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Parkade Baptist Church Talking Hands Deaf Ministry 2102 North Garth Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 443-4585

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 Communication Science & Disorders
504 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-8011 (V)
shpadvising@missouri.edu

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

505 E Fifth Street Fulton, MO 65251-1799 573-592-4000 (Voice/TDD)

msd.dese.mo.gov

1535 NE Rice Road Lee’s Summit MO 64086
24-hour Crisis Line: (888) 279-8188 1-816-966-0900 (voice)

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.

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

purple.us

On-site interpreting services, video remote interpreting, and text video relay services.

sorenson.com

Videophones customized for the deaf and hard of hearing, video relay service, IP relay solution, and video center for iPhone. Application filled out online.

Content updated Dc. 18, 2023

The Missouri DeafBlind 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

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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

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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

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