Posts Tagged ‘Disability Rights’
MODDC’s 2023 Legislative Session and Moving Forward
Overall Summary: In 2023, there were 2,251 pieces of legislation filed. Fifty-nine (59) of those made it through the General Assembly and are awaiting the signature of the Governor. After…
Read MoreAdvocacy Opportunity: House Bill 971 Hearing Scheduled for March 8, 2023
We have been closely following Representative Melanie Stinnett’s legislation, House Bill 971, the Employment Programs for Persons with Disabilities. It has moved out of the Healthcare Reform Committee to the…
Read MoreDRLD is almost here! Registration is now open for the afternoon virtual sessions.
Please note: Each session will have its own, unique ZOOM meeting link. If you register for more than one session, make sure you save the links! Session 1: Accessible Voting…
Read MoreMODDC and Mo P&A support the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent announcement of the disability rights investigation of Missouri’s use of skilled nursing facilities
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) and Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services (Mo P&A) support the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent announcement of the disability rights investigation of Missouri’s use…
Read MoreMissouri Juvenile Justice Association awarded $275,000 grant for Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline (SToPP) Project
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) awarded Missouri Juvenile Justice Association (MJJA) with a $275,000 grant to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline for students of color who have developmental disabilities. This…
Read MoreAdults with disabilities are invited to take their leadership and advocacy skills to the next level
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is now accepting applications for the 2023 class of Missouri Partners in Policymaking. The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has opened the application for…
Read MoreBuild the power of the disability vote this week, during Disability Voting Rights Week
As a partner of Disability Voting Rights Week, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is building the power of the disability vote in Missouri communities during the week of September…
Read MoreSensory Inclusive Medical Training Opportunity
Currently in the United States today, one in six individuals has a sensory processing need. Due to the increasing numbers of individuals being diagnosed with a sensory need, it is…
Read MoreSensory inclusive pop-up vaccination events for people with developmental disabilities
Missourians with sensory needs are invited to receive vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccination, at sensory inclusive pop-up events in partnership with 10 local public health agencies and pharmacies throughout Missouri…
Read MoreTransportation experts lead discussions during the Virtual Mobility Summit Sept. 26
The Missouri Transportation Task Force invites the public to attend the 2022 Virtual Mobility Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday, Sept. 26. Barriers to accessible and affordable…
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