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Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming. Learn what to expect from the SSI and SSDI process, why documentation matters, what happens after a denial, and where to find help.
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Special Olympics Missouri is about so much more than competition.
Meg Ward and Special Olympics athlete Namande share what the Special Olympics experience looks like from both the program and athlete...
Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming. Learn what to expect from the SSI and SSDI process,...
Discover why peer support matters for people with disabilities and how shared experiences can build confidence,...
What does accessibility really mean? Explore how communication, housing, employment, transportation,...
Missouri House Bill 1840 expands Communication Access Services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind...
Not sure where to start? Learn what happens when you contact The Whole Person and how we can help you...
Learn what a Center for Independent Living is, how the Independent Living movement began, and how The...
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with The Whole Person and join the ADA 36th Anniversary Celebration...
Learn about five home modifications that can help prevent falls, improve accessibility, and support independent...
Learn practical ways to maintain independence after a hospital stay, including home safety, recovery...
Learn what independent living really means, why it is centered on choice and self-determination, and...
Learn what to do if your CDS or HCBS hours are reduced, including understanding reassessments, appeal...
Learn the differences between Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and agency care, including the benefits,...
Learn what to expect during a Medicaid in-home assessment, including common questions, how to prepare,...
Discover how Kansas City businesses and organizations are creating meaningful employment opportunities...
As Kansas City prepares for the World Cup and future growth, accessibility, transportation, and inclusive...