Disability Services in Knox County, Missouri
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Knox County, Missouri. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Knox County
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Knox County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Knox County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Missouri. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Northeast Family Health (660-397-3517, Edina)
- Hrw, Inc. (660-397-2293, EDINA). In-home support
- Knox County Health Department Home Health Agency (660-397-3396, EDINA)
Statewide programs serving Knox County
These serve every county in Missouri, including Knox County.
- UMKC Institute for Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services (800-392-8667). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council ((573) 751-8611). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Missouri Assistive Technology (816-655-6700). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) (816-531-7070). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Missouri
- Laclede County
- Johnson County
- Lafayette County
- Jefferson County
- Mcdonald County
- Osage County
- Randolph County
- St Francois County
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