DDRB Funded Agencies
Below is an alphabetical listing of DDRB funded agencies by service category and subcategory. Search the list by following the steps below to find the agencies for your specific needs. Many agencies are listed under two or more categories.
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ADDRESS
Pamela Merkle
2385 Hampton, Suite 110
St. Louis, MO 63139
INFO
Services include consumer driven retirement support groups, in-home support, referral, retirement planning, an annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference, and off-site day habilitation contracts with the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Individuals eligible to receive services have a diagnosis of a developmental disability, are 50 years of age or older who are recently retired or currently in some type of vocation.
DDRB provides funding for the following two projects:
RETIREMENT GROUP SUPPORT: Serves individuals aged 50 and older in group community settings, typically at local senior centers. Services are designed to promote social engagement, strengthen interpersonal relationships, support healthy lifestyle choices, and encourage continued independence.
RETIREMENT PLANNING – INDIVIDUAL: Provides assistance to individuals aged 50 and older as they transition from employment to retirement. Services help individuals explore and identify meaningful retirement activities and interests, while connecting them with community resources and support systems to enhance engagement and well-being during this life stage.
ADDRESS
200 Trade Center Dr. West
St. Peters, MO 63376
INFO
BCI is a not-for-profit packaging company that provides a choice of productive and fulfilling employment to adults with disabilities. BCI offers a range of employment opportunities, work environments and skills needed to employ people to their level of developed capability. BCI is certified by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Missouri State Department of Education. Requires referral from Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation/case manager.
DDRB provides funding for the following projects:
BENEFITS SPECIALIST: Provides benefits planning assistance regarding Social Security, Medicaid, Ticket to Work, ABLE Accounts and more.
SHELTERED WORKSHOP: Facility-based employment for adults in various packaging and light industrial jobs.
SKILLS CENTER: Provides vocational training in healthcare support, hospitality, information technology, manufacturing, and warehouse to acquire the skills necessary for competitive employment.
TRANSITION EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST: Assists individuals with setting progressive, personalized goals that support pathways to community employment. Services focus on developing soft skills, building employment-related competencies, and addressing barriers to achieving competitive employment.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides services of up to 6 hours or less per month of support to maintain competitive community employment.
TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT SERVICES – PILOT PROJECT: A three-year pilot initiative aimed at designing and implementing a reliable, ongoing transportation service for individuals aged 18 and older who require transportation to organizational employment settings. The project includes plans for future expansion to cover day services and community employment transportation. BCI serves as the central coordination hub, working collaboratively with families, service provider agencies, and the contracted transportation provider to ensure effective service delivery.
ADDRESS
Todd Streff
2026 Trade Center Drive
Saint Peters, MO 63376
INFO
Individuals with disabilities are offered the opportunity to observe and chose from different career paths and receive individualized vocational instruction to achieve work ready skills in competitive employment. By partnering with local companies, businesses gain a pipeline of well trained, qualified and dedicated employees. In addition to vocational training, each student at the Skills Center learns vital soft skills including appearance, attitude, verbal and non-verbal communication, teamwork, problem solving, financial literacy, interviewing, networking and more. Benefits Planning is a stand-alone program to help individuals and families understand ABLE accounts, Ticket to Work Health Assurance and how work affects public benefits such as Medicaid and Social Security. It is available to anyone at no cost and regardless of enrollment to the Skills Center’s services.
ADDRESS
1040 St. Peters-Howell Rd.
St. Peters, MO 63376
INFO
Community Living, Inc. provides life enriching services for people of all ages with developmental disabilities. Adult program (ages 18+) recreation, out-of-home and in-home respite, employment, and support services for adults (day habilitation). Youth programs include in-home respite (all ages), facility based respite (ages 6 to 21), and after school teen club, school break camps and recreational opportunities (ages 12 to 21). School break camps are full day and available throughout the year. Referrals are necessary for all programs.
The DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
CENTER-BASED RESPITE: Serves individuals ages 6-21 who display challenging behaviors and may otherwise be at risk for out of home placement. The program allows the caregiver periodic relief from the responsibilities of caring for their child. Services are offered from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
IN-HOME RESPITE: Periodic relief for parents from the responsibilities of caring for their child and offers opportunities to tend to their personal needs. Families choose their own provider.
RECREATION: Community based recreation and leisure opportunities for adults.
RESPITE CARE HOME: Out of home respite for individuals of any age needing short-term care for a minimum of 24 hours, including those with medical needs. Community Living staff authorize respite hours for families. DDRB funds assist in the daily operation of the respite home.
SOAR TEEN PROGRAM: Social and therapeutic support services for teens aged 12 through the year after high school graduation who need protective oversight when after school, summer and school break child care is no longer available. Activities are offered to improve social, educational and recreational needs.
BUILDING EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING (BEST): Provides individualized skill building that addresses an individual’s unique barriers to employment.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides services of up to 6 hours or less per month of supports to maintain competitive community employment.
ADDRESS
1236-A Jungermann Road
St. Peters, MO 63376
INFO
Provides opportunities for individuals age 5 through adult who are cognitively age appropriate and have physical or visual disabilities to participate in a wide-variety of sports and fitness activities. Activities are designed to improve self-esteem and promote growth and well being. Call for current listing of sport/fitness sessions. A program registration fee is required. Scholarship funds are available to those who qualify. Volunteer coaching opportunities are available.
The DDRB provides funding for the following program:
SPORTS THERAPY: Adaptive training and sports programs designed to empower athletes with a therapeutic focus to improve physical abilities, foster strength, endurance, and increase motor skills. By promoting independence and resilience, opportunities are created for athletes to thrive, both physically and mentally, in a supportive and encouraging environment.
ADDRESS
1201 Hanley Industrial Ct., Suite A
St. Louis, MO 63144
INFO
Provides new parent support network, family support, social activities, quarterly newsletter, monthly educational meetings, annual family conference, public awareness, local community support groups and lending library. For St. Charles County support group information contact Randa-Kay Woods at 636-485-3212 or downsyndromestc@gmail.com for meeting dates and times.
The DDRB provides funding for the following program:
FAMILY SUPPORT: Provides education, training, advocacy, and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout the lifespan.
ADDRESS
11933 Westline Industrial Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63146
INFO
Services include community residential living supports, employment supports including employment access for job readiness skills, supported employment, and summer teen employment program. Autism services provide an array of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and similar behavior or communication challenges including a parent training program for families to develop strategies to support the family member with autism. Other services include respite care, clinical services, and consultation. Services are available in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, and St. Louis City. No referral necessary.
The DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
EMPLOYMENT ACCESS: Individualized job readiness skills in areas of pre-employment, communication skills, volunteerism, work experience, job shadow opportunities, and transportation for individuals no longer in high school. Individuals receive between 1 and 3 hours of services per week.
PEERS/FRIENDSHIP TRAINING: Children’s Friendship Training is designed for elementary school-aged children to build and strengthen their social skills.
PEERS is a 14-week evidence-based program for teens (ages 11–17) and young adults (ages 18–21) that teaches and practices skills for developing and maintaining healthy, meaningful friendships. Parents also participate in the program, learning effective ways to support their child’s social success.
SUMMER TEEN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Assists individuals in setting progressive, personalized goals that support pathways to community employment. Services focus on developing soft skills, building employment-related competencies, and addressing barriers to achieving competitive employment.
SELF DETERMINATION IN ACTION: Offers “My life, My Rights” and “Self-Advocacy Leadership” educational, mentoring and leadership training programs that increase self-advocacy and self-determination skills.
PRE-ISLA (PRE-INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED LIVING ASSISTANCE): Provides up to two years of independent living skills training to adults in preparation of living on their own.
ISLA (INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED LIVING ASSISTANCE): Provides up to 50 hours of monthly support to help an individual maintain independent living and community access.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides up to six hours of monthly support to help individuals maintain competitive employment within the community.
ADDRESS
2440 Bluestone Drive
St. Charles, MO 63303
INFO
The agency serves individuals and the community through parent training, direct educational advocacy, transition planning, community education, mediation, self-advocacy, and referral for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illnesses. Also provides Family Support Partner for families of children with developmental disabilities and a Parent Partner for families of children with serious emotional disturbance. Serves children ages 3 through 21 and their families.
ADVOCACY: Supports individuals birth through age 21 with developmental disabilities and their parents by assisting them in planning programs and/or resolving issues related to education and community inclusion. Classes are offered for families and parents to learn effective advocacy skills and pertinent information such as the IEP process, various disabilities, communication skills and parenting techniques.
FAMILY SUPPORT PARTNER: Families are partnered with experienced staff who are also parents of individuals with developmental disabilities. Through this shared perspective the parent partner helps the family navigate service systems to secure needed services, and resources that help keep families intact.
PEOPLE FIRST OF ST. CHARLES: Creates new opportunities for individuals aged 18 and over to develop self-advocacy skills that will lead to a better understanding of services available, how to access them, and how to advocate to solve problems and barriers experienced in the service systems.
ADDRESS
Ms. Bontiea Goss
1000 Lake Saint Louis Blvd.
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
INFO
Not-for-profit provider of employment services to people with disabilities. Employment services include: direct job placement, specialized services for people with traumatic brain injuries or hearing impairments, skill training programs, and supported employment for people requiring more intensive work site support. Services are available to individuals with a developmental disability who live in St. Charles County and who are eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation and Regional Office Services.
The DDRB provides funding for the following service:
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides up to six hours of monthly support to help individuals maintain competitive employment within the community.
ADDRESS
Susan Lane, Administrator of Tuition Based Programs and Parents as Teachers
4545 Central School Road
St. Charles, MO 63304
INFO
One of five public school districts in St. Charles County.
DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
SCHOOL BREAKS/SUMMER CAMP, BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CHILD DAY CARE, AND PRESCHOOL CHILD DAY CARE: Provides supports to students who require additional staff to fully participate in school break, and before and aftercare, and preschool before and after care, and school break care.
ADDRESS
3900 Shady Springs Lane
St. Peters, MO 63376
INFO
Offers a variety of community health and fitness opportunities. Inclusion and adaptive support services are available to assist with full participation.
DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
BEFORE/AFTER CHILD DAY CARE: Integrated School-Age Child Care designed to provide support in the YMCA programs for children ages 5-12 with developmental disabilities at various schools in St Charles County.
CAMP/BREAKS SUMMER: Provides supports to children aged 5-12 who require additional staff to fully participate in YMCA Summer Day Camps.
ADDRESS
17 Point West Boulevard
Suite A
St. Charles, MO 63301
INFO
DDRB provides funding for the following program:
Provides 24-hour door-to-door transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities. Transportation can be scheduled in advance or as needed and can be used for any purpose. Membership is required.
ADDRESS
11457 Olde Cabin Road, Suite 235
St. Louis, MO 63141
INFO
Agency offers a sport camp and recreation to individuals with physical and intellectual developmental disabilities.
DDRB provides funding for the following program:
SUMMER SPORTS CAMP: Offers camp for individuals aged 6 to 21 during school breaks throughout the year. Camp services provide structured activities in supportive environments. Camps run for a full week (M-F), ensuring individuals have the time to build skills, confidence, and friendships.
ADDRESS
Paul Lenhart
615 South New Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
INFO
The DDRB provides funding for the following program:
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides up to six hours of monthly support to help individuals maintain competitive employment within the community.
ADDRESS
1 Westbury Drive
Building B, Suite 220
St. Charles, MO 63301
INFO
Provides vocational counseling, job assessment and development, transitional school to work services, work adjustment, job placement and supported employment to disabled and disadvantaged individuals 16 years of age and older.
The DDRB provides funding for the following program:
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides up to six hours of monthly support to help individuals maintain competitive employment within the community.
ADDRESS
200 S. Hanley, Suite 207
St. Louis, MO 63105
INFO
Advocates on behalf of offenders and alleged offenders with developmental disabilities. Direct client assistance provides liaison support for eligible clients in the development of a treatment plan consistent with the person’s needs, rights and responsibilities. Education and training provides information for criminal justice and social service professionals to enhance the awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of person’s with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are at risk to become or who are involved in the criminal justice system. Services are available to individuals 17 years of age and older, and to juveniles under 17 if they are certified to stand trial as adults. Information and referral provides needed information or referral to appropriate resources.
DDRB provides funding for the following program:
ADVOCACY: Provides education and support to individuals with developmental disabilities who are offenders or alleged offenders, helping them understand legal procedures and navigate the justice system. Acts as a direct liaison between the individuals and the criminal justice system. Also offers education and training to criminal justice and social service professionals to promote informed, appropriate, and equitable responses.
ADDRESS
3489 Boschertown
St. Charles, MO 63301
INFO
One of five public school districts in St. Charles County
DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
ST. CHARLES COUNTY BRIDGE TO SUCCESS: A school-to-work internship program. The interns are Juniors, Seniors and 5th-year transition students ages 16-21 with developmental disabilities that work within the community. The program consists of a collaboration of business, school, and agency staff. Participating school districts are Fort Zumwalt, Francis Howell, Orchard Farm R-5, and St. Charles R-6.
ADDRESS
Jessie Hautly
200 South Hanley, Suite 103
Clayton, MO 63105
INFO
Provides social skills development for individuals age 18 and over who are diagnosed with a higher cognitive functioning developmental disability to develop greater self reliance needed for productive employment and meaningful personal relationships. Services are provided in various group settings in the community by staff who actively participate in all events to help individuals develop their targeted skills and goals. Please visit the website for eligibility and qualification requirements.
The DDRB provides funding for the following program:
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Focuses on helping participants develop social interaction, community engagement, pre-employment social skills, and transportation skills through staffed activities in various locations throughout the community. Offered in three age groups of 16 to 21, 22 to 49, and 50 plus.
ADDRESS
Carol Callahan
60 Gailwood Drive, Suite C
St. Peters, MO 63376
INFO
Serves as a “clearinghouse” for information on leisure and recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Services include information and referral, scholarships to recreation programs and camps, recreation support funds, and newsletters and special camp guides. Community presentations and customized training programs available. No referral necessary.
DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
COMMUNITY ACCESS VOUCHERS: Offers funding assistance to help defray the cost of recreation programs, overnight camps and travel adventure programs. Funding can also be used to hire support staff to assist with personal care a inclusive non-DDRB funded recreation programs.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Provides a single source of recreation information within the community so individuals with developmental disabilities can participate in inclusive recreational activities.
PARKS & RECREATION PARTNERSHIP: A recreation inclusion specialist works with municipal recreation providers to ensure full accessibility and participation. Participating municipalities are City of St. Peters and City of O’Fallon.
ADDRESS
11828 Lackland Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
INFO
Offers a cognitive enrichment program, adult day health care, in-home and community based independent living support, supported volunteer opportunities, outpatient medical therapies, adaptive equipment assessments and equipment, comprehensive vocational evaluations, comprehensive rehabilitation services, transition from school to work services, supported employment assessments, job development and placement, job coaching and follow along retention services. Serves individuals with brain injury as well as other developmental disabilities. Some programs have eligibility and referral requirements.
DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENTS AND EQUIPMENT: Provides individualized assessment and recommendations for appropriate equipment and administers funds for the purchase of assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and home/vehicle modifications that support safety and accessibility to improve independence at home, work, or in the community.
PRE-ISLA (PRE INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED LIVING ASSISTANCE): Provides up to two years of independent living skills training to adults in preparation of living on their own.
ISLA (INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED LIVING ASSISTANCE): Provides up to 50 hours of monthly support to help an individual maintain independent living and community access.
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING: A vocational training program designed to prepare individuals aged 18 and older for employment in their chosen industry. Through hands-on experience, participants acquire, develop, and refine the essential skills needed for success in the workforce. Individuals may receive up to 240 hours of support in this program.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides up to six hours of monthly support to help individuals maintain competitive employment within the community.
ADDRESS
2085 Bluestone Drive
St. Charles, MO 63303
INFO
Aquatic Therapy is a program designed for people with physical limitations associated with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, orthopedic limitations, hearing and visual impairments. Program offers physical therapy, water exercise, adaptive swimming lessons, and individual and group water programs for the purpose of improving health.
The DDRB provides funding for the following program:
AQUA-ABILITY: Physical and occupational water therapy, physical fitness, and motor development for children and adults.
ADDRESS
1177 North Warson Road
St. Louis, MO 63132
INFO
Connects individuals and their families to support groups and workshops that provide resources and continuous education; home and center-based therapies to strengthen the body and mind; social and recreational programs to stay active and have fun; employment and training services to reach individual work goals; and residential and adult day programs to stay engaged with their surrounding community.
The DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
LAUNCH: Provides skill development for individuals aged 16-30 who have a goal of living independently, obtaining employment, and accessing their community while assisting parents with transitioning from caregiver to an advisory role.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides up to six hours of monthly support to help individuals maintain competitive employment within the community.
ADDRESS
315 First Capitol Drive
St. Charles, MO 63301
INFO
Provides short-term, emergency shelter for children, birth through age 12, including those who have special medical, developmental, physical and/or emotional needs, whose families are faced with emergencies or who are in crisis. Children also receive a physical exam and any needed medication; a developmental assessment, art and play therapy, therapeutic interventions and treatment plans, all in a safe environment. Families receive counseling, parenting support, and referrals to helpful community resources.
DDRB provides funding for the following program:
RESPITE: 24-hour emergency respite for children, birth to age 12. Also provides emergency interventions and supports for families.
ADDRESS
989 Heritage Pkwy.
Wentzville, MO 63385
INFO
The primary goal of The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast MO is to ensure that children disclosing abuse are not further victimized by the intervention systems designed to protect them. Services offered include forensic interviews, children and family advocacy, mental health therapy, and school and community-based prevention education programs.
The DDRB provides funding for the following program:
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION: Offers specialized sexual abuse prevention education designed specifically for special education settings. The program can be delivered directly to students, or to teachers, and para-educators who are trained to present the material in smaller group formats.
ADDRESS
332 Stable Lane
Wentzville, MO 63385
INFO
Provides horseback riding instruction for individuals with disabilities as a means of therapy and recreation. Classes include sports riding, hippotherapy, developmental vaulting, carriage driving and competition team. No referral necessary. Must be over 24 months of age.
DDRB provides funding for the following program:
EQUINE THERAPY: Therapy for children and adults while participating in horse riding lessons (group or individual) to improve neuromotor function and sensory processing. A variety of horsemanship skill sessions and competition opportunities are offered.
ADDRESS
4545 LaGuardia Dr
St. Louis, MO 63134
INFO
Provides skill development, employment options, respite, independent living skills training, residential options, family life education, social/leisure activities for adults, developmental and therapeutic services for children birth to three years of age. Primarily serves individuals with severe, profound, and multiple physical/cognitive disabilities.
DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: Provides up to six hours of monthly support to help individuals maintain competitive employment within the community.
ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Provides individualized assessment and recommendations for appropriate equipment and administers funds for the purchase of assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and home/vehicle modifications that support safety and accessibility to improve independence at home, work or in the community.
ADDRESS
3420 Harry S. Truman Blvd.
St. Charles, MO 63301
INFO
Early intervention services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, augmentative communication evaluations, and family support programs. Serves children with developmental disabilities from birth through 5 years of age.
DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
EARLY INTERVENTION: On-site individualized strategies and supports that stimulate the child’s learning and development. Available to children birth to 3 years of age.
FAMILY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION: Family and child supports are offered individually or in small groups and are designed to provide emotional support while educating parents about their child’s disability including medical needs, educational opportunities, sources of funding, equipment needs, etc.
HIGH INTENSITY EARLY INTERVENTION: Provides intensive supports to develop skills in the areas of social interactions, communication, sensory integration and functioning within daily routines for children from birth to age 3.
ADDRESS
11840 Westline Industrial Drive
Suite 220
St. Louis, MO 63146
INFO
Provides children with disabilities access to vital medical equipment and therapy services as well as the opportunity to participate in innovative Camp and Performing Arts programs.
The DDRB provides funding for the following program:
ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Utilizing a physician order, Variety administers funds for recommended appropriate equipment or assistive technology and vehicle modifications that support safety and accessibility to improve independence at home or in the community.
ADDRESS
Joy Steele
800 Friedens Road, Suite 100
St. Charles, MO 63303
INFO
Agency provides supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, based on a person centered planning approach where the services are designed by the individual with their support team. Services include the Individualized Supported Living (ISL) program, providing up to 24 hour residential support and Independent Supported Living Assistance (ISLA) averaging 7 hours a week of independent skills training. Areas of particular focus include community involvement, self-determination, protective oversight and continual growth toward independence. Another service, Project HEART, offers person-centered health education classes, skills training and resource information to people with development disabilities and those supporting them.
The DDRB provides funding for the following programs:
PROJECT HEART: Health education and adult lifestyle education classes in a small group setting using curriculum specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities.
ISLA (INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED LIVING ASSISTANCE): Provides up to two years of independent living skills training to adults in preparation of living on their own.
