Developmental Disability Advocates

05/22/2026

05/15/2026

Our next Board Meeting is Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
📍 Location:
In person at 901 Jeffco Executive Drive, Imperial, MO
💻 Virtual Option:
A virtual attendance link is also available for those who prefer to join remotely.
📝 Agenda & Meeting Details:
All meeting information—including the virtual meeting link—can be found on the agenda, available on our website:
👉 ddadvocates.org/public-information/

05/13/2026

We’re proud to share that our collaborative partnership in the Eastern Region Alliance (ERA) has been recognized with a 2026 What’s Right with the Region Award from FOCUS St. Louis, honoring efforts to advance equity and inclusion.
This acknowledgment reflects the shared commitment of multiple organizations working together to expand access, strengthen supports, and create more inclusive opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
While this recognition highlights the partnership, it truly represents the collective impact made possible by providers, advocates, families, and community partners who continue to move this work forward every day. We’re grateful to be part of such a dedicated network working toward meaningful, lasting change.

Congratulations to City Academy, The Eastern Region Alliance, The Black Rep and St. Francis Xavier ID & Birth Certificate Program! These honorees were recogn...

05/11/2026

Monday Mission Moment - Meet Coda and read about how she is living her best life! Starling MissouriMissouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services

05/04/2026

Monday Mission Moment - Meet Wyatt, check out his story and see how proud he is to be living on his own! Starling Missouri Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services

05/01/2026

🌟Funded Partner Spotlight🌟
DD Advocates is fortunate to partner with Family Advocacy & Community Training (F.A.C.T.) to provide Family Support services in Jefferson County. A Family Support Partner with lived experience as a parent of a child with a disability, will visit you at home, or at a place of your choosing, and provide you with emotional and practical support. They can help you determine what supports and services would be helpful for your family, and your child. Half of the battle is just knowing what is available to access, what eligibility requirements exist, what you need to know in order to apply for certain programs or services, and how to fill out the necessary forms. For more information visit www.factmo.org
DD Advocates funds 21 agencies to offer a variety of services through county personal & real estate property taxes totaling just over $3.8 million. Thank you, Jefferson County citizens, for supporting people with I/DD to live their best lives! Starling Missouri Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services

04/30/2026

📣 Share Your Experience—Submit a Case!
Join SHOW-ME ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) for an upcoming session focused on Autism: Behavior Solutions in Schools
📅 Upcoming sessions:
• May 4 and May 18
• 1–2 PM CT
This interactive ECHO series provides a space to share real challenges, learn from peers and experts, and strengthen behavior support strategies in school settings. Sessions are held every first and third Monday of the month and will continue throughout the summer.
✅ No cost to participate
✅ Free education
✅ Open to sharing cases and experiences
Submit a case or learn more at: showmeecho.org
Let your voice be part of the conversation—your experience matters!

04/24/2026

🌟Funded Partner Spotlight🌟
DD Advocates is fortunate to partner with Jefferson County Community Partnership (JCCP) - JCCP is 1 of 20 Community Partnerships throughout Missouri that are part of the Family and Community Trust. Family and Community Trust and its 20 Community Partnerships are an effective, low-cost way for the state to get policy results, deliver services and improve the lives of children and families. JCCP currently has the following programs: The Parenting Network, Safe Babies, Diaper Bank, Period Supplies and Hammers for Hope. For more information check out jccp.org
DD Advocates funds 21 agencies to offer a variety of services through county personal & real estate property taxes totaling just over $3.8 million. Thank you, Jefferson County citizens, for supporting people with I/DD to live their best lives! Starling Missouri Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services

04/20/2026

Check out this free resource event coming up. For more info go to littlehouseMO.org

04/13/2026

In support of Autism Awareness Month, we’re pleased to share this webinar series being offered throughout the month. These virtual sessions provide valuable insights and resources—perfect for anyone seeking information or support. We encourage you to check them out!

🌱 Growing Together: April Autism Awareness Webinar Series

April is Autism Awareness Month, and we’re coming together to support families with information, tools, and resources that make a difference.

Join Missouri Parents Act for our free webinar series happening April 13–17, with sessions designed to help you better understand special education, advocacy, and supports for children with disabilities.

🕙 Each session: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

🌿 Session Topics Include:

April 13 – Special Education Law: What You Need to Know
April 14 – Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Students with ASD
April 15 – Writing Postsecondary Goals for Students with ASD
April 16 – The Art of Effective Advocacy
April 17 – Understanding ADHD

Whether you're just starting your journey or building on what you already know, these sessions are here to support you every step of the way.

💻 Attend from anywhere in Missouri—virtual link provided after registration.

👉 Register today:
🔗 missouriparentsact.org/training