Stone County Developmental Disability Board

What Stone County Developmental Disability Board does

Stone County Developmental Disability Board (SCDDB) is a government public entity established by a 2016 voter-approved property tax levy in Stone County, Missouri, operating under Missouri Revised Statutes 205.968-205.972 as the county's SB40 board. The organization provides developmental disability services to residents of Stone County and, through Medicaid-funded programs, to individuals in Taney and Christian counties. Its core product surface consists of three direct Medicaid-funded programs — ACES! Day Services (Achieving Community Engagement and Success, offering individual skills development, community integration, personal assistance, and day/medical day habilitation), AVENUES Residential Services (Individualized Supported Living in leased apartments and homes with personalized staffing support), and Behavior Services using Applied Behavior Analysis (Functional Behavior Assessment, Skills-Based Assessments, ABA Therapy, and family/caregiver support, all developed and monitored by a BCBA/LBA). Supporting these direct services is an ecosystem of contracted partner agencies that SCDDB funds annually, including OATS for transportation, Champion Athletes of the Ozarks for adaptive sports, Camp Barnabas and Wonderland Camp for summer camp scholarships, Project Lifesaver tracking through the Stone County Sheriff's Department, music and art therapy providers, Coffee Creations for supported employment, Wolf Pack Park for inclusive recreation, and Abilities First/First Steps for early intervention.

SCDDB's business model rests on two distinct revenue mechanics: a recurring property tax levy of 10 cents per $100 of assessed value (approximately $25-35 per property owner per year, usable only for Stone County residents) and Medicaid reimbursement as a certified DMH provider, supplemented by annual pass-through grants to partner nonprofit agencies. Eligibility is gated by Missouri Department of Mental Health determination (disability onset before age 22, substantial functional limitations in two or more major life activities), with service access coordinated through LinkAbility (Stone/Taney), CC Links (Christian County), and 11 partner school districts. The organization is governed by a 9-member board appointed by the Stone County Commission and has supported over 200 individuals and families since 2018, distributing over $2 million in cumulative agency and individual funding.

The organization is operationally stable but exposed to two material external pressures: a proposed 33% reduction in Missouri's Medicaid Day Habilitation rate (from $43.24/hr to $28.84/hr under the FY2027 state budget) and political volatility around tax-levy renewal. Near-term capacity expansion is signaled by a 2026 basement buildout for the Day Program activity center, a refreshed board (two new appointees and a reappointed Chair in January 2026), and an expanding adult ABA programming focus. SCDDB's competitive position is structurally protected by its statutory monopoly on county-level DD tax funding and a deeply embedded partner-agency network, but its growth is bounded by the size of Stone County and the political/regulatory environment of Missouri Medicaid.

Name

Stone County Developmental Disability Board

Legal name

Stone County Developmental Disability Board

Website

https://stoneddboard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stone County Developmental Disability Board is a Missouri SB40 government entity, funded by a voter-approved property tax levy and Medicaid, that provides direct services (ACES! day services, AVENUES residential living, ABA behavior services) and pass-through agency funding to support over 200 individuals with developmental disabilities in Stone, Taney, and Christian counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Developmental Disabilities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Residential supported living
• Applied behavior analysis
• Day habilitation programs
• Medicaid waiver services

Headquarters

HQ city

Reeds Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from property tax levy of 10 cents per $100 assessed value, approximately $25-35 per property owner per year. Residents of Stone County passed the developmental disability board tax levy in 2016. First tax levy payment received in 2018. Tax dollars can only be used for Stone County residents.
2. Medicaid-Funded Services: SCDDB is a certified DMH Medicaid provider authorized to provide Medicaid-funded programs including Day Services, Residential Services (ISL), and Behavior Services. These Medicaid-funded programs can serve people from Stone, Taney, and Christian counties. Day Hab rate is currently $43.24 per hour (proposed reduction to $28.84 per hour under FY2027 budget).
3. Agency Funding to Partner Organizations: SCDDB provides funding to local nonprofit agencies to provide services on its behalf. Current funding includes Creative Arts/music therapy, OATS transportation, Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, Abilities First/First Steps, Wolf Pack Park, Coffee Creations supported employment, Project Lifesaver, and Camp Scholarships. Funding allocated annually with deadline for first-round consideration typically November 1.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stone County Developmental Disability Board provides direct disability support services and funds partner agencies to deliver coordinated programs for Stone County residents with developmental disabilities. Its core offerings include the ACES! Day Services program for skills development and community integration, the AVENUES Residential Individualized Supported Living program for independent living, and Behavior Services using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), all funded through property tax levy and Medicaid reimbursement.

Product overview

Stone County Developmental Disability Board (SCDDB) is a social services organization providing a portfolio of interconnected programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The core service offerings include ACES! (day services program) for skills development, community integration, and day habilitation; AVENUES (residential ISL services) for independent living support; and Behavior Services using Applied Behavior Analysis. These are supplemented by support services including transportation through OATS, music therapy, Project Lifesaver tracking technology, summer camp scholarships, sports programs through Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, respite care, and individual funding for adaptive equipment and modifications. The organization operates as a certified DMH Medicaid provider serving Stone, Taney, and Christian counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACES!: Day Services program - Achieving Community Engagement and Success. Provides individualized skills development, community integration, personal assistant services, day habilitation, and medical day habilitation for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• AVENUES

Products and services

• ACES! (Achieving Community Engagement and Success) Medicaid-funded Day Services program providing individual skills development, community integration, personal assistance, day habilitation, and medical day habilitation for individuals with developmental disabilities from Stone, Taney, and Christian counties.
• AVENUES Residential Services Medicaid-funded Individualized Supported Living (ISL) program providing personal staff assistance, home support, and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities seeking independence in their own leased apartments and homes in Stone and Christian counties.
• Behavior Services / Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Science-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services including Functional Behavior Assessment, Skills-Based Assessments, ABA Therapy, and Family/Caregiver Support, developed and monitored by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who are also Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA) in Missouri.
• Transportation Services Transportation services provided through contracted partner OATS, Inc., offering regular routes to and from work, medical appointments, errands, grocery shopping, volunteer opportunities, senior centers, and community activities throughout Stone County.
• Music Therapy Clinical and evidence-based music interventions provided by credentialed music therapists to address physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Project Lifesaver Search and rescue program providing free radio-frequency tracking bracelets through the Stone County Sheriff's Department for individuals prone to wandering due to intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Summer Camp Scholarships Scholarships funding one-week specialized summer camp experiences at Camp Barnabas and Wonderland Camp, with adapted programs, one-on-one volunteer support, and on-site medical facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Sports Programs Adaptive and inclusive sports activities through partnership with Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, including basketball leagues, bowling, water aerobics, track, and life skills classes like cooking at no charge to participants.
• Respite Program Short-term temporary relief services for informal unpaid caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, providing general supervision, meal preparation, and personal care assistance, limited to 25 hours per month and 300 hours per year per individual.
• Individual Funding Annual funding of up to $1,000 per qualified county resident for adaptive equipment, home modifications, physical activities, medical equipment not covered by Medicaid, and travel expenses for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 individuals and families supported since 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OATS, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOATS, Inc. is the contracted transportation provider for SCDDB throughout Stone County. OATS runs regular routes and assists people served with transportation to and from work, doctors appointments, errands, grocery shopping, volunteer opportunities, senior centers, and many other activities.
• Champion Athletes of the OzarkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a partnership with Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, county residents of all abilities can participate in multiple sports activities throughout the year at no charge. Programs include basketball leagues, bowling, water aerobics, track, and life skills classes like cooking.
• LinkAbilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService coordination provider for Stone and Taney Counties. Individuals with LinkAbility service coordinators automatically qualify to receive SCDDB-funded services including Music Therapy, Transportation, Camp Barnabas scholarships, Project Lifesaver, sports programs, respite care funding, and individual funding.
• CC LinkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService coordination provider for Christian County. Connects Christian County residents with SCDDB Medicaid-funded services.
• Camp BarnabascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCDDB funds scholarships for people to attend a one-week specialized summer camp at Camp Barnabas. The goal is to make sure everyone has the best week of their lives with every program and activity adapted so each person can participate regardless of ability. Campers are matched one-on-one with volunteers with full medical facility on site.
• Stone County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Project Lifesaver, the Stone County Sheriff's Department operates a search and rescue program for at-risk individuals prone to wandering due to intellectual or developmental disabilities. Guardians can sign up loved ones for a bracelet free of charge that provides timely response to save lives.
• Wonderland CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCDDB provides funding for Camp Scholarships which includes both Camp Barnabas and Wonderland Camp for summer programming.
• Coffee CreationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported employment services/job coaching provider funded by SCDDB to help individuals with developmental disabilities find and maintain employment.
• Wolf Pack ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive playground provider funded by SCDDB to support accessible play opportunities for children with disabilities.
• Abilities First/First StepsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly intervention and developmental services provider funded by SCDDB for early childhood services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Beacon Health & Human Services: Mid-sized regional nonprofit providing community-based IDD and behavioral health services including residential and day programs. Comparable in operating footprint to SCDDB and overlaps in the Mid-Atlantic/Midwest segment.
• Camp Barnabas: Specialized summer camp serving individuals with disabilities, located in Purdy, MO. SCDDB funds Camp Barnabas scholarships — so while it is a current partner rather than direct competitor, it is a peer in the Missouri disability-services ecosystem and overlaps on the social/caregiver ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Penn-Mar Human Services: Pennsylvania/Maryland-based nonprofit operating residential, day, employment, and behavior support programs for adults with IDD. Closely comparable operating model — community-based, person-centered, Medicaid-funded service delivery with similar program structure (day habilitation, ISL, behavioral).
• The Arc of the Ozarks: Springfield, MO-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and behavioral services to individuals with IDD in the same southwest Missouri region. Operates as a partner agency-style model similar to the agencies SCDDB funds, and overlaps client base across Stone, Greene, and adjacent counties.
• Greene County Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Missouri SB40 board serving Greene County with the same property-tax-funded mandate, service portfolio (day, residential, behavior supports), and oversight structure under RSMo 205.968-205.972. The closest 1:1 operational peer to SCDDB — same state, same statute, same service categories.
• Ability KC: Missouri-based nonprofit providing a full continuum of disability services (residential, day, employment, therapies) funded through Medicaid, grants, and donations. Direct competitor for the same statewide Medicaid waiver clients and operates with a similar mission-driven organizational structure.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state nonprofit operating residential, day, behavioral, and case management services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates the same DD service portfolio as SCDDB across multiple states and is a comparable Medicaid-funded IDD provider.

Regional players

• United Cerebral Palsy Heartland: Affiliate of UCP providing residential, day, and therapy services to individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities across Iowa and Nebraska. Operates a comparable Midwestern IDD service portfolio with similar program categories and Medicaid dependency.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals Midwest: Large regional nonprofit providing autism services, day programs, residential supports, and therapy across Missouri and Kansas. Significantly larger and broader in scope than SCDDB, but overlaps on core IDD service categories and competes for the same Medicaid waiver pool.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public company providing home and community-based services including IDD supports, behavioral health, pharmacy, and hospice across all 50 states. Operates at vastly greater scale than SCDDB but competes for the same Medicaid HCBS waiver funding pool and the same direct-support workforce.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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