Camden County Developmental Disability Resources

09/18/2025

🍦 Only 1 day until we sprinkle on the fun at our Ice Cream Social! Join us tomorrow from 1–3 PM at 100 Third Street in Camdenton. Everyone’s invited - it’s going to be sweet! 🎉

09/17/2025

Here’s the inside scoop: our Ice Cream Social is only 2 days away! 🍦 Come enjoy a sweet afternoon with friends, fun, and ice cream this Friday. 🎉

09/08/2025

🚨 Attention Camden County residents 🚨
Due to flooding in the building, the Camdenton Resource Center is closed until further notice. You may visit a different nearby Family Support Division Resource Center for help. Visit dss.mo.gov/dss_map/ to find an office near you. You can also visit us online at mydss.mo.gov/ to:
✔️ Apply for benefits
✔️ Submit verification documents
✔️ Check the status of your benefits
✔️ Chat with a team member

For case specific questions, please call 855-373-4636 or chat with us online during business hours. We apologize for the inconvenience!

08/29/2025

📰 Check out our September 2025 CCDDR Newsletter!
This month includes updates on local events, program highlights, and a look at what’s ahead for fall.

Take a moment to read and stay connected with what’s happening in our community:
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Come get fresh produce every Wednesday at 220 Rodeo Road in Camdenton across from the library garden from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

07/30/2025

Come see us at the Back to School Fair on August 1st at Camdenton High School! We’ll be there with resources for families—stop by our booth!📚🎒✏️

07/16/2025

🎉🎒 It’s back… and it’s bigger than ever! 🎒🎉 Get ready for the 3rd Annual COMC KidPalooza — Back 2 School Style!

📍 COMC Camdenton – 1652 N Business Hwy 5
📅 Saturday, August 9th
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM

This FREE community event is packed with family fun:
🚓 Explore real Emergency Vehicles
🎈 Bounce Houses that’ll wear your kiddos out
📚 Back-to-school Resources & Info
🎯 Games, Prizes, and so much more
🎁 GIVEAWAYS you won’t want to miss

Bring the whole family and help us send the kids back to school with a bang! 🚌💥 Tag your friends, share the event, and we’ll see you there! 💙

07/15/2025

Mark your calendars!
📢Disability Rights Legislative Day (DRLD) will be February 25, 2026.

07/08/2025

🎨 Calling All Artists, Advocates, and Creatives! 🎨

The Governor's Council on Disability is inviting you to participate in its Poster Contest in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October! 💼🧡

This year is extra special as we celebrate:
✅ 80 years of NDEAM
✅ 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
✅ And the powerful 2025 NDEAM theme:
✨ Celebrating Value and Talent ✨

📌 Your Challenge:
Design a poster that captures the spirit of disability inclusion in the workplace—highlighting the talent, value, and contributions of workers with disabilities.

🖼️ Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a passionate newcomer, we want to see your vision of access and opportunity.

🏆 The winner will have their art featured during NDEAM events and across social media—and will help spread awareness about the importance of inclusive employment for people with disabilities.

📅 Deadline: August 31, 2025

📍 How to enter: Submit your artwork and entry form by the deadline. Download the entry form and get detailed information at https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/PosterContest/

🎁 Prizes & Recognition: The winning artwork will be featured on the GCD's 2025 NDEAM poster and shared statewide. The winner will be recognized at the NDEAM celebration event in Jefferson City in October.

This is more than a contest—it’s a celebration of progress, pride, and potential. Let your creativity help shape the future of inclusive, accessible employment!

07/08/2025

 The MO HealthNet Community Connection) is Missouri’s Beneficiary Advisory Council, launching July 1, 2025. It brings together MO HealthNet participants, caregivers, and family members with lived experience with the MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) program to share feedback, spark change, and hel...

05/30/2025

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05/22/2025

We collected the stories of Missourians and their families so they could share how Medicaid impacts their lives. Medicaid is an important resource for health, employment, and community integration. Please share your experiences and how changes in Medicaid would impact your community with your lawmakers.

Get inspired to write your own by reading the stories we collected and submitted at the link

https://moddcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Medicaid-Matters-MODDC-Report-May-2025-1.pdf-1-1.pdf

Image caption a document showcasing some of the stories we have received!

05/09/2025

The Moving Missouri Forward Summit was held in Columbia, MO from April 16-18, 2025. The conference featured engaging discussions, workshops, and impactful speakers focused on creating accessible and sustainable transportation solutions. Ed Thomas, Executive Director of Camden County Development Disability Resources (CCDDR), explained how mobility managers inform and connect in this insightful presentation.