Disability Services
Content added Feb. 24, 2025
Tiger OT is a program that provides hands-on clinical opportunities for student practitioners in both traditional outpatient settings and the community. Tiger OT serves both children and adults who may be experiencing challenges associated with neurologic, musculoskeletal, mental health and developmentally based conditions. Specific conditions include stroke, head injury, amputation, chronic pain, autism, cerebral palsy, visual impairments and spinal cord injury.
Hours and location: The Tiger OT Clinics are located in Clark Hall and Lewis Hall on the University of Missouri campus. Services are by appointment, call for more information.
For more information please contact:
573-882-3988
TigerOT@missouri.edu
Content added Jan. 21, 2025
For too long, people with disabilities could not save for the future out of fear of losing needed government benefits. The disability community fought long and hard to change this, and together we’ve come up with a solution. A STABLE account through MO ABLE is a way for Missourians to save for qualified expenses, invest for future needs, and keep the benefits you rely on every day.
Missouri State Treasurer
201 West Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, MO 65219
M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
(573) 751-4943
Email: yvonne.rydman@treasurer.mo.gov
Families of children with disabilities ages birth to 26
Content added July 3, 2024
Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) is a state-wide, non-profit Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) established in 1988. Our Mission: Empowering families to advocate for themselves so that children with special education needs can reach their full potential in education and life.
Services Offered at No Cost to Parents, Youth, and Professionals:
-30+ In-Person and Online Training Classes
-Direct Support for Families: Special education process assistance for children from birth to age 26
-Collaboration Guidance: Information on working with schools and communities
-Resource Hub: Fact sheets, model forms, sample letters, website, e-newsletter, and social media
1530 Main St
Joplin MO 64801
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM, except for holidays
(800) 743-7634
Email: info@missouriparentsact.org
Content updated May 19, 2025
This resource guide covers CMCA's 8 county service area: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage. It also covers the three additional counties we provide Head Start for: Benton, Hickory, and Morgan. It's a comprehensive guide that includes any and all resources available to help lower income individuals and families in need. The resources and information listed in the guide have been compiled by other groups and agencies in our 8 county service area over the years, and most notably in Boone County by the Voluntary Action Center.
Email: pr@cmca.us
Individuals with disabilities and their families
Content updated Sept 22, 2023
Provides a choice and support for individuals seeking independence from the traditional provider-based system.
(817) 211-3738
Email: customerservice@acumen2.net
Content updated Aug. 28, 2024
In Missouri, there are many health insurance options available. Your options include employer-sponsored insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and private individual or family health insurance. See how you can get cheap health insurance in MO, including marketplace plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Content updated Sept. 23, 2024
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Content updated Sept. 11, 2024
Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services protects the rights of people with disabilities by providing advocacy and legal services. We help with a variety of disability-related issues. This can include allegations of abuse, denial of disability benefits, removing guardianship, and more. These issues are explained in more detail below. Learn more about how we can help with these issues.
925 S. Country Club Drive, Suite B
Jefferson City, MO 65109-4510
800-392-8667
Relay Missouri (TDD): 1-800-735-2966
Email
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Updated on: September 8, 2023
Welcome to the Disabled Athletes Sports Association, where everyone who lives with a physical disability is given the opportunity to participate in adaptive sports, recreational programs, and fitness activities designed to improve self-esteem, strength, independence, and well-being while instilling family values.
At DASA, all children, adults, and military veterans with disabilities are encouraged to seek their highest level of independence for daily functioning and productivity and become involved to the fullest extent with their non-disabled peers and their community as a whole.
We support athletes with: Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Amputation, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairment
1236 Jungermann Rd; Ste A St Peters, MO 63376 636-477-0716
dasasports.org
Content updated Jan. 10, 2024
Special Olympics Missouri offers 13 sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities to practice and compete in, each of which are grouped in competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender. We offer a Young Athletes program for children ages 2 to 7 years old. You must be 8 years old to officially compete as a Special Olympics Missouri athlete. To sign up, please visit our website, somo.org/compete. If you have questions, please reach out to our Central Area Program Director Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org or our Sr. Director of Programs Luke Lamb at lamb@somo.org.
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-635-1660
NTI@Home offers free remote job placement assistance to people with disabilities and their family caregivers. These positions are remote call center positions in the areas of customer services, sales and technical support. Our hiring employers range from government agencies to large retailers to medical companies.
For individuals with disabilities that could use some support before starting a remote customer service position, NTI@Home offers free virtual training and job coaching services.
410 University Ave.
DPT #11045
Westwood, MA 02090-2311
Phone: (877) 248-8912
Email
Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.
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Content updated Sept. 17, 2025
The Social Security Administration provides monthly income for those who are retired or have been determined to be disabled. Social Security also enrolls you in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). You may qualify to have your Medicare premium waved or reduced and receive help with payment of coinsurance and deductibles for Medicare services. To learn more and apply see Medicare Cost Savings Programs.
You can apply online, call, or visit the office. SSA is asking everyone to make an appointment. They are not allowing walk in services. Please see attached flyer for QR codes for some of their most commonly used services. Flyer.
Effective September 30, in accordance with Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account, federal benefit payments will primarily be issued electronically, with paper checks being phased out in most cases. To prevent any disruption in payments, we are reaching out to beneficiaries who currently receive paper checks and encouraging them to switch to electronic payment options before the deadline (see Paper Check Insert). Additionally, we are no longer offering a temporary check option when processing initial claims. Beneficiaries who request an exemption from the electronic payment requirement must file a waiver with the U.S. Treasury by calling 1-800-967-5042. SSA technicians are available to assist beneficiaries with this transition and to answer any questions.
3402 Buttonwood Drive, Ste 101
Columbia, MO 65201
866-563-9108
Content updated Aug. 28, 2024
The Great Plains ADA Center provides information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws to our service region (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska)
100 Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
800-949-4232
573-882-3600
Email
Content updated Sept. 23, 2024
The Family Support Division is a state-administered agency responsible by law for administration of the programs and services. The Family Support Division (FSD) can help you or your family with food stamps, health care, childcare, child support, and other needs. Online applications available on their website.
601 Business Loop 70 W, Ste 272
Columbia, MO 65203
1-855-373-4636
Content updated Aug. 28, 2024
As a non-profit organization, UCP Heartland Child Development Center provides its high-quality services at costs that are affordable to families in need.
The CDC Program is a licensed and accredited early care and education center that offers a unique environment where young children of all abilities learn together. Our collaborative development center includes early intervention and education, active learning and nurturing relationships. Visit website. Contact weiselC@ucpheartland.org.
Our Autism Services Program, based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, will provide high quality therapy using evidenced-based practices in a setting where the environment becomes a learning tool. Visit website. Contact autismservices@ucpheartland.org.
Content updated Aug. 27, 2024
The Division of Developmental Disabilities serves a population that has developmental disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, head injuries, autism, epilepsy, and certain learning disabilities. Such conditions must have occurred before age 22. To be eligible for services from the Division, persons with these disabilities must be substantially limited in their ability to function independently.
900 W Nifong Blvd, Suite 200
Columbia, MO 65203
573-441-6278
888-671-1041
Content updated Jan. 7, 2025
Assist eligible individuals with disabilities with employment goals.
Boone Health Nifong Medical Building
900 W. Nifong, Ste 210 Columbia, MO 65203
M-F 8am to 4:30pm
(573) 441-6327
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Content updated Oct. 2, 2024
Providing short term case management to Boone County families who have youth 0-19 years of age. Providing Access to high quality resources to families. Flyer.
2700 W Ash St.
Columbia, Mo 65203
(573) 771-3223
Email: face@faceofboonecounty.org
Visit Websites: faceofboonecounty.org or lookaroundboone.org
Content updated July 19, 2024
Go COMO Paratransit offers inclusive, point-to-point transportation for those who complete an application and qualify with a doctor's endorsement, ensuring that everyone can travel comfortably and confidently throughout our community.
The City has lift-equipped paratransit mini-buses that provide origin to destination service to qualified individuals. Reliable transportation is a valuable asset for ADA-eligible citizens when they seek to work, attend school, shop or get health care. Since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Columbia has provided origin to destination transportation service to citizens who are certified as unable to ride Go COMO’s fixed-route bus system.
Our goal is to provide safe, courteous, and reliable transportation to all our clients with challenges that restrict their ability to use the regular fixed route bus system.
Fixed route and Paratransit service
Monday – Friday: 6:25 a.m. – 6:40 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6:40 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Wabash Bus Station lobby
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
126 North Tenth Street Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 874-2489
Email: para-transit@CoMo.gov
Content updated Aug. 30, 2024
Meals on Wheels of Columbia is a non-profit organization that aims to extend independence to seniors in our community. Through the help of our many volunteer drivers, we are able to provide a hot, nutritious meal to those with limited mobility. Meals on Wheels operates on a sliding fee schedule based on the federal poverty level. This allows each client to pay according to their financial status.
800 Hospital Drive
Columbia, Mo 65201
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
573-886-7554
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Content updated Nov. 5, 2024
Hires primarily veterans and workers with disabilities who have business experience and education to work from home and on a schedule that accommodates their needs.
Content updated May 28, 2024
The Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim is a program that allows some senior citizen and all disabled individuals who have paid personal property tax through home ownership or rent to apply for credit based on the amount they payed toward that tax.
Email: PropertyTaxCredit@dor.mo.gov
Visit website for detailed instructions, forms, and charts.
Content updated April 30, 2025
Empowers people with disabilities, seniors and veterans to maximize their independence in the community. Includes information, demonstrations, and presentations on assistive devices/technology, as well as technical assistance for a variety of accessibility needs. SIL provides demonstrations and resources for medical equipment, communication devices, and home modifications like ramps. Durable medical equipment includes crutches, wheelchairs (including powerchairs), medical beds, braces, and more.
Transportation
Service is door-to-door. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm except on observed holidays. All riders must be at least 18 years old.
To be eligible you must have a disability, be at least 55 years of age, or be a veteran. For veterans, SIL requires documentation prior to one’s first ride verifying they are a veteran. Spouses of veterans can also ride free and also requires prior documentation.
If you have not used SIL Transportation service before, please call us at (573) 874-1646.
A ride is $14 one way. Payment is expected at the time of pick up.
Rides are limited to within the Columbia city limits. Availability is limited, not every ride request can be fulfilled. Riders must be able to ride independently and load/unload any items in their possession. Individuals who cannot ride independently are responsible for bringing their own caregiver. Caregivers ride at no charge, but we do need to know if you will bring one with you.
1905 W Ash Street
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-1646 ext. 217
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Disabled status and federal student loans relief
Content updated Aug. 30, 2024
If you are totally and permanently disabled, you may qualify for a total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge of your federal student loans.
Residents of Missouri (adults & children) who are at or below the Federal Poverty Level and have a Social Security Administration verifiable disability.
Content updated Aug. 30, 2024
Midwest Special Needs Trust Charitable Trust Program provides financial assistance grants to residents of Missouri who are at or below the Federal Poverty Level and have a Social Security Administration verifiable disability. The maximum grant award is $2000. Grants may be requested for medical and dental care, rehabilitative services or equipment, educational assistance, specialized transportation and other needs not covered by public benefits or available through other community programs.
P.O. Box 7629
Columbia MO 65201
573-256-5055
Email: grants@midwestspecialneedstrust.org
Hours: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm