Resources

Below you will find a list of helpful resources.  Next to each title, you will find the organizations acronym (nickname) that is used throughout the state by advocates and people who work in the field of disability.

Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities (MPCDD)

A federally- funded, 23-member, consumer-driven council appointed by the Governor.  Its mandate under P.L. 106-402, the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, is to assure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration  in all aspects of community life.

1716 Four Seasons Drive, Suite 103
Jefferson City , MO 65101
Phone: (573) 751-8611
Toll free: (800) 500-7878
Fax: (573) 526-2755

People First of Missouri (PFMO)
http://missouripeoplefirst.org
(800) 558-8652 or
TTY (800) 452-1185

Missouri Protection and Advocacy ( Missouri P&A or MO P&A)
925 South Country Club Dr .
Jefferson City MO 65109
Administration:
(573) 893-3333 / (866) 777-7199 / Fax (573) 893-4231
Application Unit:
(573) 659-0678 / (800) 392-8667 / Fax (573) 659-0677
TDD (800) 735-2966
mopasjc@embarqmail.com

Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (MODDRC)
Institute for Human Development (IHD), UCE
215 W. Pershing
Kansas City , MO 64108
(816) 235.1763 ( Kansas City )
(800) 444.0821 (toll free)
(816) 235.1762 (fax)
www.moddrc.org 

Linking You to Information, Parent to Parent Support, Peer Support & Volunteer Opportunities, 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.

Missouri Association of County Developmental Disability Services (MACDDS)

Senate Bill 40 is state legislation which allows for local control and financial support for a variety of community based programs and services for persons with developmental disabilities. Please click here if you would like information about services, contact information, or employment opportunities in a particular area of the state of Missouri .

Division of Developmental Disabilities (Division of DD or DDD)
Main Page - http://dmh.mo.gov/mrdd/mrddindex.htm 
Find your Regional Office - http://dmh.mo.gov/mrdd/help/regcenters.htm

1706 E. Elm St.
P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City , MO. 65102
Local: (573) 751-4122
Toll-Free: (800) 364-9687
TT Phone: (573) 526-1201
Fax: (573) 751-8224
dmhmail@dmh.mo.gov

           

Missouri Centers for Independent Living (CIL’s)

The Independent Living (IL) program provides services to people with disabilities to increase their independence and their opportunity to participate in day-to-day life within their communities. There are 22 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) statewide that offer independent living services. The CILs are funded through Vocational Rehabilitation grants and are managed by persons with disabilities who have been successful in establishing their own independent lifestyles.

http://www.mosilc.org/CIL.htm

Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab)

If you want to work but have a disability that keeps you from finding or keeping a job, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) may be able to help you. VR specializes in employment and training services that can assist you in becoming employed. A VR counselor will determine your eligibility for services. To be eligible, you need to have a physical or mental impairment that causes problems with working and need VR services to be successfully employed. Once eligible, you will work with a counselor who will help you develop a plan for your rehabilitation. We will give you vocational information and guidance allowing you to make informed choices about your vocational plan.

Ph: (573) 751-3251
Toll Free: (877) 222-8963
Fax: (573) 751-1441
TDD (573) 751-0881
http://dese.mo.gov/vr/index.htm

Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB)

Provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind.

(800) 592-6004
askrsb@dss.mo.gov

Missouri Assistive Technology (MAT or Missouri AT)

The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities, of all ages.

http://www.at.mo.gov/bkgrnd_mission.html

Email:  MoAT1501@att.net
(816) 655-6700 (VOICE)
(816) 655-6711 (TTY)