Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Report

The Council's Mission is: "To assist individuals, families, and the community to include all people with developmental disabilities in every aspect of life."

At the end of each fiscal year, MODDC reports its performance to the United States Administration on Community Living. The annual report provides a summary of those activities and projects. The annual report also highlights project outcomes from the Council's advocacy and funding.

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Advocacy Opportunity: Share your experiences with healthcare and discrimination.

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | October 10, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a historic notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Once enacted, this rule will be a substantial federal advancement towards health equity and access for people with disabilities in American history. What is Section 504? What does this mean? Share your…

Recording Now Available – Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) Online Training

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | September 19, 2023

The Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) virtual training hosted Sept. 28 is now available. The training, presented by Stacy Morse, MODDC, and Gina Griffiths, World Institute on Disability (WID), was hosted virtually. Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) is an online tool that assists you in making informed decisions about career planning and choosing a job. DB101…

Recording Now Available – Using Work Incentives to Pay for Work-Related Expenses Training

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | September 19, 2023

Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) and the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) Did you know that you can use work incentives to help pay for work-related expenses like transportation? You can do this by using Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) and the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS). Click here to download the PDF presentation slides.…

Recording Now Available – Partners in Policymaking 2023 Employment Summit

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | September 11, 2023

This August, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) and the University of Missouri Pre-Employment Transition Services hosted a free two-day virtual webinar for Missouri Partners in Policymaking graduates. Participants learned how to find competitive integrated employment and how they can help bring more more awareness to available resources.  Competitive integrated employment is when employees are getting paid…

MODDC strives to create communities of equitable access and inclusion for Missourians with disabilities during Disability Pride Month

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | July 13, 2023

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council acknowledges the need for progress toward full and equitable access and inclusion for Missourians with disabilities during Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to acknowledge that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA prevents discrimination…

Let’s Celebrate: Ticket to Work and Employment First legislation signed into law!

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | July 7, 2023

Governor Parson signed all but one of the remaining Truly Agreed and Finally Passed (TAFP) bills into law.  The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) tracked legislation in each of our four priority areas through the legislative session. Of those priority areas, “Equitable Community Inclusion” saw some exciting legislation get signed into law yesterday by Governor Parson. We…

Advocacy Update: Ticket to Work and Employment First

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | July 6, 2023

Reminder: The Governor has 8 more days to either sign or veto bills that were Truly Agreed and Finally Passed (TAFP). SB45 and SB106 both contain language about Ticket to Work and Employment First. Both of these bills were TAFP. Ticket to Work Ticket to Work legislation improves the ability of people with disabilities to save for retirement,…

Advocacy Interviews: Reporting Abuse and Neglect

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | July 6, 2023

If you have experienced and reported abuse, we want to hear from you. We need your help in advocating for residents in long-term care in order to create elder-focused education and connect people to resources.  If you have experienced and reported abuse, we would love to hear from you. We will not ask questions about the…

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) supports organizations that are inclusive of race and ethnicity. 

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | June 30, 2023

In light of the recent decision from the Supreme Court, we are reminded that: Missouri public and private agencies and organizations should value and reflect the rich and diverse demographics of the state. This can be done by implementing policies and practices that are inclusive of  To create a state of inclusivity, Missouri should develop and…

First Responder Disability Awareness Training available online free of cost for Missouri Emergency Medical Services

By Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council | June 20, 2023

In partnership with Niagara University, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to offer an online First Responder Disability Awareness Training. This online training is self-paced and free for all Missouri Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. The training includes definitions of disabilities, people first language, etiquette and interaction skills, the disabled perspective, behaviors and appropriate…