Bootheel Area Independent Living Services
Address
719 Teaco Road
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 888-0002
AKA:
BAILS
Description:
BAILS is part of a statewide network of 22 centers for Independent Living which brings services within a reasonable distance for most people with disabilities.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
October 16, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
719 Teaco Road
Kennett, MO 63857
Mailing
PO Box 326
Kennett, MO 63857
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main/TTY
(573) 888-0002
Fax
(573) 888-0708
Toll Free
(888) 449-0949
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
BAILS provides organizations, people with disabilities, and the general public training to advocate for their own needs. In addition, they educate legislators on a local, state, and national level regarding issues confronting people with disabilities.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 6:00pm
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
This program aids in the application process for Consumer Directed Services Program or CDS Program is for persons with disabilities who need help with personal and daily activities including bathing, toileting, shopping, grooming and meals. The CDS Program helps individuals with disabilities live an independent lifestyle. The program pays for eligible Consumers to hire their own personal care attendant. The attendant can be a family member or friend. A spouse is not eligible to be an attendant. Each attendant is required to have a clean background check and register with the Family Care Registry. The CDS program is based on the independent living philosophy. Consumers in the program have control over hiring their own attendants and all other aspects of being an employer. Assistance and training is provided by the CDS Coordinator as needed.
Hours
Call for Information
Required Documents
Call for information
Eligibility
Call for information
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
The counties of Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid and Stoddard in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
Independent Skills Training: Assistance is give to an individual learning or re-learning any aspect of life activities that could increase their independence and control over life. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES (PAS PROGRAM) - This program provides a personal care attendant. Many individuals have been able to avoid unnecessary stays in residential facilities and some have even left residential facilities for the comfort and independence of their own homes.
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person Write for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
BAILS will respond to your requests for information on or about disabilities or independent living related issues as quickly as possible. BAILS will also refer individuals to other resources that offer additional services that we are unable to provide.
Hours
Irregular - Call for Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities and their friends & family
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
BAILS educates service organizations, businesses and schools about barriers people with disabilities face
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Independent Skills Training: Assistance is give to an individual learning or re-learning any aspect of life activities that could increase their independence and control over life. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES (PAS PROGRAM) - This program provides a personal care attendant. Many individuals have been able to avoid unnecessary stays in residential facilities and some have even left residential facilities for the comfort and independence of their own homes.
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person Write for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
There are videos, books, magazines, and newsletters all in which you can learn about disabilities for people with disabilities. BAILS is also connected to the Internet, which people with disabilities may utilize.
Hours
Irregular - Call for Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities and their friends & family
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
Low Vision Center for the elderly and people with disabilities who have difficulty reading due to low vision. Aids and devices are available to loan to assist the visually impaired.
Hours
Irregular - Call for Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
Individuals with low vision
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
BAILS will loan walking aids and assistive technology to people with disabilities with no deposit or payment for 60 days. The equipment inventory includes but is not limited to the following: Geri Chair, Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers with and without wheels, Shower Chairs, Lift Chair and Crutches.
Hours
Irregular - Call for Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
Individuals with disabilities are provided with peer role models one-to-one or group setting with others with similar disabilities.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 6:00pm
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
There are videos, books, magazines, and newsletters all in which you can learn about disabilities for people with disabilities. BAILS is also connected to the Internet, which people with disabilities may utilize.
Hours
Irregular - Call for Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities and their friends & family
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
BAILS provides Sensitivity Training in schools to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Each grade's training is different and includes a video, assistive technology demonstration and a Q & A session conducted by a person with a disability. This training can be conducted in the school system, for boys and girls clubs, and to churches.
Hours
Irregular - Call For Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
The TAP program assists people seeking to obtain special phones designed to compensate for disabilities that prevent or hinder people from using a regular telephone. BAILS can help you obtain an amplified phone, one with large numbers, one that operates using just a breathe of air, TTY machines for those who have a severe hearing impairment, signaling devices that let you know when a call is coming in, and several combinations of all the above.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 6:00pm
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities
Fees
No Fees for those who qualify
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person Write for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
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Description
Assistance of community and volunteers, assist you in accessible modifications. Examples of these modifications include: grab bars, ramps, furniture arrangement and information.
Hours
Irregular - Call for Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
BAILS will loan walking aids and assistive technology to people with disabilities with no deposit or payment for 60 days. The equipment inventory includes but is not limited to the following: Geri Chair, Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers with and without wheels, Shower Chairs, Lift Chair and Crutches.
Hours
Irregular - Call for Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities
Fees
Call For
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
BAILS will loan walking aids and assistive technology to people with disabilities with no deposit or payment for 60 days. The equipment inventory includes but is not limited to the following: Geri Chair, Manual Wheelchairs, Walkers with and without wheels, Shower Chairs, Lift Chair and Crutches.
Hours
Irregular - Call for Hours
Required Documents
Information Not Provided by Agency
Eligibility
People With Disabilities
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Call or Apply in person
Languages
English
Service Area
Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, and Stoddard Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Dunklin County
- New Madrid County
- Pemiscot County
- Stoddard County
- Dunklin County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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