Resources
Resources for individuals seeking residential, case management, or day program services for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
Local
Enables Boone County residents with developmental disabilities to thrive in the community, connect with others and achieve their personal goals.
Easterseals programs across the country provide a wide variety of interventions that help individuals of all abilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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(800) 200-211
(RCDDS) provides and/or funds services and supports to ensure that people who have developmental disabilities have the same opportunities as people without disabilities to live a full and rewarding life.
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(660) 269-8875
(SIL) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living that promotes independence for persons with disabilities, seniors, and veterans by following the Independent Living Philosophy.
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(573) 874-1646
Improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder and neuro developmental disorders through world class programs that integrate research, clinical service delivery, education and public policy.
State
Public assistance to help Missourians with food stamps, health care, child care, child support, blind services and other basic needs. Health care coverage for eligible Missourians. Child welfare services to help ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of Missouri children. Specialized assistance to troubled youth.
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(Designated by the Missouri Governor as the federally mandated system to protect the legal rights of persons with disabilities through legal-based advocacy.
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The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages.
This resource can help locate free or low-cost transportation resources available to assist with medical appointments. Each service may have requirements including specific payers, days, location and routes.
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RSB helps eligible blind and visually impaired persons achieve personal and employment success.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources
Enables Boone County residents with developmental disabilities to thrive in the community, connect with others and achieve their personal goals.
Organizations
They provide advocacy, education, information and referral, support, and community at national, state and local levels through our strong nationwide network of Affiliates.
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The mission of NINDS is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease.
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(RCDDS) provides and/or funds services and supports to ensure that people who have developmental disabilities have the same opportunities as people without disabilities to live a full and rewarding life.
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A web-based resource specifically designed and created to support military families that have children with autism.
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