• Texas v. Kennedy Settlement

    By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | October 12, 2026

    A federal judge in Texas v. Kennedy approved a proposed settlement. The settlement removes some Section 504 community-integration rules from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations. MODDC strongly disagrees with this decision.This decision does not remove the long-standing protections that support the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities….

  • Advocacy in MOtion – October 2026

    By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | October 8, 2026

    Letter from the Advocacy Director We didn’t send a newsletter in September, but now we are back to our normal monthly schedule. I’m excited to share MODDC’s two Policy Priorities for 2026–2027 that our Council Members approved in September. Priority 1: Protect Medicaid Access and Home and Community Based Services This priority means we will…

  • The Changemaker: September 2026

    By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | September 16, 2026

    Grant Highlights The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) funds projects that create and strengthen systems change. Projects are prioritized, designed, and awarded to grantees by council members. MODDC is excited to start its new five-year state plan with these funded projects. Project Title: Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Fiscal Analysis Grantee: University of Missouri St. Louis…

  • MODDC Welcomes Four New Council Members

    By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | September 14, 2026

    Governor Kehoe appointed four members to the Missouri Council on Developmental Disabilities (MODDC) on Friday, September 11, 2026. Council members serve three-year terms, and the Council meets every other month to make important decisions about projects and policies that impact people with developmental disabilities. Please join us in welcoming our newest members! Christian Powers is…

  • Advocacy in MOtion – August 2026

    By 23East | August 21, 2026

    Letter from the Advocacy Director We had another great Coffee for Change in Springfield on August 5, 2026. Almost 50 people came! Thank you to Springfield resident and Council Member Scott Steelman-Rhoden for planning and leading the event. We also want to give a big thanks to our community partners and sponsors. Thank you to…