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.

  • Become a Change Agent

    Join Forces by Advocating Alongside the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) for Kansans with IDD .

  • Kansas ABLE Roadshow

    ABLE Accounts are savings and investment tools for people with disabilities. Learn about our partnerships across the State.

  • 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

  • Sara Hart Weir

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Allyson McCain

    PUBLIC SERVICE EXECUTIVE

  • Lola Kernell

    ADVOCACY COORDINATOR

  • Whit Downing

    PRORAM COORDINATOR

  • Rachel Hiles

    MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Recent Events

OCTOBER 1 - Heartland Disability Employment & Innovation Symposium

OCTOBER 4 - SPEAK Up! Conference (Self-advocates Promoting Empowerment & Access in Kansas)