Core service
Peer Support and Mentoring
Disability-led groups for shared problem-solving, encouragement, community connection, and life-skill development.
Confirm availability with The Whole Person before making plans.
Service area
Where this service may be available
- Kansas City Metro
Reviewed practical guidance
Eligibility and access
This section uses only the access facts AQL could connect to this exact service. Confirm the current pathway directly before relying on it.
- Who it is for
- Group criteria vary. The official page lists groups for blind or low-vision participants, people with brain injuries, Deaf participants, young adults, people with spinal cord injuries, people with mental-health disabilities, and a general social group.
- Age
- Brain Injury Peer Support is for ages 18+ and DIY Life Skills for ages 18–24. Life with SCI/D is open to all ages; participants under 18 need a parent or guardian present. Check the chosen group’s criteria.
Reviewed practical guidance
To establish you'll probably need:
These steps use The Whole Person's public instructions. Each step links to its evidence. When the official page stops short of a full intake checklist, this guide says so instead of filling the gap.
Choose the group that matches the experience or goal.
Review the official Peer Support page for the current group list and each group's audience.
Open the group's current page or event listing.
Use the organizer contact shown there to ask for the meeting link, location, RSVP steps, transportation, or accommodations when those options are offered.
Have ready or be ready to discuss- The group name and the meeting date you want to attend.
Confirm the next meeting before attending.
Schedules, formats, capacity, transportation, and organizer contacts can differ by group and event.
Do not assume this part
Confirm directly before relying on the service
Confirm the current schedule, whether registration is required, meeting format, age rule, transportation, and accommodation process for the specific group.