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MODDC hosts Accessible Voting Summit for individuals with developmental disabilities June 29
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council invites to the public to the Accessible Voting Summit from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 at Boone County Family Resources in Columbia. The summit is part of the “Learning with MODDC” series, providing advocacy trainings and education for self-advocates with developmental disabilities. The Accessible Voting Summit will be in-person with…
Read MoreHB1878 will disproportionately impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
House Bill 1878 is currently headed to the Senate Floor for a vote. HB 1878 modifies provision for voter identification. What Advocates Should Know: There are a number of provisions in this bill that could disproportionately impact people with disabilities. Enshrines strict voter ID laws which would require people to cast a provisional ballot if…
Read MoreHB1606 in St. Charles County will disproportionately impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
House Bill 1606 (Representative McGaugh) has passed in the Senate and has now been assigned to a conference committee. “HB1606 reduces funding for every entity that receives property tax. This includes libraries, schools, police departments, ambulance, and fire, without any replacement for revenue. Everyone will take a hit – not just those affected by disability,” said…
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