Advocacy MOtion – June 2026
Letter from the Advocacy Director Dear MODDC Advocate, On June 3, we held our first “Coffee for Change” event in Perryville, MO. We had fun, talked about what advocacy means, practiced writing to legislators, and enjoyed some tasty donuts. If you want to join a future Coffee for Change event, you can find them on…
Advocacy in MOtion – May 2026
Letter from the Advocacy Director Thank you, MODDC advocates, for paying close attention and helping during the Missouri Legislative Session. It has been a busy time! Because of your help, we sent thousands of emails to lawmakers to explain why cutting services for people with developmental disabilities would be harmful. We also met with important…
Advocacy in MOtion — April 2026
Letter from the Advocacy Director I’d like to start this early Spring edition by welcoming Roger Crome to the Policy Team at MODDC. Roger is our new Policy Advocacy Specialist. He’ll work with me on any advocacy we do, including legislative work and administrative support for the program. Roger has a track record of improving…
Advocacy in MOtion – March 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…
Administration of Community Living Programs in Missouri: Impact Statement, April 2025
Missouri Impact Statement Administration on Community Living (ACL) and Health and Human Services Reorganization Programs under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provide critical services to Missourians. The abrupt restructuring, including the elimination of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), will likely disrupt services that maintain the health and safety of our…
Learn more about the Olmstead Decision and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council invites you to learn more about the Olmstead Decision and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). MODDC recently received a training on Olmstead and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). The training covered: Olmstead is about a decision the Supreme Court made. This is called the Olmstead Decision. The Court…
Advocacy Opportunity: Share your experiences with healthcare and discrimination.
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
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…
