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Advocacy in MOtion — April 2026
Letter from the Advocacy Director I’d like to start this early Spring edition by welcoming Roger Crome to the Policy Team at MODDC. Roger is our new Policy Advocacy Specialist. He’ll work with me on any advocacy we do, including legislative work and administrative support for the program. Roger has a track record of improving…
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Advocacy in MOtion – March 2026
Letter from the Director of Advocacy Since my last message, the state budget has changed a little. The good news is that Representative Dirk Deaton, who leads the House Budget Committee, put back the money for personal assistance and medical personal assistance in the self-directed supports program. He also put back the funding for day…
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Administration of Community Living Programs in Missouri: Impact Statement, April 2025
Missouri Impact Statement Administration on Community Living (ACL) and Health and Human Services Reorganization Programs under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provide critical services to Missourians. The abrupt restructuring, including the elimination of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), will likely disrupt services that maintain the health and safety of our…
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Learn more about the Olmstead Decision and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council invites you to learn more about the Olmstead Decision and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). MODDC recently received a training on Olmstead and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). The training covered: Olmstead is about a decision the Supreme Court made. This is called the Olmstead Decision. The Court…
