Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Craig
Craig Knutson | 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 SPEAK Up! Conference is Back!
Lola Kernell, is the Advocacy Coordinator for the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, and is excited to personally invite you to this year’s SPEAK Up! Conference!
This event is all about self-advocacy, connection, and creating real change—and we can’t wait to see you there. If you have any questions or need help with anything, feel free to reach out to anyone on the team.
Important Dates to Remember 📅
• Travel Assistance Deadline: August 15th
• Accommodation Requests Due: September 15th
• Registration Closes: October 15th
Let’s make this year’s conference the best one yet!
Visit the Conference Page - Click Here
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Introducing the New Hub for the KDADS Person-Centered Transformation Initiative for Kansas!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the new webpage for the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services’ Person-Centered Transformation Initiative. This page will serve as your go-to resource for exploring and registering for upcoming learning opportunities, connecting with others in the field, and staying up to date on the latest efforts to support person-centered practices across the state.
https://nexusctlc.com/PCTransformation-KS
What You’ll Find:
• An overview of the KDADS PC Transformation Initiative
• Registrations for Kansas CtLC Fundamentals Training (Virtual and In-Person options): Free training for Kansans working in the Intellectual & Intellectual & Developmental and Disabilities (I/DD) field.
• Free Learning Collaboratives
o KS CtLC In-Actions: Virtual meetings bringing together CtLC Ambassadors to exchange ideas, build capacity, and engage collaboratively.
o KS CtLC Innovation Roundtables: Topical webinars open to anyone in Kansas to hear about how CtLC is enhancing day-to-day practices and impacting lives.
• KS CtLC Quarterly Network Meetings: Come build the connections that help support Kansans with disabilities and their families through practical collaboration and open dialogue. Share updates from your work and community, hear what’s happening across the broader system, and strengthen relationships with others.
Bookmark the link and check back regularly to stay connected and informed! We will share additional opportunities for trainings and engagement as they become available.
Questions? Reply to this email or reach out to Theresa Singh/KDADS LTSS HCBS Training Specialist at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Kayla McCollum and the LifeCourse Nexus Team
Sr. Project Coordinator for Person-Centered Support
LifeCourse Nexus at UMKC-Institute for Human Development 5030 Cherry Street, Cherry Hall 131, Kansas City, MO 64110
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You're Invited: KDHE Budget Input Meeting
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) invites you to join us on Thursday, August 14, from 10:00am-Noon for a budget input meeting as we prepare for the 2026 legislative session.
As a KDHE stakeholder, your input is vital to our legislative process and the development of our priorities.
In addition to attending the input meeting, you are also invited to submit written testimony to advocate for any budget items you would like to include in the FY2027 KDHE budget. Your testimony should be no more than two pages and include:
• Amount requested
• Allocation information and supporting evidence
Please RSVP and submit your testimony to me, Allie Denning, KDHE Director of Legislative Affairs – [email protected], by Friday, August. 8, at 5 p.m.
If requesting to present your testimony in-person during the August 14 input meeting, please indicate when you submit your written testimony, and you will receive additional details and instructions.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information on submitting budget testimony. While this meeting is focused on budget input, we would also appreciate any information you can submit on legislative priorities you might pursue this session. This helps with our tracking and maintaining awareness of legislative items when session gets busy.
We look forward to working with you and thank you for being such an important partner with KDHE.
Allie Denning
Director, Legislative Affairs
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
1000 SW Jackson, Ste 540
Topeka, KS 66612
785.296.8915 – Desk
785.250.3837 – Cell
[email protected]
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