The DDRB shares announcements, upcoming conferences and time sensitive information to help families remain connected with their community and have access to current best practices in the field of developmental disabilities.
FY2021 Alliance Partner Funding Manual Released
The DDRB has released the FY2021 Alliance Partner Funding Manual. This document is available under the Funding Manual tab from our home page. The manual will soon be available by section for easier navigation
Direct Support Award Ceremony 11-21-19
The St. Charles County Coalition of Service Providers is pleased to announce its annual Direct Support Professional awards ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the DDRB office, 1025 Country Club Road, St. Charles, MO 63303. The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
Recipients of the awards are people who provide direct support for individuals with developmental disabilities and who are dedicated to providing opportunities for the people they serve to become active, valued members of the St. Charles County community.
Please celebrate with us as we recognize those who have chosen a profession that is invaluable to those they serve. It is a time of heartwarming stories of hope and achievement in the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
RSVP to Melodee at melodeeb@willowsway.org
IDD LGBTQ Resources Added to Website
On September 11, 2019, the Cultural Competency Committee of the DDRB hosted a panel discussion on “Supporting and advocating for LGBTQ individuals who have Intellectual/developmental disabilities.” Over 60 attendees from the St. Charles region, including agency staff and community members, gained information and learned more about creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQ clients and resources that are available to assist individuals to live the lives they choose. We have added those resources to the Parent Resources section of our website under Resource Publications and have listed them individually in our Resource Directory.
The Green Gazette
The DDRB has a Green Committee established to bring awareness, educate and encourage DDRB employees to minimize our carbon footprint. Here’s our latest issue!
October Program Committee Meeting CANCELLED
The Program Committee Meeting for October, 2019 has been cancelled.
Nominate an Outstanding Direct Support Professional!
The DDRB and Coalition of Service Providers of St. Charles County are seeking nominations for the annual Direct Support Professional Awards. Recipients of the awards are people who provide direct support for individuals with developmental disabilities and who are dedicated to providing opportunities for the people they serve to become active, valued members of the St. Charles County community.
Nominations are due by October 4, 2019. Awards will be presented November 21, 2019.
Brain Injury Association Conference
October 3 – 5, 2019
Marriott St. Louis West
Chesterfield, Missouri
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Statewide Conference is the only Conference in Missouri established specifically to address current trends in innovative therapeutic strategies, cutting-edge and best practice treatment options, and research relating to brain injury.
This Conference features national and local experts addressing issues of interest to professionals, survivors of brain injury and family members.
Sessions held Thursday and Friday focus on topics of interest to therapists, medical personnel, mental health professionals, rehabilitation specialists, care coordinators, vocational experts, community support staff, and others who provide care for persons with brain injury.
On Saturday, a special Survivor & Family Seminar is held in conjunction with the BIA-MO Annual Statewide Conference.
Register online at www.biamo.org
New Medicaid and CHIP Resource
The 2019 Medicaid & Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Resource by the Missouri Budget Project in partnership with Kids Win Missouri and the Missour Coalition of Children’s Agencies is available on our website by clicking on Parent Resources then Resource Publications.
Innovative Applications for Technology
Using simple assistive technology in innovative ways helps individuals enjoy greater independence.
David Gould TechnologyAgency Hearing Meeting July 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County will host a Agency Hearing meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 5:30 pm at the DDRB Office, 1025 Country Club Road, St. Charles, MO 63303.
July 10, 2019 Agency Hearing Agenda Revised
