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

Accessible Voting Videos

Advocacy through Technology

Alternatives to Guardianship

Digital Inclusion

Disability Benefits 101 (DB101)

Disability Rights Legislative Day

Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline (SToPP)

Emergency Management Disability Awareness Training

Health Status in Missouri

Healthy Relationships

Innovative Self-Advocacy for Transition Aged Youth

MO ABLE Program

Mo-WINGS

Olmstead Information Center

Partners in Policymaking

People First Missouri 

Supporting Language Access in Schools

Teledentistry (Dental Telehealth)

Transportation

Victimization Task Force (VTF)

WE CARE (Wellness, Education, Confidence, Assessment, and Recognizing Emergencies)

UPCOMING EVENTS

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HB1878 will disproportionately impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

May 10, 2022

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

May 10, 2022

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…

MO ABLE celebrates five years of providing tax-advantaged savings and investment plans to individuals with disabilities

May 5, 2022

MO ABLE, administered by the Missouri Treasurer’s Office, allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save up to $16,000 per year, tax-free, without losing federal benefits like Medicaid and…

MODDC reimagines sexuality education for people with developmental disabilities with a $150,000 funding opportunity

April 20, 2022

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $150,000 to fund a three-year sexuality education project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). MODDC is currently seeking a partner…

Vicky Davidson appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters

April 13, 2022

Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) Executive Director Vicky Davidson was recently appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters by the U.S. Department of Health and…

MODDC supports integrated and competitive employment for people with developmental disabilities

April 7, 2022

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,…

Developmental disability advocates, self-advocates and elected officials meet at the Capitol for Disability Rights Legislative Day

March 21, 2022

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…

Emily Hartley appointed to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Advisory Committee

March 21, 2022

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…