Central Missouri Regional Office for the Developmentally Disabled
900 W Nifong Blvd, Suite 200 Columbia, MO 65203 573-441-6278 888-671-1041
The Division of Developmental Disabilities serves a population that has developmental disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, head injuries, autism, epilepsy, and certain learning disabilities. Such conditions must have occurred before age 22. To be eligible for services from the Division, persons with these disabilities must be substantially limited in their ability to function independently.
Provides eligibility determination, family-directed support, crisis intervention, case management, residential support and employment support.
An Intake worker will conduct an initial interview either by phone or in person where they will gather basic demographic information such as: name, age, date of birth and the like. They will also gather information regarding the nature of the disability, names of those who would have information supporting the disability and the potential applicant’s current status with Medicaid.