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The DDRB contracts with local service provider agencies to provide the quality, specialized supports and services you or your loved one needs to achieve greater independence. Learn about our partner agencies and their programs here ...
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Pursuant to RSMo. 205.970, the Board shall consist of a total of nine members, at least two of whom shall be related by blood or marriage within the third degree to a person with a developmental disability as defined in section 205.968 and four of whom shall be public members. The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board members are appointed to three-year terms by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The terms of members of the Board expire January 31. Members of the Board can be reappointed at the discretion of the County Executive. They serve until replaced. Executive ...
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The DDRB is a leader, ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities living in St. Charles County have quality opportunities and choices to be fully included in society. DDRB Vision People have what they need to live the lives they choose. DDRB Corporate Values Partnership: Partnership enables us to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities in St. Charles County. Partnering allows us to maximize our resources and efforts to more effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our community. Accountability: To be progressive in thought and actions requires challenge, motivation, and participation of the entire community. Striving for excellence ensures quality ...
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The DDRB provides funding to developmental disability agencies in St. Charles for the following services: Funded services include: adult day programs residential services advocacy services supported daycare early intervention family support transitional programs respite sheltered workshop adaptive equipment supported employment recreation DDRB funding can assist these developmental disability agencies with covering the costs of services, facilities, and equipment. Case Management In addition, the DDRB provides case management to individuals with developmental disabilities who are 16 and 17 years of age regardless of Medicaid status and to individuals 18 years of age and older with active Medicaid ...
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The DDRB is a public taxing entity, commonly known as a “Senate Bill 40 Board” that enters into funding contracts with agencies that serve individuals with developmental disabilities in St. Charles County. This public tax was established in 1977 when voters of St. Charles County approved to tax themselves up to sixteen cents per $100.00 of assessed property valuation to provide community based programs and supports for citizens with developmental disabilities. Funded services include: adult day programs, residential services, advocacy services, supported daycare, early intervention, family support, transitional programs, respite, sheltered workshop, adaptive equipment, supported employment and recreation. A nine ...
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