The Autism waiver provides support and training to parents of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis to help ensure children with ASD can remain in their family home.
County Developmental Disability Organiztions (CDDO) are the single point of entry for an individual with intellectual or developmental disabilities or the family to obtain services through the developmental disabilities system in the State of Kansas.
CDDO's determine if a person is eligible for Intellectual or Developmental (IDD) Services.
CDDO's provide information and explain available services and service providers. Services may include case management, CDDO and State funded programs and behavioral assessments.
Every county in Kansas has a CDDO in which they are affiliated with, however, some services will vary in each county.
Use this website to learn more information about CDDO services in Kansas and where to go in your county to apply for home and community based services (HCBS) through the CDDO.
Use this website to learn about Medicaid services and to apply for Medicaid Benefits. Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) processes Medicaid applications
Medicaid is the funding source for many Home and Community Based Services
Free, downloadable tools that support the rights of families and individuals accessing rights to live, love, work, play and pursue their life aspirations in their community.
The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of the Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities.
Supports and Training for Employing People Successfully (STEPS) is a program through which people with disabilities and/or behavioral health conditions may seek a path to employment without jeopardizing their Social Security benefits and eligibility and securing medical insurance coverage. STEPS participants cannot receive Home and Community Based (HCBS) waiver services but may be assessed as eligible for an HCBS waiver, be on the waiting list for a waiver, or choose to leave HCBS services for STEPS services. STEPS services include: Pre-Vocational Services, Independent Living Skills training, Personal Assistant Services, transportation, Supported Employment, and Assistive Technology.
Working Healthy is the Kansas Medicaid Buy in program and serves people ages 16 to 64. Under the Working Healthy Program, students are able to work, earn and save more in assets and resources than under the regular Kansas Medicaid.
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.
Families Together is a non-profit organization that provides support and information for families of children, from birth to age 26, with disabilities and/or special health care needs.
Kansas Legal Services provides legal counsel to Kansans with low to moderate incomes. Kansas Legal Services provides many services, including helping individuals needing to obtain guardianship or navigate a denial/appeal process for SSI benefits.