Peer Support & Mentoring Program
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support and Services
Join Us!
Deaf Peer Support Group Organizer
What to Expect:
- Meet and connect with fellow deaf peers every quarter
- Share experiences in a safe and supportive space
- Enjoy activities that promote fellowship and fun.
Clark Corogenes
Email: ccorogenes@thewholeperson.org
Phone: 816-527-8334 (Voice Phone - VP)
Trainings & Workshops Organizer
ASL Classes:
Learning to visually communicate using ASL may help resolve communication barriers and aid in building a relationship with people living with a disability. The mission of this class is to teach participants to be able to communicate in ASL at a basic level while learning key aspects of Deaf Culture. Learn more about our Trainings and Workshops.
Sipping and Signing:
Join us for Sipping and Signing, a welcoming event held at various coffee shops across the Kansas City Metro! Whether you’re Deaf, Hard of Hearing, a Late Deafened Adult, an ASL student, or a family with d/hh or nonverbal children, we’d love to share a cup of coffee and sign with you! Find upcoming events on our Events Page or listed below.
Micki Keck
Email: mkeck@thewholeperson.org
Phone: 913-227-4298 (Video Phone)
Michele ‘Micki’ Keck, a fourth-generation Deaf individual, was raised in a mixed Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing family in Kansas City, MO.
She attended the Kansas School for the Deaf, Gallaudet University, and McDaniel College. With over 25 years of experience teaching ASL and Deaf Studies, Micki now serves as an Independent Living Advocate–Deaf Services at The Whole Person.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support and Services
Upcoming Events
Time to Spare – Let’s go Bowling!
Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112. Open to all individuals with disabilities.
Deaf Peer Support Group
Looking to connect with others in the Deaf community? This July, join us for a welcoming and inclusive gathering where Deaf peers come together to
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,
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
The Whole Classic 2025
The Whole Person is partnering with Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park to host the 5th annual Pickleball and Cornhole tournament. The Whole Classic, formerly
Time to Spare – Let’s go Bowling!
Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112. Open to all individuals with disabilities.