Disability News and Information
Build the power of the disability vote this week, during Disability Voting Rights Week
As a partner of Disability Voting Rights Week, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is building the power of the disability vote in Missouri communities during the week of September…
Read MoreSensory Inclusive Medical Training Opportunity
Currently in the United States today, one in six individuals has a sensory processing need. Due to the increasing numbers of individuals being diagnosed with a sensory need, it is…
Read MoreSensory inclusive pop-up vaccination events for people with developmental disabilities
Missourians with sensory needs are invited to receive vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccination, at sensory inclusive pop-up events in partnership with 10 local public health agencies and pharmacies throughout Missouri…
Read MoreTransportation experts lead discussions during the Virtual Mobility Summit Sept. 26
The Missouri Transportation Task Force invites the public to attend the 2022 Virtual Mobility Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday, Sept. 26. Barriers to accessible and affordable…
Read MoreHouse Bill 1878 and What it Means for Missouri Voters
During the 2022 legislative session, a piece of voting legislation passed, House Bill 1878. This bill has created some changes for Missouri voters and election authorities and recently went into…
Read MoreMobile Dental Services available for people with developmental disabilities in eight Missouri 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 MoreMODDC hosts Q&A Webinar for $200,000 Supporting Language Access in Schools funding opportunity
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) invites interested applicants to join a question and answer webinar for the “Supporting Language Access in Schools” funding opportunity at 1 p.m. CT, Monday,…
Read More“Make Informed Employment Decisions with Missouri Disability Benefits 101” online workshop for self-advocates and caregivers Monday, Aug. 22
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council hosts “Learning with MODDC” online workshop titled “Make Informed Employment Decisions with Missouri Disability Benefits 101” with Nicholas Love, community inclusion director at the World…
Read MoreHB 1878: Missouri Issued Photo ID Required for November Election
Due to House Bill 1878, beginning with the November election, every Missourian wishing to vote will be required to show Missouri issued photo identification (ID). This means a voter must…
Read More“Support Informed Employment Decisions with Missouri Disability Benefits 101” online workshop Monday, Aug. 15
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council hosts “Learning with MODDC” online workshop titled “Support Informed Employment Decisions with Missouri Disability Benefits 101” with Nicholas Love, community inclusion director at the World…
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