Cape Girardeau County Board for Developmental Disabilities

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!

05/11/2026

04/16/2026

Missouri DD Council's Medicaid Advocacy NOFA is now open.

It is now accepting applications for a two-year project to support Medicaid advocacy for Missourians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families.

Application Deadline: June 8, 2026
Questions Due: May 11, 2026
Q&A Webinar: May 19, 2026

Learn more: https://moddcouncil.org/grants-nofas/

04/13/2026

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

1. Call meeting to order

2. Approve Agenda

3. Approve Minutes
March 10 open session minutes
March 10 closed session minutes

4. Public Comment

5. Agency Updates

6. Treasurer’s report

7. Consider grant applications for the July 1 cycle

8. Review of By-laws

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: May 12, 2026

03/23/2026

Community living doesn’t only mean that people should not be in an institution.

It also means:

The ability to live, work, and spend time in their communities with the appropriate services and supports.

Having real choices in their daily lives, like where they go, who they spend time with, and how they receive support.

Having services that respect their rights, privacy, independence, and ability to make their own decisions.

That’s the standard. Not the exception.

Read more on the MODDC Olmstead White Paper here: https://moddcouncil.org/our-work/current-projects/olmstead-sub-committee/

03/12/2026