Reporting child abuse is everyone's responsibilit
NEW: Online Reporting is now available for all concerned individuals and should only be used to report non-emergencies.
If you are a mandated reporter, DHSS encourages you to make your adult abuse and neglect reports online 24/7 to help keep our hotline open to the public. Thank you for your partnership!
For more information go to the following link: Abuse
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social Security Administration
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