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MODDC’s 2023 Legislative Session and Moving Forward

May 23, 2023

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…

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Recording Now Available – Make Informed Employment Decisions with Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) Online Training – May 24, 2023

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…

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Paraquad and MODDC host Sexuality Education Webinar today, April 25, at 12 p.m. for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 25, 2023

Paraquad and the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council invites the public tp learn more about sexuality education for self-advocates and providers during a virtual webinar from 12-1:30 p.m. CST, today, Tuesday,…

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MODDC hosts Q&A webinar for $20,000 self-advocacy project Wednesday, April 26

April 19, 2023

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $20,000 to fund a 12-month self-advocacy project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The overall goal is to support innovative…

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Advocacy Opportunity:  House Bill 971 Hearing Scheduled for March 8, 2023

March 7, 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…

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MODDC announces $20,000 funding opportunity for innovative self-advocacy partnership

March 6, 2023

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $20,000 to fund a 12-month self-advocacy project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The overall goal is to support innovative…

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DRLD is almost here! Registration is now open for the afternoon virtual sessions.

February 21, 2023

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…

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Jan. 6 Legislative Update and Advocacy Training

January 11, 2023

The 2023 Legislative Session began this week! Now is a great time to start getting to know some of the bills that have been filed by our elected officials. There…

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People with disabilities have the right to receive supports and reasonable accommodations to achieve competitive employment

January 4, 2023
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The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) believes everyone who identifies work as a goal is employable, with the right opportunities and support. People with disabilities have the right to, and…

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Missouri Juvenile Justice Association awarded $275,000 grant for Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline (SToPP) Project

October 27, 2022
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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…

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