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Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
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Social Security Administration
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The Missouri Bar has developed a handbook entitled, "Business Law Resource Guide." This guide has very useful information for understanding The American Disabilities Act in the workplace. To view the chapter concerning discrimination in the workplace just click on the pdf file below.
Owning a home is a key part of the American dream. Unfortunately, if you have a disability, you may find it harder to afford to buy and retrofit a home to accommodate your needs. That’s because if you are unable to work or if you face significant medical expenses, you might not be able to qualify for a traditional mortgage or provide a 20% down payment.
If you are a parent, caregiver or a representative of person with autism you may qualify for many government services to assist you. You also have many rights under Missouri laws.
To review services, supports and rights you may go to the Missouri Government page: Missouri Department of Mental Heath.
What is human trafficking?
Human trafficking is a public health issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities. Traffickers exploit other human beings by targeting at-risk populations including persons who have experienced or been exposed to other forms of violence or sexual abuse, and persons disconnected from stable support networks such as runaway and homeless youth, unaccompanied minors, migrant farm workers, and persons displaced during natural disasters. Human trafficking includes labor and sex trafficking.
If you’ve held a 9-5 job, you’ve likely heard of social security. This federal program serves as a sort-of savings account that older Americans can tap into to provide income for their retirement. While most people associate social security with retirement benefits, it also provides disability benefits and support for family members who lose a spouse or parent.
What is Medicaid expansion?
The Affordable Care Act provides public insurance (Medicaid) to cover adults ages 19 through 64 with incomes at or below the limit for their household size. See Table 1.
Missouri selected this option through a ballot initiative enacted in August 2020.
It is against the law for employers, public entities, and public accommodations to discriminate against a person based on that person’s disability. If you have questions or feel that you have been discriminated against due to your disability, please contact:
If you are or you know someone that is a victim of human trafficking you can call the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. For more information you can go to the following link:
The Missouri Human Trafficking Hotline
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