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MODDC supports integrated and competitive employment for people with developmental disabilities
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) supports integrated and competitive employment for people with developmental disabilities. The Council’s position is that everyone who identifies work as a goal is employable, with the right opportunities and support. Therefore, people with disabilities have the right to, and should, receive services and supports to help them prepare for…
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Developmental disability advocates, self-advocates and elected officials meet at the Capitol for Disability Rights Legislative Day
More than 200 disability advocates from around Missouri rallied together at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Wednesday, March, 9, for Disability Rights Legislative Day. The day, themed Power in Unity, featured speakers focused on issues including education, Employment First, residential provider and care, infrastructure and voting accessibility. Elected officials Gov. Mike Parson, treasurer…
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Emily Hartley appointed to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Advisory Committee
Emily Hartley, Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council Deputy Director, was appointed to the Missouri Advisory Committee by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, effective Feb. 18, 2022. Advisory Committees have recently examined water affordability, school discipline disparities, policing practices, mental health and the criminal justice system, legal financial obligations, fair housing, hate crimes, voting rights, maternal…
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