Disability News and Information
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council hosts “Accessible Transportation: How Do We Get There?” Webinar June 14
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) invites Missourians to learn about the importance of accessible transportation and current gaps that exist for people with disabilities during an online webinar Wednesday,…
Read MoreMODDC’s 2023 Legislative Session and Moving Forward
Overall Summary: In 2023, there were 2,251 pieces of legislation filed. Fifty-nine (59) of those made it through the General Assembly and are awaiting the signature of the Governor. After…
Read MoreRecording Now Available – Make Informed Employment Decisions with Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) Online Training – May 24, 2023
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council invites Missourians with disabilities and their supports to learn more about using the online estimator tool, Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101), to make informed employment…
Read MoreMODDC strives to achieve language access in schools with free online training opportunity for school leaders and educators on May 4
MODDC, in partnership with the National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages (NAETISL), invites educators and school administrators to participate in a free 90-minute virtual training titled,…
Read MoreParaquad and MODDC host Sexuality Education Webinar today, April 25, at 12 p.m. for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Paraquad and the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council invites the public tp learn more about sexuality education for self-advocates and providers during a virtual webinar from 12-1:30 p.m. CST, today, Tuesday,…
Read MoreMODDC hosts Q&A webinar for $20,000 self-advocacy project Wednesday, April 26
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…
Read MoreMobile 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…
Read MoreEmergency Management Disability Awareness Trainings in Columbia on March 27-28 and St. Louis on March 29-30
In partnership with Niagara University, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to offer two-day Emergency Management Disability Awareness Trainings for Region F in Columbia and Region C in St. Louis.…
Read MoreMODDC strives to achieve language access in schools with online training opportunity for school leaders and educators
MODDC, in partnership with the National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages (NAETISL), invites educators and school administrators to participate in a 90-minute virtual training titled, “Achieving…
Read MoreAdvocacy Opportunity: House Bill 971 Hearing Scheduled for March 8, 2023
We have been closely following Representative Melanie Stinnett’s legislation, House Bill 971, the Employment Programs for Persons with Disabilities. It has moved out of the Healthcare Reform Committee to the…
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