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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The Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy has announced that the 2025 Kansas Youth Leadership Forum (KSYLF) will be July 14-29 on the Washburn University campus.  They are taking applications for delegates (high school juniors and seniors with disabilities) and volunteers.  Delegate applications should be submitted by December 15, 2024.  I have paper copies in my office, but you can read more and download a copy of the application on their website [ [link removed] ].  If you know of a youth with a disability who is a junior or senior this year or will be next year, please encourage them to find out more about this fun and educational event.  

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This information is from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Long-Term Supports and Services (LTSS).  View in Browser [ [link removed] ] Hello, The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) are beginning a rate study to… 1. support the restructuring of certain services* offered through the Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Waiver 2. develop rates for the services* to be offered through the new Community Support Waiver (CSW) program *All services are listed at the end of this message. We need to understand providers’ experiences providing these services so that our rate recommendations reflect reasonable service reimbursement. Providers of these services can share information with us through cost collection and time study tools (see below). Provider engagement through these tools will allow service and cost realities to directly inform the payment rate development process. Please share the information below widely with relevant providers! Upcoming Training Webinars PCG will host multiple training sessions to guide stakeholders in using the cost collection and time study tools. You need only attend one session per tool.   Cost Collection Tool: Instructions for Program Leadership (1 hr) What is the cost collection tool? The cost collection tool is an Excel-based survey through which agencies report revenue and expenses. Only one submission is required per agency. This tool helps us capture all operating costs beyond staff wages, providing a comprehensive view of agency expenses to accurately assess the cost-of-service delivery. Who needs to attend the training and complete this tool? Program leaders, office managers, or directors who have access to staff wage and program cost data should. Small organizations may have one person handling both service delivery and program leadership. Webinar Schedule – Cost Collection Tool (Choose one.) • Session 1: Monday, December 2, 2024, 12:00 p.m. CST [REGISTER [ [link removed] ]] • Session 2: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 12:00 p.m. CST [REGISTER [ [link removed] ]] Time Study Tool: Instructions for Direct Service Staff (1 hr) What is the time study tool? The time study tool is an Excel sheet in which direct service staff document their daily activities with clients. Larger agencies may have multiple staff members complete this tool. The data collected will help PCG understand how time is spent on direct delivery service, ensuring a more accurate assessment of service costs. Who needs to attend this training and complete this tool?  Direct service providers working with KDADS clients should. Webinar Schedule – Time Study Tool (Choose one.) • Session 1: Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. CST [REGISTER [ [link removed] ]] • Session 2: Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 12:00 p.m. CST [REGISTER [ [link removed] ]] Additional Resources Please visit kdadsratestudy.weebly.com for more information about the process, and email [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to your participation! Services • H0004 Behavior Therapy  • H2023 Supported Employment  • S9482 Family Adjustment Counseling  • T1027 Parent Support (AU Waiver)  • S5110 Parent Support and Training (SED Waiver)  • S0315 Home Telehealth (install)  • S0317 Home Telehealth (rental)  • T1505 Medication Reminder/Dispenser  • T1505 Medication Reminder/Dispenser Installation  • Non-Emergency Medical Transportation  • G0152 Occupational Therapy  • S5130 Personal Care Services  • S5125 Personal Care Services  • T1004 Personal Care Services  • T1019 Personal Care Services  • S5161 Personal Emergency Response System  • S5160 PERS Installation  • S5161 Medical Alert Rental (I/DD Waiver)  • G0151 Physical Therapy  • T1005 Respite (AU Waiver)  • S5150 Short Term Respite Care (SED Waiver)  • H0045 Overnight Respite (I/DD Waiver)  • G0153 Speech and Language Therapy  • T2021 Day Support Services  • T2016 Residential Services      Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services 503 S. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603-3404 United States 

 

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