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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Job Vacancy Announcements
The Governor's office has posted two Administrative Assistant positions serving the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns and the Kansas Native American Affairs (KNAA) (1 postion for both units) and the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affiars Commission (KHLAAC) and Kansas African American Affairs Advisory Commission (KAAAC) (one position for both units). These are full-time positions, but time will be split between two units. There is no deadline for applications. These positions will remain open until an applicant is chosen.
If you have a disability, please consider using the Disability Hiring Preference when applying.
The first Administrative Assistant will work with the KCDC and KNAA offices. The position description is here. The application process is available on the same website as the position description. The person hired will work part time for each unit. If you have questions about the job, you can reach out to Jancita Warrington or myself.
The second Administrative Assistant position will work part-time for the KAAAC and KHLAAC . The position description is here. The application process is available on the same website. Applicants for this postion must be Spanish bilingual. If you have questions about this position you can contact Irma Faudoa or Stacey Knoell.
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The Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) is meeting this coming Friday on April 11, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and Real Time Captioning (CART) are provided, and if you need additional accommodations please contact Robert Cooper at KCDHH.
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Meeting ID: 874 4079 0250
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Meeting ID: 874 4079 0250
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This informaiton is from the Kansas Community Support Waiver (CSW) mailing list.
Virtual Town Hall on the Kansas Community Support Waiver:
April 16 from 2–3 pm CT
on Zoom
Join the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and Public Consulting Group (PCG) for a town hall discussing the Community Support Waiver (CSW). This town hall will provide an update on restrictive interventions and behavioral therapy in the CSW, as well as KDADS grant opportunities. CSW services and eligibility criteria will also be summarized.
Community Support Waiver Town Hall
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
2–3 pm CT on Zoom
REGISTER NOW*
*Please note: The registration link above will direct you to the Town Halls page on the Kansas CSW website. Click the REGISTER button there to sign up for the town hall.
This town hall is open to anyone who would like to attend. If you need accommodations, you can request them when you register. We will also post a recording of the town hall on the CSW website.
During this town hall, we’ll cover the following:
• Updates on behavioral therapy in the CSW
• Updates on restrictive interventions in the CSW
• Updates on the three grants KDADS and PCG are collaborating on, including the 14(c) to competative integrated employment (CIE) Grant, Conflict-Free Kansas Grant, and New Day Services: Transformation Grant
• A summary of services and eligibility criteria for the CSW
We hope to see you there!
What is the Community Support Waiver?
The Community Support Waiver (CSW) is a new Medicaid waiver program that will assist Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who do not need continuous 24-hour support. The CSW will expand community care choices and supplement natural supports to make it easier for anyone to live independently at home.
Have questions or comments on the CSW? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services
503 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603-3404
United States
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This information is from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Long Term Supports and Services (LTSS).
Reminder: Applications for New Day Grant Due by 5 pm on Monday, April 14.
Eligible HCBS Day Services providers have less than one week left to apply for the New Day Services: Transformation Grant. Applicants can request between $10,000 and $200,000 to modify their programs to align with proposed unbundled Day Services definitions, gain or renew accreditations, and offer professional development opportunities for their staff.
Applications are due by 5 pm on Monday, April 14.
Read the Request for Applications for a full list of eligible activities. Organizations can apply for funds under three categories:
- Category 1: Unbundling Services: covering expenses associated with transforming your business model to align with proposed unbundled Day services definitions. Costs may include increased admin costs, capital expenses, hardware, licensing and credentials, consulting, or subcontractors.
- Category 2: Accreditation & Professional Development: gaining or renewing NCQA and/or CARF accreditations, and providing training for staff. Costs may include capital and admin expenses, course materials, instructor fees, licensing fees, software or other training tools, conference fees, travel fees, and stipends for employees.
- Category 3: Both
More information on the New Day Grant is available on the grant web page. You can find additional guidance on the web page under “Helpful Resources.” Email [email protected] for help with the application portal.
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