West Central Independent Living Solutions (WILS) - Warrensburg

Description

WILS strives to enable people with disabilities to effectively exercise their rights to obtain services and benefits. WILS provides advocacy for consumers on an ongoing basis. An Independent Living Specialist works closely with the consumers to instill skills that allow the consumer to become a self-advocate. WILS also works with local, state and federal entities to obtain equal access to opportunities in the community

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

N/A

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Consumer Directed Services or CDS is a Home and Community Based Service program covered under Medicaid that helps people with significant disabilities obtain assistance with personal care. WILS CDS will train program participates to hire their own caregiver.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Have a disability; eligible for Medicaid; 18 years of age or older; able to self direct care according to needs; be capable of receiving training on caregiver management from WILS staff

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call to fill out intake

Languages

N/A

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

WILS serves as the Center for Independent Living in this area.. WILS provides advocacy for consumers on an ongoing basis. An Independent Living Specialist works closely with the consumers to instill skills that allow the consumer to become a self-advocate. WILS also works with local, state and federal entities to obtain equal access to opportunities in the community.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities

Fees

Most services are free, covered by Medicaid, or offered on a sliding scale fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

N/A

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

WILS transportation program offers door to door transportation services with a wheelchair accessible van with a lift or a conversion van on a first come first serve basis.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities

Fees

Small fee quoted after scheduling trip

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

N/A

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

WILS provides training in daily living activities. Participants acquire individualized skills to participate fully in daily living, recreational and/or social opportunities, and vocational or volunteering activities. This includes, but is not limited to, health care and financial management.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities

Fees

Most services are free, covered by Medicaid, or offered on a sliding scale fee.

Intake Procedure

Call or email for information

Languages

N/A

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Peer support

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call or visit website for information

Languages

N/A

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

NO FUNDING AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME 1/30/26 MO

Description

WILS will build and repair wheelchair ramps to the entrance of a home so it is accessible to a person with a disability while funds are available

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities, own your own home, at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level

Fees

Payments or co-payments may be required for ramp materials

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

N/A

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

WILS provides access to information geared toward promoting independent living. WILS also provides referral services to groups and agencies that handle specific issues or have programs suitable to an individual’s needs in the community.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

N/A

Intake Procedure

Call or visit website for information

Languages

N/A

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Missouri’s Telecommunication Access Program (TAP) provides equipment to qualifying individuals who have difficulties using the phone because of a disability. WILS TAP is a certified demonstration site and has TAP certified agents who will demonstrate the TAP phones for your specific needs and ensure the TAP phone will meet your communication goal and assist qualified individuals with the application process.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Be a Missouri resident; have a hearing, visual, or mobility impairment; have telephone service in your home; have an annual household income under $60,000 for two people with $5,000 being added for each additional dependent.

Fees

Most services are free, covered by Medicaid, or offered on a sliding scale fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Languages

N/A

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline Counties in Missouri

Geography Served