Help is available from the Family Resource and Autism Specialist (FRAS) at the regional office to help build a family’s capacity to provide support to their family member(s) with a developmental disability. Different waivers are available including the Lopez and…
417-761-5000
Empower: Abilities (formerly known as the Southwest Center for Independent Living) provides peer support, facilitation of the transition of youth into post-secondary life including employment, advocacy for educational endeavors such as implementation of IEP’s and 504 plans, driver’s education, community…
Parent Training, In-Home Training, Behavior Therapy, Support Groups, Workshops, Respite Care, Staff Development Training, Social Skills Groups, Consultation, Residential Service, and Assessment for children with autism. 800-780-6545
Recreational programs for children with developmental disabilities, residential living assistance, family advocacy, community and home support, and Rivendale: a private school existing solely to help the growth and development of children with disabilities. 417-864-7887