3710 Main Street IN THIS ISSUE: Kansas City, MO 64111 816-561-0304 2 CDS Update thewholeperson.org 3 Volunteering with TWP 4 2019/20 TWP Annual Report 5 Deaf Services Training TWP CONNECTS 6 Peer Support Groups SPRING 2021 NEWSLETTER ISSUE 21 7 Qualifying for SSDI 8 Contact Information Connecting people with disabilities to the resources they need

2021/2022 Expressions Art Exhibition The Show Must Go On! Gallery Schedule his year marks the 11th Annual Expressions Art Exhibition showcasing March, April, May artists with disabilities and celebrating their abilities and unique talents. Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co. TExpressions strives to promote artists with disabilities by featuring their June, July work in professionally organized art exhibitions and offering them innovative The Thornhill Gallery educational and networking workshops that connect them to the broad regional August, September, October creative community. Kansas City, Kansas Public Library South Branch The 2021 Expressions opening reception will be held March 5, from 11:00 am - November, December 2021; 7:00 pm at Rochester Brewing & Roasting Company, 2129 Washington Street, January, February 2022 Kansas City, . All current CDC Guidelines regarding the pandemic will Kansas City Kansas Community College be followed. The opening will feature both live and virtual events, and an online March 2022 gallery will be launched after March 5th. Kansas City Artists’ Coalition The exhibition will remain on display at multiple metro area venues through March 2022. Learn more at www.thewholeperson.org/expressions. Expressions 2021 Artists Stone Addams | Jasmine Ali Omar Al-Shams | Wendalyn Baxter Sherri Buerky | Courtney Coy Alex Fraser | Leslie Norman Hubble Elise Huther | Dell Inskeep Kim Raine Johnson | Carleigh Lavoy April Marie Mai | Taj Moses Kassidee Quaranta | Lynndanna Stematz Sara Unrein

The 2021 Expressions Committee Poppy Di Candeloro (Co- Chairperson) Madison Wellman (Co- Chairperson) John Campbell | CJ Charbonneau Meghan Dohogne | Allie Donnell Kathryne Brontë Grimm | Lea Klepees Fiscal year 2021/2022 support from: Linda Link | Mitch Chalk Terri Goddard | Anthony Trakas CDS Update MISSION Greetings from the TWP Consumer The Whole Person connects Directed Services (CDS) Department! We hope this newsletter finds you healthy, people with disabilities to happy, and warm. the resources they need by Let’s start off with a little information supporting independent choice about what the CDS department is and and advocating for positive how we help TWP consumers. The CDS program can assist Missourians who change in the community. have active Medicaid and a physical disability with activities of daily life such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, bathing, VISION and transportation for essential needs. The Whole Person envisions Once approved for the program, the con- sumer will hire someone of their choosing a fully accessible community (usually a non-spouse family member or where opportunities and a friend) to assist them. The Personal Care managers helped with consumer notifi- Attendant (PCA) is paid using Medicaid cation of the program and coordinated choices are not limited by funds. TWP provides payroll services for pick-up or delivery. disability. the PCA and case management such as advocacy for the consumer. TWP case As we move forward into the new year, managers will check in with the consum- we are optimistic that some software er by phone at least once per month and changes to the system that PCAs use BOARD OF perform at least one face-to-face home to clock in and out from their shifts DIRECTORS visit per year. with the consumers will streamline the payroll process, while at the same Carla Oppenheimer, President The past year has been both challeng- time ensuring that the consumer stays ing and rewarding for the CDS depart- Marcia Klostermann, in compliance with federal Electronic ment. COVID-19 has curtailed one of our Visit Verification (EVV) requirements. Vice President most important objectives for our con- The new system will enable clock ins Mike McCord, Secretary sumers – to continue to thrive and par- and outs to be entered from any smart- ticipate in their communities. Isolation Chris Albright, Treasurer phone with the system app. The app can be one of the biggest obstacles that will use GPS to ensure that clock ins and Anthony Cangelosi someone with a disability can face, and outs are happening from the consum- CJ Charbonneau the ongoing pandemic has necessitated er’s home. even more isolation. TWP’s CDS case Don Harkins managers have done their best to offer It has been said that hope springs Ash Jain suggestions and resources to their con- eternal, and we here at the CDS DaRon McGee sumers such as TWP’s “Getting Social” Department certainly hope for a return events that are held on the first Friday Michael Nava to normalcy. We look forward to being of the month from 1-3 pm. One of the able to see our consumers on a regular Darrin Sherman most rewarding programs for our case basis again, and assisting in their quests Patricia Stillwell managers was the food box program for independence! through which nearly 300 consumers Madison Zalopany and 200 PCAs were given recipes and Jim Johnson, CDS Manager ingredients for multiple meals. CDS case www.thewholeperson.org/CDS

TWP Programs and Services

• Independent Living Services • Kansas Resident Services • Consumer Directed Services • Transition Services • Employment Services • The Whole Family Project An accessible PDF, screen reader • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services • Blindness Low Vision Experience compatible file, is available in the • Individual and Systems Advocacy • Youth and Adult Services newsletter archive on our website. • Telecommunications Access Program • Adaptive Sports • Benefits Enrollment Center • Legal Services 2 We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends In the early months of 2020, Kat and said Carly Kraft, external communications Andrew Collett, owners of With Love manager at Farmers Insurance. “The Salon in the Crossroads, contacted The Farmers team is honored to help Whole Person about featuring us as the donate a vehicle to The Whole Person, philanthropic partner of an annual ‘color’ an organization focused on making a conference that was to be held in Kansas positive impact in our local community.” City, Missouri in July 2020. “We were so excited about this unique fundraising The NABC Recycled Rides® program event and to have the opportunity to brings together collision repairers, talk with stylists from all over the country Gary Montoya, General Manager (Shawnee insurers, and others in the collision about ways they could make their salons Mission Ford), Jason (TWP), Teri (TWP), Matt industry in an effort to make a difference Peterson, Collision Manager (Shawnee Mission and give refurbished vehicles to more accessible to their customers,” said Ford) and Terri (TWP) in front of the car donated Terri Goddard, Resource Development to The Whole Person by Farmers Insurance®. individuals and service organizations Manager at The Whole Person. “And then that would benefit from reliable COVID-19 hit.” transportation. Since the NABC Recycled body shop Shawnee Mission Ford to Rides® program began in 2007, they have Kat and her team quickly pivoted; they “restore the vehicle and help provide donated more than 2,500 vehicles valued continued with their conference and reliable transportation to the deserving at a total of more than $36 million. did everything virtually. TWP offered service organization” as part of the several video presentations on People National Auto Body Council (NABC) First Language and Disability Etiquette. Recycled Rides® program. Shawnee Conference attendees were invited to Mission Ford technicians donated donate to The Whole Person and in their time and skills for the restoration. November, Kat and Andrew presented us Jason Crump, husband of The Whole with a check for $750. Thank you for this Person’s Employment Services Manager, unique opportunity. Katie Crump, works for Farmers and recommended us for this program. Farmers Insurance® donated a newly refurbished vehicle to The Whole “Farmers Insurance is dedicated to Person during a special ceremony on serving others and building stronger Wednesday, November 11 in Shawnee, communities where our employees, Kat and Andrew Collett visit Kelly, Jason and Terri Kansas. Farmers® worked with local auto customers and agents live and work,” at TWP to deliver a check from their fundraiser.

others, especially those with disabilities Night of Independence Gala 2021 and Deaf individuals.

Make plans now to be whisked away by As a Kansas City native with deep ties Logan moved to Kansas City in 2019 the ambience of the romantic streets on both sides of the state line, Jennifer is from Quincy, Illinois after spending four of Paris on Friday, September 24 at the driven to pursue meaningful inclusion and years in the Finger Lakes region of New Abbott Event Space. The 5th Annual justice for individuals of all ability levels York. Logan is Project Manager at RCC Night of Independence Awards Gala will in our community. She has volunteered Framing. He received his Bachelor’s present An Evening in Paris. The 2021 with organizations that create opportu- degree in Construction Management Gala and planning committee will be nities for individuals with disabilities for from Western Illinois University. In his free led by Jennifer Salva and Logan Weed, over a decade in the Kansas City area. time, Logan enjoys playing guitar, collect- a dynamic duo who joined the Gala Jennifer also serves on the Board of Editors ing records, volunteering, and spending committee last year and helped make of the Kansas Bar Association Journal, time with his cat, Nico. the 2020 Gatsby Gala a success despite as Communications Director for the J.L. shifting to an entirely virtual event due to Weigand Notre Dame Legal Education 2021 Committee members are Jordan COVID-19. Trust, and she volunteers with several Ward, John Miller, Chris Albright, Jessica legal education organizations to provide Barranco, Bruce Kay, Blake Kullman, Hilary Jennifer Salva is an attorney at mentorship to lawyers-in-training. Muehlberger and Alex Shipley. Kuckelman Torline Kirkland in Overland Park. Prior to entering private practice, Currently, Jennifer’s favorite hobby is The current plan is for this to be a hybrid she worked in the United States District serving as American Sign Language event; we will offer in-person tickets Court. Jennifer earned her Juris Doctorate interpreter for her sister’s Hawaiian along with virtual options. Please visit us from Washburn University School of Law Kenpo Karate Classes at the Olathe Karate on the web for more informa- and her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Academy. Her sister, a graduate of the tion on tickets and sponsorship Sciences degrees from the School for the Deaf, molded opportunities. Kansas. Jennifer’s desire to be an advocate for www.thewholeperson.org/Paris 3 THE YEAR IN NUMBERS The Whole Person connects people with disabilities to the resources they need by supporting independent choice and advocating for positive change in the community. FY 19/20 >REVENUE $31,956,319 BOARD OF Government Fees NUMBER OF for Service 93.5% $29,873,507 DIRECTORS Government Grants $766,126 STAFF 2.4% Members of the Board Other Fees for Service $589,779 1.8% support our programs and Individuals, Foundations, 84 services through committee Corporate $509,772 1.61% work and financial United Way Donor Designated $3,109 0.01% contributions. Realized/Unrealized Gain 67% on Investments $47,695 8 MALE 0.15% In addition, more than half STAFF WITH Interest and Dividends $102,379 5 FEMALE 0.32% of our Board members are DISABILITIES In-Kind Revenue 0% people with significant 54% with a Other Income $63,952 0.21% disabilities and serve as role significant models for our consumers. disability >EXPENSES $31,358,543 CONNECTIONS Programs 90.3% $28,307,073 BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN 23% WITH KC Fundraising 1.76% $555,606 WHITE 62% Sponsored Events Management and HISPANIC OR LATINO 7.5% TWP supported 6 community General Operating 7.94% $2,495,864 OTHER 7.5% events with sponsorships n Such as: CCVI Trolley Run, AIDS Walk, Kidney Walk, Out of the Darkness Walk, The Stroke Walk, ARTS KC Luncheon and Disability: IN Greater Kansas City CONSUMERS DISABILITIES Community Outreach SERVED* SERVED 255 speaking engagements/events 2,430 n TWP 101 luncheons, Disability Etiquette and FEMALE - 1,528 62.9% MULTIPLE DISABILITIES 51.9% Awareness trainings, and ASL Classes MALE - 902 37.1% PHYSICAL 25.7% Volunteers BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN 55.44% COGNITIVE 8.0% 154 volunteers served 1,920 hours n Monetary value of volunteer time $52,224 WHITE 35.26% OTHER DISABILITIES 7.1% HISPANIC OR LATINO 3.60% TWP Signature Events ASIAN 1.21% MENTAL/EMOTIONAL 2.9% n Expressions Art Exhibition, Planting Independence, and Night of Independence RACE AND ETHNICITY UNKNOWN 2.76% HEARING 2.7% Awards Gala AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE .59% * many community events were canceled or done virtually in NATIVE HAWAIIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER .42% VISION 1.8% 2020 due to COVID-19 TWO OR MORE RACES .71% *Consumers are people with disabilities who create a 5 CORE SERVICES: INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES; INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES; consumer record and request and receive services from INDIVIDUAL & SYSTEMS ADVOCACY; PEER SUPPORT & MENTORING; TRANSITION SERVICES TWP. Annual report numbers include these consumer numbers, but do not reflect many others who benefit from INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES PROVIDED FROM TWP community education and other community services. 6,191 OCTOBER 1, 2019 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2020* *Consumers may have participated in more than 1 independent living service/program.

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2,070 2,612 257 173 290 334 139 84 42 36 169 Personal Information Independent Peer Housing, Home Vocational Advocacy Youth/ Communication Assistive Includes: Assistance & Referral Living Skills Counseling Modifications Services & Legal Transition Services Technology Transportation - 1 Recreational - 118 Services Services & Life Skills Services & Shelter Services Services Other Services - 21 Training Services Counseling - 3 Download at: thewholeperson.org/report 3710 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 • 816-561-0304 • [email protected] Deaf Services Training and Workshops EVENT CALENDAR In 2019 and early 2020, Micki Keck, TWP pandemic, the 2020 Fall Community ASL Due to COVID-19, our event calendar Independent Living Advocate-Deaf class size was reduced and two more changes frequently. For specific locations Services, conducted Deaf Services Training classes were added to each session. Each and times of the events listed, visit our calendar at thewholeperson.org. – Deaf Cultural Awareness and Basic ASL – class had a total of 15 participants. There at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Nelson-Atkins were two sessions, each running for six MAR. 1, 8, 15, 22; APR. 5, 12, 19, 26: Museum of Art, the Marriott’s Overland weeks at The Whole Person. These class- BLVE Virtual Stretching Without Looking Park hotel, public libraries, nursing facilities es are always well received, and even MAR. 1; APR. 5: and more. Micki created the training at with the pandemic, they have been fully BLVE Virtual Mind’s Eye View the agency where she previously worked, attended, and participants appreciate the MAR. 2, 9, 16; APR. 6, 13, 20: and TWP is glad to continue and grow information they learn. The 2021 Spring Virtual Mental Health Support Group her work in the Kansas City metro area. Community ASL class begins in-person in The Deaf Services Training/Workshops are March. Visit www.thewholeperson.org/ MAR. 5; APR. 2: starting to pick up after the initial shut- springASL for more information. TWP Getting Social Peer Group down due to the pandemic. MAR. 9 A new outlet for the ASL workshops is Life with SCI/D Spinal Cord Injury Micki Keck started Basic ASL (American area coffee shops. Several local shops Disability Peer Group Sign Language) workshops via Zoom for have been eager to learn ASL so they MAR. 10: programs such as - can communicate better with the Deaf/ Virtual Volunteer Fair Kansas City Dental Hygiene students. Hard of Hearing community. Micki MAR. 11; APR. 8: Micki states, “It was a challenge for me led “ASL for Coffee Professionals” in Brain Injury Peer Support Group to teach basic ASL and not be able to December at Blip Roasters in the West MAR. 15; APR. 19: lead individual/group activities through Bottoms and was interviewed on KCTV5. BLVE Tech-info Zoom.” She will lead two Basic ASL The class was well attended. Due to the Workshops with Johnson County Library success of the first event, a second work- MAR. 23; APR. 27: Advocates in Action Group staff via Zoom and L’Arche Heartland in shop was held in January. person in February. Groups interested in these classes can visit www.thewholeper- Micki is a great advocate for the Deaf/ son.org/training for more information. Hard of Hearing community in Kansas T 101 TESDAS City and truly loves helping everyone MSSO OFFCE Initially, the department offered ASL learn ASL. classes for the local area. Because of the Learn the basics about The Whole Person (who we are, what we do, who we serve, and how you can help). Attend in-person or via Zoom. Building tour begins at 11:45 am. FREE box lunch provided for those attending in person. Session ends promptly at 1:00 pm. Please RSVP by the Friday before each month’s session/luncheon at thewholeperson.org/TWP101. For more information, contact: Terri Goddard, 816-627-2220 [email protected].

CASS S N The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art held to register, please visit: https://nelson- SESSON its first virtual ASL tour on January 23. atkins.org/museum-tours/virtual/asl/ ON TESE The topic was "Women in Art." ASL tours 2021 DATES are in American Sign Language only; no Subscribe to the Nelson’s monthly voice interpretation provided. Access newsletter at https://nelson- n March 1 atkins.org to stay up to date on ASL tours are free, but registration is upcoming virtual ASL tours. n April 20 required. Space is limited, so those n May 1 interested should sign up as soon as Micki will conduct the virtual ASL tour at possible. For more information and the museum February through June. n June 1 5 TWP Peer Support Groups The Whole Person’s peer support groups have had a brain injury from an accident, provide a forum for problem solving, stroke, tumor, aneurysm or seizure brainstorming, sharing of concerns and disorder to each other and the resources successes, and ways to address issues they need. Held on the second Thursday individually and collectively. of each month, 1:00-2:30 pm at TWP. For more information, contact Amy Harris at Advocates in Action The TWP Getting Social group met with social [email protected]. distancing this summer. Open to all people with disabilities as well as anyone in the community who wants Deaf Peer Social and Support Group to participate in civic activities at the city, Connecting people in the Deaf mental health disability may attend state, and federal levels of government community with their peers for fun to share information and successful impacting people with disabilities in and to share resources. Meetings techniques addressing the needs and Kansas and Missouri. Meetings occur occur every quarter. Time varies by challenges of the group. Meetings occur virtually on the fourth Tuesday of each event. For more information, contact on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 2:00-4:00 pm via Zoom. Clark Corogenes at ccorogenes@ month from 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. For more information, contact Kendra thewholeperson.org, or Micki Keck at For more information, contact LaTrisha Burgess at [email protected] [email protected]. Kioko at 816-595-2919 or lkioko@ or (816) 627-2204. thewholeperson.org. Life with SCI/D Blindness Low Vision Experience Discussing topics that aid in adjusting TWP Getting Social Missouri Offering those who are blind/low vision to life with a spinal cord injury or A social group open to all people with a variety of opportunities to achieve related disability and becoming more disabilities, their PCAs, family, friends, greater independence and access to independent. All meetings in 2021 will and other service providers. Meetings are community through outdoor activities, be virtual. Host groups are The Whole on the first Friday of each month from art, and cultural events. During the Person, the Greater Kansas City Spinal 1:00-3:00 pm in the TWP Community COVID-19 pandemic, activities will be Cord Injury Association, and MidAmerica Room, 3710 Main Street, Kansas City, held virtually. For more information, Rehabilitation Hospital. For more Missouri. For more information, contact contact Sheila Styron at sstyron@ information, contact Lea Klepees at LaTrisha Kioko at 816-595-2919 or thewholeperson.org or 816-561-0304. [email protected]. [email protected].

Brain Injury Peer Support Group Mental Health Peer Mentoring Group TWP is always improving our Peer Support Connecting individuals, 17 and older, who Anyone with a physical, cognitive, or groups, and we invite you to try them out!

Advocates In Action! 2021 Wheel

THE WHOLE You don’t have to wait until election day to a vital part of supporting PERSON It Forward make your voice heard! We provide ways independent choice and ADVOCATES to engage in government issues impacting advocating for positive IN ACTION! Tournament people with disabilities year round. change in the community. The Whole Person is excited to announce Welcome to TWP Advocates in Action! Consider this your official invite to partic- the return of Wheel It Forward, our annual (formerly known as the Consumer ipate in scheduled meetings with elected competitive wheelchair tournament. Advocacy Group). We changed our name officials, legislative advocacy days, and Due to COVID-19, we will move the to reflect our mission and vibrancy. more. Put your advocacy into action. tournament from its normal time in April to August 27th-29th. We hope our new “Government 101,” “Spotting Fake News,” Meeting EVERY 4TH TUESDAY from 2:00 - plan will allow more athletes throughout and “Running for Public Office” are just a 4:00 pm on Zoom. the Midwest region to compete safely. few of the topics we will cover this year. The tournament will take place at the Are you new to advocacy? No problem! Contact Kendra Burgess, Public Policy Northland Racquet Club, 306 Tennis Ct., Advocacy is a skill that can be learned. Coordinator, at (816) 627-2204 or North Kansas City, Missouri. Competing Defined, it means working on or support- [email protected]. Let her athletes will be able to work toward ing a particular cause. We will give know that you want to join and follow the improving their USTA (United States Tennis you the tools to enhance your TWP 411 newsletter to hear real stories Association) rankings as well as take home ability to communicate, serve from advocates, get updates on bills, and prize money. Please save the date and 6 and lead. Civic engagement is learn about upcoming events. come out to support our local athletes! Volunteers Making a Difference Qualifying for One of the cornerstones of The Whole SSDI Person’s mission is to create positive change in the community. We are so If you are sick or injured and unable to grateful to community members who go work, The Whole Person may be able to above and beyond to help The Whole help you apply for Social Security Dis- Person achieve this goal. In November, ability Income (SSDI). The Social Security the Pembroke Hill School’s boys’ bas- Disability program pays a monthly cash ketball team gave back by helping The benefit to people who are unable to Anniston Faul also helped to plant work as a result of a “medically deter- Whole Person to “plant independence” independence. for adults with disabilities. The team minable physical or mental impairment helped to beautify a local community Inspired by these stories of young which can be expected to result in death member’s yard by performing basic yard community members creating positive or which has lasted or can be expected maintenance. Another inspirational high change? You can help too! The Whole to last for 12 months or more.” school student from St. Teresa’s Academy Person has multiple volunteer opportuni- chose to work with The Whole Person for ties in the coming months: The Whole Person’s legal team can repre- a special project. Anniston Faul, 15, orga- • Expressions Art Exhibition – March 5 sent you in connection with an application nized a team of volunteers to clean up • Planting Independence – April 9 & 10 for benefits or on an appeal if your appli- yards as a part of her ongoing journey to • The Big Dill Classic – July 11 cation has been denied. become one of the first female Scouts to • Wheel It Forward Tennis Tournament – earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. August 27, 28, & 29, • Night of Independence Gala – September 24 TWP may be able to help • Adaptive Sports – TBD you apply for Social Security Contact Kelly Grooms at (816) 627- Disability Income 2232 or kgrooms@thewholeperson. org for more information or to register to volunteer at an event. www. The Pembroke Hill School’s boys’ team thewholeperson.org/volunteer. The information necessary to process helped plant independence. a claim can be safely and conveniently obtained over the phone and/or through email and fax. The Whole Person will The Big Dill Classic ensure that your application is complete and filed in a timely manner and will help Hopefully the second time will be the complete and submit all documentation charm! The Whole Person will try again to and forms required by the Social Security team up with Chicken N Pickle in North Administration. Kansas City to hold the first annual Big Dill Classic. The tournament will be held The Whole Person will also assist in on Sunday, July 11 from 5:00-8:00 pm at gathering medical records and contact- Chicken N Pickle, 1761 Burlington Street, ing doctors to help prove your claim for North Kansas City, Missouri. Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament disability benefits. If it is necessary to appeal, The Whole Person’s attorney will The Classic will feature a Pickleball file the necessary forms, gather documen- Tournament as well as a recreational The entry fee for Pickleball will be $80 per tation, and attend the hearing with you to Cornhole tournament, each using a team, the Cornhole fee will be $60 per present your case to the judge. A claim for group pool play bracket with a maximum team, and a Spectator ticket will sell for Social Security disability benefits is more of 24 teams. Prize packages will be $25. The entry fee/ticket includes a dinner likely to be approved if the claimant has awarded to the top three teams in each buffet, a raffle ticket, and a promotional legal representation. tournament. Chicken N Pickle is a unique item. We will have great music, a silent indoor/outdoor entertainment complex auction and fun raffle items, too! All In order to retain the services of with a restaurant and sports bar that proceeds will benefit The Whole Person’s The Whole Person for representation boasts pickleball courts, a variety of yard Adaptive Sports Programs. on your claim for disability benefits, games, and enough space to kick back call attorney Thomas Sweeny and relax with your favorite peeps – an Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in at (816) 595-3341 or atmosphere that fosters fun, friendship, America. Learn more at paralegal Karen Gridley at 7 and community. www.thewholeperson.org/bigdill. (816) 627-2270. Connecting people with disabilities to the resources they need.

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JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST VOLUNTEERS AN Signing up for our email list is a great EVENING way to stay connected to TWP. Visit NEEDED FOR AREA IN thewholeperson.org to sign up. YARD CLEANUP! MEDIA CONTACTS: • Corporate Volunteer Day Friday, April 9 For media inquiries, interviews or Time determined by your team statements, please contact: • Individuals and Groups Terri Goddard Saturday, April 10 Resource Development Manager 8:30 am to early afternoon Night of Independence 816-627-2220 [email protected] Awards Gala Be whisked away by the ambience PRESENTATIONS: of the romantic streets of Paris! • TWP Services Join The Whole Person for the 2021 • Disability Awareness and People Night of Independence Gala! First Language Training Friday, September 24 at the • Universal Design Building Tours Abbott Event Space at The Whole Person in the heart of the Crossroads • ADA Assessments Co-Chairs: Jennifer Salva and Logan Weed For more information on presentations To learn more about this opportunity, for your place of business, contact Kelly Grooms We will offer both in-person tickets contact Terri Goddard, Resource 816-627-2232 | [email protected] or go to thewholeperson.org/volunteerplant and virtual options. Development Manager, at [email protected] Thank you to our sponsor: Sponsorship & tickets on sale now at: thewholeperson.org/Paris 8 or call 816-627-2220.