E-mail Blasts

The Division of Developmental Disabilities disseminates timely and pertinent information to all interested individuals via e-mail blasts. To view e-mail blasts previously sent, click the year below.

To view e-mail blasts previously sent, click the year below.

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  • 2018
  • 2017

May

05-05 - Upcoming Webinar: Champions of Employment: An Introduction to Basic Benefits Planning Concepts/Terminology
05-05 - Upcoming Webinar: Champions of Employment: Taking a Closer Look at SSI
05-02 - Upcoming Webinar: Universal Design and Assistive Technology (UDAT) Lunch and Learn Series

April

04-29 - Mercer Rate Study
04-28 - MOADD ECHO
04-28 - The Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders
04-27 - FREE Four-Part Workshop Series on Charting the LifeCourse
04-26 - Guide to Evidence-based Interventions for Autism
04-26 - Waiver Amendments Open for Comment
04-25 - Innovation in Supporting Aging Adults with Developmental Disabilities
04-25 - MO ABLE Fifth Anniversary
04-22 - Webinar: Parenting with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
04-21 - Best Practice Guidelines for Autism Screening, Diagnosis, and Assessment
04-21 - Family Support Partner (FSP) In-Person Training
04-20 - Employment Online Learning Community -- What is Quality Job Development?
04-19 - Upcoming Webinar: MO DDD & You: An Introduction to the Charting the LifeCourse Trajectory Tool for Planning
04-19 - Missouri Autism Centers Consortium
04-18 - Proposed changes to FY23 Provider POS Contract Question/Answer Document
04-18 - Behavior Support Review Committee Monthly Informational Meeting
04-15 - Upcoming Webinar: Missouri Talent Pathways (MO TaP) – DSP Registered Apprenticeship
04-15 - MOADD ECHO
04-14 - Federal Public Health Emergency Extended
04-14 - What are the Missouri Autism Projects?
04-14 - In the Loop Newsletter
04-13 - Upcoming Webinar: National Core Indicators Overview for Support Coordinators

September

09-23 - Survey Opportunity
09-23 - Upcoming Webinar-Expedited Utilization Review (UR) Guidance Question/Answer Session
09-22 - Missouri Alliance for Dual Diagnosis Summit
09-21 - Upcoming Webinar-DDD and You An Introduction to the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) for Individuals and Families
09-20 - First Responder Advocacy Training and Law Enforcement Disability Awareness Trainings
09-20 - Provider Support Committee
09-17 - 5 Ways to Support and Recognize DSPs
09-16 - DD PA Provider Aggregator Registration
09-15 - Recognizing and Retaining Your Direct Support Professionals
09-15 - Workshop-Making Life Easier: In the Kitchen
09-14 - American Rescue Plan Rural Funding and Provider Relief Fund Phase 4
09-13 - Direct Support Professional Recognition Week
09-10 - COVID-19 Information
09-09 - Transitions: Coffee & Chat
09-09 - Missouri Children’s Developmental Disabilities (MOCDD) Waiver Overview Document
09-09 - Webinar Recording-Statewide Provider Informational Meeting
09-08 - Upcoming Webinar-COVID-19 Information and Resources for Individuals, Families and Caregivers
09-08 - Guideline 85-Review and Discontinuation of Prohibited Procedures
09-08 - MO AAIDD Virtual Workshop Opportunity: Community Asset Mapping
09-07 - Upcoming Webinar-Champions of Employment: Addressing Questions about Benefits
09-07 - Upcoming Webinar-COVID-19 Monitoring Guidance Question/Answer Session
09-03 - Show Me Solutions: Congressional Efforts to Address Our DSP Crisis
09-03 - Upcoming Training Opportunity-1st Annual Oversight RN Webinar
09-03 - September is Suicide Prevention Month
09-03 - Provider Support Committee

October

10-30 - Summary of the White House Task Force Report
10-30 - Remote Monitoring Services
10-30 - Webinar Recording-Division of Developmental Disabilities COVID-19 Updates and Question/Answer Session
10-30 - Webinar Recording-Employment in Action – A Missouri Conversation
10-29 - COVID-19 Community Testing
10-29 - Webinar Recording-Tier 2 Risk Prevention-Transitions
10-28 - Webinar Reminder-Employment in Action – A Missouri Conversation
10-28 - Webinar Recording-Stories from the Field
10-27 - New Resource for Families/Caregivers
10-27 - Administrative Rule Change Notification
10-27 - Missouri Assistive Technology
10-26 - Webinar Reminder-Stories from the Field
10-26 - Upcoming Webinar-Insights from HR
10-26 - Increased COVID-19 Community Testing Efforts Ongoing in Missouri
10-23 - StationMD
10-23 - APSE-MO Professional Development Opportunity
10-22 - COVID-19 Community Testing
10-22 - Postponed Webinar-Interpreting IQ and Adaptive Tests
10-22 - Upcoming Webinar-Employment in Action – A Missouri Conversation
10-21 - Upcoming Webinar-Division of Developmental Disabilities COVID-19 Updates and Question/Answer Session
10-21 - NCI Bulletin: Results from the Adult Family Survey
10-21 - Upcoming Webinar-Stories from the Field
10-21 - 2021 Director's Creativity Showcase
10-20 - Family Training with MoSPIN
10-20 - Timeline for CARES Act Payments

July

07-23 - Recorded Webinar - Regional Behavior Support Review Committee New Team Member Training, Part 2
07-23 - Webinar Reminder - Regional Behavior Support Review Committee New Team Member Training, Part 4
07-22 - Housing Funding Webinar
07-22 - Background Screening Requirements
07-19 - Upcoming Webinar - Regional Behavior Support Review Committee New Team Member Training, Part 4
07-18 - NCI At-A-Glance
07-17 - Excessive Heat Warning
07-17 - Olmstead Anniversary Event
07-16 - Webinar Reminder - Regional Behavior Support Review Committee New Team Member Training, Part 3
07-15 - Direct Connection Newsletter
07-11 - Virtual Jobs Website
07-11 - Heat Related Illnesses
07-11 - Q & A Document Available
07-09 - Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Information for Personal Care Providers
07-08 - Upcoming Webinar - Regional Behavior Support Review Committee New Team Member Training - Part 3
07-08 - Recorded Webinar - Regional Behavior Support Review Committee New Team Member Training, Part 1
07-03 - Recorded Webinar - Regional Behavior Support Review Committee New Team Member Training Part 1
07-02 - Regulations Open for Comment
07-02 - Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019
07-02 - New Provider Bulletin
07-01 - Inclusive Higher Education Program
07-01 - Empowering Through Employment - June 2019
07-01 - Benefits Planning Training Event

June

06-28 - Recorded Webinar - Action Planning: How to Create Effective and Efficient Goals
06-27 - Recorded Webinar - Division Directive 3.020 Individual Support Plan Monitoring and Review

July

07-27 - Real Voices, Real Choices Registration
07-26 - Directive 4.400-Remote Supports Implemented in Conjunction with Reducing Direct Care Hours in the ISL Service
07-25 - 9 CSR 10-5.190 Background Screening for Employees and Volunteers
07-20 - Self-Determination Survey
07-19 - Division Directive 5.070-Fiscal Review for Purchase of Services (POS) and Individual Funds
07-19 - Posted-Benefits Planning 101 Webinar
07-18 - Directive 4.061-Level of Care
07-16 - Webinar-Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver 101
07-16 - Direct Connection Newsletter July 2018
07-13 - Benefits Planning 101 Webinar
07-12 - Missouri APSE Annual Conference
07-11 - Medicaid Application Process Assistance and Guidance Document
07-03 - Empowering Through Employment-June 2018 Update

June

06-29 - Posted-Customized Employment Webinar #5
06-26 - Webinar-Home and Community Based Waiver 101
06-25 - Open for Comment-Event Report Processing Directive
06-22 - Real Voices, Real Choices Registration
06-22 - Open for Comment-Draft TCM Manual
06-21 - From the Director's Desk
06-20 - Directive 5.101-Individual/Consumer Banking
06-18 - Posted-Reactive Strategies Review Process-Part 2
06-15 - Posted-Writing a Safety Crisis Plan Webinar
06-15 - Posted-Medicaid Application Process Webinar
06-13 - Draft Rule Amendment-9 CSR 10-5.190 Background Screening for Employees and Volunteers
06-12 - Survey Opportunity-Regional Behavior Support Review Committee

July

07-18 - Reverse Job Fair
07-17 - Direct Connection Newsletter July, 2017
07-12 - Administrative Rules Review Public Hearings

June

06-29 - HCBS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
06-28 - MoHousing
06-27 - Missouri ESSA Plan Public Comment Period Now Open
06-27 - Division Directive 4.200-Due Process Review Committee for Limitations and Restrictions of Individual Rights
06-23 - Family Support Tool Kits
06-21 - Town Hall Meeting
06-20 - Provider Bulletin: All DD Support Waiver: Person-Centered Strategies Consultation Service
06-19 - ISL Variance Reporting Process Bulletin
06-16 - Educational Summit
06-09 - Autism Conference
06-09 - 2017 Year of the Caregiver Initiative
06-08 - Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities Guide
06-08 - Real Voices, Real Choices Registration
06-07 - Shared Living Manual
06-06 - Draft Amendments Available for Comment
06-06 - ISL Services and Budget Manual
06-01 - Guideline #65-Waiver Slot Termination Notification Process

May

05-26 - HCBS Assessment Activities and Findings
05-26 - Approved Waiver Amendments
05-25 - MO ABLE Event in Kansas City
05-25 - Shared Living Relief Variance Reporting Process
05-23 - ISP Implementation Strategies FAQ