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Technology & Learning Center
Age Range
Over 16 years of age
(no longer in school and meets the criteria for developmental disabilities) - Therapy Services Age Range Birth up to 36 months or older children with a physician referral
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Early Child Care & Education Program
Age Range
6 weeks through 6 years of age
(with or without developmental delays or disabilities and/or medical needs) -
Adult Day Center
Age Range
Over 18 (with a disability)
Over the age of 55 (without a disability) -
Employment Services
Age Range
Over 16 years of age
(requires a referral from the Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Mental Health)
Weather Related Closings - Look up by DCO or Developmental Center of the Ozarks
Developmental Center of the Ozarks
A mom who wanted her child to belong in the community. A dad who dreamed of his child being in a classroom learning - the same way his other children had a place to go and learn. That's how Developmental Center of the Ozarks began fifty-five years ago. A group of parents believed their children deserved to have a better quality of life and they did something about it. What began as a parent's dream, now serves more than 1,100 individuals with developmental disabilities and delays each year in Southwest Missouri.
Through the services that DCO provides, lives are being changed. Babies are able to start early intervention therapy as early as birth. Therapy can be provided in the most natural setting for the individual - home, day care, etc. Parents can send their children to a day care that is fully inclusive - some have special needs, others do not. Adults with disabilities can spend time with other adults doing activities such as dancing and drawing, take classes on subjects such as photography or science, or they can even pursue employment and receive the necessary training.
Because of Developmental Center of the Ozarks, in our community, everyone belongs.
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