Archive for March 2023
Mobile Dental Services available for people with developmental disabilities in Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council encourages Missourians with intellectual and developmental disabilities to utilize Enable Dental’s on-site mobile dental services. In collaboration with the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health, Enable Dental is implementing a pilot program for teledentistry to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their dental team brings portable equipment and dental care…
Read MoreHow the HCBS Settings Rule Protects Your Rights
As of March 17, 2023, Missouri providers must be compliant with the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule. HCBS is when people get long-term services and supports (LTSS) in their community. Examples of services include job coaching, transportation, or in-home support. Medicaid pays for LTSS. The HCBS rule: You have the right to: A violation…
Read MoreEl Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Misuri anuncia una oportunidad de financiación de 20 000 dólares para una innovadora asociación de autosuficiencia
El Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Misuri (MODDC) aprobó 20 000 dólares para financiar un proyecto de autosuficiencia de 12 meses de duración para personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (I/DD). El objetivo general es fomentar enfoques innovadores para la autosuficiencia en el estado de Misuri. Estos enfoques eliminarán barreras para las personas…
Read MoreMODDC announces $20,000 funding opportunity for innovative self-advocacy partnership
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $20,000 to fund a 12-month self-advocacy project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The overall goal is to support innovative approaches to self-advocacy in the state of Missouri. These approaches will remove barriers for people with I/DD. Project applications are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday,…
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