Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101)

Wondering what happens to your benefits if you work?

Missouri DB101 provides easy-to-understand information about SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, employment, and other public benefits. Its online calculators can help you see how earnings from work may affect your income and benefits.

Visit → DB101 Missouri - Home

Benefits Counseling

Get answers based on your individual situation.

Benefits counseling can help you understand how working may affect SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, housing assistance, and other benefits. A trained benefits counselor can also explain work incentives that may help you earn more while maintaining important supports.

Get in Touch → Visioneers KC | Helping People Navigate Services to Solve Disability Puzzles

Social Security Ticket to Work

Explore employment while receiving Social Security disability benefits.

Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary Social Security program for eligible people receiving SSI or SSDI who want to work. It connects individuals with employment services and supports designed to help them move toward greater financial independence.

Learn About Ticket to Work → Home | Choose Work! - Ticket to Work - Social Security

This is what we do at Lettuce Dream! We specialize in helping individuals with disabilities explore careers, develop workplace skills, find jobs, and succeed in employment.

We work closely with the agencies listed below to ensure individuals receive the services and support they need.

Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation

Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) helps eligible individuals with disabilities prepare for and obtain employment. Services may include career counseling, training, education, assistive technology, job development, and other supports based on individual needs.

Lettuce Dream is an approved Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Community Rehabilitation Provider.

Learn About Missouri VR → Vocational Rehabilitation | Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities

Employment and community supports for Missourians with developmental disabilities.

The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides services and supports that help eligible individuals live, work, and participate in their communities. Employment services may include career planning, job development, supported employment, and ongoing employment supports.

Lettuce Dream is an approved Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities employment services provider.

Northwest Missouri counties are served through the Albany Satellite Office. (660) 771-6100

Explore DD Employment Resources → Intake and Eligibility | dmh.mo.gov

Missouri Job Centers

Job search, training, and career resources.

Missouri Job Centers provide employment and training services for job seekers throughout the state. Services may include job search assistance, career exploration, skills development, training opportunities, and connections with employers.

Find a Missouri Job Center → Maryville Job Center | JobsMoGov

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

Practical answers about accommodations at work.

The Job Accommodation Network is a free national resource for employees, job seekers, employers, and professionals. JAN provides guidance on workplace accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and accommodation ideas for many different disabilities and workplace situations.

Not sure what accommodation might help? JAN allows you to search accommodation ideas by disability, limitation, or job function.

Explore JAN → JAN - Job Accommodation Network

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Understand your rights in the workplace.

The EEOC provides information about employment discrimination and workplace protections under federal law, including protections for qualified individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Learn About Disability Employment Rights → Home | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Missouri Disability Portal

One place to find disability resources across Missouri.

The State of Missouri Disability Portal connects individuals and families with information about employment, benefits, housing, transportation, education, assistive technology, health, accessibility, and other disability-related services.

The site also includes a searchable directory of disability organizations throughout Missouri.

Explore the Missouri Disability Portal → State of Missouri Disability Portal

Missouri Parent Act (MPACT)

MPACT works to ensure that all children with special needs receive an education which allows them to achieve their personal goals.  Parents of children with disabilities face challenges every day that other parents don't have.  It is often difficult to navigate the maze of special services and create a plan that will help children achieve successful outcomes through education. But how do we reach these goals?  How do we know what choices to make for and with our children?  We can help answer your questions.  MPACT is a statewide parent training and information center that serves parents of children with all disabilities.  Our primary goal is to assist parents in their effort to effectively advocate for their children's educational rights and services.  MPACT staff and volunteers are located throughout Missouri and work with public and private agencies, parent groups, professional organizations and advocacy groups to achieve that goal.

Explore MPACT → Home - MPACT

Transition to Adulthood - MPACT

Resources for life after high school.

When a student has a disability, it’s especially helpful to plan ahead for that transition. As a matter of fact the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires it. Transition services are intended to prepare students to move from the world of school to the world of adulthood.

Explore MPACT’s Transition Resources → Transition to Adulthood - MPACT

Charting the LifeCourse

Plan for the future with the whole life in mind.

Charting the LifeCourse offers tools that help individuals and families think about goals for employment, education, relationships, community life, independent living, and the supports needed to reach those goals.

Explore LifeCourse Tools → Home - LifeCourse Nexus

Missouri Assistive Technology

Offers a variety of programs for individuals with disabilities or for individuals experiencing age related changes. Each program plays a role in finding the right match for the individual. Our demonstration centers are great locations to see, try and learn about devices. Agencies and individuals might consider borrowing a device through our ETC program as an option to try out a device.

Learn More → MO AT – Missouri Assistive Technology

Nodaway County SB40 Board

Provides local funding and support for services that benefit Nodaway County residents with developmental disabilities. The Board helps fund programs and resources that promote independence, employment, community participation, and quality of life. Senate Bill 40 boards are county-level boards established under Missouri law that fund local services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They're funded by dedicated county property tax levies — the specific tax rate and services offered vary by county.

Click here → SB40 Application Nodaway County Residents

Community Services

Provides resources to help individuals and families meet basic needs and build greater stability. Programs may include housing and rental assistance, utility assistance, weatherization, food assistance, Head Start, and other financial and family supports.

Learn More → Community Services, Inc | “Helping people, changing lives”

OATS Transit

Provides rural accessible public transportation for people of all ages & abilities. To schedule a ride in Nodaway County, call 816-279-3131 or 800-831-9219.

Learn More → Nodaway | OATS Transit

Ministry Center

Provides various well being programs such as a Food Pantry, Clothing Room, Backpack Buddies and Brown Bags which provides nutritious meals for children.

Learn More → Food Pantry | Maryville Ministry Center | Maryville

Beyond Abilities

Beyond Abilities provides support and care for individuals with disabilities, focusing on fostering independence and personal growth within a supportive and individualized home environment.

Learn More → Call (660) 541-2008 or email tonighurst@gmail.com

NCS

Provides a variety of supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Learn More → Nodaway County Services | For the developmentally disabled | Maryville, MO