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*Martha K. Gabehart* | "Executive Director
"Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
*Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
*900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)

[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

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Job Vacancy Listings

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The US Fish and Wildlife Services has posted new job vacancy listings along with internship opportunities on their website [ [link removed] ]. 

The Intrust Bank job vacancy listing is attached below.  

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This message is from Families Together and Aetna. 

Join us either Thursday October, 19 – 5:30-7 pm OR Tuesday October 24th 5:30-7pm.
Professionals from Community Developmental Disability Organizations (CDDO)s, affiliates, employment programs, case managers, Kansas Department of Education (KSDE), educators, families and others who support individuals with disabilities are invited to join us! The Charting the LifeCourse Framework was created to help individuals, families and professionals develop a vision for a Good Life by thinking about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discovering what it takes to live their good life. Charting the LifeCourse Framework is being utilized in the person-centered planning process to guide professionals and the families they serve to organize ideas, vision, and goals for future planning

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The Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA) newsletter is available on their website [ [link removed] ].  

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The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) wants to hear from you.
Share YOUR Kansas ABLE Story!

The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) is looking for personal stories on how you (or your loved one) are using your Kansas ABLE Account! Your story may inspire others to explore the life-changing potential ABLE Accounts have for people with disabilities.

We know there's no limit to what people with disabilities can do. Now, because of the ABLE program, people with IDD can save money, too. The ABLE Savings Program [ [link removed] ] allows Kansans living with a disability the opportunity to save for future disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid.

Please take two minutes to complete this brief survey [ [link removed] ] (you have to have a Google account) and share YOUR Kansas ABLE success story with us.

Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (KCDD) mission is to empower individuals with I/DD and their families to lead systems change, build capacity, and advocate for inclusive, integrated, accessible communities where everyone belongs and thrives. KCDD serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through advocacy, public policy, and education.

Copyright (C) 2023 Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities. All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you want to be involved in our community.

Our mailing address is: Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 569 Topeka, Ks 66612 USA

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This message is from the Kansas Office of Broadband Development.

Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Volume 2 of Broadband Plan

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced the release of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 2. As part of the planning process, the public is invited to submit their comments on the planning document. Together with the BEAD 5-Year Action Plan, Volumes 1 and 2 will help identify areas of need for high-speed internet buildout across the state and outline requirements for applicants to access grant funding.

“Our vision for Kansas is one where every resident, regardless of their location, has access to affordable, reliable internet,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The Volume 2 planning document sets a clear path to achieving that goal. I encourage all Kansans to be involved in the public comment process.”

Volume 2 outlines defined objectives for broadband infrastructure projects, transparent subgrantee selection processes, and the active participation of eligible entities, all aimed at providing affordable broadband service options to residents.

Additional components of Volume 2 include:

• Plans for equipping the workforce with the necessary skills and resources to support broadband infrastructure development
• Initiatives to promote the inclusion of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) in broadband projects
• Strategies for identifying and mitigating cost-related barriers to broadband deployment
• Consideration of the environmental impact of broadband projects and efforts to minimize their carbon footprint
• An outline of the regulatory approach to be taken by eligible entities in support of broadband infrastructure development

“As we continue to support and invest in broadband infrastructure, we’re not just connecting people; we’re creating opportunities,” said Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. “High-speed broadband promotes access to telehealth, remote work, distance learning and entrepreneurship, which enrich our communities and create pathways to prosperity for Kansans.”

The BEAD program, established by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, has allocated more than $451 million to Kansas for the development of broadband networks.

The Kansas Office of Broadband Development remains committed to its mission of closing the digital divide and looks forward to continued collaboration with stakeholders to bring high-speed broadband connectivity to all communities across the state.

“This planning document is key to guiding a historic level of investment into broadband infrastructure,” Kansas Office of Broadband Director Jade Piros de Carvalho said. “Our office is committed to an open and fair granting process that ensures the best use of public funds.”

Public comments on Volume 2 can be submitted online here [ [link removed] ] until November 12, 2023.

Learn more about the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Plan and view Volume 2 here [ [link removed] ].

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Kansas Office of Broadband Development | 1000 SW Jackson St STE 100, Topeka, KS 66612


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