Kansas
Vision for Supporting Families and the CoP in DC:
We believe that ALL people should create and live a GOOD LIFE, interconnected with our communities of choice.
Innovation/Focus Areas:
- CoP team focused on building grassroots efforts to enhance CtLC knowledge and regional capacity for families, self-advocates, schools, and providers
- CoP is supporting KDADs efforts for “retooling” targeted case management
Supporting Links:
- Team/State DD Agency: https://kdads.ks.gov/commissions/home-community-based-services-(hcbs)/programs/i-dd
- Team/State DD Council Link: https://kcdd.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/kcdd.org/
KS CoP for Supporting Families Facilitators:
Craig Knutson
Facilitator
Developmental Disabilities Council
cknutson@kcdd.org
Paul Morgan
Waiver Manager
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
paula.morgan@ks.gov
Amy Penrod
HCBS Commissioner
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
amy.penrod1@ks.gov
Laura Howard
Director
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
laura.howard@ks.gov
Steve Gieber
Director
Developmental Disabilities Council
sgieber@kcdd.org