DD Board is a political subdivision of Warren County government. The Board provides service coordination to persons who reside in Warren County and have a developmental disability. In addition to service coordination, the Board also provides grant funding to various independent agencies that provide services to Warren County residents who have a developmental disability. Grant funding is currently provided to Warren County Handicapped Services, Warren County Sheltered Workshop, TEMCO sheltered workshop, Emmaus Homes, Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, and Family Advocacy and Community Training (F.A.C.T.) Services Available/Provided/Purchased:
The service coordinators assist families and individuals to find and access community resources. A variety of community-based services are available for eligible persons who have a developmental disability and their families. These services include (but are not limited to) personal assistance, transportation, behavior support, day services, adaptive equipment and medical supplies, home and vehicle modifications, therapies, family support (respite, advocacy training,), autism services, behavioral support, employment, non-routine dental treatment, therapeutic horseback riding, recreation (summer and year-round), and residential. Referral/Eligibility:
Eligibility for service coordination is determined by the Missouri Dept. of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities, using criteria of the Missouri definition of developmental disability. The Warren County DD Board office provides assistance to complete the applications and will initiate the eligibility determination process. The office is conveniently located in downtown Warrenton, at 210 E. Booneslick (across the street from the old Brewskies building).
