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Adapt-Ability Address: 9355 Dielman Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-432-1101 Fax: 314-432-0780 Web Site: http://www.adapt-ability.org Toll Free: 866-370-0001 The agency mission is to enable people with disabilities through technology. Assistive technology services include: assessment of the person, device, family, and environment; training and support for use of devices, including maintenance, repair, and modifications. Services focus on seating/mobility, home modifications, and job site accommodations. Serves persons with developmental disabilities of varying ages. Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities Contact: Pamela Merkle Address: 2385 Hampton, Suite 110 St. Louis, MO 63139 Phone: 314-647-8100 Fax: 314-647-8105 Email: agingwithdd@msn.com Services include consumer driven retirement support groups, retirement planning, an annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference, and off-site day habilitation contracts with the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Individuals eligible to receive services have a diagnosis of a developmental disability, are 50 years of age or older who are currently in some type of vocation or recently retired. BCI Address: 200 Trade Center Dr. West St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-978-4300 Fax: 636-978-4343 Web Site: http://www.boonecenter.com An Extended Employment Sheltered Workshop hiring adults with developmental disabilities in a sheltered atmosphere. Boone Center specializes in subcontract work for manufacturers in the metro area. The workshop is certified by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Missouri State Department of Education. Requires referral from Division of vocational rehabilitation/casemanager. Behavior Solutions Contact: Dr. Colin Peeler Address: 321 Copper Tree Court O'Fallon, MO 63368 Phone: 636-265-0407 Fax: 636-265-0407 Email: cpeeler@behsolutions.com Classroom based workshops designed to teach others to teach individuals with developmental disabilities. Principals of behavior, characteristics and associated symptoms of various developmental disabilities, common problems, effective strategies for teaching new skills and decreasing problem behaviors, behavior thereapy techniques and training on how to train others is offered during the five week program. Individuals eligible to receive services have a diagnosis of a developmental disability and are living in their natural home. No age restrictions. Child Day Care Association (CDCA) Address: 1360 S. Fifth St. Suite 358 St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-896-9031 Fax: 636-896-0218 Email: cdcarc@swbell.net Web Site: http://www.childcarestl.org TTY: 314-535-6560 Provides child day care resource and referral for children who have special needs or disabilities. Parents receive ongoing assistance and counseling regarding appropriate child care options and resources available. On-site technical assistance is available to child care providers for short-term consultations and child specific training to assist in caring for a child with special needs. CDCA serves as the System Point of Entry to the First Steps Early Intervention program for children age birth to age 3 in St. Charles County. Children's Home Society of Missouri Address: 2424 Muegge Road St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-940-1119 Fax: 636-940-8298 Web Site: http://www.chsmo.org/ Services include long-term residential, respite, and hospice care for children with developmental and physical disabilities, specializing in care to children with serious medical conditions. On-site respite is available to St. Charles residents offering short term, 24 hour care. Supports children with developmental disabilities from 0 - 21 years of age. Community Living, Inc. Address: 1040 St. Peters-Howell Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-970-2800 Fax: 636-970-2810 Web Site: http://www.cliservices.org Community Living, Inc., provides services for people with developmental disabilities. Programs include residential, recreation, respite, care home, employment, and support services for adults (day habilitation). Referrals necessary for residential, respite, day habilitation services and employment. Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA) Address: 1236-D Jungermann Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-477-0716 Email: icandoit@dasasports.org Web Site: http://www.dasasports.org/ Organization provides opportunities for children ages 5-18 who are cognitively age appropriate and have physical or visual disabilities to participate in a wide-variety of sports and fitness activities. Activities are designed to improve self-esteem and promote growth and well being. Call for current listing of sport/fitness sessions. A program registration fee is required. Scholarship funds are available to those who qualify. Volunteer coaching opportunities are available. Emmaus Homes, Inc. Address: 2200 Randolph St. St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-534-5200 Fax: 636-947-1336 Email: mancod@emmaushomes.org Web Site: http://www.emmaushomes.org Residential living arrangements providing habilitative services for adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. Other programs include day activities, senior, and recreational activities. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ through its Council for Health and Human Service. Serves men and women, 18 or over, with mental retardation/developmental disabilities. No referral necessary. Epilepsy Foundation - St. Louis Region Address: 7100 Oakland St. Louis, MO 63117 Phone: 314-645-6969 Fax: 314-645-1520 Web Site: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/stlouis Provides advocacy and social services; employment counseling; personal and family counseling; discussion groups; information and referral; employer and general public education and speakers. Supporting persons with epilepsy, parents of children with epilepsy or persons who would like to learn more about epilepsy. Family Advocacy & Community Training (FACT) Address: 800 Friedens Road, Suite 200 St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-949-2425 Fax: 636-724-3664 Email: dgould@factmo.org Web Site: http://www.factmo.org The agency serves individuals and the community through parent training, direct educational advocacy, transition planning, community education, mediation, self-advocacy, and referral. Also provides "Parent Partners" for families of children with serious emotional disturbance. Serves children ages 3 through 21 and their families. Family Support Services Address: 107 Sheriff Dierker Court O'Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: 636-949-2546 Fax: 636-272-0258 Email: execdir@familysupportservices.org Web Site: http://www.familysupportservices.org Provides in-home respite services, parent support programs, community education opportunities. Socialization and recreation supports include programs after school, during school breaks and weekends. School break programs are full day supports and available throughout the year. This service is primarily for persons aged 12-21 with some flexibility on ages. Francis Howell School District Contact: Mrs. Judy Cochrane, Director of Special Education Address: 4545 Central School Road St. Charles, MO 63304 Phone: 636-441-0088 Fax: 636-939-8468 Francis Howell School District - Vacation Station Contact: Mary Jo Griffin, Director of Early Childhood Address: 4545 Central School Road St. Charles, MO 63304 Phone: 636-851-4045 Fax: 636-851-4090 Cycle break child care and full-day preschool are available to children in the Francis Howell School District. Call for site locations, hours, registration and fee structure. JESS (Jobs and Employment Support Services) Address: 7020 Chippewa St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-644-1913 Fax: 314-644-0461 Email: lreeves@jessinc.org Web Site: http://www.jessinc.org JESS provides supported employment services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Adult services consist of assessment, job development, job coaching, and long-term follow-along. Restricted to residents in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Judevine Center Address: 1101 Olivette Parkway St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-432-6200 Fax: 314-432-8994 Email: judevine@judevine.org Web Site: http://www.judevine.org Provides an array of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and similar behavior or communication challenges. The core service is the parent training program for families to develop strategies to support the family member with autism. Other services include respite care, clinical services, consultation, residential and adult services. No referral necessary. Services available throughout the state of Missouri. Life Skills Foundation Address: 10176 Corporate Square, Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-567-7705 Fax: 314-567-6509 Email: lifeskill@aol.com Web Site: http://www.lifeskills-stl.org Creates opportunities and provides training to teens and adults with developmental disabilities so they can live, work and access the community. Services include supported employment, including summer work experience for teens, community living, community access training, and alternative education. Services available in St. Charles County, St. Louis County and St. Louis City. No referral necessary. MERS/Goodwill Industries Address: 1 Westbury Drive Building B, Suite 220St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-946-7559 Fax: 636-946-2006 Email: bashmore@mersgoodwill.org MERS provides vocational counseling, work adjustment and job placement to disabled and disadvantaged individuals 16 years of age and older. Nurses for Newborns Address: 7259 Lansdowne, Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-544-4922 Fax: 314-544-1357 Email: Brenda.marcus@NFNF.org Web Site: http://www.nfnf.org Assists uninsured or underinsured parents of challenged infants and/or parents with developmental disabilities by providing in-home visits to monitor and inform parents of the baby’s progress. Parents are provided the training to support and maintain a healthy, safe environment for themselves and their children. Options for Justice Address: 200 S. Hanley, Suite 207 St. Louis, MO 63105 Phone: 314-721-6161 Fax: 314-721-6198 TTY: 800-735-2966 Advocates on behalf of offenders and alleged offenders with developmental disabilities. Direct client assistance provides liaison support for eligible clients in the development of a treatment plan consistent with the person's needs, rights and responsibilities. Education and training provides information for criminal justice and social service professionals to enhance the awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of person's with MR/DD who are at risk to become or who are involved in the criminal justice system. Services are available to individuals 17 years of age and older, and to juveniles under 17 if they are certified to stand trial as adults. Information and referral provides needed information or referral to appropriate resources. Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis - St. Charles County Office Contact: Carol Callahan Address: 425 Spencer Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-477-7704 Fax: 636-477-7704 Email: reccouncilsc@yahoo.com Web Site: http://stlouis.missouri.org/reccouncil/ Serves as a "clearinghouse" for information on leisure and recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Services include information and referral, scholarships to recreation programs and camps, recreation support funds, and newsletters and special camp guides. Community presentations and customized training programs available. No referral necessary. ShowMe Aquatics & Fitness Center Address: 2085 Bluestone Drive St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-896-0999 Fax: 636-896-0998 Email: showmeaquatics@showmeaquatics.org Web Site: http://www.showmeaquatics.org Program designed for people with physical limitations associated with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, orthopedic limitations, hearing and visual impairments. Program offers physical therapy, water exercise, adaptive swimming lessons, and individual and group water programs for the purpose of improving health. Special Olympics - Missouri Address: 2510 South Brentwood Blvd., Suite 220 St. Louis, MO 63144 Phone: 314-961-7755 Fax: 314-961-0660 Email: east@somo.org Web Site: http://www.somo.org Year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children 8 or older and adults with mental disabilities. St. Louis Arc Address: 1816 Lackland Hill Parkway, #200 St. Louis, MO 63146 Phone: 314-569-2211 Fax: 314-569-0778 Web Site: http://www.slarc.org St. Louis Arc serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their families living in St. Charles County. Services presently provided are: 1) in-home respite funded by DMH, 2) social training assisting children with disabilities with understanding social expectations and rules as well as deciphering social cues and messages, 3) intake and referral to individual and family directed supports. 4) residential services provides housing opportunities and in-home supports for people throughout the metropolitan area, 5) individual & community support is available to adults and transition-aged students with developmental disabilities to discover their interests and pursue goals in employment, community volunteering, recreation and leisure. St. Louis Crisis Nursery/St. Charles Address: 315 First Capitol Drive St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-947-0600 Fax: 636-947-1455 Web Site: http://www.crisisnurserykids.com/ Residential center for overnight care ages birth through ten who are in crisis. The average length of stay is 72 hours. St. Louis Society Address: 10176 Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone: 314-989-1188 Fax: 314-989-1199 Agency offers a sport camp and recreation to individuals with physical developmental disabilities. The Sports Camp is a week long day program during the summer for children and young adults ages 6-21. Participants learn the fundamentals of various sports activities from counselors who are also physically disabled and who can provide a source of inspiration. Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. Address: 332 Stable Lane Wentzville, MO 63385 Phone: 636-332-4940 Fax: 636-332-4941 Email: horsesheal@centurytel.net Provides horseback riding instruction for individuals with disabilities as a means of therapy and recreation. Classes include sports riding, hippotherapy, developmental vaulting, carriage driving and competition team. No referral necessary. Must be over 24 months of age. United Services, Inc. Address: 4140 Old Mill Parkway St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-926-2700 Fax: 636-447-4919 Email: bcollier@unitedsrvcs.org Web Site: http://www.unitedsrvcs.org Early intervention and preschool services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, augmentative communication evaluations, day care, and family support programs. Preschool and day care is provided in an integrated environment with both special needs and typically developing children. Serves persons with developmental disabilities from birth through 5 years of age. Willows Way, Inc. Address: 800 Friedens Road, Suite 100 St. Charles, MO 63303 Phone: 636-947-6591 Fax: 636-947-7385 Web Site: http://www.willowsway.org Agency provides supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, based on a person centered planning approach where the services are designed by the individual with their support team. Services include the Individualized Supported Living (ISL) program, providing up to 24 hour residential support and Independent Living Assistance (ILA) averaging 7 hours a week of independent skills training. Areas of particular focus include community involvement, self-determination, protective oversight and continual growth toward independence. Services also include a business incubator, assisting people in starting their own small businesses. YMCA of St. Charles Address: 3900 Ehlmann Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-922-9321 Open swimming for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Call for day and time. Website Design ©2008 / Hosting & Maintenance provided by jWeb
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