Below is a link to an interesting article on KanCare that we wanted to share with you… GOP lawmakers reject request for Kancare investigative committee: Click here : http://www.khi.org/news/2014/nov/19/gop-lawmakers-reject-request-kancare-investigative/
SOAR Families The following are the dates for all of our 2015 SOARly Needed R&R (Respite) Nights as well as SBO (our version of VBS) and our Special Needs Day Camp. Please mark these dates on your calendars now. Below are the finalized dates for 2015 SOAR R&R dates: Jan 30, Friday, 6-9pm Mar 6, Friday, […]
Save the Date Please plan to join us for HCBS Program updates. KDADS will be hosting information sessions to provide you with program updates in response to the Federal rules shared with consumers at the last public information sessions. The program updates impact the following programs: Autism, Frail Elderly, Intellectual/Developmental Disability, […]
October 20, 2014 YOUR MONDAY MORNING UPDATE: In this time of baseball fever, my mind wanders back to the movie Field of Dreams. I was totally preoccupied with Kevin Costner and thought he was absolutely dreamy…hmmm….now don’t get me started! I also contemplated that memorable movie line “If you build it, he will come.” It […]
The Miracle League program provides an opportunity for children with mental and physical challenges to play baseball. See the flyer link below for more information – Please Note The Olathe Miracle League is for all children in the surrounding communities (not just Olathe residents) 6-17 years old with low functioning motor skills including wheelchairs or other assisted […]
Scout Troop 11, Venturing Crew 2011, and Cub Pack 3011 are holding a Special Needs Scouting Program Open House on Sunday, September 7th from 5 PM to 7 PM. The purpose of this Open House is to introduce families and friends with a special needs boy or girl to our unique Scouting program, tailored […]
More about the Y Challenger program This program gives individuals 3-30+ years old with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through recreational and social programming. Children and young adults with special needs will improve physical fitness, experience personal growth, have fun and develop friendships through healthy Challenger activities. Challenger […]
Y Challenger! Be part of a team on Y Challenger, where everyone plays and everyone wins. The Y Challenger program gives individuals ages 3-30+ years old with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through recreational and social programming. Click here to download our Fall 2014 program flier and registration […]
Upcoming Meetings! Federal rules and necessary program changes for Home and Community Based Services are in the works for specific programs: Autism Frail/ElderlyIntellectual/Developmental Disability Physically Disabled Traumatic Brain Injury Technology Assisted Click here for HCBS Upcoming Meetings Or visit www.kdads.ks.gov and it is on the front page. Click on “New Rules and Program Changes for […]
July 28, 2014 Your Monday Morning Update: Campaign signs are peppering street corners signifying it’s “that time of year” again. For some, this is a very exciting time and for others it’s described as “worse than going to the dentist”. It just so happens that I was at the dentist the other day, and […]
June 30, 2014 Your Monday Morning Update: I am a list maker. I can rarely be found without a writing tool in my hand and a scrap of paper within reach. With the legislative session done, I thought our relationship was on hiatus for a few months….but due to my compulsive habit, my list […]