Posts Tagged ‘self-advocacy’
People 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreThe right to vote for Missourians, with or without a developmental disability, is a civil right – what happened in Phelps County and what we learned
On May 26, 2022, Phelps County clerk, Pamela K. Grow, told the Phelps County Commission, that she would be deleting the voter registrations of individuals who have guardians; even if…
Read MoreMODDC aims to disrupt Missouri’s School to Prison Pipeline with a $275,000 funding opportunity
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $275,000 to fund a three-year project titled “Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline (SToPP)” for students of color who have developmental disabilities.…
Read MoreMODDC seeks Partners in Policymaking graduate for upcoming advocacy project
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is seeking an advocate to guide Missouri laws, policies and practices. The advocate’s role will be to inform decision-makers and educate the public about…
Read MoreMODDC’s Legislative Summary for the 2022 Legislative Session
This legislative session saw 44 bills that were Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed (TAFP), 21 of which were policy bills. MODDC focused on three legislative priorities for the 2022…
Read MoreMODDC reimagines sexuality education for people with developmental disabilities with a $150,000 funding opportunity
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $150,000 to fund a three-year sexuality education project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). MODDC is currently seeking a partner…
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