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Learn more about the Olmstead Decision and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

October 11, 2023

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…

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Register Today for the Missouri Transportation Virtual Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023

October 10, 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…

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Advocacy Opportunity: Share your experiences with healthcare and discrimination.

October 10, 2023

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…

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Guardianship 101: Learning Your Rights and Responsibilities – Upcoming Training Opportunity on Wed. Oct. 11, 2023

October 10, 2023

You are invited to learn about all things Guardianship on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. People First of MO invites all People First chapter members and self-advocates to…

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Adults with disabilities are invited to take their leadership and advocacy skills to the next level

October 10, 2023

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…

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Recording Now Available – Using Work Incentives to Pay for Work-Related Expenses Training

September 19, 2023

Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) and the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) Did you know that you can use work incentives to help pay for work-related expenses like transportation? You…

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Attention:  Public Comment Due Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 for the MO HealthNet Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver

July 27, 2023

REMINDER:  Public Comments are Due Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 for theMO HealthNet Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Updates The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DSS) is making some changes…

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MODDC strives to create communities of equitable access and inclusion for Missourians with disabilities during Disability Pride Month

July 13, 2023

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…

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Time to Celebrate: Ticket to Work and Employment First legislation signed into law!

July 7, 2023

Yesterday, Governor Parson signed all but one of the remaining Truly Agreed and Finally Passed (TAFP) bills into law.  The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) tracked legislation in each of our…

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Advocacy Interviews: Reporting Abuse and Neglect

July 6, 2023

If you have experienced and reported abuse, we want to hear from you. We need your help in advocating for residents in long-term care in order to create elder-focused education and…

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