St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources

02/20/2026

Check out Blueprint4, a resource that helps you find after-school and summer activities for children!

This search engine allows you to select parameters that are more important to you and meet your specific needs! For example, you can base your search on cost, financial assistance, location, topic, dates, ages, and more. You can even search specifically for camps accessible for children with disabilities.

Learn more on their website: https://stl.blueprint4.com/

02/19/2026

Spots are still available for Creative Music Making 2026, and it’s completely FREE!

Hosted by our funded partner St. Louis Arc, in partnership with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Maryville University, this two-day experience (ages 16+) brings participants together with professional musicians and music therapists to create and perform an original piece. No prior experience needed.

Rehearsals: March 30–31
Performance: April 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Questions: Paige Hawes at phawes@slarc.org or 314-817-2249.

To register: https://slarc.my.site.com/events/s/event/a8qUn000000GMW1IAO/creative-music-making-2026?filters=%257B%2522baseConditions%2522%3A%255B%257B%2522fieldName%2522%3A%2522acem__Zone__c%2522%2C%2522fieldType%2522%3A%2522ID%2522%2C%2522fieldValue%2522%3A%2522a8xUn000002GQwfIAG%2522%257D%255D%2C%2522tabCondition%2522%3A%2522Upcoming%2522%2C%2522textAreaConditions%2522%3A%255B%255D%2C%2522picklistConditions%2522%3A%255B%255D%2C%2522chatterGroupCondition%2522%3A%257B%2522chatterGroupId%2522%3Anull%257D%2C%2522page%2522%3A3%257D&chatterGroupId&utm_source&utm_medium&utm_campaign&sort=Asc

02/18/2026

St. Louis CITY SC is preparing for its home opener this weekend, making for the perfect opportunity to highlight its ongoing commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

CITYPARK stadium offers these features at every home game:

• Closed Captioning for Deaf and Hearing Impaired
• ASL Interpretation by DEAF Inc.
• Audio Description for Blind/Visually Impaired by MindsEye
• Sensory Room, presented by St. Louis Children's Hospital and KultureCity
• Sensory Bags available for loan on matchday
• Sunflower Identifier for Non-Visible Disabilities to help staff provide appropriate support

For details on how to access these services, visit www.stlcitysc.com/matchday/inclusivity/

02/18/2026

In FY25 $7,319,632 provided opportunities to 1,596 individuals with developmental disabilities, empowering them to live self-directed lives as respected and included members of the community.

The St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources invites you to review the FY’25 Annual Report as it reflects the exceptional work and accomplishments of so many individuals and organizations in our community!
https://stldd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DDRFY25-Annual-Reportc.pdf

02/17/2026

DD Resources proudly funds St. Louis Arc's Neighborhood Experiences, an eight-week summer program in St. Louis City and County, designed to prepare young people with disabilities for employment.

The program serves individuals 13-21 years old with developmental or intellectual disabilities and offers job exploration, volunteering, and skill development.

The program runs from June 8 to July 31, 2026. Participation costs $400, with scholarships available.

Click here to learn more: https://www.slarc.org/programs/school-age/camp-summer-programs/
Click here to register: https://slarc.formstack.com/forms/neapplication2026

02/13/2026

Thank you to UCP Heartland for welcoming our Board for a tour of your Autism Center.

Located in the Dogtown neighborhood, it is the only clinic of its kind in the City that accepts Medicaid. Their goal is to ensure therapeutic services are accessible to families who might otherwise face financial barriers.

To learn more about the clinic, ABA therapy, and available services, visit: ucpheartland.org/autism-services

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

The Missouri History Museum is hosting an event for Black History Month that explores the intersection of race and disability for people living in St. Louis. Etefia Umana will discuss systemic barriers and ongoing efforts for inclusion, followed by a musical performance by Deb Busch. Food, drinks, resource tables, and exhibits will be available.

Event details:
5–7 pm: Food and drinks for purchase
5–6:30 pm: Resource fair and exhibits
6:30–8 pm: Presentation by Etefia Umana

ASL interpretation available with advance notice.

For more information, visit: https://mohistory.org/events/etefia

02/09/2026

The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) has announced a public comment period regarding proposed rule changes for self-directed services (SDS). These proposed changes include updated regulations on who is prohibited from employment, specifically individuals with legal responsibilities such as a Power of Attorney or a payee.

Public comments can be submitted until February 25.

Comments may be sent by email to generalsds@dmh.mo.gov or by attending one of three webinars. Registration for the webinars is available on the DMH website.

It is important to note that this public comment period does not pertain to the Governor's proposed budget for SDS. Concerned individuals must contact their state representatives to share feedback about funding.

02/06/2026

The St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources (DD Resources) has opened the FY27 funding cycle for new and existing partners.
Details on new project eligibility can be found here:
https://conta.cc/4jrVSGh
Questions may be directed to agencyrelations@stldd.org.

02/04/2026

Registration is now open for Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council's 2026 Legislative Education Project webinars!

Each webinar will include information on the legislative process, communicating with legislators, and current state bills related to disability. The general information about the legislative process and communicating with legislators will be identical for each webinar. The difference between each may be the bills discussed.

The webinars will be offered on the dates listed below.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Advance registration is required here: https://moexperience.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3DXXqk1zPuTxtlk

Learn more here: https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/LEP.htm

02/03/2026

Thinking about working or growing your career, but worried it could affect your disability benefits? You’re not alone.

MO DB101 offers free, Missouri-specific information to help you understand how work really affects your benefits. Visit https://mo.db101.org/ to learn the rules, estimate how work could impact your benefits, and find helpful resources.