Safety and Security

Charting the LifeCourse Tool for Exploring Decision-Making Supports
This tool was designed to assist individuals and supporters with exploring decision making support needs for each life domain. Download the Tool (PDF)

Commission on Disability Concerns
The Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) offers important resources for people with disabilities on its website such as Disability Service Maps, ADA Information, Legislative Information and local (city, county and state) ADA coordinators across the state.

Valuable information to help you is listed under both Life Resources and Resources section of the website.  Visit https://kcdcinfo.ks.gov/home

ABLE Savings Accounts allow Kansans with disabilities to set aside up to $14,000 a year tax-free without affecting their eligibility for Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid or other government programs. You have the choice of six different tax-advantaged investment options including a new product similar to a checking account – all FDIC Insured. These accounts are offered through the ABLE banking partner, Fifth Third Bank and allow you to save towards college or a house and one’s own independence. To learn more, go to the Frequently Asked Questions section of the State Treasurer’s website at: https://kansasstatetreasurer.com/able_savings.html

National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making is a way people can make their own decisions and stay in charge of their lives and advocates for changes in law, policy and practice to increase self-determination as a valid, less-restrictive alternative to guardianship. For more information, go to http://www.supporteddecisionmaking.org/

Protecting or Gaining Independence and Decision-Making Rights for a person with a disability is of great importance. This requires a rigorous process to evaluate whether a guardianship is needed, and how to limit its reach. The ACLU recognizes guardianship is not the only option and helps people with disabilities keep their rights and their decision-making capacity. For more information, go to https://www.aclu.org/issues/disability-rights/integration-and-autonomy-people-disabilities/supported-decision-making