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.

Upcoming Events

MODDC COMMITTEE MEETINGS

March 20 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

MODDC FULL COUNCIL MEETING

March 21 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

MODDC COMMITTEE MEETINGS

May 15 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

MODDC FULL COUNCIL MEETING

May 16 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

MODDC COMMITTEE MEETINGS

July 17 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

MODDC FULL COUNCIL MEETING

July 18 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

MODDC COMMITTEE MEETINGS

September 18 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

MODDC FULL COUNCIL MEETING

September 19 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

MODDC COMMITTEE MEETINGS

November 20 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

MODDC FULL COUNCIL MEETING

November 21 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

First Responder Disability Awareness Training available online free of cost for Missouri Emergency Medical Services

June 20, 2023

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…

The energy! The advocacy! The excitement!

June 16, 2023

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…

Recording Now Available – “Accessible Transportation:  How Do We Get There?” Webinar June 14

May 30, 2023

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) invites Missourians to learn about the importance of accessible transportation and current gaps that exist for people with disabilities. Ed Thomas, executive director of…

Recording Now Available – Make Informed Employment Decisions with Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) Online Training

May 11, 2023

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council invites Missourians with disabilities and their supports to learn more about using the online estimator tool, Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101), to make informed employment…

May 5 Legislative Update: Things are moving fast!

May 5, 2023

It was a busy week at the Capitol and continues to be! With session wrapping up on May 12th, things are starting to move quickly. The Budget Conference Committee convened…

MODDC, in partnership with KultureCity, brings mobile sensory space for people with sensory needs to NFL Draft in Kansas City April 28-29

April 27, 2023

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC), in partnership with KultureCity, invites NFL Draft attendees, with sensory processing needs, to a mobile sensory experience at Union Station in Kansas City on…

MODDC is currently seeking passionate people to help improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities

April 11, 2023

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is currently accepting applications for people with developmental disabilities (DD), or their family members, who are passionate about improving the lives of people with…

Missourians with disabilities are encouraged to learn more about employment opportunities with online estimator tool, Disability Benefits 101 (DB101), during Financial Literacy Month

April 10, 2023

This Financial Literacy Month, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) encourages Missourians with disabilities to explore the newly designed estimator tool, Disability Benefits 101 (DB101). DB101 is an online tool…

Mobile Dental Services available for people with developmental disabilities in Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties

March 22, 2023

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council encourages Missourians with intellectual and developmental disabilities to utilize Enable Dental’s on-site mobile dental services. In collaboration with the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health, Enable…

How the HCBS Settings Rule Protects Your Rights

March 15, 2023

As of March 17, 2023, Missouri providers must be compliant with the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule. HCBS is when people get long-term services and supports (LTSS) in their…