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Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state.
You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.
ABA
Implementor
Lorinda
Grauel
1700 Birch Street
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-1920
Email: specialneedsadvocate@yahoo.com
1-on-1 ABA (applied behavioral analysis) implementor, parent mentor, respite care,
instructional specialist, curriculum adaptations, consultant, specializing in
autism but serving all special needs.
Ability Network
Leslie Elpers, Director
284 Merchant Street
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
(866) 483-3555; (573) 883-8181; (573) 883-8182 (fax)
Email: lelpers@abilitynetwork.org
Web: http://www.abilitynetwork.org
Ability Network provides speech, physical, occupational, and developmental
therapy, positive behavior support, staff training and school contractual services
throughout rural Missouri and in some metropolitan areas.
ACCESS
II Independent Living Center
Todd Sherman, Child Advocate
611
West Johnson
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2423; (660) 663-2663 (TTY)
Email: tsherman@accessii.org
Web: http://www.accessii.org
We provide services to disabled individuals - advocacy, IEP assistance,
transportation, independent living skills training, peer support,
information / referral, resource library and an equipment loan program.
Gail
C. Altman
621 N. Skinker Blvd.
St Louis, MO 63130
(314) 862-0200; (314) 862-3050 (fax)
Email: gail@laschoollaw.com
Gail Altman facilitates and mediates in an advocacy process to get
the appropriate services for disabled children in public schools.
Gail is a retired special educator and a certified mediator for
the State of MO.
Lawrence
J. Altman, Esq.
Attorney at Law
621 N. Skinker Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 862-0200; (314) 862-3050 (fax)
Email: larry@laschoollaw.com
Law office owner in practice for over 30 years in the St. Louis
area representing numerous families with disabled children in public
education to get the appropriate educational services according
to IDEA and Section 504.
Emily
Basel
123 Nattinger
Warrensburg, MO 64093
I provide tutoring for children preK-12. I also have experience
with respite care. I have worked with severely handicapped children
as well as children with mild learning disabilities, autism, and
mental retardation.
Behavior
Solutions, Inc.
Colin Peeler, PhD, BCBA
321 Copper Tree Ct.
O'Fallon,
MO 63368
(636) 265-0407
Email: info@behsolutions.com
Web: http:// www.behsolutions.com
We provide behavioral consultation, parent and staff training, behavior plan development,
skill training and behavior reduction. We help others through education, training,
and support. The
Belle Center of St. Louis
Jodi Woessner
1082 Old Des Peres Rd.
St.
Louis, MO 63131
(314) 821-5230; (314) 962-1037; (314) 821-5309 (fax)
Email:
info@bellecenter.com
Web: http://www.bellecenter.com
The Belle Center supports families who have a child with disabilities in home
and community settings. These include PT, OT, SP/L therapy, Sibshops, family education,
advocacy and training and a full day inclusive preschool program.
Brain
Injury Association of Missouri
10270 Page, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO
63132
(314) 426-4024; (800) 377-6442
Email: braininjry@aol.com
Web: www.biausa.org/Missouri/bia.htm
Bureau of Special Heath Care Needs/Department of Health
P.O. Box 570,
930 Wildwood
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 751-6246 Kara
T. Burgess, Esq.
Attorney at Law
McCormick & Fracassa, P.C.
1508 NE 96th Street
Liberty, MO 64068
Also, KC North, Lee's Summit and
Sedalia
(816) 505-1999; (816) 806-7997
Email: kburgess@elderlawmo.com
Web: http://www.elderlawmo.com
Estate
planning for families of individual's with special needs, including creation of
Special Needs Trusts to preserve public benefits eligibility.
Capable Kids and Families
Phelps County Community Partnership
1101
Hauck Drive
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2849; (888) 541-4636
Provides
a loan program of developmental therapy equipment, respite care, networking meetings/playgroups,
toy certificates, a resource library, and an accessible playroom for children
with developmental delays, sensory impairments, CP or any other disability.
The Capaha Scottish Rite Program for Speech & Language Disorders
(Cape
Girardeau)
Inquiries: Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri, Inc.
P.O.
Box 23036
St. Louis, MO 63156
(314) 533-5557 Center
for Resolutions, LLC
Emily Marshall, MS, LPC
608 S Pickwick Ave.
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-CARE; (417) 862-8659 (fax)
Email: center4resolutions@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.centerforresolutions.com
Offering individual, group, and family counseling to children and families in
Springfield and the Ozarks. Providing both outpatient and In-home services. Medicaid
and insurance accepted.
Ken Chackes, Esq.
Chackes, Carlson, Spritzer & Ghio, LLP
8390
Delmar Blvd., Suite 218
St. Louis, MO 63124
(314) 872-8420; (314) 872-7017
(fax)
Email: kchackes@vccs-law.com
Web: http://www.vccs-law.com
I have
been representing children with disabilities and their parents for over 25 years
in legal matters involving special education, discrimination, and sexual abuse.
CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
Marion A Norbury, Executive Director
409 Vandiver Dr., Ste 5-104
Columbia, MO 65202-1563
(573) 499-4694 (voice/fax);
(800) 442-7604 (families only)
Email: marion@chargesyndrome.org
Web: http://www.chargesyndrome.org
Children & Youth Services
Division of Psychiatric
Services
1706 East Elm, P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573)
751-8028
Email: mzmorre@mail.dmh.state.mo.us
Web: http://www.dss.state.mo.us/ Collaborative
Family Associates
Dr. Tom Conran
777 S. New Ballas Road
St. Louis,
MO 63141
(314) 993-2474
Email: tjc@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.collaborativefamily.org
Collaborative Family Associates helps solve serious problems facing children,
teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer compassionate, creative, and effective
counseling and coaching. Collaborative
Life Care Planners & Case Managers
Becky Duwe, RN, BSN, CNLCP, CM
11043 Lawrence 1170
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7480; (417) 209-4372;
(417) 471-1601 (fax)
Email: beckyduwe@hotmail.com
Develop Life Care Plans. Perform assessments and provide recommendations for personal
and home modification needs. Train caregivers and advocate patient / injured workers
needs. The
Comprehensive Learning Institute for Challenge
Debra Bryant
444 Sovereign
Ct.
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 882-2264; (314) 750-0068; (618) 281-9219 (fax)
Email: debra@makeitclick.org
Web:
http://www.makeitclick.org
The Comprehensive
Learning Institute for Challenged Kids serves children with unique needs ages
2-17 in the areas of social development, fine and gross motor development, speech
and language development, and behavior. Counseling
and Assessment Center
Stacey Roth
300 Ozark Trail Drive, Suite 226
Ellisville, MO 63011
(314) 971-5797; (866) 877-4868 (fax)
Email: SRothLPC@aol.com
Web: http://www.sarcounseling.com
Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, ODD, Asperger's Syndrome,
Learning disabilities and other behavior disorders. I am also a Dyslexia testing
specialist.
Dayna F. Deck, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 300497
St. Louis,
MO 63130
(314) 971-3103; (314) 862-5591 (fax)
Email: daynadeck@sbcglobal.net
I provide consultations, represent parents at IEP meetings, due process hearings,
court appeals, discipline hearings, juvenile court hearings and other areas related
to discrimination.
Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments
5030 McRee
Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-1300
Web: http://www.dgckids.org/
Department of Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-4426
Web: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/
Department of Mental Health
1706 East Elm, P.O. Box 687
Jefferson
City, MO 65102
(573) 751-3070; (800) 364-9687
Web: http://www.dmh.missouri.gov/
DESE Administrative Rules
http://www.dese.state.mo.us/schoollaw/rulesregs/index.html
Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
1706
East Elm, P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-8676
Web:
http://www.dmh.mo.gov/mrdd/mrddindex.htm
Division of Special Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2965
Web: www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Education
3024 Dupont Circle
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0525
(573) 751-3251
Web: http://vr.dese.mo.gov/
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
8420 Delmar Blvd. Suite
506
St. Louis, MO 63017
(314) 961-2504
Email: dsagsl@msn.com
Web: http://www.stlouisdsa.org/ Down
Syndrome Group of the Ozarks
Lynn Neidigh
P.O. Box 1598
Springfield,
MO 65801
(417) 885-9905; (888) 655-5173
Email: info@ozarksdsg.org
Web: http://www.ozarksdsg.org/
The
DSGO is a committed group of parents who hope to create an extensive support network
for Down syndrome in the Ozarks area. Down
Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City
Amy Allison
10200 W 75th St.
Suite 281
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
(913) 384-4848; (913) 384-9898; (913)
384-4949 (fax)
Email: kcdsg@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.kcdsg.org
The DSG's
mission is to provide support and resources for individuals with Down syndrome
and their families. The DSG seeks to provide the entire community with information
and education to broaden awareness and foster positive attitudes regarding people
with Down syndrome.
Easter Seals Missouri
5025 Northrup Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-5025
Email: cbyrd@mo.easter-seals.org
Web: http://www.mo.easter-seals.org/ Encompass
Learning Solutions
Susan Long
Box 3004
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 550-3478; (816) 560-2687
Email: susan.long@encompass2learn.com
Web: http://www.encompass2learn.com
Encompass Learning Solutions grows reading, writing, and math achievement in children
and adults who struggle to learn. We use Orton-Gillingham and Lindmood-Bell methods
and are experienced with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and other learning
disabilities.
Encouraging Families with Exceptional Children Together, Inc.
EFFECT,
Inc.
Tracy Simmons
868 SW Raintree Dr.
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816)
537-8103; (816) 537-4270 (fax)
Email: tsimmons8103@aol.com
Web: www.efect.org
We empower families
of children with disabilities by providing education, information, encouragement,
support and pathways to services. Equal
Chance Education Consulting, LLC.
Nancy E. Huerta, Esq.
22052 W. 66th
Street Ste. 186
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 825-5286; (866) 664-2938 (fax)
Email:
equalchance@gmail.com
Web: http://www.equalchanceeducation.com
Qualified advocacy and legal services in Missouri and Kansas including record
review and analysis, IEP meetings, parent and professional trainings and due process
hearings. Faith
In Our Children Support Group
Amie Reeves
217 SE Claremont Apt C
Lee's
Summit, MO 64063
(816) 347-9356; (816) 277-6224
Email: amiereeves@yahoo.com
Yahoo Group: faithinourchildren-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
For
parents who have special needs children in Kansas City, MO or surrounding areas.
Who want to have fun. Meetings, playgroups,luncheons,parents day out, and much
more.
Family Voices of Missouri
Carla Sandwell, Executive Director
811
N. Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 619-2609
Email: fvmo@mchsi.com
Web: www.familyvoices.org/st/MO.htm
Deana O’Brien, Jefferson City/Columbia Office
(573) 884-6043
Email:
obriendl@health.missouri.edu
Family Voices of Missouri is a statewide
grassroots network of families and friends speaking on behalf of children with
special health care needs based on a national organization.
Finishing Strong, LLC
Val Lyons, RN-MA-CP
100 Chesterfield Business Pkwy.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 530-1222
Email: Info@FinishingStrong.org
Web: http://www.FinishingStrong.org
Special Education Paralegal/Advocacy Service utilizing effective
communication and team building approaches.
FocusChild
Rachel
Katz
3240 Geyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 609-4547
Email: focuschild111@yahoo.com
Web:
http://www.focuschild.com
FocusChild
provides family based interventions based on behavioral principles and yoga for
children of all needs and abilities.
Giant Steps of St. Louis
800 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite B
St.
Louis, MO 63017
(314) 989-7884
Email: giantstp@concentric.net
Web: http://giantsteps-stlouis.org/
A nonprofit organization that provides therapy and educational support to children
with autism spectrum disorder.
Good Shepherd School for Children
Laura Max, Program Director
Corinne Esneault, Executive Director
1170 Timber Run Drive
St. Louis,
MO 63146
(314) 469-0606; (314) 469-3294 (fax)
Email: goodshepherd@goodss.org
Web: www.goodss.org
Description: Good
Shepherd is an inclusive early childhood program serving children of all abilities,
infants to age five. Early intervention has been our specialty since 1967.
Great Plains DBTAC/ADA Project
University of Missouri/Columbia
100 Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 882-3600 (V/TTY); (800)
949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: hamburgl@missouri.edu
Web: http://www.adaproject.org/
Great Plains Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Center
ADA Project
4816 Santana Circle
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 882-3600;
(800) 949-4232 Great
Strides Behavioral Consulting
Todd Streff, MS BCBA
19 Lexington
Oaks Ct
Foristell, MO 63348
(314) 308-1141
Email: toddgsbc@centurytel.net
GSBC specialiazes in home ABA services, consultation to schools, due process cases,
and workshops. GSBC offers more than 13 years of ABA and educational experience.
HOPE (Helping One another Plan & Educate)
Rebecca Johnson
1013
Marilyn Court
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 239-2527
Email: beccasue_@hotmail.com
We are a parent based support group offering encouragement and educational opportunities
for families who have children with special needs of any kind or degree. Innovative
Learning Systems Inc.
Jan Kuyper Erland
2002 Quail Creek Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047-2139
(785) 749-5402
Email: jan@memspan.com
Web: http://www.memspan.com
Partnered
with Mem-ExSpan's "The Bridge to Achievement", a scientifically documented
cognitive skills program, since 1981. Independent Assessments, evaluations and
IEP advocacy.
Institute for Human Development
University of MO at Kansas City
2220 Holmes Street, 3rd Floor
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 235-1770
Web: http://www.ihd.umkc.edu/ International
Dyslexia Association - Western Missouri/Kansas Branch
430 E. Blue Ridge Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64145
Email:
info@ksmoida.org
Web:
http://www.ksmoida.org/
Jordan
Psychological Assessment Center
Karen M. Jordan, Ph.D.
6710 W. 121st Street, Suite 1550
Overland Park, KS 66209
(913) 647-7990; (913) 647-8088 (fax)
Email: kmjphd@gmail.com
Web: http://www.drjordan.org
Jordan Psychological Assessment Center provides comprehensive, personalized
assessments for ADHD and learning disabilties.
Kid
Coach & Educational Advocate, LLC
Regina Bryant
#34 North Brentwood Blvd. Suite 5
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 721-7284
Email:
kidcoach@sbcglobal.net
I assist parents in obtaining appropriate special education services
for their children. I am degreed/certified in Learning Disabilities,
Behavior Disorders, Speech and Language.
Kiwi
Creative Services, Inc.
Jennifer Lewis
3792 Yaeger Road
St. Louis,
MO 63129
(314) 894-0250; (314) 894-4852 (fax)
Email: jlewis@kiwicreativeinc.com
Web: http://www.kiwicreativeinc.com
Home modifications and adaptive equipment for children with special needs, adults
with disabilities, seniors living independently, and persons rehabilitating from
illness or injury.
Learning Disabilities Association of Missouri
P.O. Box 3303
1942
East Meadowmere, #104
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 864-5110
Email:
LDAMO@CLAND.NET
Web: http://www.ldamo.org/ Lee's
Summit Autism Support Group
Sherri Tucker/Debbie Shaumeyer
1200 SE
London Way
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
(816) 554-3017
Email: autism@kc.rr.com
Web: http://www.lsautism.org
We are
parents of children receiving an education in the Lee's Summit school district.
We want to offer advocacy, support, guidance, and education. We meet on the first
Monday of every month.
L.I.F.E. Center for Independent Living
1109 Ste. Genevieve Avenue
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-4314; (800) 596-7273; (573) 760-1402 (TTY)
Web: www.lifecilmo.org
Provides services
to disabled individuals - advocacy, IEP assistance, transportation, independent
living skills training, peer support, information/referral. Life
Skills
Judy Goldford
10176 Corporate Sq. Dr. Suite 100
St. Louis,
MO 63132-2924
(314) 567-7705; (314) 567-1067; (314) 567-6539 (fax)
Email:
info@lifeskills-stl.org
Web:
http://www.lifeskills-stl.org
Since
1964, Life Skills has been assisting teens with disabilities to develop new social
and work skills to prepare them for life after high school graduation. Services
include summer camps and summer work experiences and preparation for independent
living.
Dr. Duane A. Lundervold
Applied Behavior Analysis Associates
8705
Glenwood Avenue
Raytown, MO 64138
(816) 743-9281; (660) 543-4836
Email:
applied_behavior_analysis_mo@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.applied-behavior-analysis.net
Services: Functional Assessment of Behavior, ABA Intervention and Consultation,
Positive Behavioral Support, Staff and Parent Training, School, Community and
Home-based Services, and In-Service Training. MEK
Music Therapy Services
Mary E. Krueger, MT-BC
249 Bluff View Circle
St. Louis, MO 63129
(314) 249-0886
Email: mekmtbc@yahoo.com
Web: http://mekmtbc.blogspot.com
MEKMTS is open to helping all ability levels, focusing on each individual’s
strengths, needs, and gifts. We would like to assist you and your loved ones in
finding solutions to live life to the fullest. Mem-ExSpan,
Inc.
Jan Kuyper Erland
2002 Quail Creek Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047-2139
(785) 749-5402
Email: jan@memspan.com
Web: http://www.memspan.com
Scientifically
documentd cognitive skills training, "The Bridge To Achievement" since
1981. Indepedent assessments, evaluations and IEP advocacy.
Mental Health Association of St. Louis
1905 S. Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63104-1542
(314) 773-1399
Email: mhagstl@aol.com MetDESK:
Division of Estate Planning for Special Needs Kids
Michael Gelina, MettDESK
Spec.
One City Place Drive - Suite 530
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 973-8967;
(314) 878-5733; (314) 251-7078 (fax)
Email: mgelina@metlife.com
Web:
http://www.StLouisFinancialPlanning.com
MetDESK
is committed to helping families through the maze of financial planning for the
future of a child with special needs through workshops and seminars.
MetDESK: Division of Estate Planning for Special Needs Kids
J. Todd
Gentry
1350 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Ste. 230
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 736-3396; (636) 736-3333 (fax)
Email: jtgentry@metlife.com
Web: www.jtgentry.metlife.com
MetDESK is committed to helping families through the maze of financial planning
for the future of a child with special needs through workshops and seminars.
Missouri Assistive Technology Project
4731 South Cochise, Suite 114
Independence, MO 64055-6975
(800) 647-8557; (800) 647-8558 (TTY); (816) 373-5193;
(816) 373-9315 (TTY); (816) 373-9314 (fax)
Email: dcgolden@swbell.net
Web: http://www.at.mo.gov/
Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1103 Rear Southwest
Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 526-5205 (V/TTY); (573) 526-5209
(fax)
Email: MCDHH@mcdhh.mo.gov
Web:
http://www.mcdhh.mo.gov Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Sixth Floor, 205 Jefferson
Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-4446 (TTY); (800) 735-2966;
(573) 751-1179 (fax)
Web: http://www.dese.state.mo.us/
Missouri
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MO-FEAT)
P.O. Box 410305
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 645-6877
Email: MO-FEAT@email.com
Web: http://www.mo-feat.org/ Missouri
Head Injury Advisory Council
P.O. Box 809
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-9003
Web: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/HIA-Council/
Missouri Parents Act (MPACT)
8301 State Line Rd
Suite 204
Kansas
City, MO 64114
(800) 743-7634; (816) 531-7070; (816) 531-4777 (fax)
Email:
mpact@ptimpact.com
Web: http://www.ptimpact.com
MPACT
is a statewide parent training and information center serving all disabilities.
Our mission is to ensure that all children with special needs receive an education
that allows them to achieve their personal goals.
Missouri Parents of Bi-Polar Children
John Moses
7622 Creek Trail
San Antonio, Texas 78254
(469) 417-0017
Web:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Missouri_Parents_of_Bipolar_Children/
Online
Parents Bi-Polar Support Group Missouri
Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities (DD)
Division of MR/DD,
Department of Mental Health
1706 East Elm, P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City,
MO 65102
(573) 751-8611; (800) 500-7878 (In MO)
Web: http://www.mpcdd.com/
Missouri
Protection & Advocacy Services
925 South Country Club Drive, Unit
B-1
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 893-3333; (800) 392-8667
Email:
mopasjc@socket.net Missouri
Public School Rules and Regulations
http://www.dese.state.mo.us/schoollaw/publawbook/index.html Missouri
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Central Office
713 PCA Road,
P.O. Box 45
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9544; (888) 729-6742
Web:
http://www.showmemsha.org/ Missouri
State Division of Special Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO
65102-0480
(573) 526-4404 (fax)
Web:
http://www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/ Missouri
Statewide Parent Advisory Network (MO-SPAN)
440A Rue St. Francois
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 972-0600
Web: http://www.mo-span.org/
Missouri Vocational
Rehabilitation
3024 W. Truman Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0525
(573) 751-3251; (573) 751-1441 (fax); (573) 751-0881 (TTY)
Web:
http://services.dese.state.mo.us/divvocrehab/
Vocational Rehabilitation
(VR) helps persons with physical or mental disabilities become employed. The
Moog Center for Deaf Education
Betsy Moog Brooks
12300 S. Forty Drive
St.
Louis, MO 63141
(314) 692-7172; (314) 608-3555; (314) 692-8544 (fax)
Email:
bbrooks@moogcenter.org
Web: http://oraldeafed.org
(then go to Moog Center)
The Moog Center provides services to children with
hearing loss and their families. Our mission is to teach children with hearing
loss to talk. NAMI
National Alliances for the Mentally Ill of Missouri
1001 Southwest Boulevard,
Suite E
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 634-7727; (800) 374-2138
Email:
mocami@aol.com
NAMI provides advocacy,
education about mental health disorders, referrals, workshops , and support services
for parents, caregivers, and schools. Additional NAMI offices are located in Columbia,
Rolla, Springfield, St Louis, and Kansas City. National
Adult Literacy & Learning Disabilities Center (NALLD)
Academy for
Educational Development
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009-1202
(202) 884-8185; (800) 953-ALLD (953-2553); (202) 884-8429 (fax); (202) 884-8422
State resources on National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) site can be found
at
http://www.literacydirectory.org/?op=hotlines&type=ld&cmd=search&state=MO
The
Network
1515 E. Pythian
P.O. Box 5030
Springfield, MO 65801
(417) 895-7464; (888) 549-6635 ext. 7464
Email: sdasn@aol.com
Web: disabilitiesnetwork.org
The Disabilities Advocacy & Support Network (The Network) is a family
run support network. The primary purpose of the The Network is to provide support,
information and a forum for advocacy for families of people with developmental
disabilities. Ochester
Psychological Services, LLC
Tracy E. Ochester, Psy.D.
1924 Copper
Oaks Circle
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 224-6500
Web:
http://www.ochester.com/ochesterpsychologicalservices/
Dr. Ochester is
a licensed clinical psychologist. she offers diagnostic assessment for learning
disabilities and ADHD as well as brief psychotherapy for a number of mental health
concerns.
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational
Education for Students with Disabilities
Vocational Special Needs
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2661 OnPoint
Learning
Cathy Cook
3610 Buttonwood Dr.
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 819-6010; (573) 886-8917; (573) 886-8901 (fax)
Email: cathy@onpointlearning.org
Web: http://www.onpointlearning.org
Providing Davis Dyslexia Correction Programs for children & adults with reading,
writing, self-esteem & math difficulties and/or including AD(H)D issues. Kristie
Pfaff LCSW, LSCSW
5545 N. Oak Trafficway, Ste. 5
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 918-2838; (816) 453-5432
Email: krpuff@aol.com
Web: http://www.kristiepfaff.com
Individual outpatient therapy for eating disorders, substance abuse, and
mood disorders. Meredith
Polak, MT-BC, Music Therapy Services
851 McCauley Way
St. Charles, MO
63303
(636) 399-7467
Email: merkury7@aol.com
My
agency provides contractual music therapy services for children and young adults
in areas of St. Louis and St. Charles Counties.
Professional Associates
Jennifer McCullough
909 Missouri Blvd., Suite
F
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 584-0158 ext. 1; (573) 584-0159 (fax)
Email: info@professionalassoc.com
Web: www.professionalassoc.com
Professional Associates provides counseling services to children and adults with
disabilities. We serve the following counties: Morgan, Miller, Moniteau, Cole,
Callaway, and Boone. Project
CaseFind
Norma Jean Lumpford
2334 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 421-0090; (314) 421-2525 (fax)
Email: mrdd@mrdd.org
Project Casefind, a community outreach program, provides case management to individuals
while they are being enrolled into SLRC/DMH. Call for eligibility criteria.
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 to 5
Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-0185
Web:
www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/ Programs
for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Bureau of Special Health Care
Needs/Department of Health
P.O. Box 570, 930 Wildwood
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 751-6246 Programs
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth to 2
Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO
65102
(573) 751-0187
Email:
pgoff@maildese.state.mo.us
Web:
www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/ Provisional
Licensed Professional Counselor
MMH Counseling
301 Sovereign Court
Suite 211
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 236-3003; (636) 537-5211
Email: peggy@mmhcounseling.com
Web: http://www.mmhcounseling.com
With a Missouri Life-Time Teaching Credential, Peggy was a classroom teacher
and a teacher of Homebound Students for 16 years. Peggy offers full counseling
services for children and families.
Rehabilitation Service for the Blind
Division of Family Services/Department
of Social Services
P.O. Box 88, 3418 Knipp Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65103-0088
(573) 751-4249
Web:
www.dss.state.mo.us/dfs/rehab Scottish
Rite Center for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
1330 Linwood Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64109-1935
(816) 561-2277 Scottish
Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
3633 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108-3301
(314) 533-7415 Scottish
Rite’s R. G. Combs Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
33 Masonic Drive
Columbia, MO 65202-6535
(573) 886-0687
Email: scotrite@socket.net Scottish
Rite Speech & Language Association
P.O. Box 73
Joplin, MO 64802-0073
(417) 623-3219 Serenity
Reading Advances
Shelah J Schenkel M.A.
1213 W Primrose St
Springfield,
MO 65807
(417) 300-2489; (484) 377-6833 (fax)
Email: shelahschenkel@yahoo.com
Educational evaluations to determine weaknesses and strengths in learning. Remediation
of dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Sharing
Hopes
Angel Butler/Matt Abella
PO Box 107
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 200-5436; (816) 520-1310
Email: info@sharinghopes.org
Web: http://www.sharinghopes.org
Sharing Hopes provides support, education and resources for families with special
needs children in the Butler/Nevada/Harrisonville area. Sharing
Our Strengths (SOS) Support Matching Network
Jane St. John
2220 Holmes
Room 342
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 235-5684; (800) 444-0821; (816) 235-1762
(fax)
Email: stjohnj@umkc.edu
website:
http://www.sharingourstrengths.com/
Sharing Our Strengths (SOS) is a support matching network for individuals
with disabilities, parents, family members, and disability professionals who want
to connect with others.
Special Education
Parents Advocacy Link (SEPAL)
Marilyn McClure, BS, Advocate
PO Box
16
Strasburg, MO 64090
(816) 680-0070
Email: kcspecialed@hotmail.com
Web: www.specialeducationrights.com
Due process hearing panel member in MO. Advocates who draft state child / 504
complaints, attend school (IEP & accommodation/504) meetings. Military family
specialist KS/MO. Spina
Bifida Association of Greater St. Louis (SBAGSL)
5609 Hampton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63109
(800) 784-0983; (314) 353-7079
Email: judynicolson@hotmail.com St.
Louis Arc
Meghan Stewart
1816 Lackland Hill Parkway, Suite 200
St.
Louis, MO 63146
(314) 569-2211; (314) 569-0078 (fax)
Email: mstewart@slarc.org
Web:
http://www.slarc.org
Multi-purpose agency
that offers services to individuals of all ages and all developmental disabilities
in St. Louis City and Jefferson, St. Charles, & St. Louis Counties. St.
Louis Office for Mental Retardation and/or Developmental Disabilities
Targeted
Case Management
2334 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 421-0090
Email: mrdd@mrdd.org St.
Louis Society for Children and Adults with Physical Disabilities
Jamie
Howard, Youth Coordinator
10176 Corporate Square Drive, Suite 100B
St.
Louis, MO 63132
(314) 989-1188
Email: society@stlsociety.org
We provide recreation and social opportunities for children and adults with physical
disabilities. Transportation is provided to those living in St. Louis City or
County. State
Education Agency Rural Representative
Department of Education
Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO
65102
(573) 751-4426 Targeted
Case Management
Tracey Johnson
2334 Olive Street
St. Louis,
MO 63103
(314) 421-0090; (314) 421-2525 (fax)
Email: mrdd@mrdd.org
TCM links individuals to services they need. If enrolled in SLRC/DMH for Service
Coordination, you are eligible to receive TCM services through MR/DD Resources. United
Cerebral Palsy Association
8645 Old Bonohomme Road
St. Louis, MO
63132-3999
(314) 994-1600; (800) 325-8173
Email: forkoshr@ucpstl.org
Web: http://www.ucpa.org/ Sarah
Unsicker, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1420 Strassner Drive
St. Louis,
MO 63144
(314) 962-1115; (314) 968-5030 (fax)
Email: sarah.unsicker@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://unsickerlaw.typepad.com
I help parents understand their legal rights and represent parents in legal proceedings
involving their child's education, along with other legal matters involving children. Vocational
Special Needs
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
P.O.
Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 522-1755 VSA
Arts of Missouri
P.O. Box 1763
Columbia, MO 65205-1763
(573) 875-2872;
(866) VSA-ARTS (872-2787)
Email: mo@vsarts.org
Web: http://www.showmevsa.com/ Scott
Wasserman & Associates, LLC
12760 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Ste. 110
Shawnee Mission, KS 66215-2878
(913) 438-4636; (913) 438-4637 (fax)
Email:
Scott@yourchild1st.com
Web: www.yourchild1st.com The
Whole Person, Inc.
David Blair
301 East Armour Blvd. Suite 430
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-0304
Email: dblair@thewholeperson.org
Web: http://thewholeperson.org
The
whole Person is an organization promoting independent living services to youth,
IEP development, benefit counseling, sign language, and transportation to and
from events.
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