Medicare Information
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).
Books for Kids
Content updated Aug. 28, 2024
Books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience for children and adolescent audiences, as listed on the Daniel Boone Regional Library website.
Parent Network of Mid-Missouri
Content updated Sept. 10, 2024
Encourages, educates and empowers families of individuals with disabilities to maximize independence.
Services for Independent Living
2nd Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1401 Hathman Pl.
Columbia, MO
573-874-1646
Boone County Family Resources
4th Thursday of each month, 6 - 8 p.m.
2700 W. Ash Street
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-1995
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Updated on: July 22, 2024
Provides education, support, and advocacy on behalf of people with serious mental illness and their families.
3405 Truman Blvd, Ste 102 Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-634-7727800-374-2138(Warmline) 1-800-950-6264(Help Line)
email: info@nami.org/
Services for Independent Living
Content updated March 31, 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.
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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