Posts Tagged ‘self-advocacy’
Advocacy 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…
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)…
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