Missouri Peer Supports Project

The Council's Peer Mentoring Project is an exciting opportunity for three Missouri High Schools to take part in a pilot program that truly values the need to include students with disabilities academically and socially.  Typically the focus on such programs hs been the benefits for students with disabilities.  However, new research is demonstrating the benefits of these types of programs for ALL students with positive outcomes in academic and social measures.  For more information and to register for the upcoming Peer Mentoring Summitt, click here.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, March 2012

All people are people first and all have needs and rights.  Everyone wants to enjoy life, feel productive and secure.  Most people have disabilities of one kind or another.  The differences lie mostly in degree and whether our disabilities are seen or unseen.  You can help remind others of these important facts during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.  The Missouri DD Council wants to assist you by providing suggested activities and free instructional materials.  The Council also encourages you to partner with other organizations so more events can be planned and more information shared.  Watch for our 2012 Awareness Month Poster and bookmarks, which will be available soon!
- Suggested Activities  
- Suggested Reading List  
- Sample Proclamation  
- Sample Letter to Reporters  
- Sample Letter to the Editor

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.

» Share Your Success Story

 

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