Churches with Services for the Deaf
Parkade Baptist Church Talking Hands Deaf Ministry 2102 North Garth Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 443-4585
Basic Sign Language Classes
Columbia College
Admissions Office
1001 Rogers St
Columbia, MO 65216
573-875-7352 (V)
admissions@ccis.edu
Deaf LEAD Institute
2505 W Ash
Columbia, MO 65203
573-445-5005
slogan@midamerica.net
University of Missouri
Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences - Clinical Services
Our department houses various clinics and services to assist individuals of all ages who are experiencing communication challenges.
301 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-2940
umhsshpslhs@health.missouri.edu
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Resource Center on Deafness
Missouri School for the Deaf
505 E Fifth St
Fulton, MO 65251
573-826-4556 (VP) or 573-592-2555 (V) Sharon.egbert@msd.dese.mo.gov
William Woods University
Admissions Office
One University Ave
Fulton, MO 65251
1-800-995-3159 (Toll-Free/V) or 573-642-2251 (V)
admissions@williamwoods.edu
Missouri School for the Deaf
505 E Fifth Street Fulton, MO 65251-1799 573-592-4000 (Voice/TDD)
ReDiscover-Deaf Services Specialized Outpatient Center
1535 NE Rice Road Lee’s Summit MO 64086
24-hour Crisis Line: (888) 279-8188 1-816-966-0900 (voice)
Deaf LEAD Institute
2505 W Ash Columbia, MO 65203 573-445-5005 (V/TTY) 1-800-380-DEAF (V/TTY) 573-303-5604 (VP) HAND to 839863 (Text)
DeafLEAD was founded to provide Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind individuals comprehensive, unified, and continuous support.
We proudly serve individuals and their families with a trauma-informed approach as they navigate severe distress, disaster, or being the victim of a crime. Our staff and volunteers give emotional support and access to resources to allow people to thrive.
Purple Relay
Monday - Friday:
7 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Eastern Time)
4 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Eastern Time)
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Sunday:
Closed
Customer Care:
877-885-3172
VRS Numbers:
English VRS — 877-467-4877
Spanish VRS — 877-767-4875
24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
On-site interpreting services, video remote interpreting, and text video relay services.
Missouri Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Program
Content updated Oct. 16, 2024
The Missouri Deaf-Blind Project strives to improve services and results to youth who are deafblind and their families by strengthening collaborations among local, state and national teams, provide consultations and professional development. These efforts increase early identification and intervention, increase access to communication and the general education environments, facilitate family engagement, support successful transitions, and increase the number of highly-qualified personnel. Technical assistance, training and resources are available for families and service providers of individuals with vision and hearing loss (birth through 21 years of age).
3815 Magnolia Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-4320
Services for Independent Living
Content updated May 31, 2024
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.
1905 W Ash Street
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-1646
Midwest Special Needs Trust
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