Disability Rights Legislative Day

01/22/2026

We’re hosting a “What to Expect” training for DRLD. This training will cover event details and how to talk with state lawmakers.

Please come—even if you’ve been to DRLD many times! We have new accessibility updates, and bus drop-off spots have changed because of construction at the Capitol.

When: February 10 at 11:00 a.m.

If you can’t join live, sign up anyway! We’ll email you a link to the recording that same week.

Sign up here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: DRLD Training - Logistics & Advocacy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

01/21/2026

Last week we met with Capitol Facilities employees and Capitol Police to go over an access plan for DRLD. We’ll post more about where you can drop off people that day. For now, thank you to Missouri Office of Administration, Missouri Capitol Police, and colleagues from the Governor's Council on Disability, Emmaus Homes, and Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council for making sure our event is accessible

12/29/2025

💫 Calling all self-advocates and family member rock stars! We want you to apply to speak at Disability Rights Legislative Day. Did you know that children may speak with adult support? 💫

Deadline to apply: January 16

Your voice has power!

Fill out the application!

Rally speakers will speak in person at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City on Wednesday, February 25. The rally will be 11 am to 12 pm.

12/22/2025

Check out another Zoom advocacy training for self-advocates and caregivers. All are welcome! Don't forget to sign up!

Missouri’s Legislative Session starts January 6.

Want to learn how to speak up and make a difference? Sign up for our monthly Zoom! It’s made for self-advocates and family members.

The next Zoom meeting is Monday, January 12 at 6:00 pm. The focus will be on the State Budget and Medicaid. This session is cohosted by Empower Abilities, Missouri Budget Project, and MODDC.

Can’t join at that time? Sign up anyway! You’ll still get the slides and video after the event.

Sign up: https://bit.ly/janzoom2

12/19/2025

We are so excited to host you for DRLD's 25th anniversary on February 25! Please share information about the day!

Apply to speak, apply to join the Access Team, register for the event, and more!

For more details go to https://drld.org/

12/12/2025

DRLD 2026 has an official logo! Check out our website (https://drld.org/) to:

*Apply to Speak at the Rally (Rally Speaker Icon at Top)
*Apply to join the Access Team (Access Team Icon at Top)
*Apply to table at the Resource Fair (FAQ Icon at Top)

11/25/2025

Do you want to learn more about legislative advocacy and how to do it even before DRLD? Many of the organizations that plan and support DRLD are hosting monthly Zoom calls for individuals with disabilities and caregivers that anyone can join. The first one is December 8 at 6 pm. You must preregister! See QR code or use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5XRINU4DQvq9TxEWycToWg

Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council St. Louis Arc Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation Governor's Council on Disability empower: abilities Sunnyhill Inc. United Services for Children Paraquad Starkloff Disability Institute

11/17/2025

The Official Theme for February 25 is...

Cheers to 25 Years!
Disability Rights Legislative Day
Breaking Barriers & Building Dreams

11/07/2025

Drum Roll, please... We have an official rally time! 11-12 pm on February 25, 2026. Mark or update those calendars!

10/21/2025

Did you know that there are a few travel wheelchairs available at the Capitol that you can request to use at any time? Head to the information desk, located between the main entrance and the rotunda on the first floor, to ask. Note: for DRLD, because the need may be high, we encourage you to bring your own mobility aids if possible. For those who cannot, hopefully these might help.

10/08/2025

We’re sharing another accessibility feature at the Capitol today! After you pass security at the main entrance, the rotunda is straight ahead. You walk through a mini gift shop and information desk to get there. Each day you can request a sensory kit for free from the people who work there! While they only have a few on hand, we will have more available at the CHS trailer outside for our other crowd. But, anytime you go to the Capitol this is available!

10/03/2025

As we count down to DRLD, we'll share different accessibility features of the Capitol (201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101), where to find them, and some barriers you might encounter--and how to get around them! First up! The main entrance is accessible, but here's how to find it...

1. The first image is a map of the Capitol Building and the area around it. The main entrance faces High Street. There will be a big lawn in front of that area with a sculpture of Thomas Jefferson. You'll also see the CHS trailer parked in the circle drive just about in front of the sculpture.

2. This image is of the south lawn and Thomas Jefferson. The entrance is in a tunnel behind the stairs you see.

3. The wheelchair accessible ramps and entrance are on both sides of those steps. Here is an image of one side, but you can use either side!