Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council Current Projects
- The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council's (MODDC) mission is to assist individuals, families, and the community to include all people with developmental disabilities (DD) in every aspect of life.
- DD Councils are groups that advocate for change. This change brings more equity to people with developmental disabilities. Each state has a DD Council.
- MODDC is led by and for people with disabilities and their families. The work of the Council is guided by the experiences of individuals and families navigating Missouri systems.
- MODDC works to make processes equal for Missourians with DD and Missourians without DD.
- This is accomplished by funding innovative projects and collaborating with universities, non-profits, and state government agencies.
For a full list of current projects, download our printable PDF: MODDC Project Summary Handout 2025
Disability Benefits 101 (DB101)
Disability Rights Legislative Day
Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline (SToPP)
Emergency Management Disability Awareness Training
Innovative Self-Advocacy for Transition Aged Youth
Supporting Language Access in Schools
Teledentistry (Dental Telehealth)
Victimization Task Force (VTF)
WE CARE (Wellness, Education, Confidence, Assessment, and Recognizing Emergencies)
Recording Now Available – Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) Online Training
The Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) virtual training hosted Sept. 28 is now available. The training, presented by Stacy Morse, MODDC, and Gina Griffiths, World Institute on Disability (WID), was hosted virtually. Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) is an online tool that assists you in making informed decisions about career planning and choosing a job. DB101…
Recording Now Available – Using Work Incentives to Pay for Work-Related Expenses Training
Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) and the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) Did you know that you can use work incentives to help pay for work-related expenses like transportation? You can do this by using Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) and the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS). Click here to download the PDF presentation slides.…
Recording Now Available – Partners in Policymaking 2023 Employment Summit
This August, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) and the University of Missouri Pre-Employment Transition Services hosted a free two-day virtual webinar for Missouri Partners in Policymaking graduates. Participants learned how to find competitive integrated employment and how they can help bring more more awareness to available resources. Competitive integrated employment is when employees are getting paid…
MODDC strives to create communities of equitable access and inclusion for Missourians with disabilities during Disability Pride Month
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council acknowledges the need for progress toward full and equitable access and inclusion for Missourians with disabilities during Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to acknowledge that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA prevents discrimination…
Let’s Celebrate: Ticket to Work and Employment First legislation signed into law!
Governor Parson signed all but one of the remaining Truly Agreed and Finally Passed (TAFP) bills into law. The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) tracked legislation in each of our four priority areas through the legislative session. Of those priority areas, “Equitable Community Inclusion” saw some exciting legislation get signed into law yesterday by Governor Parson. We…
Advocacy Update: Ticket to Work and Employment First
Reminder: The Governor has 8 more days to either sign or veto bills that were Truly Agreed and Finally Passed (TAFP). SB45 and SB106 both contain language about Ticket to Work and Employment First. Both of these bills were TAFP. Ticket to Work Ticket to Work legislation improves the ability of people with disabilities to save for retirement,…
Advocacy Interviews: Reporting Abuse and Neglect
If you have experienced and reported abuse, we want to hear from you. We need your help in advocating for residents in long-term care in order to create elder-focused education and connect people to resources. If you have experienced and reported abuse, we would love to hear from you. We will not ask questions about the…
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) supports organizations that are inclusive of race and ethnicity.
In light of the recent decision from the Supreme Court, we are reminded that: Missouri public and private agencies and organizations should value and reflect the rich and diverse demographics of the state. This can be done by implementing policies and practices that are inclusive of To create a state of inclusivity, Missouri should develop and…
First Responder Disability Awareness Training available online free of cost for Missouri Emergency Medical Services
In partnership with Niagara University, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to offer an online First Responder Disability Awareness Training. This online training is self-paced and free for all Missouri Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. The training includes definitions of disabilities, people first language, etiquette and interaction skills, the disabled perspective, behaviors and appropriate…
The energy! The advocacy! The excitement!
On March 1, 2023, more than 500 disability self-advocates and advocates from across the state came together in person and virtually to have their voices heard. The day consisted of a rally, 3 virtual breakout sessions, and appointments with legislators. We are grateful to have the chance to advocate with you. This legislative session was…
