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August 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule August 18 through September 5, 2025

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule August 18 through September 5, 2025 Attached below is the legislative interim meeting schedule for August 18 through September 5, 2025 Please feel free to share and have a great day.   Craig Knutson | Executive Di…

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August 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM

New 2025 Disability Service Maps are now available on the KCDC website!

New 2025 Disability Service Maps are now available on the KCDC website! Good afternoon- We wanted to let everyone know that the new 2025 Disability Service Maps are now available and uploaded to the KCDC website.  These maps are current at the time of printing, but some of the information m…

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August 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Passcode to join Local DMD Meeting today

Passcode to join Local DMD Meeting today Good morning- Apparently, Zoom is requiring a passcode to join today's meeting.  Here is the passcode to join.  I'm so sorry about this confusion.   Craig Knutson is inviting you to a scheduled ZoomGov meeting. Topic: DMD Local Coordinators MeetingTi…

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August 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM

KCDC Disability News Message

KCDC Disability News Message Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.  I hope you have a wonderful day.   *****   Job Vacancy Announcements The INTRUST Bank job listing is attached below.   *****   Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKa…

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August 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM

KCDC ADA Information Network Message

KCDC ADA Information Network Message Here is today's ADA Information Network News from the Great Plains ADA Center. I hope you have a wonderful day. Craig   Craig Knutson| Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 |…

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August 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Reminder (Aug. 13th, 2025)

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Reminder (Aug. 13th, 2025) Good afternoon, As a reminder, tomorrow (Wednesday, August 13th at 9:00 am) is our next DMD local coordinators meeting.  This is an open meeting. I have attached the draft agenda and Zoom information below. Please let me know if you w…

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August 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule August 11 through August 29, 2025

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule August 11 through August 29, 2025 Attached below is the legislative interim meeting schedule for August 11 through August 29, 2025. Please feel free to share and have a great day.   Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKansas…

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August 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM

KCDC ADA Information Network Message

KCDC ADA Information Network Message Here is today's ADA Information Network News from the ADA National Network. I hope you have a wonderful day. Craig Craig Knutson| Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Tope…

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August 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Reminder (Aug. 13th, 2025)

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Reminder (Aug. 13th, 2025) Good morning, As a reminder, Wednesday, August 13th at 9:00 am is our next DMD local coordinators meeting.  I have attached the draft agenda and Zoom information below. Please let me know if you will be participating.  My email addres…

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August 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM

KCDC 8.1.25 Meeting Minutes and More

KCDC 8.1.25 Meeting Minutes and More Good afternoon,  Attached below are the draft minutes from the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) meeting, executive director's report, presentation slide decks, and some information that was requested during the meeting.  Craig Craig Knutso…

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August 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM

KCDC Meeting Reminder August 1st, 2025

KCDC Meeting Reminder August 1st, 2025 As a reminder, the Summer Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) virtual meeting is this morning, Friday, August 1st, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Zoom link is below. The agenda is attached to this email.  Also included below are the draft me…

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July 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule August 4, 2025, through August 22, 2025

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule August 4, 2025, through August 22, 2025 Attached below is the legislative interim meeting schedule for August 4 through August 22, 2025. Please feel free to share and have a great day. Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKan…

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July 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM

KCDC Disability News Message

KCDC Disability News Message Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.  I hope you have a wonderful day.  Craig   Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Suite …

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July 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM

KCDC Meeting Reminder August 1st, 2025

KCDC Meeting Reminder August 1st, 2025 August Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Virtual MeetingDate:08/01/2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMAs a reminder, the Summer Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) virtual meeting is this Friday, August 1st, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The …

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July 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule July 28, 2025, through August 15, 2025

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule July 28, 2025, through August 15, 2025 Attached below is the legislative interim meeting schedule for July 28th through August 15th, 2025. Please feel free to share and have a great day.   Craig Knutson | Executive Directo…

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July 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM

KCDC Disability News Message

KCDC Disability News Message Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.  I hope you have a wonderful day.  Craig Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Suite 10…

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July 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM

KCDC Meeting Reminder August 1st, 2025

KCDC Meeting Reminder August 1st, 2025 August Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Virtual MeetingDate:08/01/2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMAs a reminder, the Summer Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) virtual meeting is on August 1st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Zoom link i…

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July 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM

KCDC Disability News Message

KCDC Disability News Message Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.  I hope you have a wonderful day.    Craig   Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Suit…

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July 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule July 21 through August 8, 2025

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule July 21 through August 8, 2025 Attached below is the legislative interim meeting schedule for July 21 through August 8, 2025. Please feel free to share and have a great day. Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKansas Commiss…

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July 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM

KCDC Disability News Message

KCDC Disability News Message Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.  I hope you have a wonderful day.  Craig   Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Suite …

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July 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule July 14th-Aug. 1st

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule July 14th-Aug. 1st Attached below is the legislative interim meeting schedule for July 14th-Aug. 1st, 2025.   Included is an updated agenda for the upcoming Bob Bethel KanCare Oversight Committee meeting on July 14th &…

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July 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Quick Correction on 7.9.25 Meeting Notes/Next Meeting on 8.13.25

Quick Correction on 7.9.25 Meeting Notes/Next Meeting on 8.13.25 Good morning- I wanted to send everyone an update to the notes sent out after yesterday's Local DMD Coordinator's meeting.  In the notes, we stated that the next DMD Coordinator's meeting would be on August 9th, 2025.  That da…

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July 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Notes 7.9.25

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Notes 7.9.25 Thank you for a wonderful meeting today.  I have attached a pdf of the notes that Jackson and  I took for the meetiing.  If I've made any mistakes, please let me know so I can make those corrections and send them out. I have sent out an invite to t…

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July 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM

KCDC Disability News Message

KCDC Disability News Message Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.  I hope you have a wonderful day.  Craig   Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Suite …

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July 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Reminder

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Reminder Good morning, Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) local coordinators.  This is a gentle reminder that we have our monthly DMD meeting this Wednesday, July 9th at 9:00am.  I have put the Zoom link below and attached the agenda.  Please feel free to reach out…

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July 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM

KCDC 2025 Michael Lechner Award Request for Nominations

KCDC 2025 Michael Lechner Award Request for Nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Michael Lechner Award. The application form is attached. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.  The Michael Lechner Award is given annually to a Kansan with a disabi…

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July 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM

New Official KCDC Facebook Page

New Official KCDC Facebook Page We at the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) are excited to announce the launch of our new official Facebook page! You can find it here.  We're proud to launch this space as a hub for updates, resources, advocacy, and conversation surrounding dis…

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July 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM

KCDC ADA Information Network Message

KCDC ADA Information Network Message Here is today's ADA Information Network News from the ADA National Network. I hope you have a wonderful day.   Craig ***** The ADA Turns 35! July marks the 35th anniversary of the ADA! The ADA became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohib…

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July 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM

FY2025 KCDC Annual Report

FY2025 KCDC Annual Report Good afternoon,   I would like to share the FY2025 KCDC Annual Report that has been uploaded to the KCDC website.  You can access this year's report, along with reports from prior years at the following link: https://www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov/about-us/vision-catalyst-sta…

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July 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Reminder (July 9th, 2025)

DMD Local Coordinator Meeting Reminder (July 9th, 2025) Good morning, Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) local coordinators.  My name is Craig Knutson, and I am the new Executive Director at the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, and I look forward to working with everyone and supporting…

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July 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM

KCDC Disability News Message: Kansas Community Support Waiver

KCDC Disability News Message: Kansas Community Support Waiver Here is today's Disability News Message:   ***** Kansas Community Support Waiver You Can Now Preview Sections of the Community Support Waiver. Read Them and Tell Us What You Think!   Curious about what will be included in the Com…

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July 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM

KCDC Meeting Announcement August 1st, 2025

KCDC Meeting Announcement August 1st, 2025 August Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Virtual MeetingDate:08/01/2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMThe Summer Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) virtual meeting is on August 1st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Zoom link is below. Th…

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June 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule June 30-July 18th

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule June 30-July 18th Attached below is the legislative interim meeting schedule for June 30th-July 18th, 2025.   https://kslegislature.gov/li/documents/interim_schedule.pdf Included is a link to the agendas for the upcoming B…

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June 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Workplace Accommodation and Accessibility Policy: A Disability Employment Toolkit

Workplace Accommodation and Accessibility Policy: A Disability Employment Toolkit Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) ADA Information Network news.  I hope you have a wonderful day.   ***** Workplace Accommodation and Accessibility Policy:  A Disability Employmen…

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June 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM

KCDC Disability News Message

KCDC Disability News Message Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.  I hope you have a wonderful day.  Craig   ***** Job Vacancies Announcement The INTRUST Bank has shared the following job openings in the attachment below.   ***** Increasin…

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June 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Celebration of the Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision

Celebration of the Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision Yesterday, June 22, 2025, marked the 26th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision. This landmark Supreme Court Case ruled that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is discrimination under the ADA and Section 504 of the Reha…

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June 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule June 23-July 11th

KCDC Legislative Update: Kansas Legislature Interim Meeting Schedule June 23-July 11th Attached below is the legislative interim meeting schedule for June 23-July 11th, 2025.  Please feel free to share. https://kslegislature.gov/li/documents/interim_schedule.pdf   Craig Knutson | Executive …

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June 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Policy Advocacy 101 for AAC Users and Allies Webinar Opportunity

Policy Advocacy 101 for AAC Users and Allies Webinar Opportunity Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message.   Craig   Craig Knutson | Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Sui…

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June 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Executive Director Transition Update

Executive Director Transition Update Good afternoon- I would like to thank everyone who has sent me well wishes as I have been transitioning into the role of Executive Director for the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns this past week.  Martha leaves us with an unrivaled legacy as a c…

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June 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM

Executive Director Transition Update

Executive Director Transition Update Good afternoon- I would like to thank everyone who has sent me well wishes as I have been transitioning into the role of Executive Director for the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns this past week.  Martha leaves us with an unrivaled legacy as a c…

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June 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Executive Director Transition Update

Executive Director Transition Update Good afternoon- I would like to thank everyone who has sent me well wishes as I have been transitioning into the role of Executive Director for the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns this past week.  Martha leaves us with an unrivaled legacy as a c…

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June 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Executive Director Transition Update

Executive Director Transition Update Good afternoon- I would like to thank everyone who has sent me well wishes as I have been transitioning into the role of Executive Director for the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns this past week.  Martha leaves us with an unrivaled legacy as a c…

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June 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Emergency Preparedness Announcement

Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Emergency Preparedness Announcement We are proud to announce that Craig Knutson is the new executive director for KCDC. We are excited to start this new chapter under his leadership.  Craig has been the Research Project Manager for the Kansas …

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June 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Legislative Update Announcement

Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Legislative Update Announcement We are proud to announce that Craig Knutson is the new executive director for KCDC. We are excited to start this new chapter under his leadership.  Craig has been the Research Project Manager for the Kansas Empl…

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June 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Kansas Employment First Oversight Commission (KEFOC) Announcement

Kansas Employment First Oversight Commission (KEFOC) Announcement The Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) is proud to announce that Craig Knutson is the new executive director for KCDC. We are excited to start this new chapter under his leadership.  Craig has been the Research P…

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June 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM

KCDC Disability News Announcement

KCDC Disability News Announcement We are proud to announce that Craig Knutson is the new executive director for KCDC. We are excited to start this new chapter under his leadership.  Craig has been the Research Project Manager for the Kansas Employment First Grant at the University of Kansas…

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June 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Announcement

Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Announcement We are proud to announce that Craig Knutson is the new executive director for KCDC. We are excited to start this new chapter under his leadership.  Craig has been the Research Project Manager for the Kansas Employment First Grant …

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June 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM

KCDC ADA Information Network Message

KCDC ADA Information Network Message Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Network message.   The new executive director for KCDC is Craig Knutson who will begin work on Monday, June 16th.  It will take some time fo…

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June 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM

KCDC Disability News Message

KCDC Disability News Message Here is today's Disability News Messsage. Martha  Martha K. Gabehart | Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell) Mar…

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June 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM

KCDC Legislative Update - Interim Committee Meeting Schedule

KCDC Legislative Update - Interim Committee Meeting Schedule Attached below is the legislative interim committee schedule for the next three weeks.   Martha Martha K. Gabehart | Executive DirectorKansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)Kansas Governor Laura Kelly900 SW Jackson, Suite…

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