We Connect Franklin County Families
with Special Needs Resources
What We Do
Disability Resource Connection-Franklin County SB40 Resource Board provides comprehensive targeted case management, advocacy, and essential resources for Franklin County residents with disabilities and their caregivers. Under the Senate Bill 40 (SB40) legislation in 1987, the government organization was developed to connect services for persons with developmental disabilities with those in need. A board appointed by the County Commission is responsible for overall operations.
Eligibility is determined by the Department of Mental Health. A developmental disability includes intellectual disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism or a similar condition diagnosed before the age of 22; however, Disability Resource Connection will work with disabled persons throughout their lifetime. They work closely with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Missouri First Steps.
How We Do It
ASSESS
Our highly trained and experienced Service Coordinators believe in fully accessible, person-centered services. Service Coordinators design visits in the office, in the home, out in the community or at a provider's location to gain a full understanding of a person's challenges and opportunities for growth.
CONNECT
We connect to resources like: employment, transportation, therapies, summer camps, day programming, supportive living and personal assistance.
INTEGRATE
We raise public awareness and our Board of Directors oversees funding requests for a portion of the services provided in our region, supported primarily by county taxes.
Spread the Word
We estimate we are only serving a fraction of those in our community in need. Help us spread the word in Franklin County that we are here to help caretakers and individuals with disabilities connect with resources to help them.
Share our website link with family, friends and neighbors.
On February 25, 2026, the SB40 team proudly represented your interests at the Missouri State Capital
in Jefferson City for the annual Disability Rights Legislative Day
SB40 team members rallied, met with lawmakers, and advocated for crucial disability rights,
ensuring your voice was heard in the state legislature.
December 2025 St. Peter’s UCC Festival of Trees
SB40 staff participated in the St. Peter’s UCC Festival of Trees. Our team visited the church
together to donate non-perishable food items to benefit our local food pantries.
