Services information by topic
This listing assists you to find resources for a variety of needs in the life of an adult with Down syndrome. Find resources for yourself or your family member below:
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
The Mission Project -
Immaculata Manor-
Kansas City Preferred Community Services (formerly Community of the Good Shepherd)-
Progressive Community Services-
Lakemary Center-
Austen Dooley-
Johnson County Developmental Supports-
United Cerebral Palsy-
Community Living Opportunities-
TNC Community-
Listing of many day services in Johnson County, KS-
DAY SERVICES
Johnson County Developmental Supports-
United Cerebral Palsy-
Heartstrings-
Southeast Enterprises-
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection-
Rainbow Center-
Imagine That-
Community Living Opportunities-
Developing Potential, Inc.- (Independence, Lee's Summit and Kansas City, MO)
Nova Center, Inc-
Occupational Center of Central Kansas- (Salina)-
The Mentor Network- (facility is near Columbis, MO)
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Project RISE-
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City- (HIRED program)
LOCAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES
The Phyllis Phund-
National Down Syndrome Society- /
National Down Syndrome Congress – /
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City-
Coalition for Independence-
Dream Works-
TARC, Inc. - For Topeka and Shawnee County-
Facebook- Adults with Down syndrome-
Facebook- Siblings of adults with Down Syndrome-
Siblings are Great Advocates support group- Contact Sarah Jurcyk- 913-707-7305
SUPPORT SERVICES
Down syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City- Support groups-
Center for Developmentally Disabled and Special Neighbors –
Comprehensive Mental Health Services-
Concerned Care,Inc-
Northland Therapeutic Riding Center-
Recreation Council of Greater Kansas City-
Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City-
Special Olympics of Missouri-
Special Olympics of Kansas-
Special Olympics-
Platte Count Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled-
SOAR Support groups-
RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT
Valley View United Methodist Church-
College Church of the Nazarene- (call and ask for classes for special needs adults)
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection-
SOAR special needs day camp- Grace Church-
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
The JO – Special Edition-
SOCIAL INTERACTION/RECREATION SERVICES
Johnson County Community College CLEAR program-
Olathe Parks and Recreation-
Mission Parks and Recreation-
Johnson County Parks and Recreation-
YMCA of Greater Kansas City-
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City- STARS program-
Inclusion Connections-
Camp Barnabas-
Something Special About Music- Grace Basel- music/instrumental lessons for people with special needs- Contact by phone-913-558-7671
