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.
Current Projects
For a full list of current projects, download our printable PDF: MODDC Project Summary Handout
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)
House Bill 1878 and What it Means for Missouri Voters
During the 2022 legislative session, a piece of voting legislation passed, House Bill 1878. This bill has created some changes for Missouri voters and election authorities and recently went into…
Mobile Dental Services available for people with developmental disabilities in eight Missouri counties
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…
HB 1878: Missouri Issued Photo ID Required for November Election
Due to House Bill 1878, beginning with the November election, every Missourian wishing to vote will be required to show Missouri issued photo identification (ID). This means a voter must…
MODDC announces $200,000 funding opportunity to Support Language Access in Schools
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $200,000 in funding for a two-year project supporting language access in schools. MODDC is seeking a grantee to develop and provide trainings,…
The right to vote for Missourians, with or without a developmental disability, is a civil right – what happened in Phelps County and what we learned
On May 26, 2022, Phelps County clerk, Pamela K. Grow, told the Phelps County Commission, that she would be deleting the voter registrations of individuals who have guardians; even if…
MODDC aims to disrupt Missouri’s School to Prison Pipeline with a $275,000 funding opportunity
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $275,000 to fund a three-year project titled “Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline (SToPP)” for students of color who have developmental disabilities.…
MODDC seeks Partners in Policymaking graduate for upcoming advocacy project
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is seeking an advocate to guide Missouri laws, policies and practices. The advocate’s role will be to inform decision-makers and educate the public about…
MODDC’s Legislative Summary for the 2022 Legislative Session
This legislative session saw 44 bills that were Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed (TAFP), 21 of which were policy bills. MODDC focused on three legislative priorities for the 2022…
HB1878 will disproportionately impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
House Bill 1878 is currently headed to the Senate Floor for a vote. HB 1878 modifies provision for voter identification. What Advocates Should Know: There are a number of provisions…
HB1606 in St. Charles County will disproportionately impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
House Bill 1606 (Representative McGaugh) has passed in the Senate and has now been assigned to a conference committee. “HB1606 reduces funding for every entity that receives property tax. This includes…
