
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
Kansas City Preferred Community Services (formerly Community of the Good Shepherd)-
Progressive Community Services-
Johnson County Developmental Supports-
Community Living Opportunities-
Listing of many day services in Johnson County, KS-
DAY SERVICES
Johnson County Developmental Supports-
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection-
Community Living Opportunities-
Developing Potential, Inc.- (Independence, Lee's Summit and Kansas City, MO)
Occupational Center of Central Kansas- (Salina)-
The Mentor Network- (facility is near Columbis, MO)
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City- (HIRED program)
LOCAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES
National Down Syndrome Society- /
National Down Syndrome Congress – /
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City-
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-
Northland Therapeutic Riding Center-
Recreation Council of Greater Kansas City-
Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City-
Platte Count Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled-
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
SOCIAL INTERACTION/RECREATION SERVICES
Johnson County Community College CLEAR program-
Johnson County Parks and Recreation-
Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City- STARS program-
Something Special About Music- Grace Basel- music/instrumental lessons for people with special needs- Contact by phone-913-558-7671