Feature Articles: Disabilities
What is the Missouri Developmental Disability Network?
Nichole
Bethards Institute for Human Development, UMKC-IHD
The Missouri
Developmental Disability Network is a collaboration among the
Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities,
Missouri Protection and Advocacy, and the UMKC-Institute for
Human Development, UCEDD. The network members pool resources to
provide displays and exhibits at conferences and events that
describe the work of the three organizations, as well as provide
educational information to consumers and professionals. Each
organization is funded in part under grants from the
Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
To receive
the newsletter by e-mail, please contact
ddpartners@moadvocacy.org.
To receive
the newsletter by mail, please call any one of the toll free
numbers below: MPCDD: 800-500-7878 MO P&A 800-392-8667 IHD
800-444-0821
The
Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities
The Missouri
Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities is a federally
funded, 24 member, consumer driven council, appointed by the
Governor. The MPC, like the DD councils in all states and US
territories, is created by Federal Legislation PL 106-402, the
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights. Its
mandate is to plan, advocate for, and give advice concerning
programs and services for persons with developmental
disabilities that will increase their opportunities for
independence, productivity, and integration into communities.
The Council’s
Mission is to assist the community to include all people with
developmental disabilities in every aspect of life. The Council
engages in advocacy, capacity building and system change through
its investment in a grassroots system of 11 regional advisory
councils; Partners in Policymaking, a leadership development
training for individuals with developmental disabilities or
parents of young children with developmental disabilities; and
innovative short-term projects that demonstrate measurable
results. The Council also partners with others to provide
support for the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource
Center, Missouri Community Advocacy Network, and People First.
Missouri
Protection and Advocacy Services (MO P&A)
Missouri
Protection and Advocacy Services (MO P & A) is an independent,
not-for profit, federally funded, public interest law firm.
Founded in 1977, MO P&A is the only legal rights organization in
Missouri exclusively for people with disabilities. Its mission
is to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities by
providing advocacy and legal services. MO P&A operates eight
federally funded programs and assists individuals with
disabilities by offering pertinent information, referrals,
support from an advocate, or legal counsel.
To reach
clients in all rural and urban areas of the state, MO P&A
currently has offices in eight locations. MO P&A also publishes
a newsletter, called the Alliance, which can be obtained by
contacting their Jefferson City office (MO P&A-Alliance Editor,
925 South Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, phone
1-800-392-8667) or by visiting their new website at
www.moadvocacy.org.
UMKC-Institute
for Human Development
The Institute
for Human Development is located within the University of
Missouri-Kansas City and houses one of more than 60 University
Centers on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education,
Research, and Service (UCEDD) across the country. The UCEDD
exemplifies the University’s goal of academic excellence and
helping people reach their potential in the communities where
they live.
Working with local, state, and national organizations, the UCEDD supports persons with developmental disabilities by building programs and activities designed to promote opportunities to exercise self-determination and independence, be productive, and be integrated and included in all facets of community life. These programs and activities are categorized into the following priority areas; Health and Wellness Promotion; Early Childhood and Youth; Individual Advocacy and Family Support; Adult Community Living; Aging and Developmental Disabilities; Personnel Preparation ; and Policy, Program Development and Quality Assurance.
Last update: Monday, April 07, 2008
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