Cape Girardeau County Board for Developmental Disabilities

10/30/2026

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!
Don't miss your opportunity to make your voice heard in the
Governor's Council on Disability's (GCD) Legislative Priorities Poll.
The poll closes November 2!

What issues matter most to you and your community? This is your direct opportunity to share your perspective with both new and returning state legislators, helping to shape the policies that impact the disability community in Missouri.

The deadline to submit your input is Monday, November 2.
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More information can be found at disability.mo.gov/gcd/legislative_priorities_poll.htm

10/29/2026

In partnership with Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, ICI Boston has been working on the ground in Missouri to support the state’s Employment First initiative, connecting providers from developmental disabilities, voc rehab, area businesses, and local school districts.

Through these new collaborations, Cape Girardeau County, part of Missouri’s Bootheel region, experienced a 75% increase in people with developmental disabilities accessing employment services between 2023 and 2026!

Learn more about what’s happening in Missouri: https://www.employmentfirstmo.org/

Caption: Staff from Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation and Cindy Lange (on right) from Catholic Charities of Southern MO toured together at Proctor and Gamble together, an area employer that hires individuals with disabilities from their agencies.

10/17/2026

Would you like your voice to be heard about local public transit options? We want to hear from you!! In partnership with the SEMPO (Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization), we are looking for community members to share their thoughts on the recent Transit Study we have been working on.

Please follow the link to our survey so we can best support our community, and we will see you at the 5th Annual Riverfront Fall Festival!!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SEMPOCommunity2026

10/12/2026

Cape County Board for Developmental Disabilities
October 13, 2026
6:30 p.m.
CCBDD office - 2129 Williams St.
Agenda

1. Call meeting to order

2. Approve Agenda

3. Approve August Minutes
September 8 open session minutes
September 8 closed session minutes
September 29 closed session minutes

4. Public Comment

5. Agency Updates

6. Treasurer’s report


7. Chair report
MOU Request - Catholic Charities

8. Executive Director Report

9. Adjourn to Closed Session - Legal Purposes, Authority is Section 610.021, Para 1,3,13 & 14 Revised Statutes of Missouri as Amended
A. Legal
B. Contracts

10. Adjourn

Next Meeting: November 10, 2026

09/25/2026

***Please note. This meeting is a special closed session meeting for legal purpose***
No regular business will be conducted.
We look forward to our regular monthly board meeting on October 13 at 6:30.

Cape County Board for Developmental Disabilities
September 29, 2026
6:30 p.m.
CCBDD office - 2129 Williams St.
Agenda

1. Call meeting to order

2. Approve Agenda

3. Adjourn to Closed Session - Legal Purposes, Authority is Section 610.021, Para 1,3,13 & 14 Revised Statutes of Missouri as Amended
A. Legal
B. Contracts

4. Adjourn Closed Session

5. Adjourn Meeting

Next Meeting: October 13, 2026

09/10/2026

Attention to agencies who provide services to those with developmental disabilities in Cape Girardeau County- if you wish to seek funding from the Cape County Board for Developmental Disabilities, we have made changes to our funding procedures.
Please visit our website

Funding Guidelines Manual for Agencies Applying For Public Funds Approved: July 14, 2026 SECTION I – AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS Senate Bill 40 (SB40) was enacted in 1969 to allow the citizens of Missouri counties to vote on a tax levy to support various local services for individuals with developmental...

09/07/2026

Cape County Board for Developmental Disabilities
September 8, 2026
6:30 p.m.
CCBDD office - 2129 Williams St.
Agenda

1. Call meeting to order

2. Approve Agenda

3. Approve August Minutes
August 11 open session minutes
August 11 closed session minutes

4. Public Comment

5. Agency Updates

6. Treasurer’s report
Adopt Budget

7. Chair report
Action Item - Adopt Conflict of Interest Ordinance


8. Executive Director Report

9. Adjourn to Closed Session - Legal Purposes, Authority is Section 610.021, Para 1,3,13 & 14 Revised Statutes of Missouri as Amended
A. Legal

10. Adjourn

Next Meeting: October 13, 2026

08/13/2026

Graceful Opportunities provides work opportunities starting with Grace Coffee & Cafe. ☕

For each cup of coffee you buy, you support our mission to create a more inclusive community by empowering those who face barriers in employment.

Our Grace Model is designed to train dedicated, enthusiastic, and passionate workers. 💙

07/13/2026

Cape County Board for Developmental Disabilities
July 14, 2026
6:30 p.m.
CCBDD Office - 2129 William St.
Agenda

1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Approve June Minutes
4. Public Comment
5. Agency Updates
6. Treasurer’s report
7. Consider grant applications for the July 1 cycle
Special Olympics Missouri Southeast Area
Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri
8. Chair Report
Action Item - Consider financial support for Country Club Estates, affordable housing project
Review updated Funding Guidelines
Board Reappointments - Debbie Followell, Dixie McCollum, Tameika Morris

9. Adjourn to Closed Session - Legal Purposes, Authority is Section 610.021, Para 1,3,13 & 14 Revised Statutes of Missouri as Amended
A. Legal

10. Adjourn

Next Meeting: August 11, 2026

06/25/2026

So excited for our Missouri Special Olympics Team!

Special Olympics MO is in Minneapolis MN for the USA games and they are bringing it! MANY medals are being one but Hall of Fmaer Lucas Blattel has sent numerous updates and he is STOKED that Team MO beat New York, who then beat New Jersey Leaving Team MO as the only undefeated team. They are showing well in all sports including trakc and field Bocce, and weithlifting and more! GOOD LUCK athletes! We are proud.

Photo is of SE MO athletes