Center for Human Services

The president is committed to building an America that is more inclusive, more just, and more accessible for every American, including Americans with disabilities and their families, Press Secretary, Jen Psaki said.

Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that occurs in about one in every 15,000 births.

Pres. Ronald Reagan's 1987 Proclamation for National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

LUCI gives power wheelchair riders unparalleled stability, security and connectivity through cloud-connected software and hardware mounted between the seat and wheels of their current chair. LUCI prevents tips, collisions and falls before they happen.

Project Euphonia is a Google Research initiative focused on helping people with atypical speech be better understood. The approach is centered on analyzing speech recordings to better train speech recognition models. Click this link for information: https://sites.research.google/euphonia/about/

"We’re all going to stay in our homes this year, sweetie. Everybody is staying away from each other because of the virus."

Run the first studio thriller to star a wheelchair user since The Sign of the Ram was released in 1948."

Article from the Urban Institute: "Food Insecurity Edged Back up after COVID-19 Relief Expired"

Dough us a favor and vote on your favorite CHS Platte and Jackson County Offices Gingerbread House! Click on the link below to see all the sweet creations. Voting closes at Noon on December 21. https://poll.app.do/gingerbread-house-who-did-it-b/4Nj7mMAz

Nice piece on Julie Quick from UMKC's Missouri Family to Family publication. Julie is Jessica Quick's mom!

She was an unapologetically sexual disabled woman unapologetic about her politics and the way she lived her life.

Show-Me Hope link: https://www.moshowmehope.org/index.php/about-us/

Parents or teachers of children with extensive support needs are invited to participate in a study about experiences with IEP development. There is a link to sign up to participate in an interview and to complete a brief survey. Once the interview is completed, individuals will be entered in to a drawing to win 1 of 40 $20 Visa gift cards. To get started here is the link: https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8CX2K6loFLBxu7z

Project SEARCH Virtual Open House for North Kansas City School District students grades 9-12. Join the Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91885404519

"A review of state-level requirements across the nation found that only nine states are reporting on COVID-19 cases at institutions for people with disabilities, seven report on group homes and just one is reporting on day facilities for those with disabilities."

Check out these entrepreneurs! Some great items made by people with disabilities.

"I try to reconstruct the mysteries under the mask, but there’s no satisfying my face hunger."

The findings show that parents can be virtually trained in these complex procedures and that the methods are ones that they find easy to use."

Individuals with disabilities are a vital part of the state’s essential workforce. Because of ongoing staffing needs, opportunity exists for individuals to secure well-paying vital positions. A virtual job fair focusing on entry-level clinical and non-clinical positions will take place on December 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Jenny Snyder Team in KC Metro Clay County held their "Reverse Halloween Parade" last week. The team handed out over 100 treat bags in the office parking lot to individuals who drove by in cars. Everyone was socially distant and masked up - in more ways than one.

The Tessa Gerhart Team in KC Metro Clay County held their "Reverse Halloween Parade" last week. The team handed out treat bags in the office parking lot to individuals who drove by in cars. Everyone was socially distant and masked up - in more ways than one.

"With two new guidance documents, federal education officials are clarifying issues facing both young children with disabilities and those transitioning to adulthood amid the pandemic."

Harry Reynolds voted yesterday. Harry has a unique system for voting. He reviewed the candidates' websites and he generally chooses women over men. But if they... don't have a photo on their website, Harry said, I’m not voting for you! He also said, "Girls would make a good President." Thank you Harry, for doing your patriotic duty. Remember to VOTE! Be like Harry. See more

Here's another chance to vote on something!

Brendon McCorkle took it upon himself to design solution to prevent his sister's dryer sheets from getting dropped behind her dryer. Brendon used two old barn boards, glued, clamped, used a miter saw, and attached the brackets. His sister is happy!