Who do I call first for disability services in Pettis County, Missouri?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Missouri vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Pettis County.

Is help available in Spanish in Pettis County?

Yes. This Pettis County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Missouri agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Pettis County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Pettis County, Missouri

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Pettis 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 Pettis 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 Pettis County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Pettis County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

West Central Independent Living Services - Sedalia ((660) 829-1980, Sedalia)
The Arc of Missouri. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Green Ridge R-VIII (660-527-3315, Green Ridge)
Heber Hunt Elementary School (660-826-4774, Sedalia)
Horace Mann Elementary School (660-826-4774, Sedalia)
Katy in the Community (660-826-4774, Sedalia)
E W Thompson (SEDALIA)
Accuquest Hearing Center, Llc (660-826-0180, SEDALIA). Hearing & speech services
Children'S Therapy Center (660-826-4400, SEDALIA). Behavioral health agency
Children'S Therapy Center Of Pettis County, Inc (660-826-4400, SEDALIA). Day program / habilitation
Cornerstone Caregiving East Llc (660-570-4747, SEDALIA). In-home support
North America Transport Llc (660-851-0537, SEDALIA). Medical & accessible transport
Mpower Targeted Case Management (SEDALIA)
The Blind Of Central Missouri Inc (SEDALIA)
Bothwell Regional Health Center (660-826-4909, SEDALIA). Medical equipment & supplies
Central Missouri Podiatry Inc (660-827-6311, SEDALIA). Prosthetics & orthotics
Certified Brace And Limb (660-826-3555, SEDALIA). Medical equipment & supplies
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics East, Inc. (660-826-2212, SEDALIA). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Pettis County

These serve every county in Missouri, including Pettis 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

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