St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources

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.

02/02/2026

DD Resources joined the Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services and developmental disability boards from around Missouri at the State Capitol.

Together, we educated legislators about the critical impact of the property tax dollars we allocate, as well as the needs of our shared friends and neighbors with IDD.

Thank you to Representatives Wendy Hausman, Nick Kimble, Adrian Plank, and Steve Butz, as well as Senator Tracy McCreery for taking time to meet with us.

01/30/2026

Did you know DD Resources provides Targeted Case Management (TCM) to over 560 city residents?

Year after year, the participant responses we receive from the annual consumer satisfaction survey demonstrate that our unwavering commitment to quality support positively impacts those we serve.

To learn more, visit https://www.stldd.org/tcm/

01/29/2026

We’re helping spread the word about the 2026 Caretaker Learning Series from United Services for Children. These free sessions are designed for families raising children with developmental differences and cover topics like play therapy, sensory regulation, child safety, and caregiver wellbeing.

All sessions are held from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in St. Charles. Some have limited space.

Learn more and register at https://unitedservicesforchildren.org/register-for-caregiver-education-series-2026/

01/27/2026

The Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis is hosting the Annual Evening of Entertainment, a family-friendly showcase of talent from individuals with disabilities.

The event is scheduled for March 28, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Ladue Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis.

Interested performers are encouraged to apply by the deadline of February 28th.
For additional information and performer applications, visit: https://recreationcouncil.org/get-involved/

01/26/2026

The Governor's Council on Disability is still accepting nominations for the Inclusion and Youth Leadership Awards.

Honoring individuals who demonstrate leadership in inclusion and youth advocacy not only celebrates their achievements but also highlights the importance of building more inclusive communities.

To learn more or complete the nomination form, visit the links below.
Inclusion Award: https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/inclusionawards/
Youth Leadership Award: https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/youthleadershipawards/

01/26/2026

The DD Resources office will be closed on Monday, January 26!

01/23/2026

As cold weather continues, we would like to remind you of local resources to keep you safe and warm.

Individuals and families facing housing instability can call the United Way at 2-1-1 to locate available shelter beds in your area.

In addition, the link below provides a list of warming shelters in the City.
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/warming-centers.cfm

01/23/2026

Congratulation to our funded partner Gateway Down Syndrome Association on 50 years of incredible impact in our community!

The Gateway Down Syndrome Association hosted a 50th anniversary year kickoff today at their building in Brentwood.

01/22/2026

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.