Technology First Initiative

Empowering Through Assistive Technology

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is committed to supporting all individuals with the opportunity to increase their independence through the use of technology. Empowering individuals to use technology is important for many reasons. Technology can:

• Improve quality of life.
• Increase independence and privacy.
• Provide tools that can increase safety and health.
• Reduce costs.
• Address the direct care staffing shortage.

Technology First Dashboard

• DMH’s Technology First Initiative
• Technology First: Samuel’s
• Technology First Podcast

• Missouri As a Tech First State
• Are You a Tech First State
• Missouri Puts Technology First
• Missouri Joins Technology First
• Technology First State for Individuals with Disabilities