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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…
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Advocacy Opportunity: Share your experiences with healthcare and discrimination.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a historic notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Once enacted, this rule will be a substantial federal advancement towards health equity and access for people with disabilities in American history. What is Section 504? What does this mean? Share your…
