05/29/2026
MODDC has always partnered with federal and state administrations. We appreciate the current administration’s desire to continue to work with us. MODDC is concerned that Missouri is a part of a lawsuit that could hurt the rights of people with developmental disabilities. If the lawsuit is successful, it will negatively impact Missourians with disabilities and their right to live and receive services in their own communities.
Texas v. Kennedy is the name of the lawsuit. Missouri is 1 of the 7 states in the lawsuit. The lawsuit is trying to stop a rule that helps people with disabilities be part of their communities. The rule comes from an important law called Section 504 and a Supreme Court decision called Olmstead v. L.C. These protections make sure people with disabilities can live where they want, have jobs, and join in community activities. If Missouri wins the lawsuit, it could take away these important rights and make life harder for people with disabilities.
How to share your thoughts:
Use MODDC's Fast Democracy Action Alert Link to advocate to Attorney General Hannaway and Governor Mike Kehoe.
Link: https://fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/i9dEeSbKI/MO-Needs-to-Avoid-Unintended-Outcomes-of-the-Texas-v--Kennedy-Lawsuit
- Explain why this lawsuit could have a negative impact on people with disabilities.
- Share how it could affect people with disabilities' access to their services and health care needs.
If you would like to learn more, visit MODDC’s website: https://moddcouncil.org/our-work/position-statements/texas-v-kennedy/
The Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit (also known as the 504 lawsuit) will hurt the rights of people with disabilities in Missouri. The lawsuit tries to stop a rule that helps people with disabilities live, work, and get services in their own communities. This rule is based on Section 504 and a Supreme Court...
