PROVIDED BY:
THE OFFICE ON THE DISABLED
CITY OF ST. LOUIS
CITY HALL - ROOM 30
ST. LOUIS, MO 63103
REVISED SEPTEMBER 1997
DEBORAH K. DEE, PH.D. - COMMISSIONER
INDEX
ADVOCACY
ADAPT-ABILITY, INC. (See Counseling and Evaluation).......................................................................1
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS CHAPTER (See Information on Specific Disabilities)..1
ASSOCIATION ON AGING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.............................................1
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI, INC............................................................................1
BRIDGES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC............................................................................2
CARDINAL RITTER
INSTITUTE.............................................................................................................2
CATHOLIC OFFICE OF DISABILITY MINISTRY.................................................................................2
CITY OF ST. LOUIS MENTAL HEALTH BOARD OF TRUSTEES.......................................................3
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC. (See Counseling & Evaluation)....3
DISABILITY RIGHTS EDUCATION AND DEFENSE FUND, INC. (DREDF).....................................3
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION......................................................................3
FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK (See Counseling and Evaluation).........................................................3
GAZETTE INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING INSTITUTE (G.I.N.I.).................................................4
GREAT RIVERS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (See Health Care)......................................................4
HYDROCEPHALUS SUPPORT GROUP, INC. (See Information on Specific Disabilities)....................4
JUDEVINE CENTER FOR AUTISM (See Counseling and Evaluation)...................................................4
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS AFFILIATE................................................4
LIFE SKILLS
FOUNDATION...................................................................................................................5
LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM..................................................................................5
LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF MISSOURI...............................................6
MISSOURI COMMISSION FOR THE
DEAF..........................................................................................6
MISSOURI COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (MCHR).................................................................7
MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE
BLIND...................................................................................................7
MISSOURI PARENTS ACT
(MPACT).....................................................................................................8
MISSOURI PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES....................................................................8
OPTIONS FOR
JUSTICE...........................................................................................................................9
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA GATEWAY CHAPTER......................................................9
PARAQUAD,
INC.....................................................................................................................................10
PARENTS EMPOWERING PARENTS
(PEP).........................................................................................10
PLACES FOR
PEOPLE.............................................................................................................................11
PROJECT CASEFIND - ST. LOUIS OFFICE FOR MR/DD RESOURCES............................................11
ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC. (See Information on Specific
Disabilities)...........................................................................................................................................
......11
ST. LOUIS METRO ROUND TABLE REPRESENTATIVES ON DEAFNESS, INC...........................12
SPINA BIFIDA OF GREATER ST. LOUIS (SBAGSL)..........................................................................12
AIDS/HIV SERVICES
BLACKS ASSISTING BLACKS AGAINST AIDS................................................................................13
DOORWAYS AIDS RESIDENCE PROGRAM......................................................................................13
THE AIDS FOUNDATION OF ST.
LOUIS.............................................................................................13
AUXILIARY SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
DELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS...............................14
MIDWESTERN BRAILLE
VOLUNTEERS............................................................................................14
RADIO INFORMATION SERVICES FOR BLIND AND PRINT HANDICAPPED.............................15
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND (See Education).....................................................15
ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED..............................................15
TALKING TAPES/TEXTBOOKS ON
TAPE..........................................................................................16
WOLFNER LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED...............................16
(See Social-Recreation)
COMMUNICATION/INTERPRETERS/PRODUCTS/SERVICES FOR THE DEAF
CATHOLIC DEAF
MINISTRY...............................................................................................................17
DEAF
COMMUNICATIONS...................................................................................................................17
DEAF
INTERLINK...................................................................................................................................17
DEAF
SERVICES.....................................................................................................................................18
LYNN
EIGHINGER..................................................................................................................................18
HEAR
INK................................................................................................................................................18
HOPMEIER HEARING
CENTER...........................................................................................................19
HOPMEIER HEARING CENTER, SOUTHWEST OFFICE..................................................................19
MISSOURI COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF (See Advocacy)..............................................................19
OFFICE ON THE
DISABLED.................................................................................................................19
KIMBERLY PFLEINGER,
CSR..............................................................................................................19
RELAY
MISSOURI..................................................................................................................................20
ST. LOUIS HEARING SPEECH CENTERS (See Counseling & Evaluation)........................................20
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR THE DEAF.......................................................................20
WILLIAM B.
SHELDON.........................................................................................................................20
BILL
WREDE...........................................................................................................................................21
COUNSELING AND EVALUATION
ADAPT-ABILITY,
INC.............................................................................................................................22
ADAPT OF
MISSOURI.............................................................................................................................22
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (See Information on Specific Disabilities)......22
BRIDGES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC..........................................................................22
CHRONIC PAIN OUTREACH OF GREATER ST. LOUIS.....................................................................23
CONTEMPORARY LIVING OPTIONS,
INC..........................................................................................23
DEAF SERVICES (See Communication/Interpreters/Products/Services for the Deaf)............................234
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC.......................................................24
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION (See Advocacy)..........................................24
FAMILY SUPPORT
NETWORK..............................................................................................................24
GREAT RIVERS & ST. LOUIS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (See Health Care).............................24
INDEPENDENCE
CENTER......................................................................................................................25
JUDEVINE CENTER FOR
AUTISM........................................................................................................25
LIFE SKILLS FOUNDATION (See
Advocacy)........................................................................................25
LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF MISSOURI (See Advocacy)....................25
MISSOURI DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION............................................................25
(See Employment and Placement Services)
MISSOURI PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES, INC. (See Advocacy)..............................25
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS DISTRICT OFFICE...................................26
OPTIONS FOR JUSTICE (See
Advocacy)................................................................................................26
PARAQUAD, INC. (See
Advocacy)..........................................................................................................26
PLACES FOR PEOPLE (See
Advocacy)...................................................................................................26
ST. LOUIS HEARING -SPEECH
CENTER..............................................................................................26
ST. LOUIS REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED..............................27
SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES AND REHABILITATION TRAINING.....................................................27
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS .....................................................................27
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported Housing/Lodging/Training)
DAY CARE/PRESCHOOL (FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN)
CHILD DAY CARE
ASSOCIATION........................................................................................................28
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC (See Counseling and Evaluation)..28
EASTER SEAL
SOCIETY.........................................................................................................................28
EDGEWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTER (See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported Living/
Lodging/Training)..................................................................................................................................
.....28
HOWARD PARK EARLY INTERVENTION CENTER..........................................................................29
ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC. (See Information on Specific
Disabilities)...........................................................................................................................................
......29
ST. LOUIS OFFICE FOR MENTAL RETARDATION & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
RESOURCES (See
Advocacy)...................................................................................................................29
ST. MARY’S EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM.............................................................................29
SPECIAL
SIBS...........................................................................................................................................30
THE BELLE
CENTER...............................................................................................................................30
THE SALVATION ARMY HOPE CENTER FOR CHILDREN
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported
Living/Lodging/Training)........................................................................................................................
...30
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported Living/Lodging/Training)........................................30
UNITED SERVICES,
INC.........................................................................................................................31
YMCA OF GREATER ST. LOUIS INTEGRATED SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE...............................31
EDUCATION: PRIMARY, SECONDARY
CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE
DEAF..............................................................................................32
COLLEGE FOR LIVING,
INC................................................................................................................32
EUCLID
ACADEMY...............................................................................................................................32
GALLAUDET
SCHOOL..........................................................................................................................33
GATEWAY STATE
SCHOOL.................................................................................................................33
LUTHERAN ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION................................................................33
MISSOURI DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION..........................................................34
MISSOURI SCHOOL FOR THE
BLIND.................................................................................................34
MISSOURI SCHOOL FOR THE
DEAF...................................................................................................35
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND - ST. LOUIS NORTH OFFICE.............................35
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND - ST. LOUIS SOUTH OFFICE..............................35
ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE
DEAF..............................................................................................35
ST. LOUIS AGENCY ON TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (SLATE)/WORK CONNECTIONS.....36
(See Employment and Placement Services)
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT FLORISSANT VALLEY ACCESS OFFICE......................36
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT FOREST PARK...................................................................36
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MERAMEC ACCESS OFFICE...............................................37
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION..................................................37
THE MIRIAM
SCHOOL............................................................................................................................38
WOLFNER LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHSYICALLY HANDICAPPED................................38
(See Social-Recreation)
EMERGENCY HOUSING
HOUSING RESOURCE
CENTER.............................................................................................................39
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC
CENTER....................................................................................................39
SALVATION ARMY FAMILY
HAVEN..................................................................................................39
EMERGENCY SERVICES/AID
CATHOLIC SERVICE
AGENCIES..........................................................................................................40
ENERGY
CARE.........................................................................................................................................40
LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI,
INC..............................................................................40
MULLANPHY TRAVELERS
AID...........................................................................................................41
OPERATION FOOD
SEARCH.................................................................................................................41
ST. LOUIS PEREGRINE
SOCIETY.........................................................................................................41
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF ST.
LOUIS........................................................................42
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ST. LOUIS THRIFT STORE..................................................42
EMPLOYMENT AND PLACEMENT SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT
CONNECTION..............................................................................................................43
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION (See Advocacy)...........................................43
HI-TEC ASSOCIATES,
INC......................................................................................................................43
IAM
CARES...............................................................................................................................................4
4
LIFE SKILLS FOUNDATION (See
Advocacy)........................................................................................44
METROPOLITAN EMPLOYMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICE (MERS).............................44
MISSOURI DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY........................................................................45
MISSOURI DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (See Education)................................45
MISSOURI GOODWILL
INDUSTRIES...................................................................................................45
PARAQUAD, INC. (See
Advocacy)..........................................................................................................45
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND (See Education)......................................................46
ST. LOUIS AGENCY ON TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (SLATE)/WORK CONNECTIONS.....46
ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC. (See Counseling and Evaluation)....46
WILLOWS WAY,
INC..............................................................................................................................46
WORK CONNECTIONS OF ST. LOUIS
COUNTY................................................................................47
EQUIPMENT/MERCHANDISE/SERVICES
ACCESS LIFTS & ELEVATORS,
INC...................................................................................................48
ADAPT-ABILITY, INC. (See Counseling and Evaluation).....................................................................48
AMIGO MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL,
INC.......................................................................................48
APRIA
HEALTHCARE............................................................................................................................48
BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING
AIDS................................................................................................49
COUNTY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INC...............................................................................................
49
CUSTOM HOME ELEVATORS OF ST.
LOUIS....................................................................................49
ELECTRIC
MOBILITY.............................................................................................................................50
EVOLUTIONS,
INC...................................................................................................................................50
GIANT STEPS OF ST.
LOUIS...................................................................................................................50
HANDICAPS,
INC.....................................................................................................................................51
LAUREL
DESIGNS...................................................................................................................................51
MIDWEST HANDICAP EQP,
CO............................................................................................................51
MIDWEST TARGET
CENTER.................................................................................................................52
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE - OFFICE OF TAXPAYER SERVICES...........................52
MOBILITY AIDS OF ST.
LOUIS..............................................................................................................52
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
SOCIETY.........................................................................................................53
NEUROPEDIC......................................................................................................................................
......53
OMNI HEALTH
CARE..............................................................................................................................53
PALMER INDUSTRIES,
INC....................................................................................................................54
VIRGINIA
RAMSEY.................................................................................................................................54
RICON
CORPORATION...........................................................................................................................54
ST. LOUIS HEARING - SPEECH CENTERS (See Counseling & Evaluation)........................................55
ST. LOUIS MEDICAL
SUPPLY................................................................................................................55
SARATOGA ACCESS & FITNESS,
INC.................................................................................................55
SENIOR HOME SECURITY,
INC............................................................................................................55
TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
CENTER.........................................................................................................56
THE BRAUN
CORPORATION.................................................................................................................56
THOELE
MANUFACTURING..................................................................................................................57
UNITED
ACCESS......................................................................................................................................57
UNITED MEDICAL/AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT...............................................................................57
WINGS/VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE
SERVICES...................................................................................58
DISABLED PARKING IDENTIFICATION
CITY OF ST. LOUIS - OFFICE ON THE
DISABLED............................................................................59
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE - MISSOURI STATE LICENSE BUREAUS.......................................59
HEALTH CARE
ALEXIAN BROTHERS
HOSPITAL........................................................................................................60
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
...............................................................................................................60
LILLIAN E. COURTNEY NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER......................................................61
FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR ST. LOUIS COUNTY.......................61
FLORENCE HILL HEALTH
CENTER....................................................................................................62
GRACE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER..........................................................................62
GREAT RIVERS & ST. LOUIS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES..........................................................63
HOMER G. PHILLIPS AMBULATORY HEALTH CENTER.................................................................63
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER.......................................................................63
REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER.............................................................................................................63
ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HEALTH CENTERS........................................64
(Administration, John C. Murphy Health Center, Pine Lawn Health Center & South County Health Center)
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR
CHILDREN............................................................................................65
SSM REHABILITATION -
CORF............................................................................................................65
MAX C. STARKLOFF AMBULATORY HEALTH CENTER...............................................................65
HOMEMAKER SERVICES/RESPITE CARE/SUPPORTED HOUSING/LODGING/TRAINING
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS CHAPTER
(See Information on Specific
Disabilities)...............................................................................................66
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S HOPE LODGE CENTER............................................................66
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (See Information on Specific Disabilities)....66
ARCH-ST. LOUIS
ARC...........................................................................................................................66
BRIDGES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC (See Advocacy)..............................................67
CHILDREN'S HOME
SOCIETY.............................................................................................................67
COMMUNITY LIVING - ST. CHARLES COUNTY..............................................................................67
COUNCIL FOR EXTENDED
CARE.......................................................................................................68
DIVISION OF FAMILY
SERVICES........................................................................................................68
EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S
CENTER.....................................................................................................68
FAMILY SUPPORT
SERVICES...............................................................................................................69
JCCA SPECIAL NEEDS AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM.............................................69
JEFFERSON COUNTY
ARC....................................................................................................................69
LIFE SKILLS FOUNDATION (See
Advocacy)........................................................................................69
MARLBOROUGH HALL UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY......................................................................70
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTERS (See Health Care)...................................................................70
NEW HORIZON CENTER, INC - MAIN
FACILITY..............................................................................70
NEW HORIZON CENTER, INC. -OVERNIGHT FACILITY.................................................................71
RANKEN
JORDAN...................................................................................................................................71
ST. LOUIS CRISIS
NURSERY.................................................................................................................71
ST. LOUIS OFFICE FOR MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
RESOURCES (MRDD) (See
Advocacy)...................................................................................................72
ST. LOUIS REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.............................72
ST. MARY’S SPECIAL
SERVICES.........................................................................................................72
SALVATION ARMY HOPE CENTER FOR CHILDREN.......................................................................73
SATURDAY DROP-IN RESPITE
CENTER............................................................................................73
SOUTH COUNTY HABILITATION
CENTER........................................................................................74
THE LEARNING CENTER OF SOUTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, INC.....................................................74
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS......................................................................74
HOUSING
ST. LOUIS CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY............................................................................................75
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY...............................................................................75
INCOME SUPPLEMENTS
DIVISION OF FAMILY
SERVICES........................................................................................................76
SOCIAL SECURITY
OFFICE..................................................................................................................76
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC DISABILITIES
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS CHAPTER.....................................................................77
AMERICAN DIABETES
ASSOCIATION...............................................................................................77
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF EASTERN MISSOURI..........................................................78
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION..........................................................................78
ASSOCIATION ON AGING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (See Advocacy).................78
AUTISM SOCIETY OF
AMERICA.........................................................................................................78
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI (See Advocacy)........................................................79
CHRONIC PAIN OUTREACH OF GREATER ST. LOUIS (See Counseling and Evaluation)...............79
DELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
(See Auxiliary Services for the
Blind)........................................................................................................79
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ST. LOUIS.........................................................79
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF ST. LOUIS REGION (See Advocacy)....................................................79
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON
DISABILITY...........................................................................................79
GREATER ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF (GSLAD)........................................................80
HYDROCEPHALUS SUPPORT GROUP,
INC........................................................................................80
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR ST. LOUIS COUNTY CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES...80
LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC. - MISSOURI CHAPTER...............................................81
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (See Counseling and Evaluation)....................................81
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - GATEWAY CHAPTER........................................81
NATIONAL NEUROFIBROMATOSIS FOUNDATION........................................................................81
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA - GATEWAY CHAPTER (See Advocacy).......................81
PARAQUAD, INC. (See
Advocacy).........................................................................................................81
ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS....................................................................82
ST. LOUIS AUTISM/DISABILITY
GROUP...........................................................................................82
ST. LOUIS HEARING - SPEECH CENTERS (See Counseling and Evaluation)....................................82
ST. LOUIS OFFICE FOR MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
RESOURCES (MRDD) (See
Advocacy)...................................................................................................82
ST. LOUIS REGIONAL CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(See Counseling and
Evaluation)................................................................................................................82
ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (See Advocacy)....................82
SOTOS SYNDROME SUPPORT
ASSOCIATION..................................................................................83
SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER...........................83
THE GREATER ST. LOUIS HEMOPHILIA ASSOCIATION................................................................83
TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION - GREATER MISSOURI CHAPTER................................84
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported Housing/Lodging/Training)......................................84
SHELTERED EMPLOYMENT
CANTERBURY ENTERPRISES...........................................................................................................
.85
CARROLL DISTRIBUTING
COMPANY...............................................................................................85
FLORISSANT VALLEY SHELTERED WORKSHOP - NORTH..........................................................85
FLORISSANT VALLEY SHELTERED WORKSHOP - WEST.............................................................86
INDUSTRIAL AID,
INC...........................................................................................................................86
LAFAYETTE
INDUSTRIES.....................................................................................................................86
LIFESKILLS FOUNDATION (See
Advocacy)........................................................................................86
LIFESTYLE OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES,
INC...........................................................................87
LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE
BLIND............................................................................................................87
METROPOLITAN EMPLOYMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICES (MERS)
(See Employement and Placement
Services).............................................................................................87
PROJECT,
INC..........................................................................................................................................88
WORTH INDUSTRIES,
INC....................................................................................................................88
SOCIAL - RECREATION
ASSOCIATON ON AGING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (See Advocacy).................89
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA COUNCIL..........................................89
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI, INC. (See Advocacy)..............................................89
CATHOLIC OFFICE OF DISABILITY MINISTRY (See Advocacy)....................................................89
CHAPEL FOR THE
EXCEPTIONAL......................................................................................................89
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY...............................................................90
EASTER SEAL SOCIETY (See
Daycare/Preschool)...............................................................................90
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported
Living/Lodging/Training)........................................................................................................................
.90
GREATER ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF (GSLAD)
(See Information on Specific
Disabilities)................................................................................................90
LIFE SKILLS FOUNDATION (See
Advocacy).......................................................................................90
MANCHESTER CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED..................................................90
MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (See Advocacy).......................................................................90
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SERVICES (See Information on Specific Disabilities)................91
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS OFFICE
(See Counseling and
Evaluation)...............................................................................................................91
OASIS
FRIENDS.......................................................................................................................................91
PLACES FOR PEOPLE (See
Advocacy)..................................................................................................91
PRODUCTIVE LIVING BOARD FOR ST. LOUIS COUNTY CITIZENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES......................................................................................................................................
.....91
RECREATION COUNCIL OF GREATER ST.
LOUIS............................................................................92
ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS (See Information on Specific Disabilities).92
ST. LOUIS METRO ROUND TABLE REPRESENTATIVES ON DEAFNESS (See Advocacy)..........92
ST. LOUIS OFFICE FOR MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
(MRDD) (See
Advocacy)...........................................................................................................................92
ST. LOUIS WHEELCHAIR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.......................................................................92
SHERWOOD FOREST
CAMP..................................................................................................................93
SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP PARENTS SKILL RETREAT................................................................93
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATIONOF GREATER ST. LOUIS, INC. (See Advocacy)...............................93
THE ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES...........94
THERAPEUTIC
HORSEMANSHIP..........................................................................................................94
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported Housing/Lodging/Training)......................................94
WOLFNER LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED................................95
YMCA OF GREATER ST. LOUIS - INTEGRATED FITNESS...............................................................95
YMCA OF GREATER ST. LOUIS INTEGRATED SUMMER DAY CAMP..........................................96
YWCA OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS - CHALLENGES UNLIMITED...........................................96
SUPPORT ANIMAL AGENCIES
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE.................................................................................97
SUPPORT DOGS,
INC..............................................................................................................................97
SUPPORT GROUPS
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS CHAPTER...................................................................98
(See Information on Specific Disabilities)
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION (See Health Care)................................................................98
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF EASTERN MISSOURI (See Information on Specific
Disabilities)...........................................................................................................................................
....98
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (See Information on Specific Disabilities).....98
ASSOCIATION ON AGING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (AADD)
(See
Advocacy)..........................................................................................................................................9
8
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION (See
Advocacy)..................................................................................98
BRIDGES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. (See Advocacy)..............................................98
CHRONIC PAIN OUTREACH OF GREATER ST. LOUIS (See Counseling and Evaluation)..............98
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION (See Advocacy)..........................................98
GREATER ST. LOUIS POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP (See Advocacy under Gazette
International Networking Institute
(G.I.N.I.).............................................................................................98
HYDROCEPHALUS SUPPORT GROUP, INC. (See Information on Specific Disabilities)...................98
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION (See Advocacy)...............................................................98
LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC. - MISSOURI CHAPTER (See Information on
Specific
Disabilities)...................................................................................................................................98
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS OFFICE (See Counseling and
Evaluation)............................................................................................................................................
......98
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - GATEWAY CHAPTER
(See Information on Specific
Disabilities).................................................................................................99
NATIONAL NEUROFIBROMATOSIS FOUNDATION (See Information on Specific Disabilities)....99
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA - GATEWAY CHAPTER (See Advocacy)...................99
PARENTS EMPOWERING PARENTS (PEP) (See Advocacy)..........................................................99
ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS - FAMLINKS........................................99
SCLERODERMA FEDERATION........................................................................................................99
SOTOS SYNDROME SUPPORT ASSOCIATION (See Information on Specific Disabilities)..........99
SUPPORT DOGS, INC. (See Support Animal Agencies)....................................................................100
TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION - GREATER MISSOURI CHAPTER
(See Information on Specific Disabilities)............................................................................................100
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported Housing/Lodging/Training)................................100
TRANSPORTATION
AVAILABLE CITY-WIDE TRANSPORTATION (A.C.T.)................................................................101
BI-STATE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CALL A RIDE, CALL A RIDE PLUS).............................101
CARE
CAB.............................................................................................................................................102
GATEWAY AMBULANCE SERVICE.................................................................................................102
GATEWAY
SERVICES.........................................................................................................................102
OATS...................................................................................................................................................
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WILSON’S TAXI COMPANY (PARA-LIFT TRANSPORTATION)..................................................103
ADVOCACY
ADAPT-ABILITY, INC.
(See Counseling and Evaluation)
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS CHAPTER
(See Information on Specific Disabilities)
ASSOCIATION ON AGING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (AADD)
211 N. Lindbergh
P.O. Box 28929
St. Louis, MO 63132-0929
569-9077
Pamela Merkle
Fees: Yes. No fee for services to the disabled. Membership fee for professionals.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Persons with a developmental disability who live in St. Louis City or County and are
considereing retirement or need assistance once they are retired (usually over 40 years of age).
Services: Provides retirement planning to persons wishing to consider retirement, or who are retired. Assists
the person in accessing community programs available to retired persons including senior centers,
transportation, etc. Also has a retirement support group once per month. Professionals can join AADD. A
membership includes five newsletters per year, five informational program meetings per year and access to a
resource library on aging and disabilities.
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI, INC.
10270 Page - Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63132
426-4024
426-3290 Fax
Lori Winter, Ex. Director
Fees: No
Accessible: Yes
Eligibility: Brain injured and their families.
Services: Prevention/education, information and referral, advocacy, support groups, Head Smart,etc. for
persons with brain injury, their families, professionals, etc. Statewide service.
BRIDGES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.
8630 Delmar - Suite 215
St. Louis, MO 63124
Barry Larson/Kelly Tiefenbrun
872-7377
872-3267 Fax
Fees: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Services available for individuals with a variety of disabilities, currently including mental illness,
developmental disability and post-acute brain injury.
Services: A social service organization dedicated to the provision of individualized community support
services for people with disabilities. Services include: counseling, in-home support, supportive living. Bridges
helps people plan strategies to achieve goals, build practical skills, find housing and stay connected to those
they need and love. Staff training programs are also available. Supports are designed for each individual
referred based on that person’s particular goals and needs. The range of support available includes whatever
an individual might need in order to live successfully within the community.
CARDINAL RITTER INSTITUTE
4483 Lindell
St. Louis, MO 63108
652-3600
652-0461 TDD
652-0312 Fax
Fee: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Eligibility depends on program- in general age 62 and above.
Services: Cardinal Ritter Institute is a home health, housing and social service agency for the elderly.
CATHOLIC OFFICE OF DISABILITY MINISTRY
7800 Kenrick Road
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 961-4320 Ext. 190
961-0107 TDD
961-0901 Fax
Lorraine (Rainey) Fahey - Director
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Archdiocesan office for parish ministry with persons with disabilities. Function is advocacy, education,
resources and parish assessments.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS MENTAL HEALTH BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4144 Lindell Boulevard - Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63108
Don Cuvo - Executive Director
Randy Breese
Fee: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: City of St. Louis agencies
Services: Provides grants to agencies which provide mental health treatment and substance abuse
rehabilitation. In most instances, agencies must be certified by the Missouri Dept. Of Mental Health. No
grants are given to individuals.
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC.
(See Counseling and Evaluation)
DISABILITY RIGHTS EDUCATION AND DEFENSE FUND, INC. (DREDF)
1629 K Street NW, Suite 802
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 986-0375
Fax: (202) 775-7465
Email: pwright@dredf.org
Fee: No
Accessible: Unknown
Requirements: Unknown
Services: Advocacy for persons with disabilities.
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION
7100 Oakland
St. Louis, MO 63117
(314) 645-6969
645-1520 Fax
Darla Templeton - Director
Fees: No, encourages participants to become members of organization.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Person with epilepsy, parent of child with epilepsy, or person who would like to learn more
about epilepsy.
Services: Advocacy and social services; employment counseling; personal and family counseling; self-help
groups; information and referral;employer and general publlic education and speakers.
FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK
(See Counseling and Evaluation)
GAZETTE INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING INSTITUTE (G.I.N.I.)
4207 Lindell Boulevard - #110
St. Louis, MO 63108-2915
534-0475
534-5070 Fax
Fees: Yes, for newsletter
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: Information and referral. Publishers of newsletters for people with disabilities, specifically the
survivors of polio and users of home mechanical ventilation. Coordinator of International Polio Network and
International Ventilator Users Network.
GREAT RIVERS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
(See Health Care)
HYDROCEPHALUS SUPPORT GROUP, INC.
(See Information on Specific Disabilities)
JUDEVINE CENTER FOR AUTISM
(See Counseling and Evaluation)
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS AFFILIATE
10702 Manchester - Suite 7
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-3088
Pam Kortum - Agency Director
Fees: None, but $25 membership option
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: National not-for-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the understanding of learning disabilities
in the St. Louis area. Services included: telphone information and referral services, clearinghouse information,
lending library, newsletter, parent support groups, inservice and training for parents, teachers and
professionals as well as help with advocacy.
LIFE SKILLS FOUNDATION
10176 Corporate Square, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63132-2924
(314) 567-7705
(314) 567-6539
Wiley Smith, Ex. Director
Fees: Yes, varies depending on services.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Vary with program. Overall, must have a documented disability.
Services: Assists people with diagnosis of mental retardation and other disabilities. Provides supported
employment, socialization, supported living, in-home services, and First Steps to St. Louis City, County and
St. Charles County. To make a referral or for additional information contact Life Skills directly.
Employment: no fee, must be referred through Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. Service: provides job
assessments, job development and on the job support.
Socialization: No fee, must be 16 years of age or older and be a resident of St. Louis City or County. Service:
Assists individuals with accessing the community for recreation, leisure and transportation. Building
relationships is also taught. This service is done on an individual basis.
LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
3028 A N. Lindbergh
St. Ann, MO 63074
(314) 274-3417, 298-9222
298-9226 Fax
Executive Director - Dorothy Erickson
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program provides advocacy services and information on
nursing homes, regulations and resident's rights at no cost to nursing home residents, their families and the
community. Resolution of difficulties in nursing homes, uphold nursing home resident rights, provide
education and materials necessary for choosing long term care placement.
LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF MISSOURI
4201 Lindell Boulevard - Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63108
Reverend Alan M. Erdman, President
534-1515
534-1588 Fax
Fees: Some services require a fee but not all.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: All people eligible to be served. Call for qualifications.
Services: Offers counseling, community services and child welfare and adoption. Mission: In response to
God’s compassionate love, LFCS of Missouri will counsel, educate and support families, children and
individuals and be an advocate on behalf of those in need.
MISSOURI COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF
1103 Rear Southwest Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65109
1-800-796-6499, (573) 526-5205 TTY/VOICE
573-526-5209 FAX
Gerald L. Covell - Executive Director
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: The Missouri Commission for the Deaf functions as an agency of the state to advocate public
policies, regulation and programs to improve the quality and coordination of existing services for individuals
with hearing loss and to promote new services whenever necessary. To these ends, the Missouri
Commission for the Deaf will work with individuals, service providers, organizations and state agencies as an
active force to better the lives and opportunities of all Missourians with hearing loss.
MISSOURI COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (MCHR)
906 Olive (9th & Olive - Downtown) - Suite 320
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 340-7590, TDD - 340-7590, FAX - 340-7238
Sheryl E. Rose/Regional Manager - St. Louis Office
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Call for information.
Services: Enforces Missouri’s anti-discrimination laws which prohibit discrimination in housing, employment
and places of public accommodation because of race, sex, religion, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental
disabilities, age (40-69, employment only) and families with children (housing only). Persons who wish to file
a complaint with the agency or want information about discrimination can either telephone or visit in person.
Parking on the two nearby private lots (10th & Pine, 10th & Olive) will be offered free of charge to persons
with disabilities (MCHR will attach a coupon to your parking stub)..
MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
REAL INDEPENDENCE & EMPLOYMENT FOR THE BLIND (RIPE)
8206 A Gravois
St. Louis, MO 63123
(314) 832-7172
Fees: None
Accessible: No
Requirements: Legally blind to totally blind, progressive eye disease
which will lead to severe vision loss.
Services: Supportive services to blind in emergencies; summer camp; health benefit plan to members; credit
union and referral services; publishes quarterly magazine; offers mini-grants; offers representation to
members; free medic alert bracelets/necklaces to blind persons with hidden disorders.
MISSOURI PARENT ACT (MPACT)
8631 Delmar - Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63124
Chris Higgs - Regional Coordinator
997-7622
997-7622 TDD
997-5518 Fax
Fee: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Serves parents of childen with disabilities, professionals who work with them and any
interested party.
Services: MPACT is a training and information center for parents of children with disabilities. Provides free
training in 3 basic areas: Communication Skills, Legal Rights in Special Education and the Individualized
Education Program (IEP). Also provides parents with individual assistance, information and referral and a
resource library of books and audo and video tapes on various subjects. Staffed primarily by parents of
children with disabilities and individuals with disabilities.
MISSOURI PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES
200 S. Hanley Road - #1030
Clayton, MO 63105-3413
(314) 725-1550
Shawn T. deLoyola - Director
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Persons with developmental disabilities, individuals who are eligible or may be eligible for
services under the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, persons with diagnosed mental illnesses.
TDD: 1-800-233-2958 VOICE/TDD
Services: Information and assistance in obtaining human and legal rights for persons with disabilities.
OPTIONS FOR JUSTICE
200 S. Hanley - Suite 207
St. Louis, MO 63105
721-6161
1-800-735-2966 TDD
721-6198 Fax
Michael Maguire - Executive Director
Fees: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirement: Age 17 and older (can provide services for juveniles under 17 if they are certified to stand trial
as adults) Mental Retardation/Developmentally Disabled (MR/DD), at risk to become or who are involved in
the criminal justice system. St. Louis city or county resident.
Services: 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/Training - Provided
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. Information/Referral - Provides needed information or referraly to appropriate resources.
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA GATEWAY CHAPTER
9533 Lackland Road
St. Louis, MO 63114
(314) 427-0393
FAX: 427-4183
Gene Crayton - Executive Director
Fees: None (Yearly membership fee)
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Veteran with some form of spinal cord injury.
Services: Advocacy; legislation; accessibility; recreation.
PARAQUAD, INC.
311 N. Lindbergh
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 567-1558 Voice, 567-1559 Fax
(314) 567-5552 TDD
Max Starkloff - President
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Services available to persons with disabilities or persons with family members with a disability.
Services: Independent living center which provides a variety of services to people with disabilities, their
families, friends, service providers and the community at large. The Independent Living Adult Program acts
as a resource to adults with disabilities so they can learn the skills necessary to live independently. Other
programs include Information and Referral (including a database on accessible housing), Career Options and
Employment Program, Personal Assistance Services Program, Self-Advocacy and Community Education.
The Youth and Family Program is the youth-focused version of the Independent Living Program. Other
programs under the Youth and Family Program include Individual and Family Consultation, School Disability
Awareness Program, Thelma P. Zalk Educational Endowment Fund, the Deaf Education Fund and the Youth
Group - an integrated group of young people with and without disabilities. Paraquad provides a web site to
people interested in learning more about us, our programs and services, information about the independent
living philosophy, disability-related events, legislation and information and links to other related web sites. It
can be found at http://www.paraquad.org and our email address is paraquad@paraquad.org. Internships in all
our programs are available. Students with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
PARENTS EMPOWERING PARENTS (PEP)
1249 Newport Landing Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
Ellen Leeker
938-4170 Ext. 409 Voice Mail
Fees: Membership $10.00/year
Accessible: N/A
Requirements: Parent or relative of disabled child concerned about their education. Will assist any parent
when possible.
Services: Newsletter is printed twice a year. Organization will provide educational, technical and emotional
peer support by various means throughout the school year. These activities will include bi-monthly
informational meetings featuring expert guest speakers, workshops and or open forum discussions. PEP
makes available resource information and a referral list of organizations who may assist in a parents need.
PEP also has members who are trained through Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) who may provide technical
assistance and individualized parent support to other parents for their child’s Individucal Education Plan (IEP).
PLACES FOR PEOPLE
4120 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
Mike Newmark
535-5600
535-6037 Fax
Fee: Yes, clients are usually funded through the Dept. Of Mental Health and/or Medicaid. Any fees to client
are on a sliding scale based on standard means test.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: 18 years or older with a diagnosis of a severe and persistent mental illness and able to
participate in voluntary program.
Services: Four continuous treatment teams that share responsibility for staffing the social club day program
and the community support services that assist clients to live independently in the community. The social
club provides meaningful, productive activity for clients to engage in and a place for socializing and
recreational activities. Community support assists the client out in the community to obtain housing, maintain
psychiatric treatment and assist with any other requirements of independent living.
PROJECT CASEFIND
THE ST. LOUIS OFFICE FOR MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
RESOURCES
2334 Olive
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 421-0090
(314) 421-2525 Fax
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Resident of St. Louis City with a developmental disability such as mental retardation, cerebral
palsy, epilepsy, autism or a learning disability related to brain dysfunction or a similar condition and who is not
receiving services to help them deal with the disability, or families/caretakers in need of services.
Services: Infancy & Early Childhood Support, Parent Support Groups, Respite Care, Sheltered & Pre-
Sheltered Workshops, Employment Training & Follow-Along, Recreation, Leisure & Socialization, Continuing
Education, Residential Services, Transportation, Long Term Planning, Intervention & Networking & Referral.
ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.
(See Information on Specific Disabilities)
ST. LOUIS METRO ROUND TABLE REPRESENTATIVES ON DEAFNESS, INC.
3726 Gravois (Outreach Office)
St. Louis, MO 63116
Paul Kiel, Ex. Director
1-800-735-2466 Voice
1-314-664-8959 TTY
1-314-664-8959 Fax
Fees: Donations appreciated. Membership - $30 per organization/agency, Newsletter subscription $10/year.
Sign language classes $50 for 8 weeks of beginning , intermediate, conversational signing.
Accessible: Unknown
Requirements: Serves deaf, hard of hearing and hearing in the Metropolitan St. Louis area of Missouri and
Illinois.
Services: Publishes bimonthly newsletter the Deaf Advocate, provides advocacy and training for deaf, hard of
hearing and hearing people on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Information and referral, peer
counseling, volunteering, teaching sign language and miscellaneous programs. Informs the hearing
community of the problems and needs of the deaf and hard of hearing.
SPINA BIFIDA OF GREATER ST. LOUIS (SBAGSL)
5609 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109
(314) 353-7079
1-800-784-0983
Chris Guzdial - President
Fees: None, but donations are appreciated and accepted.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Anyone with spina bifida or parents of a person with spina bifida or other neural tube birth defects.
Services: New family outreach program. This program was designed and set up to provide support, counseling and
information to new parents who have just had a child with spina bifida. This program is coordinated with all St. Louis
hospitals that currently provide medical care for individuals born with spina bifida. New parents support group.
This newly formed group was designed for new parents with spina bifida infants or toddlers. The focus of this group
is to become acquainted with other families who are also sharing the new experiences of having a child with spina
bifida. Young Adult Network Support Group. This group supports young adults living with spina bifida.
Awareness and education. We provide the surrounding St. Louis area with information on spina bifida and other
neural tube birth defects. We also provide health and education seminars and conferences. Educational training
scholarship. This scholarship was set up to help aid any child or young adult born with spina bifida. This financial
scholarship is used to help obtain some specific training to aid in their educational, vocational or academic
development. Newsletter, 1-800-number and social events.
AIDS/HIV POSITIVE SERVICES
BLACKS ASSISTING BLACKS AGAINST AIDS
1307 Washington - Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63103
Erise Williams, Jr.
241-4646
Fax: 241-0205
Fee: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: HIV or AIDS diagnosis for case management. Volunteer services for all.
Services: To advocate, educate and act as a resource for the St. Louis Metropolitant African-American community
with particular regard to support services and resource development for individuals who are HIV challenged. Also
provide a clothing/food pantry, support groups, HIV/AIDS education presentations and legal and housing referrals.
DOORWAYS AIDS RESIDENCE PROGRAM
4385 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
Dan Reynolds (Apartments)/Lisa March (Supportive Housing Facility)
535-1919
535-0909 Fax
Fees: Yes, Rent (30% of income)
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: HIV/AIDS diagnosis, service coordination, income limits, Missouri resident.
Services: Housing referrals, assistance, permanent housing and advocacy.
THE AIDS FOUNDATION OF ST. LOUIS
5615 Pershing Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63112
Janet N. Schoedinger
314-367-7273
314-367-7363
Fee: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Call office for grant proposal application.
Services: The AIDS Foundation of St. Louis is a fund-raising organization providing financial support for local
organizations dedicated to providing direct services and educational programs to all people affected by the
HIV/AIDS epidemic. Does not provide financial support to individuals. Grants to organizations are reviewed by a
Grant Committee following receipt of grant application.
AUXILIARY SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
DELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
5030 McRee
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-1300
776-7808 Fax
Executive Director - Deborah A. Naucke
Fees: Yes, provided through First Steps, insurance or Medicaid. No family is refused services.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Age birth to 3 with a diagnosed vision loss of a. Visual acuity of 20/70 or less in the better eye with
correction, b. Field loss of at least 30 degrees, c. A progressive disease lead to the above or d. A physician’s
statement that the prognosis for useful vision is guarded or doubtful.
Services: Center based classes, in home services, other therapies, consultation to other programs, social services,
and parent support.
MIDWESTERN BRAILLE VOLUNTEERS
325 North Kirkwood - Suite G-5
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314) 966-5828
966-0388 Fax
Fees: Minimal = to cover expenses.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: The reproduction or transcription of printed matter to braille with particular emphasis on textbooks for blind
or visually impaired students.
RADIO INFORMATION SERVICE FOR BLIND AND PRINT HANDICAPPED
9500 West State Route 15
Belleville, IL 62223-1098
(618) 397-6700, Ext. 2221
(618) 398-6549 Fax
Joseph E. Kasperek
Fees: None
Accessible: No
Requirements: Must be bliind or have low vision (20/200 with corrective aid) or so physically disabled to prevent one
from holding a book, newspaper, etc.
Services: Radio reading service providing 115 hours of programming/week consisting of newspapers, books and
magazines. The service is "Closed Circuit" and requires a specially tuned radio which is provided free of charge to
qualified individuals. An application is required and must be certified by a qualified individual. RIS is available
within a 50 mile radius of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. The service is also available in 78 nursing and
retirement facilities through the RIS Project. A list of facilities is available on request.
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
(See Education)
ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
7954 Big Bend Boulevard
Webster Groves, MO 63119-9990
(314) 968-9000
Doris Westfall
David Ekin - Executive Director
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Functional/severe visual impairment.
Services: A variety of independent living skills training to adults who are blind or visually impaired, including low-
vision clinic, counseling, recreation, mobility and rehabilitation teaching. Majority of services are provided in-home,
some transportation assistance for agency services. Aids, including magnifiers and adaptive equipment sold at cost;
no mark-up in price.
TALKING TAPES/TEXTBOOKS ON TAPE
16 Sunnen Drive - Suite 162
St. Louis, MO 63143-3800
(314) 646-0500
Fax: 314-646-0555
Margaret A. Stroup - Executive Director
Fees: Minimum tape usage fee to partially cover costs and production.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Any person, young or old, who cannot hold or see a book to read standard print is eligible.
Services: Talking Tapes provides textbooks on tape for individuals who cannot read standard print. Ninety percent
of clients are students with learning disabilities. Also services individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have a
physical disability. All of our educational materials are recorded upon request of the need student.
WOLFNER LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
(See Social-Recreation)
COMMUNICATION/INTERPRETERS/PRODUCTS/SERVICES FOR THE DEAF
CATHOLIC DEAF MINISTRY
6815 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63133
Father Vic Barnhart
721-3069
727-2747 TDD
727-2747 Fax
Fees: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Deaf and/or hard of hearing persons or family members of a deaf/hard of hearing person.
Services: Catholic religious services and education conducted in sign langauge. Advocacy and referrals.
DEAF COMMUNICATIONS
P.O. Box 4186
Chesterfield, MO 63006
532-3737 Office, 1-800-656-2360
532-5522, 1-800-535-4327 TTY
532-4777 Fax
Fees: Yes, hourly rates - call for information.
Accessible: Unknown
Requirements: None
Services: Provides interpreting service for the deaf, 24 hours a day - seven days a week. Educational note taking and
certified court reporters, full line of hearing enhancement products and referral services are also offered. Approved
vendor for the state funded Adaptive Telephone Equipment Distribution Program. Catalog available.
DEAF INTERLINK
100 Rue St. Francois Street
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 837-7757
837-7440 TDD
(314) 837-0777 Fax
Fees: Yes, hourly rates - call for information.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: 24 hour emergency service of interpreters for the deaf, and referral service.
DEAF SERVICES
200 South Hanley Road
Suite 1104
Clayton, MO 63105
Susan Hanick/Fay Simons - (314) 721-3744 Voice/TDD
Fax: 314-721-7814
Fees: Sliding scale for counseling and independent living services. Interpreter set their own fees.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: Non-profit social services for the deaf, family members and metro-St. Louis area. Counseling, independent
living and socialization skills, professional interpreting, In-services, advocacy for deaf rights and information and
referral. Twenty-four hour emergency interpreting service.
LYNN EIGHINGER
(314) 305-1041 Voice/TTY/Fax
(314) 326-1479 Answering Machine
(314) 326-1479 Voice/TTY
(314) 305-1041 Fax
(314) 412-3748 Cellular
Fees: Yes, call for information.
Accessible: Unknown
Requirements: None
Services: Trainer, advocate, consultant and interpreter for the deaf. Certified: MICS 5/ RID CI/CT/TEXAS III NC
(NAD) A (Highest of five levels).
HEAR INK
7301 Watson Road
Suite 173
St. Louis, MO 63119
314-926-6269 Voice
314-645-1806 TDD
314-645-6049 Fax
Fees: Yes, call for rates.
Accessible: N/A
Requirements: None
Services: Open and closed captioning of videotapes in all formats. Real-time captioning of live events by certified
real-time captioners. Note taking by certified court reporters.
HOPMEIER HEARING AIDS CENTER SOUTHWEST OFFICE
801 South Lindbergh 4510 Hampton
St. Louis, MO 63131 St. Louis, MO 63109
(314) 993-3277 (314) 352-5100
Mr. Hopmeier Diana Christen
1-800-688-3577
Fees: Call for price & product/service information.
Accessible: Unknown
Requirements: None
Services: Signallers for telephone, doorbell, baby-cry and wake-up devices. Sales and repair services. T.V. decoders.
MISSOURI COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF
(See Advocacy)
OFFICE ON THE DISABLED
1200 Market Street
Room 30 - City Hall
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-622-3686 Voice
314-622-3693 TDD
314-622-4019 Fax
Wayne Elrod, Interpreter for the Deaf
Deborah K. Dee, Ph.D. - Commissioner
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: Provides sign language interpreter for St. Louis City services and St. Louis City government. Should
provide at least 24 hours prior notice of need for an interpreter.
KIMBERLY A. PFLEINGER, CSR
34 President
O’Fallon, MO 63366
926-8858
Fees: Yes, hourly rate.
Accessible: N/A
Requirements: None
Services: Provides realtime writing services for individuals with varying degrees of hearing impairment. Provided to
one individual on laptop computer screen or projected onto large screen for big groups. Provides open and closed
captioning services at live events and post-production videotapes. Another service is a printed or ASCII disk
transcript of a realtime or captioned event.
RELAY MISSOURI
c/o Sprint Services
3445 S. Missouri Highway 291
Independence, MO 64057
VOICE: 1-800-735-2466
TDD: 1-800-735-2966
Fees: Will be billed on your telephone/TDD bill monthly.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: No charge for services, Can ask the agency to use voice carry-over or hearing carry-over whichever is
needed.
Services: Service offered 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, with no restrictions on the length or number of calls
placed. All calls are private, no records of any conversations will be maintained. The relay agent options are: Ask
the relay agent to type and speak exactly what is said, ask the agent not to announce your call or ask the agent to use
voice carry-over. No fees or charges for using the relay service within your local calling area. Long distance calls
made through Relay Missouri will be billed at a reduced rate. This discount is given to compensate for the additional
time needed to place a call through Relay Missouri. Direct dial, collect calls, third-party calls, credit cards and calling
cards are welcome through the relay service. Simply identify your billing method.
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR THE DEAF
800 Mullanphy Avenue
Florissant, MO 63031
Mr. David Early
839-0681 TDD
Fee: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: 10:00 A.M. Sunday morning worship service conducted in sign language in Chapel of Christ Church
Cathedral located at 13th Street and Locust Street in downtown St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS HEARING - SPEECH CENTER
( See Counseling and Evaluation)
WILLIAM B. SHELDON
1422 Mississippi Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 776-5288
Fees: Call for price & product/service information.
Accessible: Unknown
Requirements: None
Services: Sales and repair service for TTD's.
BILL WREDE Concordia Seminary
2821 Laclede Station Road - Apt. B-9 801 De Mun Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63143 St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 645-4928 (314) 721-5934, Ext. 211 Voice
Fees: Yes
Accessible: No
Requirements: None
TTY/TDD: Yes
Services: Interpreter for the deaf.
COUNSELING AND EVALUATION
ADAPT-ABILITY, INC.
9355 Dielman Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63132
Debbie Gillespie
432-1101
432-0780 Fax
Fee: Determined on an individual basis.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Serves all ages and disabilities.
Services: Mission is to enable people with disabilities through technology. Services are provided in any and all
locations that are frequented by the individual. Makes contact with all other know service providers and caretakers
to assure all needs are met and provide training on the use and maintenance of any devices that are acquired.
Services include: Seating and Mobility: Includes educating the consumer about their options, evaluating their
specific abilities and needs for mobility aids, designing and fabricating custom seats, backs and/or accessories.
Home Modifications: Educates the consumer and/or caretaker about resources for safety, increased independence or
improved ease of caring for the person with a disability. Assistive devices vary and can include grab bars, ramps,
lifts, environmental control units or safety equipment. Assistance is provided in locating suitable easily modified
housing options and can involve designing a new bathroom or an entire home. Jobsite Accomodations: Educates
consumers, trainers, placement providers and potential employers regarding individual abilities and needs for
accomodations at school, work or recreational programs. Computer access needs are evaluation and accomodated
with specific hardware and/or software. Tasks are analyzed and necessary equipment is identified that may be readily
available or need modification. Custom devices can be designed and fabricated if necessary. Ancillary Services:
Includes equipment demonstration and loan, access to ABLEDATA for consumers and other service providers to
locate assistive devices, an extensive library of all manufacturers and devices, wheelchair and equipment repair and
short term physical and occupational therapy.
ADAPT OF MISSOURI
1900 S. 12th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
(mailing address - 902 Soulard, P.O. Box 58669, 63158)
421-5150
231-4681 Fax
Deb Rothernick
Fee: Yes, Medicaid
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Diagnosed with major mental illness, Axis I.
Services: Psychosocial day program for groups/individuals. Support services to clients living in the community
(individualized).
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATON
(See Information on Specific Disabilities)
BRIDGES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.
(See Advocacy)
CHRONIC PAIN OUTREACH OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
P.O. Box 31686
Des Peres, MO 63131
(314) 768-1350
Lona Polk
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: Mutual support group concept for persons and their families facing a chronic pain situation. Twice
monthly meetings, some with speakers, some share and care sessions, - all beneficial.
CONTEMPORARY LIVING OPTIONS, INC.
724 N. Union Boulevard
Suite 329
St. Louis, MO 63108
962-3972, 841-2165 Pager
Annetta Bolden-Roberts - Director
Fees: None
Accessible: Done at your home.
Requirements: Must be St. Louis city resident, at least 18 old with no felony convictions and involved in an activity
on a regular basis or willing to do so.
Services: Non-profit organization created to provide individuals with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities
with training/support services in their individual homes. Services are available free of charge to individuals who meet
their criteria. Each individual is eligible for a maximum of 20 hours/week of services based upon his/her areas of
concentration. It is preferable that all consumers of this agency be clients of the St. Louis Regional Center. Primary
service area is North St. Louis City.
DEAF SERVICES
(See Communication/Interpreters/Products/Services for the Deaf)
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC.
Family Resource/Early Childhood Program
2376 Truman Boulevard
Crystal City, MO 63019
Carla Duffey
931-4218
933-0046
931-4218 Fax
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: 50% delay in one or more areas of child development, ages birth to 3 years..
Services: Program is committed to a philosophy of family-centered practices in which family strengths, concerns,
priorities and resources are the focal point for the following: Early intervention and supports for young children,
natural and inclusive environments, choice and responsibility, in addition to knowledg, understanding and
communication among suports. Services are offered within natural environments to children ages birth to three years
who are suspected of, or have a developmental delay. Location of the natural environment, as to where specific
services are carried out is determined by a team compsoed of the family and others offering support to the child. The
following services are offered: Evaluation and assessment, In-Home Family/Child Training, Center-Based
Family/Child Training, Inclusive Center-Based Preschool, Immediate Community Caregiver/Child Training, and Family
Resource and Community Network.
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION
(See Advocacy)
FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK
29 N. Gore Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63119
Vincent J. Marino, Program Director
963-1450
963-9571
Fees: No
Accessible: N/A - home based.
Requirements: Parent or child must have a diagnosis of mental retardation or developmental disability.
Services: Agency serves families who are having problems and parents who are having difficulty in parenting.
Services include home-based individual/family counseling (on weekly basis up to 8 months), parent education,
resource acquisition and follow-up.
GREAT RIVERS & ST. LOUIS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
(See Health Care)
INDEPENDENCE CENTER
4380 West Pine Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
533-4163 Central Intake
531-7372 Fax
Fee: Based on service needs and ability to pay.
Accessible: Yes, some sites under construction for accessibility.
Requirements: Adults, age 18 or older with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
Services: Committed to providing a comprehensive system of high quality programs and services that assist adults in
the St. Louis metropolitan area with serious and persistent mental illnesses to live and work in the community,
independently and with dignity. A range of progams and services based on the needs of the people with whom the
agency works includes: Clubhouse Model Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, Employment Services,
Housing/Residential Services, Mobile Community Support and Case Management Services, Outpatient Psychiatric
Services and Partial Hospitilization Services.
JUDEVINE CENTER FOR AUTISM
9455 Rott Road (Headquarters)
St. Louis, MO 63127
Lois J. Blackwell, President
(314) 849-4440
Fax: 849-2721
Fees: Variable according to service.
Accessible: Yes. Satellite locations in the City of St. Louis.
Requirements: Persons with autism or other related disorders and their families.
Services: Parent and professional training, professional and clinical family support services, and respite care,
residential and supported living services, supported employment, adult day services and individual and family
advocacy. All services available to residents of St. Louis City.
LIFE SKILLS FOUNDATION
(See Advocacy)
LUTHERAN FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES OF MISSOURI
(See Advocacy)
MISSOURI DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
(See Employment and Placement Services)
MISSOURI PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES, INC.
(See Advocacy)
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - ST. LOUIS DISTRICT OFFICE
7503 S. Big Bend Boulevard
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 962-0023
Aleta Taylor Porter - Director
Debbie King - Progrm Services Coordinator
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Must be suspected as having or already diagnosed as having
one of the forty neuro-muscular diseases encompassed in the program.
Services: Diagnostic evaluation and follow-up clinical care; physical therapy; occupational therapy; certain
orthopedic appliances; flu shots; recreational activities including summer camping for children; public health
education materials; support groups and support research.
OPTIONS FOR JUSTICE
(See Advocacy)
PARAQUAD, INC.
(See Advocacy)
PLACES FOR PEOPLE
(See Advocacy)
ST. LOUIS HEARING - SPEECH CENTER
9526 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63119
968-4710
968-4762 TDD
968-4762 Fax
Fee: Yes, Sliding fee schedule.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: None
Services: Comprehensive, diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, aural rehabilitation, comprehensive
diagnostic speech/language evaluations and therapy programs for individuals with communication
disorders/difficulties (stuttering, articulation problems, voice, language delay, etc.). Augmentative Communication
Program for individuals who are nonverbal.
ST. LOUIS REGIONAL CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
220 S. Jefferson
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 877-1260
Fax: 877-1249
Barbara Stewart, Deputy Division Director, Eastern District
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: People (all ages) who have a developmental disability, defined as any mental or physical condition (or
combination) which occurs before age 22 and results in significant limitations in two or more of the following life
areas: self-care, language, learning, self-direction, capacity for independent living or self-sufficiency, mobility.
Services: Assessment of needs of each individual, planning, service coordination, advocacy and arranging for
various services and supports.
SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES AND REHABILITATION TRAINING
6001 Berkeley Drive
St. Louis, MO 63134
Ronda O’Farrell, Ex. Director
524-0645
524-5339 Fax
Fees: Yes, Funded by grants or sliding scale.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Adults with disabilities who can benefit from this program.
Services: Provide supported education, recreation, employment and living services for adults with severe physical
disabilities.
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported Housing/Lodgiing/Training)
DAYCARE/PRE-SCHOOL (FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN)
CHILD DAY CARE ASSOCIATION
2031 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
241-3161
Fax: 241-8429
Ann Mangelsdorf
Fee: Yes, depends on income and circumstances. Ranges from $0 - $35.
Accessible: No
Requirements: Children 0-12 years with a diagnosis of mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, developmental delay
or epilepsy.
Services: Association assists families in locating and assessing child care. Has information on rights and
responsibilities for families who have a child with a disability. Provides information about child care near a family’s
home or work. Services anyone who calls looking for care.
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, INC.
(See Counseling and Evaluation)
EASTER SEAL SOCIETY
5025 Northrup Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-1996
776-6078 Fax
Fees: None for Parent-Child Program. Varying for Assistive Technology Program & Therapy Dept.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Any disability. First Steps eligible for Parent-Child Program.
Services: Parent-Child Early Intervention Program: Provides in-home and center-based developmental therapy
for children, birth to age 3, in St. Louis city and county. Occupational, Physical and Speech and Language
therapies available. Parent educations and training available. Assistive Technology Center: Provides computer
access evaluations, inclusive classroom instruction, school consultations and training, recreational computer
programs, computer training and workshops, hardware, software and adaptive equipment loans and
information and referral services for persons of all ages.
EDGEWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTER
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported Living/Lodging)
HOWARD PARK EARLY INTERVENTION CENTER
15768 Clayton Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
227-2339
227-1494 Fax
Fee: Yes, Preschool involves a monthly tuition.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Eligibility for therapy services requires developmental delay or disability.
Services: The center provides therapy services and special education to infants, toddlers and young children
with disabilities. We provide services center based or home based. Programs include: Family Infant
Development Program, Park Preschool, Extended School Day, Family Ties, Direct Therapy, Family
Counseling and Splinting and Casting.
ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, INC.
(See Information on Specific Disabilities)
ST. LOUIS OFFICE FOR MENTAL RETARDATION & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES
(See Advocacy)
ST. MARY’S EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
1425 Stein Road
St. Louis, MO 63135
522-9969
522-1697 Fax
Kenneth Dunn
Fees: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Ages 0 - 3, Developmentally disabled.
Services: Serves children ages birth to three who have developmental disabilities. Includes developmental,
occupational, physical and speech therapies which are provided in an inclusive pre-school environment.
SPECIAL SIBS
4424 Pennsylvania Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 481-4596
Fee: Free for St. Louis city residents. $15.00 fee for county residents.
Accessible: N/A
Requirements: Sibling of a person with a disability. Must be at least 5 yrs. Old to participate.
Services: Provides Sibshops for children who have a brother/sister with special health care or developmental
needs. Sibshops provide opportunities for siblings of children with disabilities to obtain peer support and
education within a recreational complex. The Sibshop model intersperses information and discussion
activities with games, creative snacks and crafts. Professional facilitators have led Sibshops for 4 yrs. And
also work with children with disabilities and their parents in the St. Louis city and St. Louis county area.
Please contact Special Sibs for more information.
THE SALVATION ARMY HOPE CENTER FOR CHILDREN
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care/Supported Living/Lodging/Training)
THE BELLE CENTER
1223 Tamm Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
781-1948
Debby Stengel
Fees: Yes, Take First Steps funding and then have a base program for fee.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Children from birth to 6 with developmental delays and/or disability.
Services: Provide educational consultation, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, computer
training, outreach facilitation, parent-infant/toddler classes, and family support groups (sibling, inclusion
group, alumni group). Inclusion is a primary focus of providing services.
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
(See Homemaker Services/Respite Care)
UNITED SERVICES, INC.
4140 Old Mill Parkway
St. Peters, MO 63376
Karen Stepson, Program Director
926-2700
1-447-4919 Fax
Fees: Yes, No cost to family due to funding by DMH, DOH, local school districts, insurance, First Steps and
medicaid.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Ages 3-5 need to qualify for early childhood special education services through their local
district. Ages 0 - 3 qualify based on need for services due to developmental delays.
Services: Early intervention services for 0-3 year olds include physical, occupational, and speech therapies,
home-based special instruction up to age 3, center-based group special instruction ages 18 months to 3. Early
childhood special education classrooms and therapies available for 3-5 year olds. Extensive family support
services available to all agency families. Rainbow Connection Pre-School available for typically developing
children. Day care facility available 6 A.M. - 6:30 P.M., Monday - Friday. All programs are inclusive
(typically developing with special needs children). Strong team approach between all staff. All staff are
skilled in pediatrics.
YMCA OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
INTEGRATED SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE
226 E. Lockwood
Webster Groves, MO 63119
962-5979
Fees: Yes, variable, financial assistance available.
Accessible: Unknown
Requirements: Disabled person must have a developmental disability to qualify.
Services: Integrated School Age Child Care (ISACC) is designed to include children with developmental
disabilities into the YMCA School-Age Child Care Program, for children ages 5 - 13. ISACC offers 183 sites
throughout the area. Each site is licensed by the state. All staff members are trained in childhood behavior
and receive training in caring for children with disabilities. The program includes planned activities, group
play and free time in an inclusive setting.
EDUCATION: PRIMARY, SECONDARY, ETC.
CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
818 S. Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110-1594
(314) 997-0132
977-0091 TDD
Fax: (314) 977-0023
Fees: Yes, Call for brochures.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Speech, language and/or hearing impairment.
Services: Speech and hearing clinic provides evaluation, classroom training, parent/infant programs. School
is an oral school for the deaf with professional training. Also has research department and professional
education program for advanced degrees in deaf education, audiology and communication sciences.
COLLEGE FOR LIVING, INC.
8175 Big Bend Boulevard - Suite 140
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-0545
963-9855 Fax
Nancy Pecha - Executive Director
Fees: Yes, $35 per semester - scholarship available
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Have a developmental disability and live in St. Louis City or County.
Services: Evening classes meet once a week - teach community living skills. People First - St. Louis chapter
of an international self advocacy group. Continuing education classes for developmentally disabled adults in
academic, independent living and social skills.
EUCLID ACADEMY
3033 N. Euclid Academy
St. Louis, MO 63115
Hubert Welch, Director of Education
382-8417
382-0549 Fax
Fees: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Referred and classified EMR, LD, BD by local School District. Interview required.
Services: School for special education students classified as Educably Mentally Retarded (EMR), Learning
Disabled (LD) and Behaviorally Disabled (BD).
GALLAUDET SCHOOL
1616 S. Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63104
Dr. Dyanne Anthony - Principal
TDD: 771-2894
Fees: Yes
Accessible: Unknown
Requirements: Call for information.
Services: Elementary school for deaf children.
GATEWAY STATE SCHOOL
100 S. Garrison
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-5005
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Children must be identified as severely handicapped in
accordance with state law and referred by the St. Louis Public School System.
Services: Provide special education and related services for severely handicapped children and youth referred
by the St. Louis Public School System.
LUTHERAN ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
3558 S. Jefferson
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 268-1234
Fax: 268-1232
Fees: Yes, Tuition.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Educational diagnosis which indicates a need for special education services.
Services: Special education services (kindergarten - 12th) are provided, utilizing the inclusion model and
Resource Room with inclusion model. These services are delivered within Lutheran schools of the greater St.
Louis area by certificated special educators. Licensed speech pathologists, occupational therapists and
physical therapists provide therapy for children who are in need of these services. Parent support groups are
provided to assist parents in coping with the challenges of raising a child with special needs.
MISSOURI DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - OFFICE SITES
Kenrick Plaza Shopping Center
7435 Watson - #100-B
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-1125
962-1359 Fax
Alice Geary - District Supervisor
1845 Borman Court
St. Louis, MO 63146-4126
(314) 340-4621
340-4666 Fax
Al Wilkinson - District Supervisor
901 N. Tenth Street - Ste. 120
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 340-7926
340-7930 Fax
Daniel C. Spencer, District Supervisor
13075 New Halls Ferry
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 830-0500
830-0590 Fax
Sam Townsend - District Supervisor
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: 1. Must have a disability. 2. Have impediment to employment. 3. Reasonable expectation of
employment with services.
Services: Wide range of services to help clients overcome their disabilities and become employable, such as:
assessement, evaluation, counseling and job placement, physical restoration and special devices.
MISSOURI SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
3815 Magnolia
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-4320
FAX: 776-1875
TDD: 776-4107
Dr. Yvonne Howze - Superintendent
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Referral from local education agency - Missouri resident, legally visually impaired.
Services: Provides 24 hour quality education through our nationally accredited program for kindergarten
through high school and children 5-21 years. We offer a multihandicapped Deaf/Blind program and serve
children 0-21 throughout the state of Missouri. Also provides a residential program for students living outside
a 50 mile radius and include recreational as well as independent living skills for the students.
MISSOURI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
505 East Fifth Street (5th & Vine)
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4000 Voice/TDD
(573) 592-2570 Fax
Peter Ripley - Superintendent
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Deaf, ages 5 -21. Application and referral from local school district.
Services: The Missouri School for the Deaf is a state agency providing elementary, secondary and vocational
education in a residential type setting for school-aged hearing impaired and deaf; outreach services;
audiometric and psychological testing and parent-infant program.
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
ST. LOUIS NORTH OFFICE ST. LOUIS SOUTH OFFICE
10449 St. Charles Rock Road Two Campbell Plaza - Ste. 300
Suite 401 59th & Arsenal Streets
St. Louis, MO 63074-1827 St. Louis, MO 63139
(314) 426-4949 (314) 877-0151
TDD: 426-7064 Fax: 877-0168
426-3560 Fax 877-0169 TDD
Fees: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: 20/200 best eye corrected or visual fields limited to 20 degrees or less or degenerative eye
disease.
Services: Evaluation of training needs in order to obtain or maintain employment. May include services such
as vocational training, post-secondary education, instrucition in orientation and mobility, activities of daily
living, braille and other communication skills, consultative services to person working with the visually
impaired.
ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
1809 Clarkson Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 532-3211
J. Michael Keller, President
Fees: Yes
Accessible: No
Requirements: Child must have normal intelligence and at least a severe hearing impairment.
Services: Education of severely and profoundly hearing impaired. St. Joseph's is committed to the
auditory/oral philosophy of education. School program serves children from 3 1/2 years of age. The
Parent/Infant Center serves the special needs of children from birth to 3 1/2 years and their parents.
ST. LOUIS AGENCY ON TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (SLATE)/WORK CONNECTIONS
(See Employment and Placement Services)
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT FLORISSANT VALLEY
ACCESS OFFICE
3400 Pershall Road
St. Louis, MO 63135
(314) 595-4551
595-4552 (TTY)
595-4544 Fax
Suelaine Matthews
Fees: None for access support. Tuition costs must be paid.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Documentation of disability.
Services: Orientation to campus facilities, policies and services. Advising and registration for classes.
Accommodations for tests. Instructor notification of accommodation needs. Interpreter, tutor, reader, writer
and notetaker services. Referrals to campus and community resources. Adaptive equipment. Optional
special classes available for students with disabilities. Advocacy, study skills and consumer training.
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT FOREST PARK
ACCESS OFFICE - DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
5600 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
644-9039
644-9093 TDD
644-9954 Fax
Claudia Felsen/Monica Hebert
Fees: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Person with a documented temporary or permanent disability.
Services: Provide appropriate support services to students, staff and faculty. To minimize physical and
attitudinal barriers and to promote autonomy and self-advocacy for persons with disabilities. Provides
individual advising and counseling, coordination of needed classroom accomodations, interpreters, readers and
writers, consultation with faculty and staff members regarding accommodation needs, and liaison with
community professionals and agencies.
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MERAMEC
ACCESS OFFICE - SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
11333 Big Bend
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-7673
(314) 984-7127 TDD
984-7123 Fax
Linda Nissenbaum, Manager
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Current documentation of disability.
Services: Provide appropriate support services to students, staff and faculty. To minimize physical and
attitudinal barriers and to promote autonomy and self-advocacy for persons with disabilities. Provides
individual advising and counseling, coordination of needed classroom accommodations, interpreters, readers
and writers, consultation with faculty and staff members regarding accommodation needs and liaison with
community professionals and agencies.
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
2135 Chouteau
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 621-1462
Louise Wilkerson - Executive Director
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: City resident from age 3 - 21.
Services: Special education and related services to city residents with disabilities from ages 3 - 21. Also
provide evaluation and diagnostic services.
THE MIRIAM SCHOOL
501 Bacon Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Linda Shemwell
968-5225
Fees: Yes, tuition.
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Children between 4-11 who have a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities, attention deficit
disorders, behavioral disorders, motor delays or language impairments.
Services: The overall goal of the school program is to provide specific interventions to increase children’s
academic, social, language, motor and personal coping skills. The educational services are based on individual
strengths and weaknesses, and incorporate any needed occupational therapy and speech and language
therapy. Before and after school care available. An eight week summer program is available.
WOLFNER LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
(See Social-Recreation)
EMERGENCY HOUSING
HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER
2734 Gravois
St. Louis, MO 63118
771-2783 Business LIne
771-2273 TDD/City Emergency Shelter Hotline
771-3555 County Emergency Shelter Hotline
771-8313 Fax
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: St. Louis City or County resident.
Services: Operates the emergency shelter hotline for St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Rent assistance is
provided to city and county residents who are being evicted or living in overcrowded situations. Rent
assistance is also provided to city residents who are living in condemned housing and people who are
relocating out of shelter. Also operates the mobile outreach van.
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER
1411 Locust (Men) 2107 Park (Women)
St. Louis, MO 63103 St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 421-3020 865-3322
241-7000 24 HOUR DIAL A MESSAGE
SALVATION ARMY FAMILY HAVEN
3744 Lindell
St. Louis, MO 63104
534-1250
534-6604 Fax
Fees: No
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Must go through Housing Resource Center.
Services: Homeless shelter for families, casework, life skills, education, healthcare, spiritual programs,
substance abuse counselor and developmental specialist on staff. Follow up after housing assistance.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
CATHOLIC SERVICE AGENCIES
4140 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 371-4980
Fees: None
Accessible: No; Conduct in-home visits
Requirements: Unknown
Services: Emergency food, clothing, some financial assistance.
ENERGY CARE
2758 Wyoming
St. Louis, MO 63118
773-5900
773-5983 Fax
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Low income families with elderly, disabled, chronically ill and/or young children.
Services: Education regarding hypothermia/hyperthermia prevention and energy needs, telephone energy
assistance information, referral and counseling for delinquent heating/cooling bills. Provides emergency
goods (blankets, heaters, air conditioners) to medically high risk families. Provides weatherization and
conservation information and services.
LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI, INC.
4232 Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63108
534-4200
534-4200 TDD
534-1425
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Income limits, asset limits, type of legal problem.
Services: Provides legal services for low-income people in certain civil matters. Does not provide services in
criminal cases. Examples of civil matters handled: evictions, adult abuse, consumer matters, problems for
senior citizens, services to persons with HIV+/AIDS, assistance with Social Security Disability, and food
stamps program.
MULLANPHY TRAVELERS AID
702 N. Tucker
St. Louis, MO 63101
241-5820
Fax: 231-3458
Vivien Hopper
Fee: No
Accessible: No
Requirements: N/A
Services: Non-profit social services agency providing information and referrals, casework services, protective
travel services to non resident persons who have problems as a result of mobility.
OPERATION FOOD SEARCH, INC.
9445 Dielman Rock Island Drive
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 569-0053 Hunger Hotline
569-0381 Fax
Don Sonderman
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes, No direct on-site services are provided.
Requirements: Income within certain amount compared to expenses and family size.
Services: 24 hour, 7 day per week Hunger Hotline for touch tone callers. Rotary callers may call between
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday. Callers in need of food assistance will be referred to food pantries
that help in their area. Referrals are made by zip code through out the St. Louis area.
ST. LOUIS PEREGRINE SOCIETY
2343 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
781-6775
781-6494 Fax
Executive Director: Fred Wessels
Fees: None
Accessible: Yes
Requirements: Resident of St. Louis City or County and have a cancer diagnosis.
Services: Provides prescription medication (up to $125.00 per month), nutritional supplements, medical and
surgical supplies, transportation for radiation or chemotherapy treatments, equipment, respite care, prosthesis
and special programs for children. The St. Louis Peregrine Society is an independent local non-profit agency.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF ST. LOUIS
Central Office
4141 Forest Park Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108-2808
(314) 531-2183
531-6712 Fax
Virginia Newton
Fees: None
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