Disability Resource Association of Jefferson County, Inc.

Description

- Respite Care: Maintenance and supervisory services provided to a client in the individual's home to provide temporary relief to the caregiver that normally provides care. - Advanced Respite Care: Maintenance and supervisory services provided to a client with non-skilled needs that require specialized training. - Nurse Respite Care: Maintenance and supervisory services provided to a client with special skilled needs.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Caregiver needing relief

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Individualized/Educational/General Advocacy Services: Provides direct advocacy assistance utilizing Independent Living Specialists and a variety of trained advocates who will accompany parents and students to IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) and other related meetings upon request. - Individual Advocacy: Helping individuals learn to self-advocate for themselves and their own personal rights in order to best maximize their choices and live an independent life. - Systems Advocacy: Agency staff and consumers partner together to make system changes, including those related to government policies, transportation, public accommodation, and housing. Community Outreach: Helps people with disabilities become their own advocates assuring their rights to all the amenities in their neighborhoods and community.

Hours

- Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for details - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

- Individualized/Educational/General Advocacy Services: Students who have all types of disabilities and their parents/guardians - Individual Advocacy: Individuals who have all types of disabilities - Systems Advocacy Agency staff and consumers Individuals meeting ADA criteria regardless of age or type of disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

- Call To Apply - Agency referrals

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Low Vision/Equipment Loan Services: Offers long and short-term equipment loan of a variety of medical and therapeutic items, including electric wheelchairs, home modification materials, magnifying, lighting devices, close circuit television equipment and other disability related items.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Documentation of Disability

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

- English - American Sign Language

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Home Modification: Will install grab bars and accessible showers. Program is funded by private corporations, some modifications may not always be available or there may be a waiting list.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides service coordination assistance to those with disabilities. Service coordination provides outreach/identification, eligibility determination, assessment of needs, resource and referral, family support, service plan development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

Medicaid Card

Eligibility

- Must be age 18 years and older with a physical disability - Medicaid eligible (MO HealthNet eligible) - Able to direct own care - Capable of living independently with the services of Consumer Directed Services - Require at least a nursing facility level of care

Fees

Medicaid

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Franklin, Jefferson, St Louis City/County, St. Charles, St. Francois and Washington counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assisting each individual in maintaining an independent lifestyle, while allowing them to reside in their own home.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - American Sign Language

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Social Security Disability Supports: Assist consumers who are applying for SSI/SSD with forms that need to be filled out and can attend hearings/appeals as needed.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Workforce Transportation: Door-to door transportation available for individuals needing transportation for employment, interviews, education and training.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

- Individuals with a disability - Income Guidelines Apply

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply at 636-931-7696 ext 117

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

- Currently transporting from Arnold, Barnhart, Crystal City, Festus, Herculaneum and Imperial - Transporting within Jefferson County and as far as I-55 and Lindbergh

Geography Served

Description

Equine Assisted Therapy: Equine-assisted activities and therapy offered as a treatment alternative to traditional clinical settings.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides counseling and emotional support to individuals with disabilities who are emotionally distressed to help resolve whatever personal or interpersonal difficulties they are experiencing.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

Medicaid Card

Eligibility

- Must be age 18 years and older with a physical disability - Medicaid eligible (MO HealthNet eligible) - Able to direct own care - Capable of living independently with the services of Consumer Directed Services - Require at least a nursing facility level of care

Fees

Medicaid

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - American Sign Language

Service Area

Franklin, Jefferson, St Louis City/County, St. Charles, St. Francois and Washington counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Health Service Support: Explains in details all programs involving public health.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - American Sign Language

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Health Services Support: Provide information and advice regarding Medicaid, Medicare and supplement insurance. Also, offer detailed explanations on programs involving public health.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

May be able to help with minor heating and cooling repairs depending on the situation. Program is funded by private corporations, some modifications may not always be available or there may be a waiting list.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Jefferson County Health and Education Fair: Qualified pre-registered children will receive haircuts.

Hours

- Thursday July 28, 2016 - 9:30am to 1:30pm - The fair will be held at Jefferson College Field House, 1 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050

Required Documents

Parent or legal guardian must show proof of income

Eligibility

- Ages K-12th grade - Income guidelines exist - contact agency for details

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or come in person to register child, registration ends June 24, 2016

Languages

English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Support Groups: Sponsors three support groups including Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis.

Hours

Varies, schedules on website at www.disabilityresourceassociation.org click on calendar

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Individuals with disability related needs

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Meeting schedules can be found on website at www.disabilityresourceassociation.org click on calendar

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Jefferson County Health and Education Fair: Qualified pre-registered children will receive health screenings, including hearing and vision screenings.

Hours

- Thursday July 27, 2017 - 9:30am to 1:30pm - The fair will be held at Jefferson College Field House, 1 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050

Required Documents

Parent or legal guardian must show proof of income

Eligibility

- Ages K-12th grade - Income guidelines exist - contact agency for details

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or apply in person to register child, registration ends June 30, 2017

Languages

English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Disability Home Ownership Advocates: Designed to help individuals with disabilities, the aged and low income to obtain an affordable house of their own.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

- Proof of Disability - Proof of Income

Eligibility

- Individuals with disabilities, the aged and low income who are interested in home ownership - Must have good credit - Total household income must be at least $1200.00 a month

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Individuals who are unable to manage the home care for themselves are assisted by a trained homemaker who assists with tidying and dusting the home, cleaning kitchen counters, cupboards and appliances, washing dishes, laundering, ironing and mending clothes, sweeping and/or vacuuming and mopping floors, bagging trash inside the home and putting it out for pick up and performing essential errands.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Individuals who are unable to manage the home care for themselves

Fees

Call for details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Authorized Nurse Visits: A registered nurse supervises and trains nurse's assistants to provide skilled nursing services of a maintenance or preventive nature provided to clients with stable chronic conditions.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals who are unable to care for themselves needing nursing assistance in their homes

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Housing Assistance: Assist disabled individuals in locating accessible or affordable housing within the community.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Independent Living Skills Training: Provides individuals the opportunity to learn the skills and develop the necessary resources to maximize personal independence. Skill training include, but are not limited to, use of community resources, budgeting, transportation skills, cooking skills, self-advocacy, household management, nutrition, organizational skills, communication skills and stress management.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Adults who meet ADA criteria

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Call To Apply - Agency referrals

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Educates the community in developing policies and legislation for people with disabilities in education, transportation, housing, employment, personal care, etc.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Health Service Support: Provides information regarding Medicaid.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - American Sign Language

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Health Service Support: Provides information regarding Medicare and Supplemental Insurance.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - American Sign Language

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Essential Medical Transportation: Door-to door transportation available to dialysis treatment, X-Ray, minor outpatient surgery or a doctor's appointment.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call 636-931-7696 ext 117 For Information

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Transitioning: The objective of the program is to move individuals from a nursing or habilitation facility to the community, identify and eliminate barriers that prevent people from being able to move to the community, improve the ability of MO Health Net to provide in-home services and to ensure that there's continuous quality improvement of in-home services provided.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Those who are aging moving from a nursing or habilitation facility to the community

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Peer Consultation Program: Matches up individuals with similar disabilities to empower each other through encouragement, support and socialization.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals adapting to life with a disability or transitioning through different life stages

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Call To Apply - Agency referrals

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

- Advanced Personal Care: Assists with routine personal care of clients with ostomies (tracheostomies, gastrostomies, and colostomies.) Personal care of persons with external, in dwelling and suprapubic catheters, administration of perscribed bowel program, application of medicated (prescriptions) lotions, ointments, or dry aseptic dressings to unbroken skin including Stage 1 decubitus ulcers, application of aseptic dressings to superficial skin breaks or abrasions, manual assistance with non-injectable medications, passive range of motion and use of assistive device for transfers. - Personal Care Services: Assists with planning, preparation and clean up of meals, making beds and changing linens, brushing, combing and shampooing cleints hair, brushing teeth and cleaning dentures, cleaning and cutting nails of clients without contradictioning conditions, assisting the client with transfers when the client is weight bearing and shopping for groceries or household items specifically required for the health and maintenance of the client.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals who are unable to care for themselves in their home

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Prescription Drug Assistance: This program is sponsored by several pharmaceutical companies and provides a supply of specific prescription drugs at no cost to those meeting specific criteria.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Tax Prep Assistance.

Hours

By Appointment Only

Required Documents

Call for Information.

Eligibility

Call for Information.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (636) 931-7696 To Apply

Languages

- English - American Sign Language

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Ramp Building: Build ramps and assist with wheelchair lift installation. Program is funded by private corporations, some modifications may not always be available or there may be a waiting list.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with disability related needs

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Tax Prep Assistance.

Hours

By Appointment Only

Required Documents

Call for Information.

Eligibility

- Renters who lived and paid rent in Missouri for the entire calendar - Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older - Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled - Individual ages 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - 100% disabled veteran - Household income must be less than $54,000 in 2016 - If rent from a facility that DOES NOT pay property taxes, person is not eligible for a Circuit Breaker

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - American Sign Language

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides backpacks filled with school supplies to children grades K-12 who did not receive one from the back to school event.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

Parent or legal guardian must show proof of income

Eligibility

- Children K-12th grade - Income guidelines exist - contact agency for details

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or apply in person to register child

Languages

English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

- Social Group: Designed as an opportunity for disabled adults to get together, meet new people and enjoy various activities. Group meets throughout the year for various activities. - Youth Group: Designed as an opportunity for young people to get together, meet new people, talk about their futures and have fun. Group members have the opportunity to attend job fairs, educational training and gain access to many more valuable resources.

Hours

- Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to to 4:00pm for details - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Information and Referral: Provides information and referrals to individuals and families on disability related topics, such as personal issues and concerns, accessibility, education, employment, equipment, housing, personal care, etc.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call For Service

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assistive Telephone Technology: Assistive telephone equipment is made available to individuals with disability related needs. Equipment includes voice activated, touch activated, large number keypad, amplified and TTY equipment for those with hearing loss. Will assist individuals with choosing the correct phone for their needs.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Individuals with a disability

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call Or Apply In Person

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Consumer Directed Service: A Medicaid based program which provides attendant services to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live independently in their home. Participants hire their own attendants to assist them with daily tasks, such as bathing, toileting, obtaining medication, meal preparation/cleanup, housekeeping, laundry and essential tranportation.

Hours

- Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Closed on state holidays

Required Documents

Medicaid Card

Eligibility

- Must be age 18 years and older with a physical disability - Medicaid eligible (MO HealthNet eligible) - Able to direct own care - Capable of living independently with the services of Consumer Directed Services - Require at least a nursing facility level of care

Fees

Medicaid

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Franklin, Jefferson, St Louis City/County, St. Charles, St. Francois and Washington counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

- Transitioning Program: Support youth on an IEP (Individualized Education Program) that are transitioning from secondary education to postsecondary life. Trainings offered to youth are pre employment skills, financial skills, nutrition information and communication skills. - Transition Training Services Program (Transitions Program): Provides direct instruction within current participating school district classrooms preparing students to transition from school-to-work or school-to-high education or vocational training. The program teaches students vital independent living and career planning which are necessary to succeed in the next real life steps.

Hours

Call Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm for details

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

- Transitioning Program: Students with disabilities on an IEP (Individualized Education Program) that are transitioning from secondary education to postsecondary life - Transition Training Services Program (Transitions Program): Students with disabilities ages 14-21 years

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- American Sign Language - English

Service Area

Jefferson County in Missouri

Geography Served