The connections you need. The life you deserve.

Experiencing Nature Through Your Senses.

Immerse yourself in nature like never before! This unique event, hosted at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, features a Nature Discovery program that engages your senses of touch, smell, and sound. Join us for this sensory experience where we will walk and explore through a nature hike! 

Date: May 1st
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Capacity: Limited to 15 individuals

Transportation: We will provide transportation from The Whole Person to and from the event. If you need transportation, please inform Halley Korff, and arrive at The Whole Person by 9:30 am.

Limited spots available. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.

If you need accommodations, transportation, or have any questions, please reach out to Halley Korff at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or (816) 214-9735.

Getting Social is a peer support group for people with disabilities, their PCAs, family, friends, and other service providers. Join us on the first Friday of each month, or date specified, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom, or in the Community Room at the Missouri Office; 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

For more information, to RSVP, to request a Zoom link, secure transportation, and request accommodations, please contact your Independent Living Advocate, the Youth & Adult Services Team, 816-561-0304 or rstephens@thewholeperson.org.

We provide transportation within 5 miles of The Whole Person with advance notice.

If you can’t attend in-person, join us on Zoom!

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Event Description:

The class meets every week beginning on Wednesday, April 15 – May 20, from 5:45 – 7:00 pm. (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 13, 20)

Event Cost:

$50/per person (for 6 classes) – limited to 15 participants

Class Objective:

The participants will learn the manual alphabet, numbers, WH-Questions, 100 basic signs (from ASL University and ASL That!), basic conversation words and phrases (from Meredith ASL), and Deaf Culture. This basic ASL class is not designed to certify those who are interested in becoming interpreters.

No Voice Policy:

The participants will learn ASL more quickly and effectively. Good language learning requires active learning. Full immersion helps develop better receptive and expressive skills. The participants will find that struggling to put all their thoughts into ASL for these one hour and fifteen minutes in class will have a marked effect on their communicative fluency. Full participation is expected.

*Only registered students may attend. Class size limited to 15 participants.

This session is sold out.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Event Description:

The class meets every week beginning on Wednesday, April 15 – May 20, from 5:45 – 7:00 pm. (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 13, 20)

Event Cost:

$50/per person (for 6 classes) – limited to 15 participants

Class Objective:

The participants will learn the manual alphabet, numbers, WH-Questions, 100 basic signs (from ASL University and ASL That!), basic conversation words and phrases (from Meredith ASL), and Deaf Culture. This basic ASL class is not designed to certify those who are interested in becoming interpreters.

No Voice Policy:

The participants will learn ASL more quickly and effectively. Good language learning requires active learning. Full immersion helps develop better receptive and expressive skills. The participants will find that struggling to put all their thoughts into ASL for these one hour and fifteen minutes in class will have a marked effect on their communicative fluency. Full participation is expected.

*Only registered students may attend. Class size limited to 15 participants.

This session is sold out.

Join your peers and connect with others who understand the challenges of living with a brain injury. In a supportive and understanding environment, participants can engage in meaningful discussions about topics relevant to their experiences, offering a chance to share valuable information, resources, and coping strategies. Whether you’re looking for advice, social activities, camaraderie, or a place to feel understood, this group offers a welcoming space to help you navigate life after a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Peer Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm at The Whole Person, 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

Also available on Teams – Contact Sarah Carlson for information

Presented by Eitas:

Are you interested in learning about your rights and responsibilities?

Would you like to learn to speak up for yourself and others?

Do you want more control in your life?

If you want to meet new people that want to do the same, then…

Join the Kansas City Roo People First Chapter!

Meetings will be on Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom meeting link.

Meeting ID: 870 2387 7528

Passcode: 512253

When: 2nd Thursday of each month 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Questions? Please Contact Josiah or Nicole.

President:

Josiah josiahsilkey1@gmail.com

Sergeant of Arms:

Nicole janenicole8632@gmail.com

The Expressions Art Exhibition celebrates artists with disabilities, highlighting their abilities and unique talents.

We ask that you join us for the opening night of Expressions Art Exhibition featuring artists with disabilities.

We will have wine, appertizers, a raffle, and all artwork is available for purchase through a silent auction. Raffle items include ceramics classes and wine tastings!

Howdy Homemade KC will be selling scoops of ice cream!

Presented by The Whole Person, the exhibition promotes inclusion by featuring artwork in a professionally curated show and offering educational and networking opportunities that connect artists with the broader Kansas City creative community.

Purchase Local Artwork

All artwork will be available for purchase! When the artwork is sold, 90% of the sale price goes to the artist, with the remaining 10% donated to The Whole Person.

Support local art and people with disabilities!

Pick Up Details

The artist’s artwork will be on display at Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company in May and June. So if you can not make the event, there is plenty of time to view the artwork!

If you have any questions or would like to purchase a piece, please reach out to: kriffey@thewholeperson.org

Expressions Art Exhibition Sponsors

Cultivtor Sponsor

Collector Sponsor

Join us for a delicious way to support The Whole Person at Tiki Tacos Give Back Night!

Whether you dine in, carry out, or order online, just mention “The Whole Person” (or use the online code) and a portion of proceeds will be donated back to TWP.

Your support helps fund programs that help people with disabilities to live more independently.

Mention “The Whole Person” at the counter.
For online orders, use code “TheWholePerson”

Join The Whole Person for DIY Life Skills, a peer group designed for youth ages 18-24 who want to learn and strengthen their independent living skills.

Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00–3:00 PM, this small-group setting is open to all consumers and covers essential topics like relationships, communication, hygiene, advocacy, healthy eating, employment, and more!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Mitchell at 816-627-2207 or mmitchell@thewholeperson.org.

Event Description:

The class meets every week beginning on Wednesday, April 15 – May 20, from 5:45 – 7:00 pm. (April 15, 22, 29 & May 6, 13, 20)

Event Cost:

$50/per person (for 6 classes) – limited to 15 participants

Class Objective:

The participants will learn the manual alphabet, numbers, WH-Questions, 100 basic signs (from ASL University and ASL That!), basic conversation words and phrases (from Meredith ASL), and Deaf Culture. This basic ASL class is not designed to certify those who are interested in becoming interpreters.

No Voice Policy:

The participants will learn ASL more quickly and effectively. Good language learning requires active learning. Full immersion helps develop better receptive and expressive skills. The participants will find that struggling to put all their thoughts into ASL for these one hour and fifteen minutes in class will have a marked effect on their communicative fluency. Full participation is expected.

*Only registered students may attend. Class size limited to 15 participants.

This session is sold out.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Getting Social is a peer support group for people with disabilities, their PCAs, family, friends, and other service providers. Join us on the first Friday of each month, or date specified, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom, or in the Community Room at the Missouri Office; 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

For more information, to RSVP, to request a Zoom link, secure transportation, and request accommodations, please contact your Independent Living Advocate, the Youth & Adult Services Team, 816-561-0304 or rstephens@thewholeperson.org.

We provide transportation within 5 miles of The Whole Person with advance notice.

If you can’t attend in-person, join us on Zoom!

Join your peers and connect with others who understand the challenges of living with a brain injury. In a supportive and understanding environment, participants can engage in meaningful discussions about topics relevant to their experiences, offering a chance to share valuable information, resources, and coping strategies. Whether you’re looking for advice, social activities, camaraderie, or a place to feel understood, this group offers a welcoming space to help you navigate life after a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Peer Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm at The Whole Person, 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

Also available on Teams – Contact Sarah Carlson for information

Presented by Eitas:

Are you interested in learning about your rights and responsibilities?

Would you like to learn to speak up for yourself and others?

Do you want more control in your life?

If you want to meet new people that want to do the same, then…

Join the Kansas City Roo People First Chapter!

Meetings will be on Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom meeting link.

Meeting ID: 870 2387 7528

Passcode: 512253

When: 2nd Thursday of each month 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Questions? Please Contact Josiah or Nicole.

President:

Josiah josiahsilkey1@gmail.com

Sergeant of Arms:

Nicole janenicole8632@gmail.com

Looking to connect with others in the Deaf community? Join us for a welcoming and inclusive gathering where Deaf peers come together to share experiences, build connections, and celebrate community.

Meetings are held quarterly—come be a part of it!

This month will feature a special presentation and educational workshop about public transportation from KCATA and RideKC!

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112.

Open to all individuals with disabilities.

Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. The Whole Person will cover the cost for each participant to bowl ONE game.

RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event!

If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Halley Korff, our Blind Low Vision Specialist, via email at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-214-9735. Alternatively, you can send a text to 816-848-2570.

You are required to fill out the Liability Waiver BEFORE you play bowling for this event. Use the link below to fill out the waiver. You can either print the waiver and give it to Halley at the event or email the filled-out waiver to Halley.

Other Bowling Opportunities

If you can’t make it this time, don’t worry! TWP organizes bowling events on the third Wednesday of each month, from noon to 1:30pm, at KC Bowl. Feel free to mark your calendars and join us for future bowling sessions.

Join The Whole Person for DIY Life Skills, a peer group designed for youth ages 18-24 who want to learn and strengthen their independent living skills.

Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00–3:00 PM, this small-group setting is open to all consumers and covers essential topics like relationships, communication, hygiene, advocacy, healthy eating, employment, and more!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Mitchell at 816-627-2207 or mmitchell@thewholeperson.org.

Join Us!

Join us for a fun night out that gives back! During Chicken N Pickle Give Back Night, 10% of all food and beverage sales at will be donated to The Whole Person. No flyers or codes needed—just show up, eat, drink, and support our mission to support people with disabilities

Enjoy great food and drinks while supporting a great cause.

Getting Social is a peer support group for people with disabilities, their PCAs, family, friends, and other service providers. Join us on the first Friday of each month, or date specified, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom, or in the Community Room at the Missouri Office; 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

For more information, to RSVP, to request a Zoom link, secure transportation, and request accommodations, please contact your Independent Living Advocate, the Youth & Adult Services Team, 816-561-0304 or rstephens@thewholeperson.org.

We provide transportation within 5 miles of The Whole Person with advance notice.

If you can’t attend in-person, join us on Zoom!

Join your peers and connect with others who understand the challenges of living with a brain injury. In a supportive and understanding environment, participants can engage in meaningful discussions about topics relevant to their experiences, offering a chance to share valuable information, resources, and coping strategies. Whether you’re looking for advice, social activities, camaraderie, or a place to feel understood, this group offers a welcoming space to help you navigate life after a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Peer Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm at The Whole Person, 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

Also available on Teams – Contact Sarah Carlson for information

Presented by Eitas:

Are you interested in learning about your rights and responsibilities?

Would you like to learn to speak up for yourself and others?

Do you want more control in your life?

If you want to meet new people that want to do the same, then…

Join the Kansas City Roo People First Chapter!

Meetings will be on Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom meeting link.

Meeting ID: 870 2387 7528

Passcode: 512253

When: 2nd Thursday of each month 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Questions? Please Contact Josiah or Nicole.

President:

Josiah josiahsilkey1@gmail.com

Sergeant of Arms:

Nicole janenicole8632@gmail.com

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112.

Open to all individuals with disabilities.

Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. The Whole Person will cover the cost for each participant to bowl ONE game.

RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event!

If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Halley Korff, our Blind Low Vision Specialist, via email at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-214-9735. Alternatively, you can send a text to 816-848-2570.

You are required to fill out the Liability Waiver BEFORE you play bowling for this event. Use the link below to fill out the waiver. You can either print the waiver and give it to Halley at the event or email the filled-out waiver to Halley.

Other Bowling Opportunities

If you can’t make it this time, don’t worry! TWP organizes bowling events on the third Wednesday of each month, from noon to 1:30pm, at KC Bowl. Feel free to mark your calendars and join us for future bowling sessions.

Join The Whole Person for DIY Life Skills, a peer group designed for youth ages 18-24 who want to learn and strengthen their independent living skills.

Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00–3:00 PM, this small-group setting is open to all consumers and covers essential topics like relationships, communication, hygiene, advocacy, healthy eating, employment, and more!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Mitchell at 816-627-2207 or mmitchell@thewholeperson.org.

Join us for a fun night of Bingo at Chicken N Pickle!

Play for a chance to win prizes while enjoying great food, drinks, and community.

Best of all, by playing Bingo, you’re supporting The Whole Person and helping support people with disabilities in our community.

Come for the fun—stay for the impact!

The ADA Celebration honors the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the progress over the past 36 years.

Each year, The Whole Person highlights milestones in disability history and recognizes the advocates who have made a difference—and continue to fight for change.

The Whole Person’s celebration is filled with guest speakers, food, games, and prizes, making it not only a day of reflection but also a fun and festive gathering. It’s a chance to celebrate you and the diverse disability community

About

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. Throughout the year and on the ADA Anniversary (July 26), the ADA National Network recognizes this landmark event and the important work to promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities.

For individuals who are vision-impaired or blind, here is your chance to experience art in a whole new way. Participants will enjoy a guided tactile tour, where they will get the chance to feel and experience art. After the tactile museum tour, there will be a hands-on opportunity to create a clay sculpture that we will fire in the kiln and return a few weeks following the workshop. 

Date: July 31st 
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Location: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Capacity: Limited to 14 individuals

Transportation: We will provide transportation from The Whole Person to and from the event. If you need transportation, please inform Halley Korff, and arrive at The Whole Person by 12:30 pm.

Limited spots available. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.

If you need accommodations, transportation, or have any questions, please reach out to Halley Korff at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or (816) 214-9735.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Getting Social is a peer support group for people with disabilities, their PCAs, family, friends, and other service providers. Join us on the first Friday of each month, or date specified, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom, or in the Community Room at the Missouri Office; 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

For more information, to RSVP, to request a Zoom link, secure transportation, and request accommodations, please contact your Independent Living Advocate, the Youth & Adult Services Team, 816-561-0304 or rstephens@thewholeperson.org.

We provide transportation within 5 miles of The Whole Person with advance notice.

If you can’t attend in-person, join us on Zoom!

The Whole Classic is The Whole Person’s annual pickleball and cornhole tournament—where friendly competition meets community impact! Teams come together for a day of fun and lively matches, all while raising funds to support The Whole Person’s programs and services for people with disabilities.

It’s a fun-filled fundraiser that brings the community together for a great cause.

Volunteer Opportunities

Want to help make this event a success? Volunteers play a key role in supporting The Whole Person and making The Whole Classic a great experience for everyone.

👉 Sign up to volunteer using our volunteer form.

Interested in Playing?

Looking to join the pickleball or cornhole tournament? Email Kianna for more information on how to participate.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring The Whole Classic Pickleball & Cornhole Tournament? Email Kianna to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your business can support The Whole Person.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Join your peers and connect with others who understand the challenges of living with a brain injury. In a supportive and understanding environment, participants can engage in meaningful discussions about topics relevant to their experiences, offering a chance to share valuable information, resources, and coping strategies. Whether you’re looking for advice, social activities, camaraderie, or a place to feel understood, this group offers a welcoming space to help you navigate life after a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Peer Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm at The Whole Person, 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

Also available on Teams – Contact Sarah Carlson for information

Presented by Eitas:

Are you interested in learning about your rights and responsibilities?

Would you like to learn to speak up for yourself and others?

Do you want more control in your life?

If you want to meet new people that want to do the same, then…

Join the Kansas City Roo People First Chapter!

Meetings will be on Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom meeting link.

Meeting ID: 870 2387 7528

Passcode: 512253

When: 2nd Thursday of each month 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Questions? Please Contact Josiah or Nicole.

President:

Josiah josiahsilkey1@gmail.com

Sergeant of Arms:

Nicole janenicole8632@gmail.com

Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112.

Open to all individuals with disabilities.

Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. The Whole Person will cover the cost for each participant to bowl ONE game.

RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event!

If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Halley Korff, our Blind Low Vision Specialist, via email at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-214-9735. Alternatively, you can send a text to 816-848-2570.

You are required to fill out the Liability Waiver BEFORE you play bowling for this event. Use the link below to fill out the waiver. You can either print the waiver and give it to Halley at the event or email the filled-out waiver to Halley.

Other Bowling Opportunities

If you can’t make it this time, don’t worry! TWP organizes bowling events on the third Wednesday of each month, from noon to 1:30pm, at KC Bowl. Feel free to mark your calendars and join us for future bowling sessions.

Join The Whole Person for DIY Life Skills, a peer group designed for youth ages 18-24 who want to learn and strengthen their independent living skills.

Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00–3:00 PM, this small-group setting is open to all consumers and covers essential topics like relationships, communication, hygiene, advocacy, healthy eating, employment, and more!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Mitchell at 816-627-2207 or mmitchell@thewholeperson.org.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa hosts its annual Charity Day in support of The Whole Person. A portion of proceeds from the day will benefit TWP programs and services.

More details, including the official date, will be announced soon.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Getting Social is a peer support group for people with disabilities, their PCAs, family, friends, and other service providers. Join us on the first Friday of each month, or date specified, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom, or in the Community Room at the Missouri Office; 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

For more information, to RSVP, to request a Zoom link, secure transportation, and request accommodations, please contact your Independent Living Advocate, the Youth & Adult Services Team, 816-561-0304 or rstephens@thewholeperson.org.

We provide transportation within 5 miles of The Whole Person with advance notice.

If you can’t attend in-person, join us on Zoom!

Join your peers and connect with others who understand the challenges of living with a brain injury. In a supportive and understanding environment, participants can engage in meaningful discussions about topics relevant to their experiences, offering a chance to share valuable information, resources, and coping strategies. Whether you’re looking for advice, social activities, camaraderie, or a place to feel understood, this group offers a welcoming space to help you navigate life after a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Peer Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm at The Whole Person, 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

Also available on Teams – Contact Sarah Carlson for information

Presented by Eitas:

Are you interested in learning about your rights and responsibilities?

Would you like to learn to speak up for yourself and others?

Do you want more control in your life?

If you want to meet new people that want to do the same, then…

Join the Kansas City Roo People First Chapter!

Meetings will be on Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom meeting link.

Meeting ID: 870 2387 7528

Passcode: 512253

When: 2nd Thursday of each month 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Questions? Please Contact Josiah or Nicole.

President:

Josiah josiahsilkey1@gmail.com

Sergeant of Arms:

Nicole janenicole8632@gmail.com

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112.

Open to all individuals with disabilities.

Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. The Whole Person will cover the cost for each participant to bowl ONE game.

RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event!

If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Halley Korff, our Blind Low Vision Specialist, via email at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-214-9735. Alternatively, you can send a text to 816-848-2570.

You are required to fill out the Liability Waiver BEFORE you play bowling for this event. Use the link below to fill out the waiver. You can either print the waiver and give it to Halley at the event or email the filled-out waiver to Halley.

Other Bowling Opportunities

If you can’t make it this time, don’t worry! TWP organizes bowling events on the third Wednesday of each month, from noon to 1:30pm, at KC Bowl. Feel free to mark your calendars and join us for future bowling sessions.

Join The Whole Person for DIY Life Skills, a peer group designed for youth ages 18-24 who want to learn and strengthen their independent living skills.

Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00–3:00 PM, this small-group setting is open to all consumers and covers essential topics like relationships, communication, hygiene, advocacy, healthy eating, employment, and more!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Mitchell at 816-627-2207 or mmitchell@thewholeperson.org.

Presented by the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art:

Honor the rich history of art, identity, and empowerment in the d/Deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Explore American Sign Language (ASL) through hands-on art activities and enjoy entertainment from distinctly Deaf perspectives.

ASL and Live English interpretation will be provided for all performances and workshops. Additionally, various interpreters will be stationed around the Info Desk, Kirkwood Hall, and the Sculpture Hall. Once it’s available, refer to the festival schedule for specific info about the types of interpretation offered at each event.

Registration details and a festival schedule will be available about one month before the event.

For inquiries about festivals please contact festivals@nelson-atkins.org

Free admission. Museum admission includes entry to Deaf Cultural Festival.

Getting Social is a peer support group for people with disabilities, their PCAs, family, friends, and other service providers. Join us on the first Friday of each month, or date specified, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom, or in the Community Room at the Missouri Office; 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

For more information, to RSVP, to request a Zoom link, secure transportation, and request accommodations, please contact your Independent Living Advocate, the Youth & Adult Services Team, 816-561-0304 or rstephens@thewholeperson.org.

We provide transportation within 5 miles of The Whole Person with advance notice.

If you can’t attend in-person, join us on Zoom!

Join your peers and connect with others who understand the challenges of living with a brain injury. In a supportive and understanding environment, participants can engage in meaningful discussions about topics relevant to their experiences, offering a chance to share valuable information, resources, and coping strategies. Whether you’re looking for advice, social activities, camaraderie, or a place to feel understood, this group offers a welcoming space to help you navigate life after a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Peer Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm at The Whole Person, 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

Also available on Teams – Contact Sarah Carlson for information

Presented by Eitas:

Are you interested in learning about your rights and responsibilities?

Would you like to learn to speak up for yourself and others?

Do you want more control in your life?

If you want to meet new people that want to do the same, then…

Join the Kansas City Roo People First Chapter!

Meetings will be on Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom meeting link.

Meeting ID: 870 2387 7528

Passcode: 512253

When: 2nd Thursday of each month 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Questions? Please Contact Josiah or Nicole.

President:

Josiah josiahsilkey1@gmail.com

Sergeant of Arms:

Nicole janenicole8632@gmail.com

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112.

Open to all individuals with disabilities.

Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. The Whole Person will cover the cost for each participant to bowl ONE game.

RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event!

If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Halley Korff, our Blind Low Vision Specialist, via email at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-214-9735. Alternatively, you can send a text to 816-848-2570.

You are required to fill out the Liability Waiver BEFORE you play bowling for this event. Use the link below to fill out the waiver. You can either print the waiver and give it to Halley at the event or email the filled-out waiver to Halley.

Other Bowling Opportunities

If you can’t make it this time, don’t worry! TWP organizes bowling events on the third Wednesday of each month, from noon to 1:30pm, at KC Bowl. Feel free to mark your calendars and join us for future bowling sessions.

Join The Whole Person for DIY Life Skills, a peer group designed for youth ages 18-24 who want to learn and strengthen their independent living skills.

Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00–3:00 PM, this small-group setting is open to all consumers and covers essential topics like relationships, communication, hygiene, advocacy, healthy eating, employment, and more!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Mitchell at 816-627-2207 or mmitchell@thewholeperson.org.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Getting Social is a peer support group for people with disabilities, their PCAs, family, friends, and other service providers. Join us on the first Friday of each month, or date specified, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom, or in the Community Room at the Missouri Office; 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

For more information, to RSVP, to request a Zoom link, secure transportation, and request accommodations, please contact your Independent Living Advocate, the Youth & Adult Services Team, 816-561-0304 or rstephens@thewholeperson.org.

We provide transportation within 5 miles of The Whole Person with advance notice.

If you can’t attend in-person, join us on Zoom!

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Join your peers and connect with others who understand the challenges of living with a brain injury. In a supportive and understanding environment, participants can engage in meaningful discussions about topics relevant to their experiences, offering a chance to share valuable information, resources, and coping strategies. Whether you’re looking for advice, social activities, camaraderie, or a place to feel understood, this group offers a welcoming space to help you navigate life after a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Peer Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm at The Whole Person, 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

Also available on Teams – Contact Sarah Carlson for information

Presented by Eitas:

Are you interested in learning about your rights and responsibilities?

Would you like to learn to speak up for yourself and others?

Do you want more control in your life?

If you want to meet new people that want to do the same, then…

Join the Kansas City Roo People First Chapter!

Meetings will be on Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom meeting link.

Meeting ID: 870 2387 7528

Passcode: 512253

When: 2nd Thursday of each month 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Questions? Please Contact Josiah or Nicole.

President:

Josiah josiahsilkey1@gmail.com

Sergeant of Arms:

Nicole janenicole8632@gmail.com

Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112.

Open to all individuals with disabilities.

Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. The Whole Person will cover the cost for each participant to bowl ONE game.

RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event!

If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Halley Korff, our Blind Low Vision Specialist, via email at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-214-9735. Alternatively, you can send a text to 816-848-2570.

You are required to fill out the Liability Waiver BEFORE you play bowling for this event. Use the link below to fill out the waiver. You can either print the waiver and give it to Halley at the event or email the filled-out waiver to Halley.

Other Bowling Opportunities

If you can’t make it this time, don’t worry! TWP organizes bowling events on the third Wednesday of each month, from noon to 1:30pm, at KC Bowl. Feel free to mark your calendars and join us for future bowling sessions.

Join The Whole Person for DIY Life Skills, a peer group designed for youth ages 18-24 who want to learn and strengthen their independent living skills.

Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00–3:00 PM, this small-group setting is open to all consumers and covers essential topics like relationships, communication, hygiene, advocacy, healthy eating, employment, and more!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Mitchell at 816-627-2207 or mmitchell@thewholeperson.org.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Getting Social is a peer support group for people with disabilities, their PCAs, family, friends, and other service providers. Join us on the first Friday of each month, or date specified, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. virtually via Zoom, or in the Community Room at the Missouri Office; 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

For more information, to RSVP, to request a Zoom link, secure transportation, and request accommodations, please contact your Independent Living Advocate, the Youth & Adult Services Team, 816-561-0304 or rstephens@thewholeperson.org.

We provide transportation within 5 miles of The Whole Person with advance notice.

If you can’t attend in-person, join us on Zoom!

Join your peers and connect with others who understand the challenges of living with a brain injury. In a supportive and understanding environment, participants can engage in meaningful discussions about topics relevant to their experiences, offering a chance to share valuable information, resources, and coping strategies. Whether you’re looking for advice, social activities, camaraderie, or a place to feel understood, this group offers a welcoming space to help you navigate life after a brain injury.

The Brain Injury Peer Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm at The Whole Person, 3710 Main St., KCMO.

Each month features a different theme.

Also available on Teams – Contact Sarah Carlson for information

Presented by Eitas:

Are you interested in learning about your rights and responsibilities?

Would you like to learn to speak up for yourself and others?

Do you want more control in your life?

If you want to meet new people that want to do the same, then…

Join the Kansas City Roo People First Chapter!

Meetings will be on Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom meeting link.

Meeting ID: 870 2387 7528

Passcode: 512253

When: 2nd Thursday of each month 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Questions? Please Contact Josiah or Nicole.

President:

Josiah josiahsilkey1@gmail.com

Sergeant of Arms:

Nicole janenicole8632@gmail.com

If you are a person with a mental health disability, join your peers to share information and successful techniques addressing the needs and challenges that you face.

We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm, virtually via Teams or in person at The Whole Person in the Community Room.

Meets: Twice a month, 1st/3rd Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 pm

To get the Teams link, please contact Jamie before the meeting.

Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112.

Open to all individuals with disabilities.

Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. The Whole Person will cover the cost for each participant to bowl ONE game.

RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event!

If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Halley Korff, our Blind Low Vision Specialist, via email at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-214-9735. Alternatively, you can send a text to 816-848-2570.

You are required to fill out the Liability Waiver BEFORE you play bowling for this event. Use the link below to fill out the waiver. You can either print the waiver and give it to Halley at the event or email the filled-out waiver to Halley.

Other Bowling Opportunities

If you can’t make it this time, don’t worry! TWP organizes bowling events on the third Wednesday of each month, from noon to 1:30pm, at KC Bowl. Feel free to mark your calendars and join us for future bowling sessions.

Join The Whole Person for DIY Life Skills, a peer group designed for youth ages 18-24 who want to learn and strengthen their independent living skills.

Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00–3:00 PM, this small-group setting is open to all consumers and covers essential topics like relationships, communication, hygiene, advocacy, healthy eating, employment, and more!

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Mitchell at 816-627-2207 or mmitchell@thewholeperson.org.