Life Unlimited, Inc.

The
My Day program provides a unique opportunity for its participants to increase
and maintain quality of life. With the help of
families, guardians, service coordinators and Life Unlimited staff, the men and
women we serve determine and meet their own personally identified goals.  By providing a lower-than-average ratio of
staff to participants, many severely disabled individuals who have not been
well supported by other programs thrive in this environment. Each week a
variety of activities are offered including, but not limited to:Performing and Visual ArtsCommunication SkillsCommunity OutingsComputer SkillsFamily Contact and Friendships – Visits, letters, cards, phone calls, Skype and FacetimeLife skills and Money SkillsPersonal Care – Manicures, pedicures, hair care, make-up, hygieneReading, writing & math skillsVolunteering – Meals on Wheels, Harvesters, Martha Lafite Nature Center, Life Unlimited Thrift Shop, Salvation Army and nursing homes.

The Life Unlimited health team provides coordination of care for a medically fragile population. The health team consists of registered nurses, health coordinators,  program managers and the CEO. This team provides medical care and support for all Life Unlimited residents with around the clock care, and medical attention far beyond state requirements. Of those served, all 250 have been dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities.24% use devices to ambulate11% have Cerebral Palsy32% have seizures/epilepsy5% are visually impaired11% have Alzheimer’s / Dementia11% have Autism16% have Down’s Syndrome

LU is pleased to announce a partnership with Job One to help expand and grow our community employment program in Clay and Platte counties. This partnership will allow our organizations to build upon our present strengths and provide a broader range of employment opportunities for the individuals we support. Job One has been a leader in employment services for individuals who have a disability for over 50 years in the Jackson County area. Their expertise and success in the employment field will be a great addition to the services provided in the Northland.We believe every individual has abilities and talents to offer their community. A goal for most adults, including adults with developmental disabilities, is to gain meaningful employment. We offer employment services to help them find and maintain the right jobs in their community.
We provide:Assessment – Each individual will go through an assessment process to identity their strengths, talents, and interests.Job Discovery – Individuals are given opportunities to volunteer at different types of jobs to gain experience and see what types of jobs they excel in and enjoy.Job Skills Training – Specific training for people to become employed.Job Placement – We work hard to connect job seekers with the right employer and type of job so that it is meaningful to them and where they will succeed.Job Coaching – Job coaches support people on the job to help them be successful. The type of job coaching needed for each individual.

LU is pleased to offer organized sports, trips, music, dances, day camp, and programs that teach cooking, cultural proficiency, public speaking, and community-living skills for people who have no other means of accessing the community or other specialized services. In addition, Open Options' sport program, KC Power & Speed, became part of Life Unlimited during the 2018 merger. This sports program provides competitive bowling to individuals with disabilities.