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The Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities is a federally funded, 23-member council, appointed by the Governor. Our mission is to assist the community to include all people with developmental disabilities in every aspect of life." Learn More
Empower MO On-Line Training Now Available!
The Missouri Planning Council is excited to announce the unveiling of two new on-line training modules. This Free interactive curriculum contains two training modules which provide helpful information about employing people with disabilities. The first module: Diversity in Employment & Disability Awareness: is a general overview of common misconceptions, myths, and stereotypes concerning people with disabilities. The second: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Reasonable Accommodations will address issues related to recruitment, interviewing, reasonable accommodations, and universally designed work environments. The Planning Council firming believes that People with disabilities represent a huge untapped business resource and that hiring a person with a disability is a winning proposition for both employee and employer.
Change Is Good!
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Lynne , Independent, Athletic, & Energetic
Lynne is happiest when she's in motion. Living across the street from a park in north St. Louis is perfect for a young woman with her high level of energy and athleticism. Access to walking trails and other facilities in the community allows Lynne to keep active. As a result, she has lost weight and improved her fitness since her move from Bellefontaine Habilitation Center more than a year ago.
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