When you think about The Whole Person, you know how we provide services to people with disabilities and their families and we strive to help them identify and implement resources appropriate to their situation. We are also a Center for Independent Living, or a CIL, which is a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency that is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities and provides an array of independent living services.

We are a Center for Independent Living (CIL)

Independent Living Skills Training

Education on the many elements for a successful life in the community

Individual and Systems Advocacy

Speaking out to pursue personal rights and in policy change

Information and Referral

Helping people get the information they need to live independently

Peer Support

Organizing social activities and meetings for a wide variety of disabilities

Transition Support

Bridging high school to college and/or work, and from institutionalization to independence

Our Programs are FREE to all people with significant disabilities, such as those listed below

AmputationArthritisBrain / Head InjuryCancer
Cardiac ConditionsCerebral PalsyChronic Fatigue SyndromeDegenerative Disease
DiabetesEnvironmental SensitivityEpilepsyFibromyalgia
Hearing DisabilitiesHIV / AIDSLearning DisabilitiesLupus
Mental Health DisabilitiesMultiple ChemicalMuscular DystrophyMultiple Sclerosis
PolioRenal ConditionsRespiratory ConditionsSensory Sensitivity

Find the Services you Need

Be independent and take control of your life

The Whole Person is proud to provide services to the following

  • People with disabilities
  • Parents, spouses, siblings and significant others of people with disabilities
  • Businesses
  • Churches/religious organizations
  • Civic organizations
  • Hospitals, health organizations and the medical community
  • Local government agencies
  • Schools
  • Volunteer organizations
  • Veterans
  • Any individual or organization seeking assistance

Did you know?

A large percentage of The Whole Person are also people with a disability.

Come join a workplace that does not discriminate

Why work at The Whole Person?

  • Fantastic Benefits (PTO / Health / Dental / etc.)
  • Multiple community events
  • Friendly work environment
  • In-house Restaurant

The Whole Person offers the best Consumer Directed Services (CDS) to people with disabilities. Increase your ability to perform day-to-day activities. Reduce the need of support from family members, professional attendants or other care-giving services. Learn about The Whole Person services and how programs build the confidence of these individuals and improve the many skills they need to live, learn and work in the Kansas City metro community.

Executive Staff

A majority of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers are people with significant disabilities.

Deewayne Hord, Chief People Officer of The Whole Person

Deewayne Hord

Chief People Officer

Brandy Cooper, Director of Consumer Directed Services of The Whole Person

Brandy Cooper

Director of Consumer Directed Services