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10/29/2026

Nominations are now open for the Governor's Council on Disability's 2026 Inclusion and Youth Leadership Awards
Check out the news release for details:
oa.mo.gov/commissioners-office/news/2026-nominations-open-annual-inclusion-and-youth-leadership-awards

10/27/2026

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.
👉 Take a few minutes today to participate in the Legislative Priorities Poll today at tinyurl.com/GCD-Poll or scan the QR code.

More information can be found at disability.mo.gov/gcd/legislative_priorities_poll.htm

10/19/2026

Don't miss your chance to participate in the Governor's Council on Disability's Legislative Priorities Poll! The poll closes November 2!

Your input matters. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your voice heard by new and returning state legislators. Complete the Legislative Priorities Poll by 5:00 p.m. on November 2.
https://tinyurl.com/GCD-Poll

For more information, visit disability.mo.gov/gcd/legislative_priorities_poll.htm

10/08/2026

Just a reminder that State offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

10/08/2026

October is NDEAM - National Disability Employment Awareness month and a great way to learn more about the importance of work. Check out the latest episode of Candace’s Corner, Candace talks with Cassidi Jobe, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Summit Future Foundation, about what it takes to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

A job can be more than a paycheck. It can be connection, purpose, independence and a place to contribute.

In the latest episode of Candace’s Corner, Candace talks with Cassidi Jobe, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Summit Future Foundation, about what it takes to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

They dig into:
• What Employment First means
• Why competitive, integrated employment matters
• The work of Summit Future Foundation
• The Kansas City Model Employer Initiative

Check out the latest episode to hear more about disability employment, advocacy and building communities where people with disabilities have meaningful opportunities to work, contribute and belong.

📲 Watch the new episode: https://youtu.be/e3I3PF9oV_k
📌 Full episode description: https://ihd.umkc.edu/candaces-corner/

10/06/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Check out the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment's (ODEP) new Make Work Pay Hub, which offers essential financial literacy guidance and a new video on ABLE accounts to support eligible American workers with disabilities in working and earning without losing needed benefits.

Learn more at https://beta.dol.gov/programs-initiatives/make-work-pay-hub

https://youtu.be/OwpcExmZt5o?si=KHRh9gG4DLbxnoJm

Like all workers, American workers with disabilities must be able t...

10/05/2026

PLB is conducting a community-wide needs assessment to better understand what services are most needed in St. Louis County. If you are an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability, a family member, or someone who supports individuals with IDD, we want to hear from you.

The survey is open through Thursday, October 31.
Questions? Call PLB at (314) 726-6016.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7RW33QS

10/02/2026

The Governor's Council on Disability and the Office of Equal Opportunity hosted an impactful statewide NDEAM celebration yesterday, bringing people together to recognize and celebrate the contributions, talents, value and impact of people with disabilities in the workplace.

10/01/2026

Governor's Council on Disability (GCD) announces Diana Keller of Jefferson City as the winner of the 2026 Poster Contest for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

Each year, the GCD hosts the statewide Poster Contest inviting Missouri artists to create original artwork that highlights the skills and economic contributions of workers with disabilities.
During the month of October, organizations and agencies can raise awareness about NDEAM and showcase their commitment to equal employment opportunities by displaying the poster in prominent public spaces, lobbies, and online platforms.

In an interview with this year's winner, Diana Keller stated: "Everyone has value and should be treated respectfully. When workplaces are designed to allow everyone to contribute their part, our whole society benefits." For the full interview, check out the October issue of the GCD Newsletterhttps://disability.mo.gov/gcd/files/newsletter-volume-12-issue-5.pdf

Visit the GCD NDEAM Poster Contest website to download the poster and see the gallery of artwork entries.
disability.mo.gov/gcd/PosterContest

To receive a printed copy of the poster, please contact our office.

10/01/2026

Check out the October issue of the GCD Newsletter
https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/files/newsletter-volume-12-issue-5.pdf

Inside this issue:
* Celebrating 81 Years of NDEAM: Recognizing Value and Talent across Missouri
* An Interview with Diana Keller, GCD NDEAM Poster Contest Winner
* Knowing Your Rights: Voting Access for Missourians with Disabilities
* Election Terms, Explained
* Remembering Council Member Chuck Comstock
* The 2026 Legislative Priorities Poll is Waiting for you
* Missouri’s No Wrong Door Link and Learn Series
* Upcoming Events

Read more or subscribe at https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/newsletters.htm

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PO Box 1668
Jefferson City, MO
65102

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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