Archive for May 2022
MODDC’s Legislative Summary for the 2022 Legislative Session
This legislative session saw 44 bills that were Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed (TAFP), 21 of which were policy bills. MODDC focused on three legislative priorities for the 2022 Legislative Session. Below each area has been summarized. 1. Broadband Access and the Digital Divide While no piece of broadband legislation made it through this…
Read MoreHB1878 will disproportionately impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
House Bill 1878 is currently headed to the Senate Floor for a vote. HB 1878 modifies provision for voter identification. What Advocates Should Know: There are a number of provisions in this bill that could disproportionately impact people with disabilities. Enshrines strict voter ID laws which would require people to cast a provisional ballot if…
Read MoreHB1606 in St. Charles County will disproportionately impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
House Bill 1606 (Representative McGaugh) has passed in the Senate and has now been assigned to a conference committee. “HB1606 reduces funding for every entity that receives property tax. This includes libraries, schools, police departments, ambulance, and fire, without any replacement for revenue. Everyone will take a hit – not just those affected by disability,” said…
Read MoreMODDC hosts online discussions with autism self-advocate and educator J.R. Reed
Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) invites self-advocates of developmental disabilities, advocates and anyone interested in learning more to online discussions with autism self-advocate J.R. Reed at 3 p.m. CT Monday, May 16 and 3 p.m. CT Monday, May 23. This is a two-part “Learning with MODDC” Zoom webinar series. J.R. Reed is also a cognitive…
Read MoreMO ABLE celebrates five years of providing tax-advantaged savings and investment plans to individuals with disabilities
MO ABLE, administered by the Missouri Treasurer’s Office, allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save up to $16,000 per year, tax-free, without losing federal benefits like Medicaid and SSI. The program has nearly 3,000 accounts and more than $22 million assets under management, making it one of the largest ABLE programs in the…
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