Kansas City area traumatized by domestic violence.

Helping develop, improve, and expand the system of services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.

Free information and referral services for families of children and adults with disabilities and special health care needs.

Nonprofit organization advocates for fair treatment of crime victims.

Helping you make the most of your money.

Register you home or mobile number to avoid telemarketing calls. Registrations do not expire.

Helps find a counselor to help with financial problems.

Provides tools for abused women.

The official Consumer Credit Rating Industry website to accept and process requests from consumers to Opt-In or Opt-Out of firm offers of credit or insurance.

Promotes equality for people with disabilities so they can live the life they want in the community. Formed by, run by and exists for people with developmental disabilities in the state of Missouri.

One-stop resource to access the names, addresses, phone and fax numbers for government institutions, officials and important organizations that serve the bistate Kansas CIty area.

Investigates complaints against public utilities and manufactured housing (such as mobile homes) defects.

Provides information on retirement, disability and benefits for dependents and survivors.

For issues with the TSA.

For 43 years, United Inner City Services has served the 12th Street community with multiservice programs to provide opportunities for families to enhance the quality of their lives and support self-sufficiency.

Access to education and testing accommodation issues.

For health and Olmsted related issues.

For filing formal (specific) complaints with the DOT.

A new savings plan for people with disabiltiies.