Eitas

10/13/2026

Blindness is a spectrum. Most people who are legally blind retain some vision.

What someone sees—and what support works best—varies from person to person.

Vision involves the brain, too. Cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) affects how the brain processes visual information and can occur alongside developmental disabilities.

This Blindness Awareness Month, we’re sharing facts and practical ways to improve accessibility:

• Describe images and activities.
• Reduce visual clutter.
• Allow time to process information.
• Ask what works best.

At eitas, supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities includes recognizing individual needs so people can make choices and participate in community life.

Ask first. Listen. Follow their lead.

Swipe through to learn more.

10/12/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming special district leaders and community stakeholders to eitas!

Join them at eitas Nov. 10 for the Northwest Missouri Regional Governance Education & Resources Summit for a day of learning, sharing ideas and connecting with peers. Topics include board-manager relationships, the Sunshine Law, financial oversight and website accessibility.

Tuesday, Nov. 10th | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
eitas Training Center

Explore practical tools to strengthen your district and better serve your community.

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bu2qr64

We are one month away from the Northwest Missouri Regional Governance Education & Resources Summit in Kansas City! Join district leaders and stakeholders on Tuesday, November 10, at Eitas for our final full-day regional governance event of 2026.

From Board-Manager relations to Sunshine Law, and from investments to bonds and beyond... the Summit will feature professional perspectives on the daily grind and routine demands of special district governance. And, as always, there will be plenty of opportunities to network with fellow special district leaders on the issues of the day.

Register now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bu2qr64

🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 10
🕘 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Location: Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County / Eitas Training Center
✅ Member Registration: $40 first ticket and $25 for each additional
☑ Non-Member Registration: $60 first ticket and $45 for each additional
👀 Learn more: www.mospecialdistricts.org/events

Special thanks to our event sponsor: Accessibility for All! District leaders attending the Summit will learn about upcoming federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for special district websites and some resources to help make district websites more accessible for individuals with disabilities in their communities.

10/12/2026

Support starts with listening.

During National Case Management Week, Oct. 11th–17th, we’re celebrating all our eitas support coordinators!

At eitas, case management is called support coordination. Here are three things to know:

• You don’t need to have every next step figured out. Support coordinators help people explore options and set goals.

• Support needs can change as life changes. Support coordinators help people review their needs and connect with resources.

• The person’s goals and choices guide the plan. Support coordination helps people make informed decisions about their lives.

To all our support coordinators: thank you for listening, answering questions and helping people pursue what matters to them.

Learn more about support coordination at eitas: https://www.eitas.org/case-management

10/09/2026

Got a costume worth showing off and an interest in getting involved?

Join KC Roo People First of Missouri for a Halloween party at eitas! Meet the group, learn more about becoming a member and enjoy an evening of food, games and karaoke.

We’re hoping to welcome new members who want to stay connected beyond Halloween. If you’ve been curious about the group, this is a fun way to get to know us!

Our costume contest includes:
• Funniest costume
• Scariest costume
• Best costume

Thursday, Oct. 22 | 5–8 p.m.
eitas | 8508 Hillcrest Road
Kansas City, MO 64138

Please RSVP to Amy at [email protected] by Oct. 19 so we can plan enough food for everyone.

Come for an evening of Halloween fun and find out how you can be part of the group!

10/08/2026

Love Kansas City? Enjoy driving around town? Have a smile to spare?

Your next job could put all of that to work.

Someone has a shift to get to. Someone else is looking forward to classes. Behind every ride is a person with plans and an eitas driver who helps make those plans possible.

Eitas is hiring a full-time driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Jackson County.

One morning, you might hear all about someone’s new job. The next, you could get a full Chiefs recap before you’ve reached the second stop. You’ll get to know the people on your route, share a few laughs and help them feel welcome along the way.

Here’s what comes with the driver’s seat:

- Starting pay of $17.78 per hour, with more possible based on experience.
- 22 days of PTO earned in your first year, 12 holidays and one floating holiday each year.
- Health, dental and vision benefits, plus company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Applicants need a CDL with a passenger endorsement, at least one year of passenger-vehicle driving experience and federal medical certification. See the full posting for qualifications.

Ready to help people get where they want to go?

Apply here:
[https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/6E8D32D94A75765E3C066AD2AE2A32DC/jobs/198003](https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/6E8D32D94A75765E3C066AD2AE2A32DC/jobs/198003)

Know someone who would feel right at home behind the wheel? Send this their way.

10/08/2026

Proud Partner moment!
Great job Taryn and Madison for taking over social media and highlighting the “Ace” program!

10/06/2026

Have questions or ideas about transportation in Jackson County? We want to hear from you!

Reminder: The eitas Transportation Forum is coming up Oct. 14th. Join us to learn about eitas transportation services, ask questions and share your experiences. Your feedback helps us better understand our community’s transportation needs.

Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 5:30 p.m.
6400 James A. Reed Road
Kansas City, MO

Free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome!

For more information, call 816-461-3854.

Please share this reminder with someone who would like to join the conversation.

Jackson County, we want to hear from you!

The public is invited to the eitas Transportation Forum to learn more about our transportation services, ask questions and share feedback.

You do not need to be an eitas rider or family member to attend. This forum is free and open to everyone in the community.

Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 2026
5:30 p.m.
6400 James A. Reed Road
Kansas City, Missouri

Your questions, experiences and ideas can help us better understand transportation needs in our community. Join us and be part of the conversation.

Please share this invitation with your friends, neighbors and community connections.

Questions? Call 816-461-3854.

10/02/2026

People with disabilities bring skills, experience and ideas to workplaces across our community.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” At eitas, we support people with developmental disabilities in pursuing their own goals, including employment.

A reminder to save the date for the eitas Employment Fair!

Meet local employment providers, ask questions about getting and keeping a job, and explore services and supports that fit your goals.

Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 2026
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
eitas Training Center
8508 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138

Free to attend. No registration required. Drop in anytime during the fair.

People with disabilities interested in employment, families, support coordinators and support teams are welcome.

Know someone exploring employment? Share this reminder and help them make a connection.