• IBS Industries
IBS Industries is a non-profit organization that provides work opportunities to disabled adults in Independence. It is largely funded through its contract work private businesses and government agencies.
The Independence office at 1085 S. Yuma employs about 100 people. For more information, call IBS Industries at 816-796-7571 or visit www.ibsindustries.com.
• Developing Potential, Inc.
Developing Potential, Inc. is a non-profit day habilitation program to improve the lifestyles of disabled people in Independence. Some of the programs the group offers try to improve communication skills, fitness, personal hygiene, cooking and social skills. DPI also gives its participants a chance to practice their newly acquired skills through a community integration program. These include volunteering or social activities.
The group receives federal and county funding.
Developing Potential, Inc.’s Independence office is at 120 W. Walnut St. For more information, call Developing Potential at 816-252-0086 or visit the group’s Web site, www.developingpotential.org.
