Disability News and Information
First Responder Disability Awareness Training available online free of cost for Missouri Emergency Medical Services
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…
Read MoreThe energy! The advocacy! The excitement!
On March 1, 2023, more than 500 disability self-advocates and advocates from across the state came together in person and virtually to have their voices heard. The day consisted of…
Read MoreRecording Now Available – “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. Ed Thomas, executive director of…
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 MoreMay 5 Legislative Update: Things are moving fast!
It was a busy week at the Capitol and continues to be! With session wrapping up on May 12th, things are starting to move quickly. The Budget Conference Committee convened…
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…
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