Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Training
Kansas City is facing a growing need for in-home care as our community ages and more people with disabilities choose to live independently. The Whole Person is training PCAs to support individuals in their homes and communities through our Consumer Directed Services and In-Home Care programs. About the Training & Registration We are looking for 10 students who would like to learn how to become a PCA. Our training is held at The Whole Person, and each student receives a $900 stipend. Please RSVP for the PCA training by filling in the form below. If you have additional questions, please contact Robert Honan at rhonan@thewholeperson.org Registration is now closed. 4-Week Training Schedule: It is a 4-week class at The Whole Person. All participants need to attend all sessions. The full schedule is listed below. Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm daily Dates: April 6-10 April 13-16 April 20-23 April 27-30 Basic Requirements to Register for Training: 18 years or older Missouri resident living in Jackson, Clay, Cass, Ray, or Platte county Pass a background check Provide proof of citizenship No prior experience required Training & Certifications Through grant-funded programming, eligible PCAs may receive: CPR & AED Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Information Technology training PCA Training Certificate from The Whole Person What PCAs Do: PCAs assist with everyday activities, including: Dressing and bathing Cooking and light cleaning Errands and community activities Supporting independence at home View our Personal Care Assistant Guide for more information. Why work with The Whole Person? Be part of a trusted, mission-driven organization Opportunities through both CDS and In-Home Care Programs Access to professional PCA training and career development Support individuals to live life on their own terms This is more than a job; it’s a career that matters.
Spring Community ASL Class – Session 2
Event Description: The class meets every week beginning on Wednesday, April 15 – May 20, from 5:45 – 7:00 pm. (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 13, 20) Event Cost: $50/per person (for 6 classes) – limited to 15 participants Class Objective: The participants will learn the manual alphabet, numbers, WH-Questions, 100 basic signs (from ASL University and ASL That!), basic conversation words and phrases (from Meredith ASL), and Deaf Culture. This basic ASL class is not designed to certify those who are interested in becoming interpreters. No Voice Policy: The participants will learn ASL more quickly and effectively. Good language learning requires active learning. Full immersion helps develop better receptive and expressive skills. The participants will find that struggling to put all their thoughts into ASL for these one hour and fifteen minutes in class will have a marked effect on their communicative fluency. Full participation is expected. *Only registered students may attend. Class size limited to 15 participants. This session is sold out.
Spring Community ASL Class – Session 1
Event Description: The class meets every week beginning on Wednesday, March 4 – April 8, from 5:45 – 7:00 pm. (March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 8) Event Cost: $50/per person (for 6 classes) – limited to 15 participants Class Objective: The participants will learn the manual alphabet, numbers, WH-Questions, 100 basic signs (from ASL University and ASL That!), basic conversation words and phrases (from Meredith ASL), and Deaf Culture. This basic ASL class is not designed to certify those who are interested in becoming interpreters. No Voice Policy: The participants will learn ASL more quickly and effectively. Good language learning requires active learning. Full immersion helps develop better receptive and expressive skills. The participants will find that struggling to put all their thoughts into ASL for these one hour and fifteen minutes in class will have a marked effect on their communicative fluency. Full participation is expected. *Only registered students may attend. Class size limited to 15 participants. Session 1 is SOLD OUT. Sign up for Session 2 here.
ASL for All
Learn Basic American Sign Language! The Whole Person is excited to once again offer our ASL for All Workshop to the public. Join us in the Community Room at The Whole Person for an engaging and immersive experience in American Sign Language. This workshop includes: – Total immersion into ASL, designed for beginners.– Instruction tailored to practical signs for everyday use.– Opportunities to practice ASL with fellow participants and the instructor. With over 11 million Deaf individuals in the U.S. and more than 10,000 in the Greater Kansas City area, this is a fantastic chance to connect with and support the Deaf community. Details: Cost: $10 per personSpots available: 12 Class Registration:
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.
ASL for All
Learn Basic American Sign Language! The Whole Person is excited to once again offer our ASL for All Workshop to the public. Join us in the Community Room at The Whole Person for an engaging and immersive experience in American Sign Language. This workshop includes: – Total immersion into ASL, designed for beginners.– Instruction tailored to practical signs for everyday use.– Opportunities to practice ASL with fellow participants and the instructor. With over 11 million Deaf individuals in the U.S. and more than 10,000 in the Greater Kansas City area, this is a fantastic chance to connect with and support the Deaf community. Details: Cost: $10 per personSpots available: 12 Class Registration: Register for ASL for All
Fall Community ASL Class – Session 2
SOLD OUT Event Description: The class meets every week beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, from 5:45 – 7:00 pm. (Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 12, 19) Cost: $50/per person (for 6 classes) – limited to 15 participants Class Objective: The participants will learn the manual alphabet, numbers, WH-Questions, 100 basic signs (from ASL University and ASL That!), basic conversation words and phrases (from Meredith ASL), and Deaf Culture. This basic ASL class is not designed to certify those who are interested in becoming interpreters. No Voice Policy: The participants will learn ASL more quickly and effectively. Good language learning requires active learning. Full immersion helps develop better receptive and expressive skills. The participants will find that struggling to put all their thoughts into ASL for these one hour and fifteen minutes in class will have a marked effect on their communicative fluency. Full participation is expected. *Only registered students may attend. Class size limited to 15 participants. Class Registration: SOLD OUT
Fall Community ASL Class – Session 1
Event Description: The class meets every week beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Oct. 8, from 5:45 – 7:00 pm. (Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 8) Event Cost: $50/per person (for 6 classes) – limited to 15 participants Class Objective: The participants will learn the manual alphabet, numbers, WH-Questions, 100 basic signs (from ASL University and ASL That!), basic conversation words and phrases (from Meredith ASL), and Deaf Culture. This basic ASL class is not designed to certify those who are interested in becoming interpreters. No Voice Policy: The participants will learn ASL more quickly and effectively. Good language learning requires active learning. Full immersion helps develop better receptive and expressive skills. The participants will find that struggling to put all their thoughts into ASL for these one hour and fifteen minutes in class will have a marked effect on their communicative fluency. Full participation is expected. *Only registered students may attend. Class size limited to 15 participants. Class Registration: Register for ASL Session 1
Basic ASL Workshop
Learn Basic American Sign Language! The Whole Person is excited to once again offer our Basic ASL Workshop to the public. Join us on Thursday, July 24, from 2-3 PM in the Community Room at The Whole Person for an engaging and immersive experience in American Sign Language. This workshop includes: – Total immersion into ASL, designed for beginners.– Instruction tailored to practical signs for everyday use.– Opportunities to practice ASL with fellow participants and the instructor. With over 11 million Deaf individuals in the U.S. and more than 10,000 in the Greater Kansas City area, this is a fantastic chance to connect with and support the Deaf community. Details: Cost: $10 per personSpots available: [sold out]
Junior ASL Class 2025
** CLASS OPEN TO REGISTERED STUDENTS ONLY** Basic ASL Class for Children/Youth (Ages 5 – 18)Class Dates: Wednesdays from 1:00p to 1:45p: June 4, 11, 18, 25Location: The Whole Person, 3710 Main Street, KCMO: Community RoomClass Size: Limited to 10 (one adult per child)Class Cost: $20 per student **Guardian / Parents’ presence are required at each class. ** Instructor: Micki Keck, Independent Living Advocate- Deaf Services; mkeck@thewholeperson.orgClass Objective: Children / Youth will learn at least 100 basic signs. No refunds will be issued if students cannot attend the class upon registration or discontinues/misses a class during the 4-week session. TWP-VisitorParkingMap