Foundation's Legislative Work

MoDE in the Media

Getting people throughout the community and state involved is at the heart of grassroots advocacy. Newspaper articles, radio stories, and television news reports have helped us get our message spread throughout our community and state. Below is a collection of MoDE in the media!

MoDE - Missouri Disability Empowerment

The Missourian - Aug. 11, 2018

Local Organization Hopes to Fuel Social, Legislative Change Around Disabilities

by Sam Manas

Columbia Daily Tribune - Aug. 6, 2018

New Non-Profit Wants to Advocate for Disabled

by Roger McKinney

KOMU Ch. 8 News - July 21, 2018

Moms Fight for Disability Empowerment Through Legislative Change

by Monica Harkins

RestroomMap.com

ArcUser - Fall 2018

Making the World More Accessible

by Christina Ingoglia

Fast Company - Oct. 10, 2018

This Crowdsourced Map Helps People Find the Kind of Bathroom They Need

by Ben Paynter

US News - Aug. 25, 2018

Missouri Pair Makes Map of Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms

Associated Press

The Missourian - Aug. 21, 2018

For Loved Ones with Disabilities, Online Map Could Help Families Find Privacy

by Toan Quach

KOMU Ch. 8 News - Aug. 6, 2018

New Interactive Map Shows Accessible Family Restrooms in Missouri

by Mercedes Mackay

Insurance Legislation

The Caldwell County News - Dec. 4, 2018

Senator Denny Hoskins' Capitol Report

FourstatesHomepage.com - Feb. 11, 2019

Senate Bill Could Mandate Coverage for Children with Disabilities

by Ashley Godwin

(Note: The bill number is wrong. It is SB45, not SB123.)

Missourian - Feb. 9, 2019

Parents Make the Case for Insurance for those with Developmental Disabilities

by Elizabeth Elkin

MissouriNet - Jan. 2, 2019

Missouri Group Backs Legislation to Cover Kids with Developmental Disabilities

by Jason Taylor

KOMU Ch 8 News - Dec. 4, 2018

Mom Says Missouri's Insurance Law "Desperately Needs to Expand"

by Monica Harkins

KMIZ Ch 17 News - Dec. 4, 2018

Mom Says Missouri's Insurance Law "Desperately Needs to Expand"

by Jasmine Ramirez

KOMU Ch 8 News - Dec. 4, 2018

Mom Says Missouri's Insurance Law "Desperately Needs to Expand"

by Monica Harkins

Columbia Daily Tribune - March 3, 2018

Bill Would Help Families with Children with Developmental Disabilities

by Rudi Keller

Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis Blog - Feb. 6, 2018

Here's How You Can Support House Bill 1658!

Missourinet - Dec. 27, 2017

Missouri Lawmaker Files Bill Aimed at Helping Disabled Have Increased Insurance Coverage by Brian Hauswirth

The Examiner - March 28, 2017

Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities Work for Insurance Coverage

by Michael Smith

The Columbian Missourian - March 28, 2017

State Legislators Advance Pursuit of Insurance for those with Developmental Disabilities by Haotian Mai

KOMU Ch. 8 News - March 13, 2017

Families of Children with Disabilities Hope Proposed Insurance Bill Will Help

by Justice Henderson

The Springfield News-Leader - Feb. 25, 2017

Found: Missouri Lawmakers to Advocate for Kids with Developmental Disabilities

by Will Schmitt

Missourinet - Jan. 16, 2017

Group Wants Lawmakers to Look at Legislation for People with Developmental Disabilities by Jason Taylor

The Springfield News-Leader - Jan. 7, 2017

Wanted: Missouri Lawmaker to be a "Champion" for Kids with Developmental Disabilities by Will Schmitt

KOMU Ch. 8 News - Dec. 27, 2016

Parents Push to Expand Insurance for Children with Developmental Disabilities

by Justice Henderson

The Missourian - Dec. 22, 2016

Mothers Begin Push to Broaden Insurance for those with Developmental Disabilities

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