Kansas City

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Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Progress, Advocacy, and Independence
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with The Whole Person and join the ADA 36th Anniversary Celebration on July 24 as we honor progress, advocacy, and independent living.
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How to Stay Independent After a Hospital Stay
Learn practical ways to maintain independence after a hospital stay, including home safety, recovery planning, and available support services.
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What Independent Living Really Means
Learn what independent living really means, why it is centered on choice and self-determination, and how support services help individuals thrive in their communities.
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What Happens If Your CDS or HCBS Hours Are Reduced?
Learn what to do if your CDS or HCBS hours are reduced, including understanding reassessments, appeal options, documentation, and how to protect your independence.
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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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Employment Is About More Than a Paycheck
Discover how Kansas City businesses and organizations are creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities while building a stronger and more inclusive community.
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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 public spaces are becoming more important than ever for residents and visitors alike.
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Scoops of Inclusion with Howdy Homemade | Kris Stevens and Hero Tommy
What if an ice cream shop could change lives one scoop at a time? The Whole Podcast welcomes Kris Stevens, General Manager of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, along with one of the shop’s incredible Heroes,...
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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, transportation, caregiving, accessibility, and emotional stress. Learn how support services can hel...
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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 health. Learn how support services help individuals maintain dignity, confidence, and connec...
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