Sipping and Signing: Café Corazón
Join us for coffee, pastries, and ASL! Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened Adults, ASL Students, and families with d/hh and nonverbal children, we would love to sign with you! This Sipping and Signing event will be hosted at Café Corazón in the Crossroads. Café Corazón: 110 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108 (The Crossroads District)
Low Vision Awareness Month Celebration
February is Low Vision Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about vision loss that cannot be corrected by glasses, medicine, or surgery. It highlights that millions of Americans live with visual impairments, a number expected to rise to 7.2 million by 2030. The focus is on early detection, comprehensive eye exams, and, crucially, rehabilitation services to improve quality of life. The Whole Person is hosting this event to help connect the Low Vision community! You have the opportunity to share with others on what you struggle with and how we move forward in life. Who you can connect with:CCVI, Missouri Assistive Technology, Arts KC, Helen Keller
Hamburger Mary’s Bingo
Hamburger Mary’s Charity Bingo is a high-energy night of drag bingo, laughter, and community support. This isn’t your grandma’s bingo—Hamburger Mary’s brings bold personalities, tongue-in-cheek sass, and nonstop entertainment to every round. Guests can enjoy an unforgettable evening while playing for great prizes and participating in a 50/50 raffle, all in support of The Whole Person’s mission. It’s a lively, inclusive fundraiser that promises fun for a great cause. Bingo CardsBINGO card bundles will be available for a suggested donation of $10, with all proceeds benefiting people with disabilities. Our goal? Fill all 165 seats for a FANTSTIC night that makes an impact. Grab your friends and family. Come ready to play and give back. What to expect:• FREE admission• Reservations highly encouraged• Cash and credit cards accepted• Food & beverage purchases made separately See you there! If you can’t attend, consider donating to help support our mission! Donation LinkÂ
Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness Month Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected fully with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery, and it affects how people read, navigate spaces, and access information. This month highlights the importance of accessibility for people with low vision. Entities are required to provide effective communication, which means ensuring people with disabilities, including those with low vision, can access information in formats they can understand. This can include making available alternative formats like large print and using clear designs with readable fonts. Providing these inclusive resources supports independence, equal access, and greater participation in daily life. How You Can Support To support individuals with low vision, government entities, organizations, educators, and communities are encouraged to: Use high-contrast colors, large and sans serif fonts, and clear layouts in documents, websites, and signage. Provide accessible digital content that is screen-reader compatible and descriptive text for images. Ensure assistive technology is available and supported, from magnifiers to screen readers and wearable devices when needed. For more information, visit the National Eye Institute
Paint Your Pet
This event has been rescheduled. Keep an eye out for the new date!  Unleash your creativity! Join us for a fun and interactive Paint Your Pet experience, where an instructor will guide you step-by-step as you bring your furry (or feathered!) friend to life on canvas. No painting experience needed. This special fundraiser supports The Whole Person’s Expression Art Exhibition, celebrating creativity, self-expression, and community. Every ticket sold directly benefits TWP programs, helping support people with disabilities. The canvas will be prepared before the event so all you have to do is PAINT! Registration Information To register and pay for your ticket, please visit: Painting with a Twist – The Whole Person Tickets Ticket Cost: $60Paints and canvas provided Your Pet’s Photo Needed After you register, please send a photo of your pet to: studio374@paintingwithatwist.com Send in your pet picture no later than 3 days prior to the event. No exceptions.An artist will pre-sketch the image of your pet onto the canvas before the event.
Chicken N Pickle Cup Campaign
Join us for the Chicken N Pickle Cup Campaign—a fun, easy way to support The Whole Person! During this special fundraiser, a portion of soft drink sales will be donated back to TWP. Every sip you take helps fuel programs and services that support people with disabilities to live more independently and thrive in our community. Grab a drink, bring friends or family, and enjoy knowing that your everyday outing is making a meaningful impact!
MARC Workshop: Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan
Have your voice heard! The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), along with regional transportation partners, is updating the Coordinated Public Transit–Human Services Transportation Plan. This plan helps guide improvements for older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income riders who rely on public transit, paratransit, and other mobility services. Join this workshop to share your experiences, challenges, and ideas to make transportation in our region more accessible and effective. Your feedback will directly shape the future of mobility services in our community. Date/Time: Thursday, October 16th, from 10-11 am.Location: The Whole Person: Community Room  Please RSVP to let us know you’ll be attending.  Take the Coordinated Plan public survey: Spanish: https://marc.jotform.com/252236247652962 English: https://marc.jotform.com/252174636445056  Learn more at www.marc.org/transportation.
Crossroads/Westside Urban Hike
Join us for a 3-mile, 3-hour Crossroads/Westside Urban Hike for the signing community (both Deaf and hearing), complete with two ASL interpreters. Together, we’ll explore Union Station history, colorful murals in the Crossroads, the cultural richness of the Westside, a hidden bridge overlooking the West Bottoms, and finish at Café Corazón for a coffee or treat. When: Sunday, Oct. 12 | 1:00 – 4:00 PMWhere: Union Station (next to Parisi Cafe), 30 W. Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108Cost: $32 per adult + 6% booking fee | $15 per child + booking fee Capacity: 15 participants Questions? Contact Micki Keck at mkeck@thewholeperson.org or 913-227-4298 (VP). Purchase Event Tickets Here
35th Anniversary Celebration of the ADA
Join us as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! This fun and inclusive event honors the strength, diversity, and progress of the disability community. Enjoy free food and drinks, play games, and enter our raffles for a chance to win amazing prizes—including gift cards to local favorites like Kelly’s Westport Inn, Heirloom Bakery, and Charlie Hustle, plus tickets to the KC Zoo, Science City, the Planetarium, and more! This celebration is open to all—come be part of it!
Midwest Ability Summit
Join us at the Midwest Ability Summit to discover more about The Whole Person and the services we offer to the community. We will be there to provide information, answer your questions, and discuss our various programs designed to support and empower individuals with disabilities. Date: August 9, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Overland Park Convention Center For More Information: Ability Summit Website