Member Highlights
take a look at what we have accomplished
Steps services to a thirteen (13) county area.
2010 for the FY17 Department of Mental Health budget at the
• Continued to expand the Targeted Case Management program JCDDRB. The Governor met privately with some Jefferson County
in Greene County. The Targeted Case Management program consumers, caregivers and advocates prior to the signing ceremony.
employed forty-three (43) Service Coordinators staff to deliver • The 12th Annual All Ability Expo was held March 5, 2016. The
Targeted Case management in Greene County. Continued to 13th Annual All Ability Expo was held March 4, 2017. This is a free
expand services to individuals by funding up to 166 people in the event that assists in raising awareness of the many opportunities in
Partnership for Hope Waiver.
our community for individual with developmental disabilities.
• Continued to operate an upscale resale store, which provides • TOGETHER Advisory Committee to the board remained focused
employment opportunities and assists in meeting the needs of on legislative efforts and the needs of consumers while diligently
Greene County residents with developmental disabilities.
working on the development of a county-wide needs assessment
• Continued to expand Art Inspired Academy, an inclusive and updating the county services matrix.
experience for individuals with and without developmental
disabilities to participate in creative arts programming and
express themselves through artistic experiences while working JACKSON COUNTY
on individualized goals to improve communication, motor skills, • Added another new Support Coordination Team of ten SC’s and
a Supervisor;
social skills, self-control and confidence.
• Continued to fund Art Inspired, a business that provides • Continued to move people from Support Coordination provided
integrated employment opportunities at a competitive wage for by the Kansas City Regional Office to eitas.
individuals with developmental disabilities and connects with the • Approximately 400 clients added during the year;
downtown arts community of Springfield.
• Approved for a $460,000 grant from MoDOT and the Federal
• Held its first Annual Meeting giving individuals served, Transit Authority for 10 new buses for our transportation
employees, Board members, agencies and Greene County residents department;
an opportunity to hear about the Agency’s highlights and growth.
• Created a new position of Organizational Development Manager
• Partnered with community organizations to increase inclusion to focus training and development to grow the skills of all staff and
and expand the impact of Art Inspired Academy.
help move eitas forward.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
• Received a local Partnership in Parks Award for contributing to
the success of a new inclusive playground area in Lee’s Summit.
• After 38 years of unity, the Jefferson Co. DDRB and NextStep • Partnered with KU School of Medicine, and UMKC on an
for Life became two separate organizations on July 1, 2017.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia federal grant to develop specialized
• After 14+ years, Jennifer Wooldridge exited her JCDDRB assessments and treatments for persons with age related cognitive
leadership role and Stacey Ismail became the new Executive disorders in addition to developmental disabilities.
• Produced two informational videos: The Dance, and Kevin’s
• JCDDRB Service Coordination provides supports to 800+ of Song
the 1,200+ individuals receiving case management services in
Jefferson County.
Director. Jennifer will continue to serve NextStep for Life.
LINCOLN COUNTY
• As a result of the Partnership for Hope Waiver, 300+ services
are being provided as a total cost over $1,350,000.00. Without this • Successfully completed our 9th CARF accreditation survey and
opportunity, approximately 170 people would be on a waiting list achieved the highest level of accreditation.
for needed valuable supports.
• Implemented conflict free case management in collaboration
• Service Coordination delivery began in 2002. Since that with Macon County – County Connections Service Coordination
time, JCDDRB has attained a three-year accreditation from the services.
in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and hosted for the Mo. Championship Award
by the University of Missouri Extension.
• County Connections, the TCM entity of Macon county partnered
• We hosted an open house to celebrate the 40th anniversary of with UMKC to present at the annual Charting the Lifecourse
the passage of the SB40 County Tax Levy for services & supports Showcase Conference
for Lincoln County citizens with developmental disabilities. One of • MCCDDC successfully completed the Conflict Free Case
our clients who is a talented artist displayed her beautiful artwork Management Services Transition and has partnered with Lincoln
and demonstrated her painting skills for our guests. Another young county to provide services
man shared his talents in car re-finishing by displaying some of
his projects. Many clients who participate in the craft classes we • County Connections TCM staff serving Ralls and Monroe counties
host on Wednesday evenings encouraged visitors to participate in has moved to a new building location in Hannibal
fall craft activities. We had representatives from BCI Employment • Continue to provide job clubs in Hannibal, Monroe City, Shelbina,
Services and Aqua Ability present to share information about their North Shelby and Macon High Schools
services. Approximately 125 people attended the Anniversary
• Held 5th annual Youth Leadership Academy in Macon and
Celebration.
Hannibal serving 43 high school age youth
• There was much to celebrate in conjunction with our 40th
Anniversary. Diane Campbell, who was a board member with the • Held summer recreation programs in Shelby, Macon and Monroe
Adult Day Program (SELS), and then served on our Board after the counties serving up to 30 youth ages 11-19
dissolution of the SELS Board, retired after 29 years of service.
Diane was presented with an engraved plaque commemorating her
years of service on the Board along with a letter of recognition for MONTGOMERY COUNTY
distinguished service from Governor Nixon. We also celebrated • Social Group
Susan Mudd’s 25 year anniversary with the organization. Susan
joined the organization on July 27, 1991 and currently serves as the • Expanded Partnership of Hope services
agency’s Director of Residential Services.
• No direct service waitlist
MADISON COUNTY NODAWAY COUNTY
• Madison County Service Coordination (MCSC), formerly
Madison County Council for the Developmentally Disabled
(MCCDD), has had many new changes this year. MCSC has a
new Senate Bill 40 Board in the last few months, due to becoming
compliant with HCBS and becoming conflict free. • Celebrated our 5 year anniversary of providing targeted case
management on 6/1/17.
• Continue to collaborate with local agencies for Back 2 School
fairs.
• Continue to collaborate with local agencies for the annual
• MCSC will provide targeted case management services through
Transition Skills Day.
the state contract.
• Purchased Set Works software for TCM data management and
• The SB40 Board continues to provide financial support for the
billing.
Madison County Sheltered Workshop, as well as transportation
• Preparing for transition of 43 individuals to comply with Conflict-
services.
Free Case Management effective 7/1/17.
• The office is located in a new addition to the MCCDD building,
Suite B. MCCDD will remain a non-profit provider for waivered
services in Madison County.
OREGON COUNTY
MACON COUNTY
• Oregon County SB40 TCM celebrates the first anniversary
of providing targeted case management services to people with
disabilities in Oregon County.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) • Continue to expand Community Inclusion services throughout
in each survey. Most recently, JCDDRB was reviewed in over the county.
1,000 industry standards.
• Facilitated 155 first responders to complete Autism Spectrum
• In May 2016, the then Governor, Jay Nixon signed House Bill Disorder Training for Public Safety an on-line training developed • Successfully implemented two school to work experience
programs in Macon and Shelbina with 8 youth employed making • The TCM has recently added office space and 2 additional
employees.
minimum wage through the school year
• An individual service recipient in Knox county was nominated • We are reaching out to families, area schools, law enforcement,
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