You Are Not Alone in Your Experience with Disability

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.

What's New

Featured Resources

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

Welcome to the new MODDRC website. We are always trying to make this site as user-friendly as possible. Please email us and give us your feedback or call

The MoDDRC is seeking self-advocates, parents and family member of children with disabilities to sign up as volunteers of the MoDDRC network. Click here to find out more.

New web-based training: "Employment and People with Disabilities: an Untapped Business Resource".  This training was funded by a grant from the Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities and developed by the University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development. Go to www.empowermotraining.org.

Missouri Youth Leadership Forum, July 26-29, 2009
Don't miss this exciting learning opportunity for Students with Disabilities:
The Governor's Council on Disability is once again recruiting for the next Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF)!!  The application and other pertinent information is now available for the 2009 MYLF on our website at: http://www.disabilityinfo.mo.gov/gcd/2008ylf.shtml  

Application deadline is April 15, 2009.
This Forum is open to high school juniors and seniors with disabilities who possess leadership potential.  There is no other opportunity like this in Missouri for young men and women who experience disability.  Through the application process, a diverse group of students are chosen as delegates to represent their schools and communities from all areas of the state.  Student delegates will participate in this unique career leadership-training program at the University of Missouri - Columbia on July 26 - July 29, 2009.    

2009 Partners in Policymaking

Partners in Policymaking seeks applications from motivated, interested individuals in Missouri who have developmental disabilities or are parents of young children with developmental disabilities to become candidates for Partners.  Applications are now being accepted for our 15th Partners class.  Click here for the 2009 application.

The Network of Care website provides information about developmental disabilities services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features.
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The Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities has launched their new website. It features a collection of success stories of community inclusion, among other resources.
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