Welcome to Platte County Board of Services
It is the purpose of Platte County Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled to increase opportunity for persons residing in Platte County who have a developmental disability by provision of services that encourage and support the individual's functioning in the community. Platte County Board of Services provides services to enhance and support the interdependence, self sufficiency and productivity of those persons served.Platte County Board of Services for the Developmentally Disabled provides services promoting normal patterns of life in which the rights and responsibilities of citizens with developmental disabilities are both respected and encouraged.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This year we are celebrating the successes and contributions of the more than 100,000 people with developmental disabilities who live in Missouri. We are focusing our efforts on increasing awareness of how words are powerful and can negatively impact people with disabilities. Language, if used correctly, can go a long way toward breaking down barriers and helping people reach their full potential. A person with a disability is, first and foremost, a person. While a particular disability may limit certain activities or abilities, it does not make the individual any less a person. Let’s clean up our language!
