Stone County Developmental Disability Board

05/11/2026

We're growing and looking for a house in Stone County for one of our clients. 2-3 br, 2 bath, preferably wheelchair accessible. If you know of a nice home, please contact LaDella at 417-449-5160 or [email protected].

04/30/2026

Our amazing team has been hard at work behind the scenes getting everything ready for next week’s Adult Health Fair – Grow Your Best Life! 🌱

Just look at a small glimpse of the incredible items that will be given away - household essentials, health supports, and resources to help our community thrive. From everyday necessities like trash bags to items that support healthier living, it’s all about making sure our families have what they need.

We couldn’t do this without the dedication of our staff and the support of our partners. 💚

✨ Don’t miss it!
📅 May 6 | ⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM
📍 Stone County Health Department

Because your health department is here for everyone!

04/24/2026

This is cool! I know a number of area agencies are doing things similar to this. We appreciate any emergency responders taking the needs of our community members into account.

The Blue Envelope Program in Springfield aims to improve interactions between law enforcement and people with disabilities or communication challenges.

04/16/2026

Come work with us! Sign-on bonus for the right candidate!

Stone County Developmental Disability Board

04/02/2026

Here's our next Art program! Join us!

Don't forget to join us as Art Academy: By Abilities First celebrates partnership with Stone County Developmental Disability Board,. These classes are designed for Stone County residents!

-Register now!
[email protected]
417-830-9809

03/19/2026

Please note that our March Board meeting has been canceled for this evening. Please reach out to LaDella Thomas at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you!

03/19/2026

💧 Is Your Water Safe to Drink? 💧

You can’t always see, smell, or taste what’s in your water—but it matters more than you think. Contaminants like bacteria, nitrates, and heavy metals can impact your family’s health, especially for children.

✅ Protect your family
✅ Gain peace of mind
✅ Catch problems early

The good news? We’ve got you covered!

🎪 Join us at The Greatest Health Show on Earth for Kids and receive FREE water testing!

📍 701 Old Wilderness Rd., Reeds Spring
📅 March 25th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Pick up a sample bottle with a voucher and let our team help ensure it’s safe for your home.

💙 Clean water is essential. Testing is simple. And at this event—it’s completely FREE!

03/19/2026

Eliminating property tax would cut funding for many important community services, including disability services through SCDDB.

Changes are underway that could affect local funding across Missouri. Property tax cap questions will appear on the April ballots in 97 Missouri counties, giving voters the chance to decide whether limits on property tax growth should be adopted.

Property taxes are a key funding source for essential community services, including public safety, schools, libraries, roads, and supports provided by county developmental disability boards. It is important that voters understand what is being proposed and how local services are funded. Decisions made at the ballot box will shape the future of local programs and supports.

Stay informed. Understand the issues. Vote on April 7th.

03/17/2026

The Stone County DD Board is the SB40 board for Stone County! We also provide other Medicaid-funded services in Taney and Ozark counties.

Local county SB40 Boards are important because they allow communities to decide what support looks like locally. Every county is different. Some SB40 Boards fund transportation. Some support vocational programs or employment services. Others prioritize case management, in-home supports, therapies, housing supports, or early intervention.

What makes county SB40 funding so powerful is that it’s flexible and community driven. The funding stays local, and decisions are made based on the needs of the people who actually live there. There is no one size fits all approach and that is the point.

SB40 gives communities the ability to build supports that make sense for their families, their workforce, and their future.

03/06/2026

Understanding IDDs helps us build more inclusive, supportive communities where everyone can thrive. People with IDDs contribute in meaningful ways every day—with their talents, perspectives, and resilience.

Read our new blog post: IDDs Explained: Helping Our Community Learn, Support, and Include Everyone

March 6, 2026 stoneddboard Comments closed IDDs Explained: Helping Our Community Learn, Support, and Include Everyone Posted in Informational   Understanding Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) are a group of conditions that affect lea...