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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
Now Accepting Applications for the 2011 Partners Class!
The Missouri Planning Council is seeking self-advocates and family members for the 2011 Partners in Policycmaking Class. Join the more than 300 advocates across the State who have graduated from Partners in Policyymaking. Click the application link below to start your journey to becoming a "Partner" with those making decisions that affect themselves, other individuals with disabilities and their families. 2011 Partners Application Form
Free Webinar -- "From Your Facility to My House: Elements Required for the Successful Transition of People with Disabilities Out of Habilitation Centers"
In this presentation, Derrick Dufresne, President of Community Resource Associates (CRA), will focus on the steps, elements and people that are needed to assist individuals with disabilities in their successful transition out of the habilitation centers. The promise and the pitfalls associated with transition will be explored. Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions. Click here for more information. Can't participate? Check back for the link to the archived presentation.
A Guide to Career Planning
The Career Planning Guide: A Guide for Career Discovery was made possible by the Missouri Planning Council's continued commitment towards full community participation for persons with disabilities. It is designed to support job seekers to plan for and achieve integrated community-based employment earning competitive wages and benefits like other members of the community.
SABE is Coming to Missouri!
People First of Missouri is proud to announce that SABE is coming to Missouri in 2010! Mark your calendar for September 23-26, 2010 to "Jazz It Up" at the National Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered Conference to be held at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City! Sign up to receive updates about the conference at www.sabekc2010.org.
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.