DISABILITY
QUICK LINKS
ADA: Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
www.ada.gov/ada
DISABILITY BENEFITS CALCULATOR
www.ssa.gov/benefits/calculators/
DISABILITY/SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
DISABILITY PORTAL, State of Missouri
www.disability.mo.gov/resource_search
Legal Resources for Special Needs
Creating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
Teacher Resources for Special Needs
Disaster Preparedness for Special Needs
Disability Resources from the Department of Labor
DELTA CENTER
A website with numerous disability resources:
www.dcil.org/resources/
DISABILITY BENEFITS - MISSOURI OFFICE LOCATIONS
www.disability-benefits-help.org/social-security-disability-locations/missouri
List of the locations, as well as a list of Missouri's Disability Determination Services and Missouri's Offices of Disability Adjunction and Review. It helps to apply in person if possible.
GUIDE TO DISABILITY CLAIMS, INSURANCE, AND BENEFITS
www.disabilitydenials.com/guide-to-disability-claims/
IDD GATEWAY RESOURCE GUIDE
www.sites.google.com/view/plb
This link answers questions about the Department of Mental Health, crisis services, vocational rehabilitation, and more.
MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF SHELTERED WORKSHOPS
www.moworkshops.org
Listing of sheltered workshops throughout the state.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
www.health.mo.gov/seniors/homecomservices/ 866-835-3505
Home and community based services available, including payment for personal care by family members.
For information regarding eligibility criteria and funding sources for in-home services or consumer-directed services, contact DSDS above phone number or visit website.
MISOURI DISABILITY PORTAL
www.disability.mo.gov/
This site contains a wealth of information and links to key agencies who can provide assistance and direction. Information on the Governor's Council can also be accessed from this website.
PRODUCTIVE LIVING BOARD OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY
www.plboard.org
A St. Louis County funding website with information about disability resources and organizations that provide services throughout the area.
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ARC/ST. LOUIS
1177 N. Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63132
www.slarc.org 314-569-2211
Provides a wide-range of services for individuals and families including: day programs, employment services, family support, support groups, sport and social leisure activities, residential, independent living planning and skill building, and ARCH (Assistance with Residential Care in the Home) reimbursement to primary caregivers for short-term care of their loved one.
ARTISTS FIRST
7190 Manchester Rd., Maplewood, MO 63143
www.artistsfirststl.org 314-781-4440
Artists First offers art-based day programs serving aspiring artists of all ages whose lives are challenged by developmental disabilities, pervasive mental illness, and/or traumatic brain injury.
AUTISM SPEAKS
www.autismspeaks.org/
A wide-ranging organization that is known for its research and advocacy. Their website provides resources, guides, stories and more.
BRIDGES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
3155 Sutton Blvd, Suite 201, Maplewood, MO 63143
www.bridgescss.com 314-781-7900
Bridges provides a continuum of services, including part-time support, counseling and behavioral services for individuals who have a developmental disability, traumatic brain injury or severe and persistent mental illness. Services are individualized and tailored to each person’s unique needs and preferences.
CANTERBURY ENTERPRISES
7228 Weil Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119
www.canterburyinc.org 314-781-3999
Sheltered workshop employing people with disabilities in St. Louis County and City.
CARE SOLUTIONS IN-HOME SERVICES LLC
1800 Lafayette Ave., 1st Floor, St. Louis, MO 63104
www.caresolutionsihs.com 314-289-9990
Provides non-medical care services to the elderly and disabled residents of the City of St. Louis and surrounding counties under Missouri Medicaid and Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit Program.
CENTER FOR AUTISM EDUCATION
4110 Old Mill Parkway, St. Peters, MO 63376
www.teachautism.org 636-978-7785
Year round school based programs in connection with 12 school districts, in addition to Adult Day Programs and Behavior Support Services. Certified teachers, therapists, and board certified behavior analysts on staff. Services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language therapy are provided to facilitate learning and adaptive skills in the community.
CENTER FOR HEARING & SPEECH
9835 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63119
www.chsstl.org 314-968-4710
Audiology and speech disorder facility treating hearing and speech disorders regardless of ability to pay. Services include: audiology, speech-language therapy, hearing and vision screenings, an Industrial Hearing Conservation Program, hearing aids and community outreach.
CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED CARE SERVICES (RISE)
11828 Lackland Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146
www.cssstl.org 314-983-9230
Day programs, job training and employment services, therapy and counseling services, adaptive equipment and preparation for independent living services for children, youth and adults with brain injuries, autism and other cognitive disabilities.
CHALLENGE UNLIMITED
4 Emmie L. Kaus Ln., Alton, IL 62002
www.cuinc.org 618-465-0044
Off-site employment opportunities throughout the Metro area. Recruitment and intake services, job training, residential programs, supported employment and more. Facility management services provider.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS
Human Services Disabled Resources in the St. Louis Community
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/human-services/disabled-office/resources.cfm
314-612-5900
COMMUNITY LIVING, INC.
1040 St. Peters Howell Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376
www.communitylivingmo.org 636-970-2800
Provides programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Services include adult recreation, youth summer and break camps, employment, day habilitation, residential and respite. Participants are St. Charles County residents. Some programs offer private pay options.
DEAF/BLIND PROJECT/MoSPIN
MISSOURI SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
3815 Magnolia Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
www.msb.dese.mo.gov/outreach-services/assistance-project.html
www.msb.dese.mo.gov/outreach-services/mospin.html
314-633-1587, 314-633-1591 or 314-776-4320
Outreach Services provides technical assistance, professional development, specialized materials and resources to families and programs serving infants, children and youth with visual impairments, including those with deaf-blindness and multiple disabilities.
DEAF INC. Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc.
25 East Frisco Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119
Voice/Videophone: 314-714-6400
Interpreting Services - Voice: 314-968-8868
Toll Free: 888-898-3323
www.deafinc.org
Interpreting, advocacy, support groups and more. Some services are free. They provide assistance in courtroom and law enforcement situations.
DELTA CENTER
3837 McClay Rd., Suite T, St. Peters, MO 63376
www.dcil.org 636-926-8761
Delta Center partners with people with disabilities and their communities to remove barriers to independent living. Provides resources, advocacy support and other services in order to increase personal freedom and independence. Their website Resources Page includes extensive information and links.
EASTERSEALS MIDWEST
11933 Westline Industrial Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146
www.easterseals.com/midwest 800-200-2119
Wide range of services for children and adults, including autism, community living, employment,
assessments and more.
FINE LINE STUDIOS
12153 Bridgeton Square Dr., Bridgeton, MO 63044
www.finelinestudios.org 314-473-1239
An arts based day program for adults with disabilities, located in the Bridgeton neighborhood
A part of Resources for Human Development, a national human services nonprofit specializing in creating innovative quality services that support people of all abilities.
GUIDE TO BLINDNESS DISABILITY BENEFITS AND INFORMATION
www.allaboutvision.com/resources/blindness-disability-benefit-guide/
HORIZON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
3001 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63118
www.hhdc-stl.org 314-865-0383
Assists in providing housing services to St. Louis City residents with developmental disabilities. Housing is provided to individuals and families.
INDEPENDENCE CENTER
4245 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
www.independencecenter.org 314-533-4245
After Hours Crisis Hotline: 314-469-0620
TTY Crisis Hotline for Hearing Impaired: 314-469-3638
Independence Center is a community based rehabilitation program for adults with mental illnesses in the St. Louis area, built on the Clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs)
www.ilru.org
National, state, and local directories, resources, and information.
INDUSTRIAL AID
4417 Oleatha Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116
www.industrialaid.com 314-773-3200
Industrial Aid is an extended employment sheltered workshop employing individuals with disabilities to perform subcontract packaging and assembly in a supportive, light-industrial environment.
JUDEVINE CENTER FOR AUTISM
1810 Craig Rd., Suite 208, St. Louis, MO 63146
www.judevine.org 800-780-6545 or 888-508-4453
Provides services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across the lifespan. Assessment and evaluation, behavior therapy, early intervention, employment services, more. Several locations.
L'ARCHE ST. LOUIS
9445 Litzsinger Rd., Brentwood, MO 63144
larchestlouis.org 314-395-5851
L’Arche St. Louis is a nonprofit organization that brings adults with and without intellectual disabilities into community together. Currently operating three residential homes, in addition to outreach and volunteering programs. Programs for caregivers and social groups for adults with developmental disabilities via regular
public events.
LIFEBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP
11457 Old Cabin Road, Suite 235, St. Louis, MO 63141
www.lifebridgestl.org 314-989-1188
Off-site day programs and field trips for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities. Also camp programs.
MAGDALA FOUNDATION
4158 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
www.magdala-house.org 314-652-6004
A variety of residential and community based programs for intellectually and developmentally disabled adults, including Adult Day Care.
MT & ASSOCIATES - Sign Language Interpreting
222 S. Meramec Ave., Suite 202, Clayton, MO 63105
www.mtapractice.com 314-896-0275 (voice/text)
Video Phone: 314-328-8861
Deaf Culture and Support Services. Sign language interpreting. Specializing in medical, courtroom, law enforcement, legal, employment, and education.
METRO TRANSIT
www.metrostlouis.org/fares-and-passes
Seniors (age 65+) Customers with disabilities, customers who possess a medicare ID, and children ages 5-12 can ride Metro for half price. Website includes Call-A-Ride information.
MIDWEST ADULT AUTISM PROJECT
11828 Lackland Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146
www.cssstl.org/ 314-983-9230
Enables adults living with autism to learn new skills and participate in meaningful activity, with the ultimate goal of transitioning each individual to a community-based program, workshop or supported employment. Full-day programs are available Monday through Friday.
MO PROTECTION & ADVOCACY SERVICES
925 South Country Club Dr, Suite B, Jefferson City, MO 65109
www.moadvocacy.org/ 800-392-8667
MO Relay (TDD): 800-735-2966
A non-profit public interest law firm in the state of Missouri which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally-based advocacy and legal services.
MPACT
https://www.missouriparentsact.org/
State Headquarters
1530 S Main St, Suite 4, Joplin, MO 64804
800-743-7634
Non-profit Parent Training and Information Center since 1988. Our mission is simple: To empower families to advocate for themselves so that children with special education needs can reach their full potential in education and life – through support, training, and education.
MISSOURI SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
3815 Magnolia Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
www.msb.dese.mo.gov/ 314-776-4320
Educational and outreach services for legally blind Missouri children from birth through age 21 and their families. MSB is operated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the State of Missouri and its services are free of charge.
MONARCH IMMIGRANT SERVICES
4030 Chouteau Ave., Suite 700. 63110
www.monarchstl.org 314-645-7800
Provides mental health and social services to the elderly and disabled foreign born. Includes counseling, case management, translation/interpretation services, and referrals. In addition, help to immigrants and survivors of torture is offered to aide them in adjusting to their new lives in America. Multi-lingual. Serves as Affordable Care Act ACA Navigator.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INDEPENDENT LIVING: NCIL
www.ncil.org/ 1-844-778-7961 or voice 202-207-0334
NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. Many resources.
OPTIONS FOR JUSTICE
11457 Olde Cabin Road, Suite 235, St. Louis, MO 63141
www.ofjstl.org 314-721-6161, TTD: 1-800-735-2966
A nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities in St. Louis City, County, St. Charles County and Lincoln County who are at risk to become or who are involved with the criminal justice system.
PARAQUAD
5240 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
www.paraquad.org 314-289-4200
Paraquad’s programs and services provide hands-on, practical assistance for people with disabilities. Independent living, deaf services, health and wellness center, resources and more.
PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE
11457 Olde Cabin Rd., Suite 235, St. Louis, MO 63141
www.ptistl.org/ 314-863-0202
Advocacy, community engagement and transportation skills for adults with complex learning disabilities, Level 1 autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD-NOS and associated developmental disabilities that impact social interaction skills.
PROJECT CU, INC.
2828 Brannon Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
www.projectinc.org/ 314-647-3300
Hand assembly and packaging services. Provides vocational and soft-skills development, workplace etiquette and personal accountability training. Recently combined with Challenge Unlimited. See above.
4 Emmie L. Kaus Ln., Alton, IL 62002
www.cuinc.org 618-465-0044
PROMISE COMMUNITY HOMES (Formerly Rainbow Village)
1240 Dautel Ln., St. Louis, MO 63146
www.promisecommunityhomes.org 314-567-1522
Services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by providing affordable and well-maintained neighborhood homes.
RECREATION COUNCIL
St. Louis County, St. Louis City and Administration Office:
11 Worthington Access Drive, Suite E, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
St. Charles Office: 636-477-7704
www.recreationcouncil.org 314-726-6044 (County) or 314-772-2299 (City)
Serves as a clearinghouse for information on leisure, recreation and socialization opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in the Greater St. Louis Area.
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb 800-592-6004
RSB provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind.. Through Department of Social Services. This website provides information on health care, food assistance, blind services Voc Rehab locations and more.
RELAY MISSOURI
www.relaymissouri.com/ Dial 711
Provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and speech disabled., including TTY, CapTel, Speech to Speech, Braille, Spanish Relay.
ST. LOUIS OFFICE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES
2121 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
www.stldd.org 314-421-0090
Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities. Advocacy services, adaptive medical equipment, assistive technology, behavioral therapies, more.
ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
8770 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63144
www.slsbvi.org 314-968-9000
A variety of programs, technical aids, therapy, transportation assistance, education and resources.
STLHELP (Medical Equipment Lending Program)
9709 Dielman Rock Island Industrial Dr., St. Louis, MO 63132
www.stlhelp.org 314-897-4357
Provides access to free home medical equipment through a recycle and reuse program. Equipment includes wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches, canes, shower chairs, hospital beds, stair lifts and more.
STARKLOFF DISABILITY INSTITUTE
133 S. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63102
www.starkloff.org/ 314-588-7090
Resources for people with disabilities to gain acceptance in all facets of society through employment, education, and universal access. Also support for corporations seeking to become more disability welcoming.
SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE
www.988lifeline.org/help-yourself/for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/
Resources if you are hard of hearing. You can chat with a Lifeline counselor 24/7 by:
Video relay Service, Voice/Caption – Dial 9-8-8
TTY – Dial 7-1-1 and then 9-8-8
SUNNYHILL
14 Soccer Park Rd., Fenton, MO 63026
www.sunnyhillinc.org 314-845-3900
Residential facilities, camping, and more. Service providers in Jefferson County, St. Charles County, and Greater St. Louis Metro for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Family navigation, behavior supports, independent living assistance, life skills development, housing opportunities, and socialization.
UNDERSTOOD.ORG
Online resources for Special Ed students, families and educators.
www.understood.org
UCP HEARTLAND
4645 LaGuardia Dr., St. Louis, MO 63134 (Corporate Office)
www.ucpheartland.org 314-994-1600
Central and Eastern Missouri. Provides supportive programs for people ages 6 weeks through adulthood, living with any type of developmental disability. Adult day programs, camps, job training, respite services, and more. Website includes resource guides and planning guides. Several locations.
VARIETY STL
11840 Westline Industrial Dr., Suite 220, St. Louis, MO 63146
www.varietystl.org 314-720-7700
Services to children and teenagers with disabilities, including medical equipment, therapy, recreational opportunities and performing arts programs.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
220 South Jefferson Ave., Suite 110, St. Louis, MO 63103 and more locations
www.dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation
314-877-2940 or 866-971-8569 TDD 573-751-0881
Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) works with adults and students to assist in educational and employment pathways. The Division is made up of three core programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Disability Determination Services (DDS), and Independent Living (IL).
WILLOWS WAY
800 Friedens Rd., Suite 100, St. Charles, MO 63303
www.willowsway.org 636-947-6591
Individualized Supported Living (ISL) program provides customized, in-home services 24 hours a day to adults who are eligible for services from the Department of Mental Health. Recreational, social, medical, transportation, and more. Various clubs and activities.