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Learn more about this dynamic new media campaign and website from the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities and InterHab.

CaseCommand

A dynamic software solution for keeping track of wide variety of consumer information including demographic data, medications, and employment history as well as generate case notes, required forms and billing reports.

   
InterHab Member Sites:

Achievement Services empowers persons with disabilities in their quest to live, work and pursue leisure activities as independently as possible.

Contains Information about Arrowhead's History, Mission, Services,and Programs.

Big Lakes serves Riley, Geary, Clay and Pottawatomie counties in Kansas and provides quality services and programs that promote independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion into the community for persons with developmental disabilities.

Cartridge King is a division of Multi Community Diversified Services in McPherson, Kansas.  This site contains informtion on Cartridge King's product line, as well as information about ordering products or signing up to receive a free catalog.

The purpose of CLASS  LTD is to assure that community services and supports are available to people with developmental and similar disabilities.   CLASS LTD's services and supports will assist them in achieving the lifestyle of their choice, community inclusion, opportunities and coordination of services to enhance their quality of life.

The mission of COF Training Services, Inc. is to develop,
coordinate and implement services that support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving their chosen life style. COF is committed to helping individuals with developmental disabilities in maximizing their level of independence and quality of life.

Sedgwick County Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) manages services for approximately 1,400 individuals with Developmental Disabilities/Mental Retardation. We are the largest Community Developmental Disability Organization in Kansas and are a one-stop resource and "point of entry" for individuals and families in need of developmental disability services.

Cottonwood's mission is to excel in supporting people with developmental disabilities as they live and work in the community. Residential, Work, Employment, Support, and Life Enrichment Services are available.

Site containing information about the Cerebral Palsy
Research Foundation's mission, directors, as well
as information on contacting CPRF, getting on
their newsletter mailing list, and much more.

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services has designated DPOK as the Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) for a nine-county service area; Jewell, Republic, Mitchell, Cloud, Lincoln, Ottawa, Ellsworth, Saline, and Dickinson.

Home Page of Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas. Contains information on DSNWK's services for children and adults, education programs, history, network, and much more.

Goodwill Industries Easter Seals of Kansas' Mission is to provide education, training, and employment opportunities for personal growth for people with disabilities and those with barriers to employment.

Futures Unlimited is a not-for-profit organization supporting adults with disabilities and young children and families living in Sumner County.

Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc. is a provider
of services to people with developmental disabilities.
Formed by a group of concerned parents and volunteers
in 1961, the agency has grown both in the number
of persons served and types of services offered.

Internet site detailing programs and services of Johnson County Developmental Supports located in Lenexa, Kansas.

Home Page of the Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped, Inc. Contains information about admissions, adult life skills, products and services, community living, history, ADA support, and much more.

LAKEMARY CENTER is an involved and committed member of the Paola, Johnson County, and Metropolitan Kansas City communities. With over 250 staff providing services, which are absolutely vital to the lives of over two hundred individuals and families, LAKEMARY embraces the 21st Century with a passion for service and a clear vision of the importance of its mission.

Mosaic Mosaic provides supports and advocacy for people who have disabilities.

Home Page of the Occupational Center of Central Kansas. Contains information about services, policies, and ways to contact OCCK.

Northview Developmental Services, Inc. Northview Developmental Services, Inc., is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, qualified charitable organization serving adults and children with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Northview Developmental Services, Inc. serves as the Community Developmental Disability Organization for Harvey and Marion Counties. NDS is fully licensed by the State of Kansas, Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

Rainbows United, Inc. is a not-for-profit, private agency
committed to enhancing the lives of children with or at risk for disabilities through customized preventative, evaluative,educational and therapeutic interventions 
and supportive family-centered services.

Contains a list of services offered by Sheltered Living, as
well as information on Sheltered Living's History, Goals,
Job Opportunities, Foundation, and their
Annual Festival of Trees.

Contains information on Starkey's Services, Newsletter, Work Contracts, Resource Center, the Starkey Foundation, Purpose and Philosophy, and more.

Home Page of the Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens.

Home Page of the Training and Evaluation Center of Hutchinson, Inc.  "The mission of TECH is to help adults and children with disabilities or special needs to recognize their full potential and live as independent, contributing members of the community."

Tri-Valley Developmental Services is committed to the ideal that people have a right to be active within their community. Our mission is to offer a wide range of choices, meeting individual needs, and providing opportunities for persons with disabilities to maximize their potential enabling them to achieve the quality of community life they seek.

Kansas DD Advocacy Sites:

Contains House and Senate Agendas, Current Happenings, Legislative Directories, Bill Tracking, Full Text of Bills, and other Information related to the Kansas Legislature.

 

The Mission of the Arc of Douglas County is to provide advocacy, education, and leadership to empower and support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to live and belong in the community.

 

The Arc of Kansas is the state's largest grassroots organization devoted to mental retardation. It is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization. We are in our 43rd year of helping people with mental retardation and other disabilities. The Arc of Kansas is represented across the state by over 1,000 members in 21 chapters.

 

Site for Assistive Technology for Kansans Project funded by Kansas Rehabilitation Services and Mental Retardation Health Services.

 

"Families Together is a statewide non-profit organization serving families in Kansas with a son or daughter with a disability. Having "been there" we are dedicated to assisting other families in getting the information and support they need to help their child with a disability or developmental delay develop to his/her fullest potential."

 

University of Missouri-Columbia's Rehabilitation Home Page. Contains information on the Community Rehabilitation Program - Regional Continuing Education Program: An Educational Resource for Community Rehabilitation Programs in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, as well as many other exciting resources.

 

The Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns / Kansas Department of Human Resources promotes the integration of people with disabilities into society by providing training, technical assistance, information and referral.

 

Home Page of the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities. Contains a resource library, a Kansas Legislative Database, links to related sites, and more.

 

Resources, announcements, FAQ, legislative information, a newsletter, links, and more from Kansas Rehabilitation Services.

 

The Home Page of the University Affiliated Program
for Developmental Disabilities - University of Kansas.
KU-UAP "is an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary
cooperative that develops alternatives to institutional
care for persons with developmental disabilities."

 

SACK is the statewide self-advocate group. SACK is made up of over 20 member local self-advocate groups from all over Kansas.

 

The Home Page for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitative Services. Contains information on SRS's services, statistics, staff, locations, and more.

 

National DD Sites:

The Home Page of the American Association on Mental Retardation. Contains "an on-line resource that will augment our activities and give you rapid access to information about the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities field."

 

Home Page of the American Association of University Affiliated Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities.

 

The American Congress of Community Supports and Employment Services (ACCSES) is a national, nonprofit organization of vocational rehabilitation service and community supports committed to maximizing employment opportunities and independent living for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

 

Site containing information about the Americans With Disabilities Act, as well as other resources related to rehabilitation, assistive technology, and more.

 

Home Page of The Administration on Developmental Disabilities.  ADD " is an agency of the Administration for Children and Families, dedicated to maximize the independence, productivity, and community integration of an estimated 3.9 million citizens with severe disabilities and to serve as the focal point within the Department of Health and Human Services for issues and programs related to disabled people".

 

Information about the Arc, a National Organization on Mental Retardation.

 

The National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services Home Page.

 

Home Page of the American Network of Community Options and Resources. Contains information about what ANCOR does and provides information about membership.

 

DINF is New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation that collects information on disabilities and disabilities related subjects and makes it available through the World Wide Web. The information being placed on the Web site is designed for use by researchers, legislative bodies, people with disabilities, and people working in the disabilities field.

 

Whitaker & Associates is a company that provides information and resources for and about the disability industry to people with disabilities and companies that need to reach the 46 million people with disabilities nationwide. Our mission is to be the best disability information provider & facilitator in the world by aligning our goals with the thousands of organizations and associations nationwide, by devoting our resources to gathering the best information available, by developing new and innovative information/marketing vehicles and by answering the information needs of everyone with a disability.

 

Family Voices is  "a national grassroots network of families and friends speaking on behalf of children with special health care needs."

 

Home Page of the Job Accommodations Network;
a service of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities.

 

Kaleidoscope Interactive's goal is "to form an interactive community that provides easy access to quality information and services for people with major health concerns and disabilities."

 

"The purpose of The Kids on the Block is to provide educational puppet programs which enlighten all children on the issues of disability awareness, medical / educational differences, and social concerns."

 

Home Page of the National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils.  "NADDC promotes national policy which enables individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to make choices regarding the quality of their lives and be included in the community. NADDC provides support and assistance to member Councils".

 

Home Page of the National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems.  NAPAS is "an association which represents federally mandated programs that protect the rights of persons with disabilities".

 

Home Page of the National Rehabilitation Information Center. Funded since 1979 by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), NARIC collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects.

 

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities.

 

Home Page of the National Center for Accessible Media.

 

Home Page of the National Down Syndrome Society.

 

Home Page of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.

 

NISH is dedicated to "Creating Employment Opportunities for People with Severe Disabilities.

 

National Organization on Disability.  The National Organization on Disability "promotes full and equal participation of America's 49 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life".

 

"Greg Smith rolls up to the mic every Sunday in his electric wheelchair. He has muscular dystrophy and only weighs 65 pounds. His deep, seasoned radio voice is passionate in it's purpose: empowering the individual to live as independently as possible in the mainstream of society. "

 

Home Page of the President's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities.

 

Home Page of the President's Committee on Mental Retardation.

 

This bibliographic database contains the literature of rehabilitation, disability, and assistive technology published from January 1991- August 1997.

 

Home Page of the National Supported Employment Consortium.   The purpose of SEC is to critically evaluate supported employment programs nationally and provide technical assistance to state and local agencies.

 

Home Page of the Trace Center; a Rehabilitation
Engineering Research Center located at the Waisman
Center and the Department of Industrial Engineering
at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

 

Home Page of Tuesday's Child Magazine.  "Under one cover, Tuesday's Child Magazine offers parents practical information and support. By adopting a positive tone of empowerment, it also paves the way for parents to take an inclusive stand in society on behalf of their children. After all, first and foremost, they are children, and their disability is secondary."

 

Home Page of WebABLE! "the authoritative Web directory for disability-related Internet resources."