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
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The Northeast Assistive Technology site will open on Monday, December 16th. They are located at 712 S. Kansas Avenue in Topeka, Kansas. They don't have phones yet, but you can email their director, Tyler Stoddard, at [email protected]. When the rest of the contact information and website link are live, I'll send that information out. Please feel free to email Tyler in the meantime.
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This information is from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Long Term Supports and Services (LTSS).
Dear Stakeholders,
We are pleased to announce that the Kansas Department of Aging and Disabilities (KDADS) will launch two Requests for Applications (RFAs) on December 10, 2024, offering up to $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Supportive Technology and Self-Advocacy. Applications will be accepted from December 10 to January 10, 2025. All questions and concerns must be submitted by December 16, and responses will be provided by December 18.
Supportive Technology
Eligible applicants include local government councils, care facilities, KDADS-certified providers, Kansas tech companies, and organizations focused on tech solutions for individuals aged 0–22 receiving Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). This grant aims to enhance independence, person-centered care, community participation, educational access, and job opportunities. More details can be found in the full RFA which is attached below.
Self-Advocacy
This grant supports existing self-advocacy organizations and new groups partnering with Centers for Independent Living, targeting individuals with disabilities aged 0–22 and those on HCBS waiting lists, especially in underserved communities. Goals include education, empowerment, organizational expansion, partnership development, and legislative advocacy training. More information is available via the full RFA to access this information click the phrase Self-Advocacy.
For additional information and to find the official RFA(s), please visit our Technology First page by clicking on the phrase Opportunities.
For further inquiries, contact [email protected] for Supportive Technology and [email protected] for Self-Advocacy.
We encourage your organization to explore these opportunities to better support older adults and individuals with disabilities
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
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Job Vacancy Announcements
Blue Cross/Blue Shield posted new job vacancies on their website.
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