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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
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A Message from the Director
Interested in Finding Housing that Meets Your Needs?
The Missouri Inclusive Housing Development Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation with the primary goal of assisting individuals with disabilities find housing that meets their needs. The MO Housing Development Corporation can assist you in your search for the needed resources to make your dreams a reality For more information go to www.mohousing.com or contact Wayne Crawford, Director, via email or toll free at 855-444-5100.
Thinking about Guardianship?
Thinking about Guardianship? We encourage you to explore the options available to assist you in receiving the support and or protection needed while ensuring your rights are protected to the maximum extent possible.
• Missouri Guardianship Resource Guide
• Appendix 1 (Tool)
• Appendix 2 (Options & Alternatives)
• Understanding Your Options & Alternatives, the Online Workbook
Good Golly, Miss Molly: A Family's Transition Story
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. “Good Golly, Miss Molly: One Family's Story of Transition” follows her and her family through the process. To request DVD versions of Molly’s Story or for more information, contact us at 800-500-7878 or email cbrown@mpcdd.com. To view an introductory of the video or to watch it in its entirety, visit http://www.youtube.com/mpcddadvocacy.
Share Your Success Story
If you are an individual with developmental disabilities or the family member of a person with developmental disabilities, the Council would like to hear about your successes. We have collected and published stories from people who have successfully moved to the community from institutions (Change is Good) and of individuals with developmental disabilities who have obtained work in the community (Real Lives, Real Jobs), and we would like to hear your success story on these or other topics. Click on the link below to share your story with us.