Macon County Commission for Developmentally Disabled Citizens

08/25/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring: Service Coordinator 🚨

County Connections is seeking a dedicated Service Coordinator to join our team, serving individuals and families in Macon and Shelby Counties.

✨ Position Highlights:

Hybrid flexibility (work from home + office)

Can be housed in our Macon office or Shelbina office

Meaningful work supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

Collaborative and supportive team environment

As a Service Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals access the resources and supports they need to thrive, advocating for them, and building strong connections in our community.

👉 If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career with purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/22efc952-2098-4e4e-92e8-9df16b749c5d/County-Connections

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08/23/2025

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our friends at Adair County SB40. Susan’s heart was big and she was a wealth of knowledge. She was always willing to help others and spread kindness everywhere she went. She will be deeply missed.

We are heartbroken to share that our dear friend and coworker, Susan Lassabe, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Susan wasn’t just part of our team—she was the heart of it. She always made time for others, often putting everyone else’s needs ahead of her own. Her kindness, empathy, and selfless nature made her a trusted friend, a devoted coworker, and a shining light in so many lives.

08/18/2025

Motivational Monday.

Zachary is a young adult who has been employed at Finn’s Food and Spirits in downtown Hannibal, MO, for over a year, working as both a dishwasher and a prep cook. One of his personal goals was to save enough money to purchase his own vehicle—and he accomplished it!

With his driver’s license already in hand, Zachary spent time practicing driving with his parents’ vehicles before saving up and purchasing a car of his own. His vehicle is fully licensed, titled, and insured in his name. He now drives himself to work once a week, steadily building his independence and confidence.

Previously, Zachary relied on waivered transportation supports to get to and from his job. He is proud and excited to be reaching his goal of greater independence by driving himself and reducing his reliance on those supports.

Congrats Zachary on all you have accomplished! We can't wait to see what is in store for you next.

08/11/2025

Are you ready for school?!

We know how bittersweet it can be for everyone.

Walmart has made it even easier for some kids with these sensory back packs. It comes with fidgets, a communication device pocket, and compression strap!

We would love for you to share in the comments any must have items for the kiddos to have, as they return back to school. 📝🎒

08/07/2025

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08/07/2025

How awesome is this?! Make sure and check it out if you head over to the State Fair!

07/14/2025

🎉 We made it through our CARF Accreditation last week! 🎉

While we won’t have the official results for a few more weeks, we’re thrilled to share that out of 966 standards, our surveyors only gave us 3 recommendations — an incredible achievement that speaks volumes about our team's commitment to excellence.

One word kept coming up from stakeholders, funders, board members, clients, and families: “creative.” We take that as a high compliment!

We also loved getting to know our surveyors, learning from their experiences, and gaining valuable insights to help us keep growing.

Some of our favorite quotes from the week:
“I give my SC 100% on everything!”
“My SC is my best friend.”
From a funder: “The only thing I would change is if I could multiply them.”

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in interviews — your time, honesty, and insight made a lasting impact and helped us truly shine.

We couldn’t be prouder of our incredible staff. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to quality are what make our organization so special.

07/11/2025

July's Employee Spotlight is Sydney Hays!

06/26/2025

🗣️ Show Up for Missourians with Developmental Disabilities! 🗣️

Friends — We are reaching out to urge you: contact Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt today. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” moving through Congress would slash nearly $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade, threaten 7.8 million current enrollees, and cut off 100,000 Missourians — many with developmental disabilities — through new work requirements and paperwork hurdles.

✨ Why this matters:
People with developmental disabilities depend on Medicaid-funded services—like residential care, occupational therapy, and daily living support—to live with dignity and independence. These services aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines.

⚠️ The bill would also:
Cap the provider tax that Missouri uses to boost federal matching funds—from about 4–6% down to 3.5%, costing our state tens of millions annually.
Enact work or reporting requirements that Missouri’s systems aren’t equipped to manage—pushing people off benefits unintentionally .
Increase red tape that results in catastrophic coverage loss when families and caregivers can’t navigate complex bureaucracy.

📢 Real harm in real lives:
Without these critical Medicaid supports, many Missourians with disabilities may lose housing, job training, personal care—everything that allows them to build a life. Rural hospitals will be stretched thin. Families could face impossible choices.

📬 What you can do right now:
Call or email Senators Hawley and Schmitt—let them know this bill puts at-risk Missourians and families in jeopardy.
Share this post to help spread awareness.
Join local efforts or community groups advocating to protect Medicaid.

Let’s show our leaders that Missouri stands for inclusion, dignity, and support—not cuts that take rights away.

06/20/2025

FEATURE FRIDAY!

Teamwork in Action! At MCCDDC, our mission is to positively impact lives through support, advocacy, and connection to resources—and we love seeing this mission come to life!

Support Coordinator Isabella Dudding recently helped connect Matt with obtaining a three-wheel bike through her teammate SC Lacy Seward. But the story didn’t stop there! SC Judy Schulz and her husband Vince Schulz generously stepped in to make the necessary repairs to get the bike road-ready. 🚲🛠️

This is the true meaning of teamwork—coming together to make a difference and ensure individuals have access to the resources they need to thrive. 💪

Way to go, team!

06/19/2025

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—a powerful reminder that freedom must be fought for, protected, and extended to everyone.

As we reflect on this important day, we also reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities. True freedom means breaking down all barriers—those built by race, ability, or access.

Let’s continue working toward a world where every person is valued, supported, and empowered to live a full, self-directed life.

06/18/2025

📣 CARF is Coming! 📣

We’re excited to share that CARF International will be visiting our offices from July 9th–11th as part of our ongoing accreditation process!

We are proud to currently be CARF accredited, and this upcoming survey is our opportunity to demonstrate our continued commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services that meet internationally recognized standards.

CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) evaluates organizations like ours to ensure we are continually improving, focused on outcomes, and responsive to the people we serve.

Thank you to our amazing staff, individuals, and families who make this work so meaningful. We are excited to show CARF what makes us great!