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Over 30 Years of Empowering Independence!
For over 30 years, empower: abilities has been a trusted resource for individuals with disabilities throughout Southwest Missouri. As the first Consumer Directed Services (CDS) provider in Southwest Missouri, we're proud to help individuals maintain independence, choice, and control over their care.
Caring for Someone You Love? We Can Help!
Our Consumer Directed Services (CDS) program allows eligible individuals with disabilities to choose and direct their care, including hiring qualifying family members or friends who receive WEEKLY PAY!
CDS assistance may include:
- Bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Mobility and transfers
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Meal preparation
- Shopping, errands, and transportation
Already receiving CDS through another provider? We're happy to answer questions about switching to empower: abilities!
Let's talk about your options!
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Do you or someone you know want to become a paid caregiver?
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We Offer More Than Care!
- Independent Living: Advocacy, peer support, skills training, benefits counseling, and housing resources
- Youth & Employment: Youth transition programs, career preparation, and employment assistance
- Nursing Home Transitions & Veterans Directed Care
- Accessibility: Home modifications, assistive technology, and durable medical equipment recycle and reuse
- Hearing Services: FREE hearing screenings, hearing evaluations, hearing aids, and repairs
- Low Vision & Aging in Place Services
Explore all our programs and services at www.empowerabilities.org.
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The empower: abilities Team
Your Care. Your Choice. Your Independence