Cape Girardeau County Board for Developmental Disabilities

08/13/2026

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08/10/2026

Cape County Board for Developmental Disabilities
August 11, 2026
6:30 p.m.
2129 Williams St.
Agenda

1. Call meeting to order

2. Approve Agenda

3. Approve July Minutes
July 14 open session minutes
July 14 closed session minutes

4. Public Comment

5. Treasurer’s report
Determine Tax Rate Recommendation
Preparing 2027 Budget

6. Chair’s report

7. Executive Director’s report

08/09/2026

07/13/2026

Cape County Board for Developmental Disabilities
July 14, 2026
6:30 p.m.
CCBDD Office - 2129 William St.
Agenda

1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve June Minutes
4. Public Comment
5. Agency Updates
6. Treasurer’s report
7. Consider grant applications for the July 1 cycle
Special Olympics Missouri Southeast Area
Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri
8. Chair Report
Action Item - Consider financial support for Country Club Estates, affordable housing project
Review updated Funding Guidelines
Board Reappointments - Debbie Followell, Dixie McCollum, Tameika Morris

9. Adjourn to Closed Session - Legal Purposes, Authority is Section 610.021, Para 1,3,13 & 14 Revised Statutes of Missouri as Amended
A. Legal

10. Adjourn

Next Meeting: August 11, 2026

06/25/2026

So excited for our Missouri Special Olympics Team!

Special Olympics MO is in Minneapolis MN for the USA games and they are bringing it! MANY medals are being one but Hall of Fmaer Lucas Blattel has sent numerous updates and he is STOKED that Team MO beat New York, who then beat New Jersey Leaving Team MO as the only undefeated team. They are showing well in all sports including trakc and field Bocce, and weithlifting and more! GOOD LUCK athletes! We are proud.

Photo is of SE MO athletes

06/11/2026

Register by this Friday, June 12, to be guaranteed a shirt size in this year's Independence Day 5K! 🇺🇸 Our own Scott Givens was on KZIM KSIM Radio with Faune Riggin to talk about the race and celebrating our country's 250th anniversary! 📻 Listen in: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-5t9wj-1ae4aca

In honor of the date, the annual race will begin at 7:04 a.m., Saturday, July 4, at Mercy Fitness Center – HealthPoint Jackson. Hosted by Mercy Health Foundation Southeast, all proceeds benefit the Mercy Children’s Wellness Fund, which aims to develop the well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income, first-time parents and focuses on improved child health and pregnancy outcomes. To support parents, childcare will be available to participants on race day.

Registration includes entry in the race of choice, a T-shirt (if registered for one) and swag bag. Register online at the link below, in person at Mercy Fitness Center – Jackson or by mail at
Mercy Fitness HealthPoint
Attn: Independence Day 5K
410 W. Main St., Jackson, MO 63755

More registration and race details in comments below ⬇️

06/05/2026

Cape County Board for Developmental Disabilities
June 9, 2026
6:30 p.m.
CCBDD Office - 2129 William St.
Agenda

1. Call meeting to order

2. Approve Agenda

3. Approve Minutes
May 12 open session minutes
May 12 closed session minutes

4. Public Comment

5. Agency Updates

6. Treasurer’s report


7. Consider grant applications for the July 1 cycle

Southeast Missouri State University - Redhawk Discover Program
myTeam Triumph - hoyer lift
Catholic Charities - Access Ministries Talent Show
Friends 4 Life - program expansion

8. Reports
Chair
Executive Director


9. Adjourn

Next Meeting: July 14, 2026

06/01/2026

💙 We need your help! 💙

Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri is gathering information from families, caregivers, businesses, and service providers so we can better understand the needs in our community.

Families can share what supports, resources, or item-based needs would be most helpful.

Businesses and service providers can share what services or opportunities they may be able to offer, such as swim lessons, equine therapy, sensory-friendly activities, family supports, and more.

This will help us plan future programs, partnerships, and support opportunities for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and their families.

Please fill out the form here:
https://forms.gle/TTh9F8yxMgBVqHrV6

Thank you for helping us build a more supportive and connected community.

Thank you for helping us better support our community.

05/16/2026

We are proud to share that Cindy Lange, CCSOMO’s Developmental Disabilities Employment Coordinator, was invited to be part of a statewide pilot project focused on creating pathways to STEM apprenticeships for students with disabilities.

Cindy was asked to participate because of the strong local collaboration happening in our area and her experience supporting transition-age students with developmental disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. Through this project, Cindy and other community partners are helping explore what it could look like to support students from ninth grade through graduation as they prepare for future apprenticeship and employment opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for Cape Girardeau to be part of a statewide pilot project, and we are grateful that CCSOMO has a seat at the table as this important work begins!