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- EIN 43-1199882
- (816) 761-8614
- 8401 Hickman Mills Dr Kansas City MO 64132-2513 USA
- www.novacenter.org
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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services
Mission: Nova center's mission is to provide the highest quality educational and habilative services to individuals with developmental disabilities (l. D. , b. D. , e. M. H. ), including autism and asperger's syndrome. We believe each individual has the right to reach his or her highest potential and to live and work in the least restrictive environment possible. Nova center provides individualized programs geared to all levels of developmental disabilities with the goal of enabling each participant to lead a richer, more independent and productive life.
Programs: Nova center offers group living and individual supported living residential services for children and adults whose behavioral difficulties inhibit their success in traditional placements.
nova center provides individualized education programs to children with severe developmental disabilities. The school is accredited by the missouri department of elementary and secondary education and serves 16 kansas city, missouri area school districts. The teacher to student ratio averages 1:4. All teachers are certified and complete a professional training program incorporating intensive behavioral, sensory, communicative and positive behavior support training.
nova center provides support through a transitional workshop for individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors within the regular workplace environments. Once behavioral issues are resolved, individuals may be hired by a sheltered workshop or employed in the competitive job market. Nova also has its day habilitation program that offers training in all areas of functional daily living for persons over age 21. This program focuses on independent living skills, including personal care, communication, safety skills, home living and cooking, social recreation, and community involvement. Its retirement program offers a variety of activities to people who due to age or physical needs, need a slower paced program. The retirement program offers a relaxed setting based on recreation. A variety of activities are offered and designed to enhance development of social skills and friendships.
nova center also provides a school lunch program and a transportation program for its students.