Steph Quinn reports that Missouri lawmakers are pushing back against proposed state budget cuts that would slash funding for disability and addiction support services—particularly SDS and related programs—arguing the reductions could reduce care worker pay, jeopardize at-home care, and drive…
This Columbia Missourian article reports that Missouri families and disability advocates are actively opposing proposed state budget cuts to developmental disability care programs. Lawmakers are hearing personal stories at the Capitol, and some are pushing to restore funding to protect…
Julie Blackmon’s adult daughter, Grace, is profoundly disabled and bedridden. Through Missouri’s self-directed supports program, Blackmon was able to hire personal assistants for Grace who provide round-the-clock care. The governor’s proposed budget takes aim at that program Jackie Rehwald from…
Families and caregivers of people with disabilities urged lawmakers Wednesday against Governor Mike Kehoe’s cuts to the Department of Mental Health. KRCG of New Bloomfield, MO writes about the Families and caregivers of people with disabilities testifying at the Missouri…
KMBC writes that Missouri’s proposed budget cuts would reduce funding for key programs that support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, raising concerns among families and service providers about staffing shortages and reduced care. Advocates warn the cuts could leave…
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is proposing changes to the Code of State Regulations (CSR) governing the Self-Directed Services (SDS) program and is seeking public input. We strongly encourage everyone to register for and attend at least one of the public comment…
We were expecting cuts in the Governor’s proposed budget to Missouri Medicaid, given the impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), but we were not expecting that SDS would be singled out. The following proposed cuts to the SDS…
Join us for our 2026 meetings! All meetings are at 7 pm CT and over Zoom! Click here for our zoom link.
Join us for our 2025 Events! All events are at 7 pm CT and over Zoom! (excluding our in-person event in April) Click here for our zoom link.
The SDS Family Group has put together the following guidance to help our stakeholders submit their initial public statements to DMH’s rate study of the SDS program. The deadline for these submissions has been extended to February 16 due to…
