Dekalb County Senate Bill 40

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

🔥What do recent Medicaid changes mean for Missourians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the systems that support them?

Accessible Podcast is back this week with another HOT TOPIC: Medicaid & the Future of Disability Services in Missouri.

In this episode, we talk with Sheila Wunning, Director of the Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities, about:

- Medicaid policy changes
- Home- and community-based services
- Crisis supports and innovation
- Behavioral health and justice system intersections
- The future of disability services in Missouri

Sheila shares insights from nearly 30 years in the field and discusses how Missouri is working to support individuals with IDD, families, providers, and communities during a time of major policy conversation and change.

🎧 Listen now: linktr.ee/accessiblepod
🎥 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/umkcihd

Missouri Department of Mental Health

04/27/2026

Check out the event information via Whova event app

04/20/2026

Register today for our May Webinar Series: Making The Shift

Join Missouri Parents Act for our May Webinar Series designed to help families prepare for important stages in their child's education, including transition to adulthood and key school milestones.

🗓 May 11–15, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual Trainings (link sent after registration)

📅 Session Schedule

May 11
Moving from ECSE to Elementary

May 12
Steps to Success: IDEA Part C to B

May 13
Moving from Elementary to Middle School

May 14
Middle School to High School

May 15
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Overview

These sessions will help families:
✔ Prepare for upcoming school changes
✔ Understand IEP components
✔ Learn about eligibility changes
✔ Build skills for transition to adulthood
✔ Gain tools to support their child's success

Join one session or attend the full week!

👉 Register here:
🔗 missouriparentsact.org/training

📧 [email protected]

📞 800-743-7634

04/07/2026

Did you know that Access II has a wheelchair accessible van for rent?

🚐 Wheelchair Accessible Van Available for Rent! ♿️✨

Do you need safe and reliable transportation for a friend or loved one who uses a wheelchair or requires accessible travel?

We offer an accessible van for RENT to help you get to life’s important moments, including:

🎉 Birthday parties
🎓 Graduations
🍽 Family dinners and gatherings
🏥 Appointments or special outings
…and so much more!

Our van is a great option for families needing extra support and comfort when traveling.

📞 For pricing, availability, and more details, please call us at:
660-663-2423 ext. 235

🕗 Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

We’re happy to answer your questions and help you make transportation one less thing to worry about. ❤️

04/01/2026

April Training Series at Waldo Library

📚 Join us this April in Kansas City!

Missouri Parents Act is offering a series of free hybrid trainings at the Waldo Library — join us in person or virtually on select dates.

🗓 All sessions are 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

✨ Pick one or attend them all:
🗓 Week 1
📍 Wednesday, April 1
The Art of Effective Advocacy

📍 Thursday, April 2
Understanding the IEP Process

🗓 Week 2
📍 Wednesday, April 8
Special Education Law

📍 Thursday, April 9
Disagreement Resolution

In Person: Waldo Library – Room B
201 E. 75th St., Kansas City, MO
💻 Virtual option available (Zoom link sent after registration)

👉 Register here:
🔗 missouriparentsact.org/training

📧 [email protected]
| 📞 800-743-7634

03/28/2026