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
Basic ASL Workshop
The Whole Person is excited to offer our Basic ASL Workshop to the public!
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.
Sipping and Signing at Homer’s Coffee House
Let’s get together for some caffeinated conversation! Join us for Sipping and Signing at Homer’s Coffee House on Saturday, March 1st from 1-3pm. Deaf, Hard
Basic ASL Workshop
Learn Basic American Sign Language! For the first time, The Whole Person is excited to offer our Basic ASL Workshop to the public! Join us
Time to Spare – Let’s go Bowling!
Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. The Whole Person will cover the cost for each participant to bowl ONE game.
Tactile Tour at the Nelson-Atkins Museum
This interactive experience combines vivid verbal descriptions, hands-on tactile exploration, and engaging discussions.