Posts Tagged ‘self-advocacy’
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 MoreRecording Now Available – Make Informed Employment Decisions with Missouri Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) Online Training – May 24, 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…
Read MoreParaquad and MODDC host Sexuality Education Webinar today, April 25, at 12 p.m. for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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,…
Read MoreMODDC hosts Q&A webinar for $20,000 self-advocacy project Wednesday, April 26
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…
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 MoreMODDC announces $20,000 funding opportunity for innovative self-advocacy partnership
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…
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 MoreJan. 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…
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