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Disability Related Center Based Employment | Ability KC Industries

Ability KC offers supported employment opportunities through Ability KC Industries. More than 120 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 individual to reach their greatest level of employment potential, but recognize that everyone can thrive in the competitive workforce environment. Ability KC Industries is one of the few sheltered employment facilities in Kansas City to employ individuals with mental illness.

Last assured

07/20/2022

Physical Address

1020 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106

Hours

M-F 7:30am-3:30pm

Application process

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.

Fee

Fee scale available upon request

Eligibility

16+ (If under 24 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.

Languages

N/A

Service area

Johnson County, KS Wyandotte County, KS Clay County, MO Jackson County, MO Platte County, MO

Agency info

ABILITY KC

Work with children and adults with disabilities to provide comprehensive medical, therapeutic and educational services.

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