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What to Expect During a Medicaid In-Home Assessment
Learn what to expect during a Medicaid in-home assessment, including common questions, how to prepare, and how the process helps determine eligibility for support services.
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Podcast Episodes

The Whole Podcast KC

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Love, Intimacy, and Disability. The Conversations Rehab Misses.
What happens to intimacy when disability enters a relationship, and no one talks about it? Brandon and Lindsey from Beyond This are helping couples navigate the emotional and physical realities that traditional...
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What to Expect During a Medicaid In-Home Assessment
Learn what to expect during a Medicaid in-home assessment, including common questions, how to prepare,...
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Employment Is About More Than a Paycheck
Discover how Kansas City businesses and organizations are creating meaningful employment opportunities...
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What Makes a World Class City Truly Accessible?
As Kansas City prepares for the World Cup and future growth, accessibility, transportation, and inclusive...
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What Families Often Overlook After an Injury or Major Diagnosis
After an injury or major diagnosis, families often face unexpected challenges involving home safety,...
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The Emotional Impact of Losing Independence and How Support Helps
Losing independence due to aging, injury, or disability can affect emotional well being as much as physical...
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Why Supporting Disability Services in Kansas City Matters More Than You Think
Supporting disability services in Kansas City helps individuals live independently, strengthens families,...
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Restoring Safe Home Access with a Wheelchair Ramp in Kansas City
The Whole Person restored safe home access for a Kansas City resident by replacing a deteriorating wheelchair...
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MOCIL 2026
Advocating for Independent Living at the Missouri State Capitol
The Whole Person advocates at the Missouri State Capitol for Independent Living services, highlighting...
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Come Join Us at The Whole Person
Join events at The Whole Person in Kansas City and be part of a welcoming community that celebrates independence,...
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Advancing Communication Access in Missouri: Advocating for the CAS Bill
The Whole Person advocates for Missouri’s CAS bill to improve communication access for Deaf, Hard of...
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How to Choose a Caregiver
Learn how to choose the right caregiver, including what to look for, questions to ask, and how to find...
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When Is It Time to Consider In-Home Care?
Learn the signs that it may be time to consider in-home support, including safety concerns, daily challenges,...
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How to Apply for Consumer Directed Services in Missouri
Learn how to apply for Consumer Directed Services (CDS) in Missouri, including eligibility requirements,...
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The Differences Between In-Home Care, Home Health Care, and CDS and HCBS Programs
Learn the differences between Help at Home, Home Health, CDS, and HCBS programs. Understand eligibility,...
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From Advocacy to Action: How Consumers Can Get Involved in 2026
Learn how to get involved in disability advocacy in Missouri in 2026, including Day at the Capitol and...
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