MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment)

We are a grassroots advocacy team working at state & local levels to promote inclusivity.

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

While 49 states have autism insurance mandates, only 3 have mandates inclusive of all disabilities. We're hoping this video will go viral so more parents and providers will be inspired to take up the fight! #disability #advocacy #ParentWarriors

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Educators, let's talk about seclusion & restraint—are you prepared?

Learn the law, trauma-informed strategies, and how to protect your students and yourself.

👉 Register now: https://t.co/rgIClVHe0z

#EducationMatters #StudentSafety #PositiveBehavior #ProfessionalDevelopment

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Missouri public and charter schools reported over 15,000 incidents involving of seclusion/restraint last school year. At least 8 seclusions lasted longer than 3 hours. 38 "major" injuries were sustained. We need to talk about it.

Tickets for event: https://t.co/rgIClVHe0z

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

What are your favorite back-to-school tips for success?

To access the student info sheet for free: https://t.co/oPEUU6Uw1z

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

We have to do better. Restraint can be deadly. We need everyone to become informed on this. Attend our one-day conference in St. Louis on September 20 (tickets are $5-$10).

Register: https://t.co/rgIClVHe0z

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

✨UPCOMING TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT
🎟️Tickets: https://t.co/rgIClVHe0z
(Tickets are dirt cheap--we want everyone to be able to come!)

Don't miss this.

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Consider creating a one-pager about your child. Bring it to Meet The Teacher Night. Bring extra copies if your student has more than one teacher.

Here's a sample that you can edit and print. You can also create your own from scratch.
https://t.co/WrdwtVXadR

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

July's email with some very exciting opportunities will be going out today. Are you on our mailing list?
https://t.co/UB5qekqV7A

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

If you are a parent/guardian of a child with an IEP in Missouri, PLEASE take our very short survey and share it with others so they can do the same!!

https://t.co/YDtXSXA5mU

#drafts #meaningfulparticipation #parentalrights

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Mark your calendars. We're about 75% of the way funded for this event. To contribute, donations can be sent here: https://t.co/fZderxYJvJ

#SeclusionAndRestraint #EndSeclusion #TraumaInformedCare #NeuroscienceOfBehavior #MissouriEducation

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Governor signed a bill into law today that prohibits student cell phone use during the school day. The law allows for special education students to use them as an accommodation, but you'll need to make sure the device is written into the child's IEP or 504.

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Missouri Family to Family is looking for stories. Submit them here: https://t.co/7ZxQvaEVis

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Jake is a self-advocate from the St. Louis area. He's passionate about disability rights and worked hard to advance MoDE Foundation's bill that would require parental consent for certain types of changes to an existing IEP. We're thankful for the important work that he's doing!

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Giving Song, LLC is knocking it out of the park with The SHINE Project! This is an inclusive musical theater program in the Boone County area, produced in partnership with MoDE Foundation and The Kennedy Center.

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

We're partnering with Hexagon Alley in Columbia, MO to host a YAHTZEE Tournament Fundraiser! Come roll the dice with us! Tickets available here: https://t.co/GDj22YJNdT

We're on the prowl for silent auction items. Send us a message if you have something to donate.

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

The legislative session has ended. We don't have the news we hoped for--our bill didn't pass this year. But we do have positive news--we have a plan already in place to get it done next year. Thank you to everyone who engaged in the process. We can't do this work without you.

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Today's the day! Join MoDE on the #GiveSTLDay livestream at 12:41 and head to this link to donate:
https://t.co/EMF1JBtn7m

Link to the Live: https://t.co/2ikHXAIC9n

#GiveSTLDay #MoDEFoundation #MoDE #specialeducation #advocacy

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

TOMORROW (May 8) is a big day for MoDE Foundation: We've been chosen to participate in a one-day fundraiser for Give STL Day! We have a live interview from 12:41-12:48: tune in to support!

Livestream link: https://t.co/CKJiYmstU1

Donation Page: https://t.co/46FiR5GYHx

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Give STL Day early giving is officially open! Please consider supporting MoDE with a financial contribution to help us continue the work that we do.

To donate: https://t.co/5TMe12QhtS

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

We're still making sure we have the votes and time is winding down. Have you contacted your legislators about HB 477 yet?

Go to https://t.co/YskNjcZpH9 and type your address in on the home page to find your legislators. Let us know if you need help!

[MoDE (Missouri Disability Empowerment) @MissouriMODE]

Do you have a few minutes today to make a phone call and/or send an email?
HB 477 was expected to be heard on the House Floor by now, but it hasn't. Please contact the House Floor Leaders and let them know we need this bill to keep moving!