Ability KC Industries

Address

1020 E 12th St
Kansas City, MO 64106

(816) 472-7799

https://www.abilitykc.org

AKA:

Sheltered Workshop, Formerly Rehabilitation Institute Industries

Description:

Ability KC offers supported employment opportunities through Ability KC Industries. More than 60 trained and professionally supervised clients with disabilities assist with tasks from intricate assembly, detailed handwork, collations, to special packaging to meet a broad range of business needs. We empower all individuals to reach their greatest level of employment potential.

Hours:

M-F 6:30am-2:30pm

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

June 9, 2026

Employer ID:

440552045

Year Incorporated:

1947

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1020 E 12th St
Kansas City, MO 64106

Contacts

Marla Nelson

Primary Contact

Workshop Operations Manager

marla.nelson@abilitykc.org

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(816) 472-7799

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Accessible

Description

Ability KC offers supported employment opportunities through Ability KC Industries. More than 60 trained and professionally supervised clients with disabilities assist with tasks from intricate assembly, detailed handwork, collations, to special packaging to meet a broad range of business needs. We empower all individuals to reach their greatest level of employment potential.

Hours

M-F 6:30am-2:30pm

Required Documents

To be considered for admissions to Ability KC Industries please submit a referral application to the Ability KC Industries Operations Manager.

Eligibility

16+ (If under 25 years of age, must have a recommendation letter from Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation); Possess sufficient emotional control so as to pose no physical threat to themselves or others; Be able to care for personal needs or direct a personal assistant to provide required care. If a personal assistant is required, the assistant must be selected, arranged for and paid by either the participant or their sponsoring agency.

Fees

NA

Intake Procedure

Submit a referral application to the Ability KC Industries Operations Manager. A referral packet can be obtained from a Kansas City Regional Office Case Manager, County Case Manager or Mental Health Case Manager.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Missouri

Geography Served

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  • Kansas
    • Johnson County
      • Wyandotte County
      • Missouri
        • Clay County
          • Jackson County
            • Platte County

            Telephone Numbers

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            816-472-7799
            Name:
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