The Changemaker – March 2026

March 20, 2026

Grant Impact: Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline (SToPP) The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) works to make changes that create greater equity for people with developmental disabilities. MODDC provides funding through grants for innovative projects while partnering with universities, nonprofits, and state agencies. The following is a highlight of one of MODDC’s many projects.…

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Advocacy in MOtion – March 2026

March 17, 2026

Letter from the Director of Advocacy Since my last message, the state budget has changed a little. The good news is that Representative Dirk Deaton, who leads the House Budget Committee, put back the money for personal assistance and medical personal assistance in the self-directed supports program. He also put back the funding for day…

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