All people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, learn, work, play, belong, and thrive in the community they choose.
The purpose of the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) is to support people of all ages with developmental disabilities so they have the opportunity to make choices regarding both their participation in society and their quality of life.
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Become a Change Agent
Join Forces by Advocating Alongside the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) for Kansans with IDD .
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Kansas ABLE Roadshow
ABLE Accounts are savings and investment tools for people with disabilities. Learn about our partnerships across the State.
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KCDD Health Equity & Outcomes Coalition
This coalition is ensuring our healthcare systems and partners in Kansas realize health equity for our I/DD population..
New effort in Kansas works to make 988 hotline more inclusive
WIBW Topeka - Watch KCDD’s Whit Downing discuss the benefits of the new hotline and how it can save lives.
Meet the Council
The members of the KCDD are responsible to carry out the provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act).
Serving a maximum of two four-year terms, the 40-member Council represents the state and is composed of 60% of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD) or family members or guardians.
MEET THE KCDD STAFF
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Sara Hart Weir
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Allyson McCain
DEPUTY DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR OF THE KCDD HEALTH EQUITY AND OUTCOMES COALITION
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Lola Kernell
ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
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Whit Downing
VICE PRESIDENT OF POLICY & PROGRAMMING
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Emili Folster
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Rachel Hiles
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
Recent Events
OCTOBER 1 - Heartland Disability Employment & Innovation Symposium
OCTOBER 4 - SPEAK Up! Conference (Self-advocates Promoting Empowerment & Access in Kansas)