Beyond Interpreting, MO SSP Program PO Box 154, Oregon, MO 64473 660-491-0146 (V/T/FT) Hours: 8:00-5:00pm (M-F) The MO Support Service Provider (SSP) Program is a grant funded Program, established by the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH), that provides DeafBlind(DB) individuals optimal opportunities to access their community and live autonomously through guidance, environmental information, and basic communication assistance by use of a skilled SSP. Touch, equality, choices, and understanding are values that the individuals within the program respect and appreciate. Availability: The Program is funded through a grant between July - June, annually; this fiscal year, services are available to those eligible until June 6, 2021. Program eligibility: proof of progressive hearing and vision loss, MO resident for a minimum of 1 year prior to intake, and age 15 years or older. Services include: receiving environmental information, basic communication assistance, public and/or private transportation assistance, and physical guidance from a Program SSP in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Participant-directed services: DB participant requests directly with their preferred SSPs, contract between participant and provider is required for Program paid services, and completed outings are confirmed to Beyond by participant. Geographic area served: Missouri, statewide. Fee: free. Intake and training are free while SSP services are paid through Program funds. Participants might experience fees for transportation services upfront; however, reimbursement is available with proper documentation. The MO SSP Program is constantly seeking SSPs. Eligibility: age 18 years or older, basic DB cultural knowledge, comfortable communication skills, internet and email access, valid driver's license, and background screening fulfillment. Fee: screening is paid through Program funds. Specialized training is free. Geographic areas in need: Missouri, statewide. Center for Human Services 129 Tower Dr., Warsaw, MO 65355 660-428-1143 The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional services and supports for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Our original mission included establishment of programs and services that change the way the community defines and views people with disabilities. Services: Activity Centers, Community Living, Employment Services, Service Coordination, Early Head Start, Missouri First Steps Social Security Administration 3404 W. 10th St., Sedalia, MO 65301 877-405-5459 Social Security pays disability benefits to people who can't work because they have a medical condition that's expected to last at least one year or result in death. Pathways Community Health/Compass Health Network- Warsaw Office 17571 N. Dam Access Rd., Warsaw, MO 65355 660-428-1280 888-403-1071 844-853-8937 Adult and adolescent outpatient treatment services. Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program (SATOP) 25388 Highway 52, Cole Camp, MO 65325 660-287-3781 We have been giving successful equine therapeutic lessons to persons with disabilities. Our patients have goals ranging anywhere from low and high muscle tone therapy to speech and lifestyle therapy and strengthening. Southern Oaks Activity Center 127 Tower Dr, Warsaw, Missouri 65355 919-448-4201 Southern Oaks Activity Center is dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities to reach their goals through individualized services. Twin Oaks Independent Living Twin Oaks is a family owned and operated business. All of our consumers are like family to us. We believe that developmentally disabled people should have all the same opportunities afforded to others in their community. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care and the highest level of independence to the developmentally disabled. We believe by providing quality care, and as much independence as possible, the consumers we serve will be happier, more successful, and have a great deal of pride in their home and in their community. |
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