Tiger Council for the Blind
The local chapter of Missouri Council for the Blind. MCB offers educational scholarships, health benefits, summer camps, special services programs, public awareness programs, adaptive technology information and advocacies employment and legislation issues.
5453 Chippewa St. Louis, MO 63109 573-355-3381 (local contact)
Circle of Friends - Blind Ministry
Content updated Jan. 26, 2024
Lutheran Blind Ministry at Campus Lutheran. COF is made up of a group of blind/visually impaired people from Columbia Missouri. The purpose of the group is to meet once a month and provide a meal, devotion and fellowship. Does not meet during June and July.
Meets: 2nd Sat of each month: 12 PM – 2 PM
304 S College Avenue
Columbia, MO 65201
573-819-7002 (Sarah Pellis)
email: sarahjpellis@gmail.com
National Federation of the Blind
Content updated Jan. 9, 2026
The National Federation of the Blind is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded in 1940 and currently headquartered in Baltimore, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in all fifty states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.
To obtain Free White Canes - https://freecane.nfb.org/
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What We Do
Through our network of blind members, we coordinate many programs, services, and resources to defend the rights of blind Americans, provide information and support to blind children and adults, and build a community that creates a future full of opportunities.
What We Believe
We are the only organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people and has the power to transform our dreams into reality. We believe in blind people because we are blind people—from our democratically elected leaders to our diverse nationwide membership.
7928 NW Milrey Drive
Kansas City, Missouri 64152
816-741-6402
Missouri Deaf-Blind Project
Families of children with vision or hearing impairments or both, deafblind. Children birth through age 21.
Content updated Dec. 30, 2025
The Missouri DeafBlind Project strives to improve services, access, and results to youth who are deafblind and their families by strengthening collaborations among local, state, and national teams. We provide tailored consultations, and professional development through the student’s individual school or through our comprehensive in person and virtual trainings. Our 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, support, and resources are available for families and service providers of individuals with vision and hearing differences (birth through 21 years of age) at no cost.
Hours: M-F, 7am-4:30pm
3815 Magnolia Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 633-3961
Email: info@msb.dese.mo.gov
Jabberwocky Studios
Content updated Jan. 15, 2026
Jabberwocky is a fun, welcoming, inclusive place to learn, grow, and build community through our programs in dance, theater, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Tuition waivers are available to anyone receiving school lunch assistance, and free transportation is available for most programs and classes. Learn more and register through our website. We also provide the Art Mobile, which will visit the Blind Boone Center, Bear Creek housing, Catherine Drive, and Flurry Drive every Saturday from April 11 to October 31, 2026, with a different free art project each week. No need to sign up for this, just show up!
Flyer with 2026 info
Hours vary with the season and programs being offered.
1308 Grand Street
Columbia, MO 65201
Email: jabberwockycomo@gmail.com
573-239-9899
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Facebook: Jabberwocky Studios, Inc.
Instagram: Jabberwockycomo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jabberwockystudios390
C.A.R.E. Career Awareness Related Experience
701 East Ash, 2nd Floor Columbia, MO 65203 573-817-5077
Tips and Activities to Cope with Grief
Content updated Oct. 26, 2023
Tips and activities to cope with grief
Columbia Cemetery
Content updated Aug. 6, 2025
30 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65203 573-449-6320
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Heartland Cremation and Burial Society
Content updated Aug. 6, 2025
616 Jackson St. Columbia, MO 65203 573- 442-7850
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Nilson-Millard Cremation and Burial Center
Content updated Aug. 6, 2025
5611 E Saint Charles Rd Columbia, MO 65202 573-474-8443
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Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory
Content updated Aug. 6, 2025
12 E Ash St. Columbia, MO 65203 573-449-4153
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Green Acres Cemetery/Sugar Creek Cemetery
Updated on: Aug. 6, 2025
All U.S. Veterans 50% discount
Cemetery Location
1406 S Hickory Grove School Road
Rocheport, MO 65279
Office
303 N Stadium Blvd
Suite 200
Columbia, MO 65201
Main Office/Chuck (573) 777 - 7770
Bill (573) 355 - 4647
Thomas or Jeremiah (573) 443 - 2273
bill@mo-greenburial.com
chuck@mo-greenburial.com
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MU Gift of Body Donation
Content updated June 2, 2025
Bodies donated to the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine are used for educational purposes in the instruction for students training for the medical, physical therapy, and athletic training professions. Bodies are also used in undergraduate anatomy courses, largely populated by pre-health care professions students, and by physicians and researchers who are involved in more specific studies to advance educational and basic science research outcomes in various medical specialties, such as orthopedics, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery. Remains will eventually be cremated and the ashes returned.
Department of Pathology & Anatomical Sciences,
School of Medicine
M545 Medical Sciences Building
One Hospital Drive, DC004.00
Columbia, MO 65212
Email: GOB@missouri.edu
(573) 882-2288
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The Genesis Donor Program
Content updated Oct. 26, 2023
Located in Memphis, TN and accept donations from Missouri. They are open for general questions 8:30a-5p but someone is on call 24/7.
Genesis Whole Body Donation Program arranges transportation, a death certificate, and cremation at no cost to your family. For families who may be financially exhausted or object to traditional expensive funerals, the Genesis program offers a noble and dignified alternative. Ashes are returned to your loved ones or interred in a mausoleum in the Memphis area, avoiding the ecological burden of a typical burial.
877-288-4483
Email: genesis@meri.org