The Whole Person

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The Whole Person

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Our Mission

The Whole Person connects people with disabilities to the resources they need by supporting independent choice and advocating for positive change in the community.

Our Vision

The Whole Person envisions a fully accessible community where opportunities and choices are not limited by disability.

Core Values

Our core values influence how we interact with each other, guide how we go about our work and fulfill our mission. Our core values are Respect; Integrity; Inclusiveness; Commitment; and Collaboration.

The Whole Person provides services to people with disabilities and their families and strives to help them identify and implement resources appropriate to their situation.

We serve the following counties in *Missouri: Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte.
We serve the following counties in *Kansas: Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte.

We serve:

People with disabilities
Parents, spouses, siblings and significant others of people with disabilities
Schools
Businesses
Local government agencies
Volunteer organizations
Hospitals, health organizations and the medical community
Civic organizations
Churches/religious organizations
Veterans
Any individual or organization seeking assistance

We serve people across a full range of physical, sensory and mental disabilities. Our programs are offered free of charge to all people with significant disabilities.

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Two people on a track, one running and one in an athletic wheelchair

Activities

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Archery

Archery is a versatile activity. It is something that can be done for fun, for hunting, or for competition. “Target shooting wasn’t a thing for me,” said US Para Archery Head Coach Jonathan Clemins. “But I realized I enjoyed shooting my bow as much as I enjoyed hunting.” In addition, archery can be a year-round…

There is a rapidly growing adaptive sport that is changing the way people think of those using a power chair. That sport is power soccer. “It is not only changing the perception others have, but also how participants think of themselves,” said Jonathan Newman, the Adult Sports Coordinator at Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program…

The people you meet through tennis are friendly, happy, optimistic and outgoing, They just want to have a good time and want others to have a good time. – Steve Kappes, Director of the San Diego Wounded Warrior Tennis Program and Director of Military Outreach for the San Diego District Tennis Association All About…

Track and Field is the largest Olympic and Paralympic sport in terms of the number of athletes and number of classifications and categories. In addition to the races that take place on the track, there are a number of competitions that take place on the field inside the track. In particular, there are throwing and…

Rain, sleet, snow, or hail … it seems that no matter the weather, you can always see a cyclist biking for pleasure, on an errand, or keeping fit. The love of bike riding is rapidly growing across nearly every demographic. Cycling has always been a great way to enjoy the outdoors, socialize with fellow bikers,…

Getting Started Start Slow to Go Fast Just because you have never run farther than the bus stop, is not a reason to ignore the pleasures of recreational and competitive running. The sport provides many benefits. Besides improving overall health, cholesterol levels, and lung function, running is a confidence booster, a stress reliever,…