State and Local Community Life Resources for Missouri

Missouri chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.

Homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can apply for disaster relief assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). To apply by phone call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)/1-800-462-7585 TTY for people who are speech- or hearing-impaired. The toll-free number is open 24 hours a day.

Promotes full participation and inclusion of Missourians with disabilities in all aspects of community life by educating citizens, businesses, schools, universities and others of their rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site.

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.

A Kansas City, MO based non-profit partnership that works with the city's Ivanhoe Neighborhood to help residents through direct service, advocacy and connections with other organizations.

A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Missouri. Document is in Word format.

Contact information for all ILCs in Missouri. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

National Council on Disability's (NCD) last quarterly meeting of the year will be held October 6-8 in Kansas City, MO. This meeting is open to the public and free of charge.