Callaway County Special Services
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Callaway County
Content added: May 26, 2026
We are committed to empowering people and enriching lives by fostering a community that values and supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through education, resources, and services.
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
2635 Fairway Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1792
email: info@callawaysb40.org
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 Nov. 19, 2025
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
NAMI Missouri
Individuals living with mental health conditions. Family members with loved ones with mental health conditions
Content updated Sept. 2, 2026
NAMI Missouri is a mental health non-profit that provides support, education and advocacy on behalf of people with serious mental illness and their families. NAMI Missouri provides free mental health support groups, education courses, and presentations statewide virtually or in-person.
Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-5pm CT; Fri 9am-12pm
3405 W. Truman Blvd. #102
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 634-7727
Email: info@namimissouri.org
To learn more, visit: namimissouri.org
Services for Independent Living
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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