MO P&A is a federally mandated system in the state of Missouri which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally-based advocacy.

MO P&A was established in 1977 to address public outcry in response to the abuse, neglect, and lack of programming in institutions for persons with disabilities.

MO P&A is the only legal rights organization in Missouri exclusively for people with disabilities.

MO P&A provides nine federally-funded programs to protect the legal rights of persons with disabilities. Due to limited funding in each program, the protection and advocacy system establishes specific service priorities and objectives on an annual basis.

MO P&A is a member of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). To learn more about NDRN and other state protection and advocacy systems, visit their website at www.ndrn.org.

website: http://www.moadvocacy.org/

CLAIM is the Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Trained counselors provide free, unbiased advocacy, education and assistance to people with Medicare and those who help them to make informed decisions about Medicare and related health insurance needs.

website:http://www.insurance.mo.gov

The Missouri Recovery Network (MRN) is a statewide, nonprofit grassroots recovery advocacy organization. The MRN’s mission is to bring awareness and improve community and public understanding of substance use disorders and recovery. We advocate for the widespread adoption of recovery concepts and practices at the local, state and national levels and engage and empower those in recovery, seeking recovery, and family members to act as agents of transformation, influencing recovery supports, services and outcomes. MRN organizes and mobilizes the recovery community to speak out in order to help shape public attitudes, policies, and opportunities for those in recovery and/or seeking recovery from a substance use disorder; Promote greater access to recovery support services; Reduce stigma and discrimination and promote acceptance surrounding individuals and families affected by substance use disorders; Identify needs and gaps in our communities related to substance use recovery and promote conversations to improve the lives of people affected by substance use disorders.

website: http://morecovery.org/

Autism resource agency for Missouri public schools since 1985. Providing resources, training and consultation for educators and staff who work with students who experience Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Website address and brief description: www.missouristate.edu/access