Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.? I hope you have a wonderful day.?

Martha

*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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This message is from the Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA).

We want to hear your opinion
Youth Listening Session Survey

KYEA Listening Session Survey

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
LAST CHANCE!!

Your feedback is crucial to shaping our strategic plan for the next 3-5-7 years, and we genuinely value your opinion. This will be your last chance to have a say in what KYEA does in the future.

Your input will help us understand how to better serve your needs and expectations and guide us in making informed decisions about our organization's future direction.

The survey should take at most 15 minutes to complete, and your responses will remain anonymous unless you choose to provide your email address at the end for entry into a prize drawing. As a token of appreciation for your time and input, we're offering a chance to win a gift card (some of our options are to Starbucks, Chipotle, or Sonic).

Please click on the survey link below to get started:

KYEA Listening Session Survey [ [link removed] ]

We'd like to know your likes, dislikes, and needs and how we can better support you. Your opinions and ideas will directly shape how KYEA empowers youth with disabilities in the future.

KYEA serves youth, so we must hear from YOUth! Your voice is crucial to fulfilling our mission of educating, mentoring, and supporting youth with disabilities to be contributing members of their community. You can make a direct impact in shaping how KYEA empowers people like yourself in the coming years, AND all you have to do is take the time to attend a Listening Session by sharing your thoughts and experiences with us; how cool is that!?!

We look forward to hearing your thoughts and working together to make a difference!

Thank you in advance for your participation and for helping us improve. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know.

[email protected] or 785-215-6655

Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy | 2220 SE 29th St. Suite B | Topeka, KS 66605 US

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This information is from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).

Dear Stakeholders,

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is pleased to share information about the upcoming KCART DSW training in Wichita on October 23-25, 2024. This training will focus on evidence-based practices for direct support workers. Space is limited, and scholarships are available.

Please share this opportunity with your networks. For more details and registration, Click here [ [link removed] ] for DSW registration or see the attached flyer.

Best regards,
Long Term Services & Supports
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
503 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-4983
Fax: 785-296-0256

Visit Our Website: www.kdads.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

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Ths information is from Brandeis University.

Project description: We are seeking to speak with disabled people about the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) process. We are especially interested in learning about potential barriers disabled people face in the SSI process.

Compensation: $50 gift card for your time

Location and time commitment: Interviews will take place on Zoom and will be 1 hour max. (likely 30-45 minutes).

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the eligibility screener found here [ [link removed] ].
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Luca Swinford
Research Associate
Lurie Institute for Disability Policy
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Brandeis University

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The Kansas Council on Developmental Disability's (KCDD) Community Update is now available online [ [link removed] ].?

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Job Vacancy Announcements

Blue Cross/Blue Shield has posted new job vacancy listings on their website [ [link removed] ].?

Frito-Lay posted new job vacancies at their Topeka location on their website [ [link removed] ].?

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This information is from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).

Dear Stakeholders,

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is pleased to announce the renewal of the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Brain Injury (BI) Waivers. The updated waiver documents are now available on our website.

You can view the renewed waivers through the following link:

HCBS Programs - Waiver Renewals [ [link removed]-(hcbs)-programs ]

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our community.

Best regards,

Long Term Services & Supports
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
503 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-4983
Fax: 785-296-0256

Visit Our Website: www.kdads.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

This request for information is from KDADS Long-Term Supports and Services (LTSS).

Dear Stakeholders,

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has posted the Physical Disability (PD) 1915c and Frail Elderly (FE) 1915c Draft Waivers for public comment. Your feedback is essential to ensure these waivers meet community needs.

Please review and comment via this link:

HCBS Programs - Public Comment [ [link removed]-(hcbs)-programs ]

Thank you for your input.

Best regards,

Long Term Services & Supports
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
503 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-4983
Fax: 785-296-0256

Visit Our Website: www.kdads.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

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This information is from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).

August 8, 2024

Supporting Digital Accessibility in the Public and Private Sectors

One in four people in the United States has some kind of disability and may rely on digital accessibility to participate in virtual spaces or engage in everyday tasks. But disabled people, including those from underserved communities, often experience issues of digital inequality, limiting their access to health care, education and government information. Employers in the public and private sectors can help by staying informed about evolving technologies and standards and by creating digital environments that are accessible to all. Check out a new resource from ODEP?s Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) to learn more.

See the resource [ [link removed] ]
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Celebrating Independence Among People with Disabilities

Each summer we celebrate the landmark Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C. and the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, two pivotal events in history that changed the experience of disabled people in the United States. To learn more about how these achievements granted independence in the community for people with disabilities, check out the latest issue of the LEAD On! newsletter from the ODEP-funded National Center on Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities (LEAD Center). The newsletter, titled ?Celebrating Disability Independence,? highlights several disability independence resources, including a digital booklet featuring 25 policy innovations and milestones stemming from the Olmstead decision.

Read the newsletter [ [link removed] ]
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Helping Black Veterans Transition into Good Jobs: Share Your Thoughts

You are invited to share your comments related to improving the experiences of Black veterans and other underserved communities in accessing good jobs and transitioning to meaningful civilian careers. The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans? Employment and Training Service is seeking relevant information from the public, including organizations serving veterans, workforce development and job centers, employers and researchers, on ways to improve employment and wage outcomes for Black veterans and service members and other underserved communities transitioning from military to civilian life. View the questions and submit your comments by August 20, 2024.

Share your thoughts [ [link removed] ]
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Follow ODEP on LinkedIn!

If you like ODEP?s News Brief, you?ll love our LinkedIn page. Connect with us today to stay updated on our public appearances, new resources and upcoming events. We invite you to engage with us online and join the conversation on key topics and issues in disability employment.

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U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
DRIVING CHANGE ? CREATING OPPORTUNITY

View this newsletter on our website [ [link removed] ].

U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20210
www.dol.gov [ [link removed] ] | 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365)


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