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The Missouri Developmental Disability Resource Center (MODDRC) is one center that provides three levels of support. Whether you want to become more informed, get connected or find ways to volunteer, MODDRC offers a network of support options to get you started and support you throughout your journey.

 

 

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 Learn about the new programs, information or resources that can be found on the MODDRC website. 

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New Medicaid Primer

Kaiser Family Foundation has updated its Medicaid Primer that provides an overview of Medicaid and explains how the program is structured, who it covers, what services it provides, and how much it costs and how it will change with health care reform. 

Are Video Games Preparing Youth for Their Futures?

Some computer games encourage kids to think about their world and their place in it.  These epistemic games may even help them prepare for 21st century careers.

Summer Camps

Summer is coming and that means that it is time for summer camps.  Do you know where your child is going?  For a listing of summer fun and recreation opportunities click here.

Thinking About Transition?

New transition information about going to college, looking for employment, and health care transition is available.  Watch for new updates from the Youth Advisory Council.

Considering Adoption

There are children in Missouri with developmental disabilities in need of adoption and foster care for more information click here.

PARTNERING TOGETHER

Check out the 'BACK TO SCHOOL' edition of our newsletter, Partnering Together!

Do you have pictures, news or events that you'd like to share with others in our newsletter? Email us at moddrc.f2f.news@gmail.com for more information.  

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Here you will find helpful links to other disability resources and programs on the internet.
 
 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2011 PARTNERS IN POLICYMAKING CLASS!
 
The Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities is seeking self-advocates and family members for the 2011 Partners in Policymaking Class.
Join more than 300 advocates across the state who have graduated from Partners in Policymaking. 
Click here for the application and start your journey to becoming a "Partner" with those making decisions that affect you, other people with disabilities and their families.
 
 
FROM YOUR FACILITY TO MY HOUSE: ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OUT OF HABILITATION CENTERS
 
Presenter Derrick Dufresne, president of Community Resource Associates, Inc (CRA) talks about the steps, elements, and people that are needed to assist people with disabilities in their successful transition to the community.  The promise and pitfalls will are explored. 
 
Click here for the archived version of the presentation.
 
 
GOOD GOLLY, MISS MOLLY: ONE FAMILIES STORY OF TRANSITION
 
 When Molly was placed in the Marshall Habilitation Center in 1951, she was only a child.  She lived most of her life on the campus.  This year, at the age of 63, Molly moved to the community.  Molly's Story follows her and her family through the process. 
 
To view Molly's Story click here.  To request a DVD of Molly's Story, or for more information, email cbrown@mpcdd.com.
 

MISSOURI CAN'T WAIT!

One person with developmental disabilities who has to wait for services is too many, but when the number of people on Missouri's waiting list hit 5,000, we at the Arc of Missouri, and our partners at MPCDD agreed, that the waiting list has to end.

We launched Missouri Can't Wait to help our children, sisters, cousins and neighbors. 

Together, we can end the wait.

Get involved.  Join the campaign.  Click here to find out how.

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 THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN

The Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities contracted with Missouri State University to conduct a public opinion poll.  880 adults were asked their opinions on a variety of disability related issues, inclusion in school, community living and taxes.  The full report can be accessed by clicking here.