Nova Center ProgramsServing Jackson County Missouri's Developmentally Disabled Since 1980.
Nova Center serves both children and adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals with dual diagnoses of developmental disabilities and psychiatric conditions. Our programs include a school in Independence, Missouri; two day programs in Kansas City, Missouri; and residential programs in Kansas City, Grandview, Independence, and Raytown, Missouri. Since our founding in 1980, Nova Center has been dedicated to supporting individuals and helping them thrive, and we look forward to a bright future serving our clients.
residential
Nova offers residential services to adults with developmental disabilities. Our program is designed to maximize independence through teaching activities of daily living. Skills are taught based on a continuum from basic tasks, such as personal hygiene, to the more advanced independent skills such as self-advocacy, competitive employment, and maintaining a bank account. Individuals are supported to maintain relationships with family and friends, to have an active role in their community, and to participate in school, day-program, or work situations. We currently operate three group homes and six independent supported living units (ISLs).
Day Habilitation
Nova’s adult day habilitation program offers support in all areas of daily living for persons 21 years of age and older. We offer an exercise room with treadmills and work out equipment, a computer room, arts and crafts, a complete kitchen, and a music room. This program focuses on independent living skills, including personal care, communication, safety skills, home living, social recreation, and community involvement. Participation in community activities and events, such as volunteering at Sporting KC, accessing parks, museums, restaurants and other areas of interest is encouraged. A music therapist visits weekly with his guitar and everyone enjoys singing along. Our staff/participant ratio is 1:6 on site and 1:4 in the community. Nova Center also offers an outdoor covered pavilion and other outdoor facilities and equipment. As part of our Day Habilitation program, we also offer...
Retirement/Special Needs
This program offers a variety of activities to adults who, due to their age or physical needs, prefer a slower paced program. A variety of activities are offered designed to promote leisure activities, recreation, social skills, and community involvement. Events such as the “Coffee Club”, weekly lunches from a favorite restaurant, visits from the music therapist, and outings in the community are looked forward to by our participants. Staff to participant ratio is the same as offered in the day habilitation program. Additionally, we have a 1:1 “floater” staff available to assist with mobility needs. A wheelchair accessible bus is used for outings in the community.
Support Nova Center
Nova Center, Inc. provides services, programs and activities that would no be possible without your Generous Tax Deductble Donations. Find out more about donating to the Nova Center by visiting our donations page.