Upcoming Meetings Date Time Event 10/16/2008 09:00 AM Supervision and Leadership Training Part 1 St. Louis Community College at Meramec 10/30/2008 08:30 AM Autism: Supporting People in Employment Disabilities Determination Office 10/31/2008 08:30 AM Autism: Supporting People in Employment Non-Profit Development Center 11/10/2008 07:00 PM Board Meeting Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop 143 B McDonnell Blvd. Hazelwood View the Entire PLB Calendar     Who We Are The PLB was established in 1979 when St. Louis County voters passed a property tax levy to develop services and supports for residents with developmental disabilities. The present tax is set at 8.5¢ per $100 assessed value and generates approximately $16 million annually. In fiscal year 2005 (July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005), the Board has contracted with 46 different agencies that will provide services to more than 4,300 individuals with developmental disabilities. Our Mission To provide, within available funds, a planned program of Residential and Vocational services for St. Louis County citizens with developmental disabilities, which promotes community participation and positive community relations does not duplicate the mandates of other public agencies. and complies with the mandates for assistance to persons with developmental disabilities as set forth in Sections 205.968 through 205.972 RSMo.   Most reports on our website require viewing with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download a free copy of Acrobat Reader

Highlights 19th Annual Conference on Aging Mark your calendar for the the 19th annual Conference on Aging with Developmental Disabilities which will be held at the Holiday Inn Southwest & Viking Conference Center May 18, 2009 & May 19, 2009… more Proposed Metro Service Reductions Metro will be conducting public hearings in September to solicit input on proposed plans to reduce services or eliminate routes if additional operating funds are not secured to cover their funding shortfall. Metro’s 2010 operating shortfall is projected to exceed $45 million. Without significant additional funds, service reductions could begin in 2009... more Supporting Persons with Autism Training In conjunction with the Employment Training Collaborative, Vocational Rehabilitation, DDRB, JCDDRB and PLB a special training on supporting with persons with autism in the employment environment is being offered in two locations in October. more Supervision and Leadership Training - FULL DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, THIS SESSION IS FULL! IF THERE IS STILL INTEREST, A SECOND SESSION WILL BE OFFERED. A two part series, Supervision and Leadership Training, sponsored by the PLB, focuses on developing the skills of the new supervisor and enhancing the skills of the experienced leader. This workshop will help you identify your skills and leadership assets of the employees in your organization. more Job Opportunity-Executive Administrative Assistant PLB has an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual to provide support for the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Considerable judgment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational and follow-up skills are required. more PLB Welcomes New Staff Member Kim Kopff has joined the Office of Productive Living Services as the new Director of Program Services and Quality. more Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities Find Your State Senator and Representative