(Joplin, MO) – In observance of March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the Developmental Disability Resource Board of Jasper County (DDRBJC) invites the public t attend free screenings of The R-Word, a powerful and touching documentary that shows how labels can prevent people with developmental disabilities from being regarded as vital and productive members of society.
The screenings will take place at Royale Cinema Lounge, 715 Broadway in Joplin, on the following dates:
- Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 pm
- Saturday, March 22 at 6:00 pm
- Friday, March 28 at 8:00 pm
- Sunday, March 30 at 6:00 pm
Admission is free and attendees will receive popcorn as well as a $5.00 concession voucher. They will also have the opportunity to visit with staff members from the DDRJBC/Connections Abilities Resources, Community Support Services of Missouri, Easy Living, Inc., and Firefly/SLAES before and after the movie to find out more about the service available to people with developmental disabilities in our area.
About Developmental Disability Resource Board of Jasper County:
Developmental Disability Resource Board of Jasper County was formed in 1978 through Senate Bill 40 that enabled a portion of the personal property tax collected in the county to be used to assist persons with developmental disabilities. The Board established a targeted case management program in 1998, now known as Connections Abilities Resources, and hired its first Executive Director in July of 2000. DDRBJC currently serves approximately 1,160 persons with developmental disabilities in Jasper County and also operates an outreach program that assists those in the I/DD community without Medicaid.
Reference:
Terri Falis-Cochran, Executive Director
Developmental Disability Resource Board of Jasper County
417.680.3864
tfalis-cochran@ccmjc.org
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