Posts Tagged ‘self-advocacy’
Jan. 6 Legislative Update and Advocacy Training
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…
Read MorePeople with disabilities have the right to receive supports and reasonable accommodations to achieve competitive employment
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…
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 MoreMissouri Partners in Policymaking applications due Tuesday, Nov. 1
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Missouri Partners in Policymaking class. Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) or parents who have children with IDD…
Read MoreMODDC develops Accessible Voting Equipment Tutorials in preparation of Midterm Election
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) funded a project to connect voters and election workers in Missouri with quick, overview videos on how to use the accessible voting equipment in…
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 MoreUrgent Attention Needed: Missouri Senate Advances Senate Bill 3.
The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28th. What is the September 28th hearing about? The House Budget Committee will hold a hearing on the Senate-passed tax cut bill (Senate Bill 3)…
Read MoreMissourians with disabilities celebrate community-integrated employment with a “Take Your Legislator to Work” Day
Missourians are invited to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. Employees with disabilities…
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 MoreHouse Bill 1878 and What it Means for Missouri Voters
During the 2022 legislative session, a piece of voting legislation passed, House Bill 1878. This bill has created some changes for Missouri voters and election authorities and recently went into…
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