Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council

MODDC advocates with and for Missourians with developmental disabilities. #DDAct

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#MedicaidAdvisoryCommittee (MAC) & #BeneficiaryAdvisoryCommittee (BAC) are for people with disabilities & families to help shape Medicaid services.

+25% of MAC members also serve on BAC to help create change for #MissouriMedicaid.

Your voice matters.

https://t.co/55BzkL1gOS

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MODDC's #Medicaid Advocacy #NOFA ends on June 8th — in just a few days!

Applications are being accepted for a two-year project to support #MedicaidAdvocacy for Missourians with intellectual & developmental disabilities (I/DD) & their families.

Learn more https://t.co/ZGFjJObH9g

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Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 10AM CT
Location: Robinson Construction Event Center, 2411 Walters Lane, Perryville, MO 63775
Sign up link: https://t.co/lcf4LWJ6Co

Visit the Coffee for Change page on our website to learn more and find the newest event dates: https://t.co/YtHTKTGc9Z

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Missouri DD Community, you are invited to join us for Coffee for Change, a new advocacy & networking event series for people with I/DD & their families to network, learn about policy issues, & explore ways to get involved with advocacy.

Our first event will be 6/3 in Perryville!

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There's still time to share your thoughts on #TexasVKennedy! Use our action alert form to advocate to Attorney General Hannaway and Governor Kehoe.

Link: https://t.co/zadW220ZQ5

#Section504 #OlmsteadAct #MODDC

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MODDC position statement: Texas v. Kennedy

If you would like to learn more, visit MODDC’s website: https://t.co/c65npaiwqh

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Missouri DD Council's #Medicaid Advocacy #NOFA closes in two weeks!

MODDC is accepting applications for a two-year project to support #MedicaidAdvocacy for Missourians with intellectual & developmental #disabilities & their families.

Deadline: June 8th

https://t.co/ZGFjJOb9jI

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#DDCouncil Highlight: #Kansas Council on #DevelopmentalDisabilities (KCDD)

The Council & self-advocates met with Rebecca Hines, Ph.D., Commissioner on Disabilities at @ACLgov. Attendees shared concerns about the waiver waitlist, community living options, & employment challenges.

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MODDC's May edition of Advocacy in Motion is available to read now!

Read the newsletter at this link: https://t.co/ZizVpUS0eg

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empower: abilities is a Center for Independent Living that serves people with all types of #disabilities across southwest #Missouri.

📷 Jada Turley-Winchester (#MODDC), Angelica Fisher (empower: abilities Director Independent Living Services) & Nicole Rokusek (Youth Specialist)

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Nicole from empower: abilities recently tried out a new driving simulator during their annual meeting.

The simulator is part of Road Ready Transportation Training, a partnership between empower: abilities and MODDC to help people with DD gain hands-on driving training.

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Share your thoughts:
Advocate to Attorney General Hannaway & Governor Kehoe https://t.co/zadW220ZQ5

Explain why the lawsuit could have negative impacts on people with disabilities.

Share how it could affect people with disabilities' access to their services & health care needs.

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MODDC position statement: Texas v. Kennedy

If you would like to learn more, visit MODDC’s website: https://t.co/c65npaiwqh

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2/ First event:
Perryville, MO

June 3, 2026 at 10AM CT
Location: Robinson Construction Event Center, 2411 Walters Lane, Perryville, MO 63775
Register: https://t.co/lcf4LWJ6Co

Visit our website to learn more and find the newest event dates: https://t.co/6MF4VIGGMw

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1/ #Missouri DD Community, you are invited to join us for Coffee for Change, a new advocacy and networking event!
This series is for people w/ intellectual & developmental #disabilities (I/DD) & their families to network & learn about policy issues & #advocacy options.

[Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council @MODDCouncil]

Have questions about the Medicaid Advocacy NOFA process & requirements?

May 19 1:00 PM CST - MODDC is answering NOFA questions submitted by interested applicants.

Register here:
https://t.co/TIZAtLv40G

NOFA application deadline: June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST

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We want to hear from self-advocates, families, and community partners!

Your feedback on our 2027–2031 goals helps us build a better Missouri for people of all abilities.

See our goals and tell us what you think. Survey deadline is May 11, 2026: https://t.co/OzasJ6UMHg

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The deadline to email us your questions ([email protected]) regarding the MODDC #MedicaidAdvocacy #NOFA is May 11 at 5:00 PM CST.

Register for the free Q&A Webinar on May 19 at 1:00 PM CST: https://t.co/TIZAtLv40G

NOFA Application deadline: June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST.

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Meet MODDC Chairperson Lisa Liss! Lisa is a fierce advocate for #InclusiveEducation and self-determination, reminding us: "Ask people with #disabilities what THEY want from the beginning."

Get to know Lisa and her mission:
https://t.co/OtjfWoM5s1

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Warning: Sensitive topic related to seclusion in schools.

#Missouri #DDAdvocates your voice matters!

DOJ just found MO school seclusion laws weren't being followed & students w/ #Disabilities are being impacted negatively.

Do you have a story to share?https://t.co/cw3DHvYdxP

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How to stop the school-to-prison pipeline for students w/ disabilities?

#RestorativeJustice & #InclusiveEducation. Our grant for the SToPP program led to training of 450+ people to keep students w/ DD in school & out of the juvenile system.

Full story: https://t.co/ORZTccxVoK