Core Services
Independent Living Skills Training
How We Can Help
Founded in 1978, The Whole Person (TWP) is a preeminent center for independent living. We are a leader in representing people with disabilities in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Our services and programs build the confidence of these individuals and improve the many skills they need to live, learn and work in their community.
Transition Services
The Show-Me Home program helps eligible Missourians who are adults living in a nursing home and physically disabled, to live more independently.
Peer Support & Mentoring
Peer support groups offer a space for problem-solving, sharing concerns, celebrating successes, and addressing challenges. Get to know all the groups at The Whole Person.
Employment Services
Programs to help individuals with disabilities identify ways to improve career skills and opportunities and find permanent, integrated and competitive employment.
The Whole Family Project
Youth Services
Develop life skills for children and youth (ages 14-21) to transition toward independence and adulthood.
Current Programs
High School Youth Transition to Independence Program
An 8-week high school course that provides students with skills and resources necessary to have for transitioning from high school into adulthood. Contact our team for more information about this program.
DIY Life Skills
A Peer Support and Mentoring group for those 18-24 years old. Join us to learn to advocate for yourselves, how to budget, how to cook, how to do laundry, self-care, and more.
Virtual Transition Classes
Parents & Teachers – The Whole Person would like to connect with you and your student through “Virtual” Transition Classes! Our classes are designed to provide enlightening topics that will prepare students with disabilities for life after High School.
Topics such as:
- Introduction, Diversity & Disability
- Disability Awareness & Accommodations
- People First Language
- Advocacy & Support Systems
- Communication
- Employment
- Stress Management & Problem Solving
You may choose up to four topics. We hope you will give us a call and give us the opportunity to meet with you online.
Missouri Telecommunications Access Program (TAP)
Who is eligible?
The requirements for the program:
- You must be a Missouri resident, have telephone service in your home and have a disability.
- Your annual adjusted income cannot exceed $60,000 for an individual or an individual plus a second exemption, spouse or dependent. For each additional dependent claimed, $5,000 can be added to the $60,000 base amount.
What kind of equipment does the program provide?
Telephone equipment includes such devices as voice carry over phones, phones for hearing carry over, signaling devices, amplified phones and hands-free phones.
The program does not provide devices such as hearing aids and augmentative communication devices.
How do I apply for and select the equipment I need?
Contact The Whole Person to see if you will qualify for a phone, then schedule an appointment for a demonstration.
Once you have selected equipment, you own it and are responsible for repairs outside the provider’s terms as well as all miscellaneous supplies such as TTY paper, headsets and regular batteries.
You can reapply for new equipment every four years. If changes in your disability require different equipment, you may reapply based on your new needs.