Posts Tagged ‘News’
Learn more about the Olmstead Decision and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council invites you to learn more about the Olmstead Decision and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). MODDC recently received a training on Olmstead and Home…
Read MoreRegister Today for the Missouri Transportation Virtual Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023
You are invited to the 2023 Missouri Transportation Virtual Summit! 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Oct. 11 via Zoom Barriers to accessible and affordable transportation are preventing Missourians…
Read MoreAdvocacy Opportunity: Share your experiences with healthcare and discrimination.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a historic notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Once enacted, this rule will be…
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 2024 class of Missouri Partners in Policymaking. The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is now accepting applications for…
Read MoreMODDC 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…
Read MoreRecording Now Available – “Accessible Transportation: How Do We Get There?” Webinar June 14
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…
Read MoreMODDC’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 MoreMay 5 Legislative Update: Things are moving fast!
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…
Read MoreMODDC strives to achieve language access in schools with free online training opportunity for school leaders and educators on May 4
MODDC, in partnership with the National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters of Spoken Languages (NAETISL), invites educators and school administrators to participate in a free 90-minute virtual training titled,…
Read MoreEmergency Management Disability Awareness Trainings in Columbia on March 27-28 and St. Louis on March 29-30
In partnership with Niagara University, the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to offer two-day Emergency Management Disability Awareness Trainings for Region F in Columbia and Region C in St. Louis.…
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