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Ability KC

Ability KC brings together the Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City and Children's Therapeutic Learning Center.

Ability KC brings together Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City and Children's Therapeutic Learning Center. Whether an individual is born with or experiences in life a physical, developmental, or behavioral condition, a person is not defined by disability nor does it limit quality of life. We invite you to join the journey in helping others and changing the conversation from disability to ability.

09/19/2025

Ability KC joins the community in mourning the recent passing of longtime Kansas City attorney, David Oliver. David was more than a legal mind, he was a mentor, connector, and a champion of the non-profit sector. His legacy lives on through the lives he touched and the organizations he strengthened.

At Ability KC, we honor David’s commitment in the power of people of all abilities to lead, contribute, and thrive. David will be greatly missed by so many, including his friends at Ability KC.

09/17/2025

Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming Rebekah Taussig, author of “Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body” and “We Are the Scrappy Ones”, to Ability KC to speak to our staff. During her powerful lunchtime talk, Rebekah shared personal stories and challenged us to rethink the narratives often placed on individuals with disabilities in medical and rehab settings. Her insights offered a fresh lens and empowering new scripts for how we can show up for our patients and each other.

Thank you, Rebekah, for your time, your voice, and your vulnerability!

09/16/2025

At this year’s Ability Luncheon, we had the honor of sharing remarkable stories of resilience and achievement, including Emma’s. After experiencing a spinal cord injury, Emma turned to Ability KC, where access to specialized care and cutting-edge therapies helped transform her recovery journey. With the unwavering support of her therapy team, she made tremendous progress and successfully transitioned to college.

Today, Emma is back in school, working toward her degree in dental hygiene and looking ahead with confidence and determination.

Ability KC is proud to support individuals like Emma through their recovery and life transitions.

To learn more about Emma’s journey, and the inspiring stories featured at this year’s Ability Luncheon, visit our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com//videos

09/11/2025

We were honored to recognize the 2025 Impact Award Winners at Tuesday’s Ability Luncheon. These incredible partners exemplify dedication to our mission and community:

– boys team charity, Leawood League, recognized for their hands-on volunteerism and strong partnership with Ability KC, supporting events like the Groundhog Run and collecting essential items that directly benefit the individuals we serve.

– Falling Forward Foundation, �honored for their unwavering commitment to removing insurance therapy caps, helping individuals continue rehabilitation when coverage ends. In partnership with Ability KC, they’ve empowered 95+ people to regain independence.

– The Bill and Jean Dunn Family, celebrated for their longstanding philanthropic leadership and personal commitment to Ability KC’s mission. Their support, inspired by firsthand experience, has helped ensure life-changing care is available to others in our community.

We are deeply grateful to these awardees for their impact, compassion, and support. Learn more about the 2025 Impact Award Winners: https://m.youtube.com//featured�

09/10/2025

What an incredible day! We’re filled with gratitude following this year’s 2025 Ability Luncheon yesterday, where 500 attendees, including 50 sponsors, gathered to honor powerful stories of resilience, hope, and the brighter futures made possible through Ability KC’s innovative care and services.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Co-Chairs, Jim Clay and Dr. Robert Jackson, and to Kelly Eckerman, our outstanding emcee, for bringing warmth and energy to the event. The heartfelt stories shared by our patients and families continue to affirm the meaningful impact of our work across Kansas City and beyond reinforcing our belief that even more exciting milestones lie ahead.

To everyone who was able to join us, thank you for making this day so special and for standing strong with us in support of Ability KC’s mission. If you couldn’t attend but would like to contribute to the incredible work of our expert teams, please visit: https://abilitykc.org/donate-to-ability-kc/ .

09/08/2025

In honor of , last week a few of our incredible therapists took their expertise beyond the walls of Ability KC, presenting a poster at the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP) Educational Conference. They shared insights on how shorter inpatient stays are reshaping outpatient care and gained valuable knowledge from fellow SCI professionals.

As an outpatient day program facility, we’re proud to adapt and innovate to meet the growing needs of individuals with spinal cord injuries, supporting their return to work, school, home, etc. Huge shoutout to our team for championing education, resiliency, and collaboration!

09/03/2025

September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month! 💚

Last year, Joe developed a sudden kidney infection that progressed into sepsis, causing severe spinal cord damage. He also suffered spinal abscess, bone infection, and inflammation in his lower back. He and his wife were told to prepare for long-term care and they weren’t sure he’d be able to walk again. After multiple surgeries and months in the hospital, Joe arrived at Ability KC in October of last year. At the time he was in a wheelchair, facing another operation, and the road ahead was uncertain.

But Joe showed up every day, five days a week, for five hours of therapy-including time in the pool. Aquatic therapy became a turning point for his recovery, allowing him to move with less pain and build strength in a low-impact environment.

today, Joe has progressed to being able to walk without a device and only occasional use of hiking sticks or a cane. He’s now setting his sights on something extraordinary, climbing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California. Along the way, he’s learned the power of persistence, the importance of advocacy from loved ones, and that rehab is about more than safety, it’s about reclaiming life.

At Ability KC, we know that no two spinal cord injury journeys are the same. That’s why we meet each person where they are—with intensive, personalized therapy that helps restore independence and redefine what’s possible.

08/26/2025

Join us on September 9th for the 2025 Ability KC Luncheon!

Co-chaired by Jim Clay and Dr. Robert Jackson, this year we also recognize an extraordinary group of honorary chairs, listed on our Luncheon event page.

Together, we’ll celebrate remarkable individuals and powerful stories of resilience, hope, and transformation made possible through Ability KC’s innovative care and services.

Your support makes a difference! Use the link below to register today or donate to continue transforming lives through Ability KC. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://abilitykc.org/event/ability-luncheon/

08/21/2025

This past weekend, Ability KC was proud to attend the KC Current game and honored to be recognized as a Waymaker, standing alongside incredible organizations across Kansas City making strides in health and healing. Earlier this year, we were thrilled to be named a 2025 Impact 100 recipient, and as a proud United Way of Greater Kansas City partner, we remain deeply committed to providing essential rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities and their families in Kansas City and beyond. Thank you for celebrating this journey with us!

08/15/2025

A sweet end to summer! 🍧☀️Huge thank you to Ability KC Champions, Travis & Amy Mattox, for coordinating the Kona Ice truck to visit our therapeutic preschool and main campus. Kiddos, patients, families, and staff all enjoyed smiles, laughter, and a cool treat!

08/12/2025

Last Friday, Ability KC partnered with Freedom Concepts to host a Bike Rodeo! Kiddos and their family’s from our Pediatric and Adolescent med rehab program came for bike sizing and evaluations, with Freedom Concepts and the First Hand Foundation helping make it possible for many to receive their very first bike. These adaptive bikes open the door to inclusion, giving kids the chance to ride alongside siblings and friends. 💙🚲

08/08/2025

Last night’s Back to School Night at our Mary Shaw Branton Therapeutic Preschool was a wonderful way to welcome our kiddos and their families back for a new school year! We’re looking forward to another year full of discovery, growth, and endless possibilities.

A big thank-you to the local organizations and businesses who joined us and shared their time and resources with our families!

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31st Street & Main St
Kansas City, MO
64108

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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+18167517700

Website

http://www.abilitykc.org/

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