Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) is a statewide, nonprofit, Parent Training and Information Center (PTI). MPACT's goal is to empower families to advocate for themselves so that their sons and daughters with disabilities can reach their full potential in education and life through support, training, and education.

Services we offer:

• FREE services for parents
• Direct support to parents throughout the special education process
• Information on how to work with schools and communities
• Over 30 in-person and online trainings for parents, school staff, and other professionals
• Disability-related E-Newsletter, Facebook page, and Twitter feed
• Over 150 Fact Sheets, Sample Forms, and Sample Letters

MPACT's staff and volunteers consist mostly of parents and family members of children with disabilities who have personal experience advocating for their own children through the special education process. In addition to personal experience, our staff and volunteers are trained in the special education process, IEP process, disagreement resolution, and effective advocacy.

MPACT offers people the opportunity to become leaders in their community. Through our mentor program, community members and parents are trained to help others successfully navigate the special education journey. Our mentor program not only offers the opportunity to help others but provides experiences that help our mentors feel more confident as they advocate for their own families.