Network. Learn. Advocate.

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families are invited to network, learn about current policy issues that affect the I/DD community, and explore ways to take action!

Introducing Coffee for Change, a new series of advocacy and networking events hosted by the Missouri Council on Developmental Disabilities. The events will be held throughout the state until October!

New locations and dates will be added as they become available.

Upcoming Events

Sikeston

When: September 10, 2026

Time: 4 PM

Where: Sikeston Public Library
121 E. North Street, Sikeston, MO 63801

Register here: https://forms.gle/TKFsmZyeLjfe2FEs8

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Moberly

When: October 17, 2026

Time: 2 PM

Where: Moberly Main Library or Online
111 North 4th Street
Moberly, MO 65270

Register here: https://bit.ly/4v5K8hF

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St. Louis

When: October 24, 2026

Time: 10 AM

Where: coming soon

Register here: coming soon


St. Joe

When: December 2, 2026

Time: 4 PM

Where: coming soon

Register here: coming soon


Maryville

When: December 3, 2026

Time: 4 PM

Where: coming soon

Register here: coming soon


Past Events

Springfield

On August 5, 2026, community members gathered at The Library Center in Springfield for an engaging discussion and to meet others in their community.

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Kansas City

On July 10th, 2026, community members gathered for the Kansas City event.

Perryville

On June 3, 2026, community members gathered at the Robinson Construction Event Center for the Perryville event. Take a look at some of the photos capturing the energy and excitement of the day!

Hosted By MODDC

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Thanks to all the organizations who sponsored events!

Funding provided by the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council, was supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Senior Services, DHSS (HHS), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,361,246, with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS.