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National Developmental Disability Month
In 1987 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March, " Developmental Disability Month". The deinstitutionalization movement of the seventies and early eighties had laid the foundation for significant social change, and the presidential proclamation called upon Americans to provide the "encouragement and opportunities" necessary for people with developmental disabilities to reach their potential.
For more information on Developmental Disabilities History in the State of Kansas,click here.
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Lunch and Learn Calls for
KanCare Consumers & Other Stakeholders
KDADS host weekly calls with I/DD system consumers and stakeholders to address KanCare implementation issues. Calls are scheduled for Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Prior to the weekly call, questions may be submited to [email protected]. Registration for the call is required. For more health care information, click here. |
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New Medicaid Waiver Rules Set To Take Effect in 2014
In a long-awaited move, federal officials are clarifying what counts as home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
Under a final rule expected to be published in the Federal Register soon, housing for those with disabilities will not only be judged by its location or physical characteristics but will also have to meet specific "outcome-oriented" criteria in order to qualify under Medicaid home and community-based services waivers.
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Communicating with and about people with disabilities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act, other laws and the efforts of many disability organizations have made strides in improving accessibility in buildings, increasing access to education, opening employment opportunities and developing realistic portrayals of persons with disabilities in television programming and motion pictures. Where progress is still needed is in communication and interaction with people with disabilities. Individuals are sometimes concerned that they will say the wrong thing, so they say nothing at all-thus further segregating people with disabilities. Listed here are some suggestions on how to relate to and communicate with and about people with disabilities.
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Funding IDEA
A federal agency and more than 130 members of Congress are calling on President Barack Obama to allocate more funding for special education in his upcoming budget proposal.
In separate letters to Obama, the National Council on Disability and a group including both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are asking the federal government to increase special education spending for the coming year and to establish a 10-year plan to fully fund the program.
"We owe it to all students to provide a quality education that will help them graduate and enter successful careers," reads a letter from more than 130 members of Congress that's expected to be released Tuesday. "The federal government needs a plan to move us toward full funding for IDEA.
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Frequently Asked Question
Does my child who has a disability, qualify for SSI? If my child qualifies for SSI, what happens when he turn's 18 and is considered an adult?"
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(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
Wichita Parent Center
(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
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March 4, 2014
Iola
Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)
Part I: March 29, 2014
Part II: April 4, 2014
Emporia
April 8, 2014
Hays
Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)
Part I: April 5, 2014
Part II: April 25, 2014
Garden City
Family Enrichment Weekend
April 25-26, 2014
Part I: October 18, 2014
Part II: October 24, 2014
DerbyPart I: October 4, 2014 Part II: October 17, 2014 Wichita
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The Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC), is a public interest legal advocacy agency empowered by federal law to advocate for the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities. DRC is the Official Protection and Advocacy System for Kansas
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Serving Kansas families and their sons and daughters for more than 30 years.
Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.
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