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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
Training Opportunities
Don't miss two exciting training opportunities! Registration is now available for the Missouri Summit on Inclusive Education: Classrooms Designed for Success! Participants will receive tools and resources that can be used immediately in their classrooms. Following the Summit, the Council will release a Call for Investment (CFI), soliciting proposals from school districts to implement collaborative teaching methods district-wide. School districts that will be eligible to apply for these grant funds will be those school districts that send teams of at least three individuals who represent general and special educators, administrators and parents to the Summit. In addition, Missouri Assistive Technology will be presenting the training opportunities, "Producing Accessible Materials: NIMAS File Set Conversion" on June 24 and October 17, 2008.
Empower MO On-Line Training Now Available!
The Missouri Planning Council is excited to announce the unveiling of two new on-line training modules. This Free interactive curriculum contains two training modules which provide helpful information about employing people with disabilities. The first module: Diversity in Employment & Disability Awareness: is a general overview of common misconceptions, myths, and stereotypes concerning people with disabilities. The second: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Reasonable Accommodations will address issues related to recruitment, interviewing, reasonable accommodations, and universally designed work environments. The Missouri Planning Council firmly believes that people with disabilities represent a huge untapped business resource and that hiring a person with a disability is a winning proposition for both employee and employer.
Change Is Good!
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Lynne , Independent, Athletic, & Energetic
Lynne is happiest when she's in motion. Living across the street from a park in north St. Louis is perfect for a young woman with her high level of energy and athleticism. Access to walking trails and other facilities in the community allows Lynne to keep active. As a result, she has lost weight and improved her fitness since her move from Bellefontaine Habilitation Center more than a year ago.
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