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Personal Care Attendants: KanCare's unheralded workers, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 20, 2013
Metro hires planning firm, discusses budget, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 20, 2013
House GOP leaders pen letter backing DD supports in KanCare, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 17, 2013
TILRC Recreation Committee enjoys year's first fishing outing, From the TILRC Recreation Committee, May 17, 2013
Governor's mental health initiative panned at Manhattan meeting, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 16, 2013
KanCare May Tour, From KanCare, May 13, 2013
Lawmakers: KanCare for developmentally disabled or $4 million cut, By Brad Cooper, Kansas City Star, May 09, 2013
National advocate: Managed care can work for disabled, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 09, 2013
Governor's Mental Health Initiative Regional Stakeholder Meetings, From the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), May 08, 2013
More than 1,000 rally at Statehouse for DD carve-out, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 08, 2013
KDOT secretary rides Topeka bus system for first time, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 06, 2013
Disability advocates talk about divvying new funds, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 06, 2013
Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas (SILCK) Seeks Executive Director
Notice of public hearing for the 2014-2016 State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), May 29, 2013, From Kansas Rehabilitation Services (KRS), April 30, 2013
Advocates for DD carve-out jam Olathe meeting, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, April 29, 2013
Kansas Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Membership Nominations Are Being Accepted Through May 17, 2013, From the Kansas Department of Education, April 2013
Governor's plan would take 600 off waiting lists for social services, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 29, 2013
Metro Public Service Recognition Week, May 6th – May 11th, From Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (The Metro), April 29, 2013
New law allows AG to reward those who report Medicaid fraud, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 26, 2013
Spokesman: Without additional funding mental health centers can't do more, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 25, 2013
Mental health experts wary of Gov's proposed task force, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 24, 2013
DD advocates intensifying effort for KanCare "carve-out", By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, April 22, 2013
Topeka Metro on pace to be below budget for FY 2013, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 22, 2013
Topekans with disabilities seek equal employment, By Megan Hart, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 20, 2013
Governor to propose spending to reduce social service waiting lists, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 19, 2013
Ride the Metro free on Earth Day, April 22nd, From Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (The Metro), April 17, 2013
Annual Insurance Update Examines Health Insurance Coverage in Kansas, From the Kansas Health Institute, April 17, 2013
Arguments heard in effort to reopen pharmacist’s drug dilution civil cases, By Mark Morris, Kansas City Star, April 16, 2013
Kansans encouraged to turn in unused prescription drugs, By KHI News Service, April 15, 2013
Topeka Metro unveils new paratransit lifts, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 15, 2013
Medicaid expansion advocates setting sights on next year, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, April 15, 2013
Medicare Competitive Bidding Program Expands To Wichita, By Bryan Thompson, KMUW Wichita Public Radio, April 12, 2013
KanCare continuity of care period ends, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 08, 2013
Brownback says he's listening to Medicaid expansion proponents, opponents, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 05, 2013
Pretty Prairie woman convicted of federal health care fraud, The Hutchinson News, April 03, 2013
KDADS considering overhaul of state hospitals' role, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 02, 2013
House speaker pleased with KanCare but doesn't want Medicaid expansion, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 01, 2013
Below-average voter turnout forecast for Tuesday, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 01, 2013
City committee caps Metro's mill levy at 4.2, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 29, 2013
Advocates raise concerns over possible reductions in KanCare services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 28, 2013
Conferees agree on KanCare oversight committee, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, March 28, 2013
Medicaid holes: Topeka family lives amid insurance crisis, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 27, 2013
Governor urged to expand Medicaid eligibility, By Jim McLean and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 27, 2013
Medicaid expansion coalition plans to deliver petitions to governor, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 26, 2013
Senate president prefers options remain open on Medicaid expansion, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 25, 2013
In their own words: A Q&A with the candidates, By Topeka Capital-Journal, March 23, 2013
House speaker talks about Medicaid expansion, reading initiative, autism mandate, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 22, 2013
Wagle warming to Medicaid expansion, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 22, 2013
Senate panel approves bill altering CDDO functions, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 21, 2013
DCF Awards $1.2 Million in Grants to Benefit Blind/Visually Impaired Older Adults, From the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DFC), March 21, 2013
DD advocates push to extend KanCare "carve-out", By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 20, 2013
Topeka Candidates Chat, March 25th at the Library!, From Community Resources Council, March 20, 2013
Senate committee amends KanCare oversight bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 19, 2013
Metro purchases stalled pending new FTA piggybacking regulations, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 18, 2013
KanCare oversight bill heard by Senate panel, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 15, 2013
Families Ride the Metro FREE! March 18-23, From the Topeka Metro, March 2013
Statehouse event draws about 400 mental health advocates, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, March 14, 2013
State launches program aimed at boosting employment of the disabled, By KHI News Service, March 14, 2013
Half of Kansas counties lack a KanCare dentist, By Brianne Pfannenstiel, Kansas City Business Journal, March 13, 2013
Service groups oppose proposed change to DD care system, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 12, 2013
More than 30 Kansas groups pushing for Medicaid expansion, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, March 12, 2013
Mental health advocates to meet with legislators Thursday, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 08, 2013
Medicaid expansion supporters to step up lobbying efforts, By KHI News Service, March 07, 2013
House gives tentative nod to nursing home bed tax extension, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 06, 2013
Insurance commissioner urges Medicaid expansion, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 05, 2013
Safety-net clinics struggling with KanCare, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 04, 2013
House panel hears bill to "carve out" DD services from KanCare, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 20, 2013
Kansas hospital group study predicts expanding Medicaid would generate 4,000 jobs, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, February 18, 2013
Advocates, administrators divided on dyslexia bill,By Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 17, 2013
State responds to docs on extending KanCare transition, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 15, 2013
Coalition forming to push for Medicaid expansion in Kansas, By KHI News Service, February 14, 2013
No opposition to creating a KanCare oversight committee, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 13, 2013
KanCare pilot project launched but opposition to DD "carve-in" persists, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 11, 2013
Brownback officials release their cost projections for Medicaid expansion, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 08, 2013
Kansas seeing higher-than-normal cases of influenza, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 06, 2013
Parents urge legislators to do more to reduce waiting lists for social services, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 06, 2013
Former Kansas Health Solutions exec sentenced to three years for Medicaid scam, By KHI News Service, February 05, 2013
Recycled Rides Applications and Nominations Being Accepted, From Washburn Tech, February 4, 2013
Kansas social worker uneasy with KanCare's handling of brain cases, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 02, 2013
KanCare educational tour scheduled for February, By KHI News Service, January 30, 2013
Metro updating routes, fare boxes for buses, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 30, 2013
Family shares experience of mental health system, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 29, 2013
Free tax assistance available, By Megan Hart, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 29, 2013
Chautauqua County woman sentenced for Medicaid fraud, mistreatment and animal cruelty, From the Office of the Kansas Attorney General, January 28, 2013
Lawmakers and providers assess KanCare transition, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 28, 2013
Mentally ill in Kansas prisons more than double since 2006, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 26, 2013
Mental health advocates urge evidence-based approach to curbing violence, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, January 24, 2013
Mental health leaders decry 'stigmatization', By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 24, 2013
Mental health initiative to target people headed for jail or mental hospitals, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 23, 2013
Alternatives to nursing homes lacking, lawmakers told, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 22, 2013
DCF to Accept Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), From the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DFC), January 22, 2013
Governor proposes more income tax cuts, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 15, 2013
Metro forms new committees, sets priorities, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 14, 2013
Rally held to protest potential cuts to education and social service spending, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 14, 2013
Legislature to celebrate 2013 session's first day, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 14, 2013
Brownback seeks to shift $10M in mental health aid, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 10, 2013
Kansas experiencing widespread flu, From the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), January 09, 2013
Independence of KanCare ombudsman questioned, By Jim McLean and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 07, 2013
Brownback wants to examine mental health services, By John Hanna, Associated Press, December 20, 2012
KanCare switch to come amid legislative upheaval, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, December 20, 2012
Mass shootings raise concerns about Kansas mental health system, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 17, 2012
Crum, Pilcher-Cook call for KanCare oversight, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 17, 2012
Gatewood resigns to take advocacy job, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, December 17, 2012
KanCare ombudsman hired, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 12, 2012
KanCare workforce shift hampering local agencies, By Mike Sherry, KHI News Service, December 10, 2012
Topeka Metro lurches forward on new fareboxes, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, December 10, 2012
Governor announces KanCare approval by feds, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 07, 2012
More KanCare implementation details outlined, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 03, 2012
Federal officials say they hope to act soon on KanCare waiver request, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, November 28, 2012
Still no word from federal officials on KanCare, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, November 27, 2012
Metro general manager authorized to hire planner, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 26, 2012
New KanCare info included on state website, By KHI News Service, November 20, 2012
Medicaid enrollees to have KanCare packets by month's end, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, November 14, 2012
VA poised to expand telemedicine for Kansas vets, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, November 13, 2012
Metro gets to work on this year's goals, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 12, 2012
Group urges Brownback to expand Medicaid eligibility, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 09, 2012
Committee calls for legislative oversight of KanCare, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 08, 2012
KU veterans groups host Veterans Day Run, By Sara Sneath, Leavenworth Times, November 08, 2012
Election outcome not expected to change status of state's 1115 waiver application, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, November 07, 2012
House health committee chair ousted in Tuesday election, By KHI News Service, November 07, 2012
After all that, little change in the Kansas Legislature; Obama takes Douglas County; Schlingensiepen does well in Lawrence, Topeka; and Obamacare decision awaits Brownback, By Scott Rothschild, Lawrence Journal-World, November 07, 2012
100 people to come off PD waiting list, officials say, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, November 05, 2012
ADRC begins taking KanCare calls, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 05, 2012
State drops 1,200 off Medicaid waiting list, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 05, 2012
Metro board talks strategy at retreat, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 03, 2012
Topeka Metro reinstates paratransit, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 01, 2012
Initiative aims to boost integrated care, By Mike Sherry, KHI News Service, October 29, 2012
Debate begins on possible Kansas Medicaid expansion, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 25, 2012
KanCare enrollment packets might be mailed by early next month, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 24, 2012
TMTA, Google Maps partner for trip planning tool, By Topeka Capital-Journal, October 23, 2012
Work continues on KanCare MCO provider manuals, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 18, 2012
Rehabilitation Services announces schedule for Stakeholder Meetings in six communities, From Kansas Rehabilitation Services, October 18, 2012
State working on disability employment program, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, October 15, 2012
Go/no-go date looms this week for KanCare, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 15, 2012
Topeka Metro offering more hi-tech services, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, October 11, 2012
Brownback officials continue push for Jan. 1 KanCare launch, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 10, 2012
Low public turnout at Metro paratransit meeting, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, October 10, 2012
KanCare provider manuals still not finalized, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, October 03, 2012
AAAs to take on assessments of in-home Medicaid needs, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, October 01, 2012
Federal officials likely to approve KanCare plan, KDHE official says, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, September 26, 2012
Waiting-list investigation not 'formal,' says KDADS official, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, September 26, 2012
Metro to hold public hearing about paratransit services, By Topeka Capital-Journal, September 26, 2012
Mental health group launches advocacy network, By KHI News Service, September 25, 2012
Candidate questionnaires posted at special section for 2012 elections, By Topeka Capital-Journal, September 24, 2012
KanCare to allow self-directed care, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, September 24, 2012
More KanCare information meetings scheduled, By KHI News Service, September 20, 2012
Grassroots Advocacy Network: Kansas Voices for Mental Health, From NAMI Kansas, September 17, 2012
Topeka Metro Transit board approves 10 new buses, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 17, 2012
State investigating former SILCK director's severance package, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, September 14, 2012
Kansas Helps Developmentally Disabled Get to Work, By Dylan Scott, Governing, September 13, 2012
Provider groups nervous about lack of KanCare details, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, September 13, 2012
Secretary questions "integrity" of disability waiting list, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 13, 2012
State welfare official refuses to answer questions from legislators about waiting lists, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, September 12, 2012
Topeka bus board discusses potential long-range moves, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 10, 2012
tate launches Medicaid, HealthWave application portal, By KHI News Service, September 07, 2012
KanCare website launched, By KHI News Service, September 04, 2012
Call for Nominations for the 2012 Michael Lechner Advocacy Award, From the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, August 30, 2012
KanCare contractors make pitch to providers, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 28, 2012
Shannon Jones resigns as SILCK director, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, August 28, 2012
Metro GM greets riders with a smile, doughnuts, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 27, 2012
Forum set on Medicaid expansion, By KHI News Service, August 24, 2012
KanCare companies focus on building provider networks, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, August 23, 2012
Officials plan for transition to KanCare, By Mike Sherry, KHI News Service, August 22, 2012
Feds accept KanCare waiver request, By KHI News Service, August 21, 2012
Metro appoints new general manager, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 20, 2012
Ms. Wheelchair Kansas recieves Mind, Body, Spirit Award at national competition, By Carrie Greenwood, Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, August 18, 2012
Johnson County transit board recommends KU Med route reduction, By Mike Sherry, KHI News Service, August 17, 2012
KanCare MCOs to take on case management role, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 17, 2012
Brownback prepares state for possible 10% cut, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 17, 2012
Additional KanCare information meetings scheduled, By KHI News Service, August 15, 2012
Changes under way for determining in-home Medicaid services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 13, 2012
Topeka Metro discusses adding technology, amenities, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 13, 2012
Pilot project would speed DD program exposure to KanCare, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 09, 2012
KanCare: Ready Or Not?, By Bryan Thompson, Kansas Public Radio, August 09, 2012
GOP conservatives best moderates in Kansas Senate primaries, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, August 08, 2012
$1M approved for KanCare waiver consultant in April, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 06, 2012
BBB warns of new phishing email scam, By Topeka Capital-Journal, August 01, 2012
KanCare information forums begin, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, July 30, 2012
Topeka nonprofit celebrates ADA anniversary, By KHI News Service, July 27, 2012
Johnson County considers eliminating only bus route to KU Med, By Mike Sherry, KHI News Service, July 26, 2012
KanCare educational tour scheduled, By KHI News Service, July 23, 2012
Group aims to reduce Medicaid waiting lists for developmentally disabled services, By Mike Sherry, KHI News Service, July 20, 2012
Topeka Metro nears consensus on CEO pick, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 16, 2012
Independent living centers sign contracts, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 17, 2012
Metro works to correct KOMA policy, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 16, 2012
Managed care execs meet with KanCare advisory group, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 10, 2012
Topeka Metro unveils bus shelters project, By Corey Jones, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 10, 2012
Buses might run to Mars to help plant gain certification, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 09, 2
Kansas health providers move forward with changes, with or without ACA, By Jim McLean and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, July 10, 2012
Atchison center for independent living closes, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 06, 2012
City mulls on-call T bus service, By Chad Lawhorn, Lawrence Journal-World, July 05, 2012
Kansas social service agency reorganizations become official, By KHI News Service, July 02, 2012
Gov. gambled, lost on health care giveback, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 30, 2012
KanCare contracts awarded, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, June 27, 20
SRS tells agency it must pay, By Mary Clarkin, The Hutchinson News, June 22, 2012
KanCare plan panned again at public hearing, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, June 20, 2012
Patrons visit potential paratransit bus, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 19, 2012
Crowd voices concerns about governor’s Medicaid plan, By Fred Mann, The Wichita Eagle, June 18, 2012
Public asked to weigh in on paratransit buses, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, June 18, 2012
Other states provide perspectives on move to managed care, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, June 18, 2012
Johnson County Transit seeks to cut bus service, By Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, June 17, 2012
SRS urges public to report elder abuse, exploitation, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, June 15, 2012
Medicaid makeover: Can Kansas learn from Kentucky?, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, June 11, 2012
Metro approves 4.2 mill levy for 2013, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 11, 2012
KanCare waiver public forums set, By KHI News Service, June 08, 2012
Shawnee Co. districts uprooted in redistricting, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 08, 2012
Lobbying prohibition aimed at Centers for Independent Living, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, June 08, 2012
Kansas asks to withdraw Medicaid 1115 waiver request, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, June 06, 2012
Foundation offers employment services to adults with disabilities, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 02, 2012
Governor signs budget bill; Sine Die, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, June 01, 2012
Lawmaker remembered for humor, caring nature, By Corey Jones, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 30, 2012
Initiative aims to reduce use of antipsychotics to treat dementia, By Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service, May 30, 2012
Lobbying prohibition added to SRS contracts, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 29, 2012
Brownback signs job bill for disabled people, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 29, 2012
Disability advocate: Waiting list issues 'systemic', By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 24, 2012
Metro board to review CEO applicants, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 23, 2012
Public awareness campaign begins for health information network, By Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service, May 23, 2012
Local pastor files for Congress, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 22, 2012
KanCare work groups proposed, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 22, 2012
Metro to dispose of trolley, upgrade radio system, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 21, 2012
Legislators recall Bethell as caring colleague, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 21, 2012
State Rep. Bob Bethell dies in car crash, By Andy Marso and Samantha Foster, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 21, 2012
Gavels drop on 2012 Legislature, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 20, 2012
Autism initiative fails to get Senate vote, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 17, 2012
Two more plead guilty to Medicaid fraud in Labette County, By KHI News Service, May 15, 2012
Wichita City Council to cut street maintenance, plaza renovations instead of bus service, By Bill Wilson, The Wichita Eagle, May 15, 2012
Topeka Metro discusses Google mapping, route change, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 14, 2012
Deep cuts could mean drastic changes for The Jo bus system, By Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, May 13, 2012
SRS releases SILCK audit, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 11, 2012
CMS posts KanCare proposal, invites public comment, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 11, 2012
Sunday, evening bus services not likely to return, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 11, 2012
House agrees to big Senate tax cut package, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 09, 2012
Legislators outraged by tax debate machinations, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 09, 2012
Public comment on KanCare plan expected to begin this week, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 09, 2012
SRS files plan to correct Larned hospital problems, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 08, 2012
House rejects state employee raises, allocates funds for disabled, By Scott Rothschild, Lawrence Journal-World, May 08, 2012
Governor's claim of waiting list progress challenged, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 07, 2012
Two plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, By Topeka Capital-Journal, May 07, 2012
Tax cut solution will have lasting effect in Kansas, By Scott Rothschild, Lawrence Journal-World, May 06, 2012
D.A. investigates if TMTA violated KOMA, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 03, 2012
Senate approves budget, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 02, 2012
Residents tell Wichita officials: Make changes, but don’t cut vital bus service, By Anne Renee Leiker, The Wichita Eagle, May 01, 2012
Act on waiting lists, A Wichita Eagle Editorial by Phillip Brownlee, April 29, 2012
KanCare waiver application completed, By KHI News Service, April 26, 2012
TMTA official asks D.A. to investigate KOMA matter, By Eric Smith, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 26, 2012
Governor proposes additional $1.9 million for Larned State Hosptial, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 26, 2012
Dems rip governor on disability funding, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 25, 2012
City asks for TMTA open meetings probe, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 25, 2012
Governor heeds call to postpone DD in KanCare, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 25, 2012
Rally: Hundreds seek Medicaid reform delay, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 25, 2012
Brownback responds to DoJ investigation, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 25, 2012
SRS chief blasts bookkeeping at disability centers, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 25, 2012
City seeks TMTA open meetings probe, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 24, 2012
Justice Dept. takes over waiting list case, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 23, 2012
Wrapping up the session, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 23, 2012
Kansas ignores the needs of the physically disabled, An Editorial from the Kansas City Star, April 21, 2012
House leader preparing proviso for KanCare carve-out, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 20, 2012
KDHE, pharmacists pitch medicine disposal, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 19, 2012
Metro to return paratransit services, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 18, 2012
KanCare waiver request to be ready soon, officials say, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 17, 2012
New policy aims to reduce number of Kansans in nursing homes, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 16, 2012
Medicaid overhaul hailed by governor, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 12, 2012
Critics wonder about oversight of nursing homes in Kansas, By Alan Bavley, Kansas City Star, April 12, 2012
KanCare bidder settles with U.S. Justice Department, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 11, 2012
Metro board to consider replacing lift service fleet, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 09, 2012
Counties weighing in on KanCare, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 09, 2012
In Kansas, No Consensus On How To End ‘Dental Deserts’, By Bryan Thompson, Kansas Public Radio, April 08, 2012
Critics still push against Medicaid overhaul, By John Hanna, Associated Press, April 08, 2012
Assisted living facilities scored by care advocates, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 06, 2012
Study: Untreated mental illness costs Kansas more than $1 billion yearly, By Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service, April 04, 2012
JoCo advocates having effect in KanCare debate, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 03, 2012
Accrediting team cites problems at Larned State Hospital, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 02, 2012
TMTA: Higher permanent tax levy not needed, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 02, 2012
How the wheels turned on the TMTA change, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 30, 2012
Civil rights enforcers meet with governor on waiting list issue, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 29, 2012
TMTA won't renew CEO's contract, By Eric Smith, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 29, 2012
End the cruel waiting list for social services, A Wichita Eagle Editorial by David P. Rundle, March 29, 2012
Senate approves KanCare advisory panel, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 27, 2012
Governor, HHS official to discuss waiting list, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 27, 2012
Legislature swimming in unfinished business, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 24, 2011
KanCare Advisory Council scheduled for first meeting, By KHI News Service, March 22, 2012
Metro board to amend CEO's contract, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 22, 2012
House committee passes KanCare oversight bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 21, 2012
Senate committee endorses KanCare oversight bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 20, 2012
KanCare bidders heavily courting Medicaid providers, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 19, 2012
Metro board appoints its own legal counsel, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 20, 2012
KanCare oversight committee proposed, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 19, 2012
SRS sheds little light on waiting-list discussion with feds, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 15, 2012
Administration seeks to reassure on KanCare, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 15, 2012
House panel urged to remove long-term DD services from KanCare, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 14, 2012
Doubts raised about KanCare bidders' ratings, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 14, 2012
Advocates push for increased staffing at nursing homes, By Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service, March 13, 2012
Former exec urges caution on KanCare, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 13, 2012
Committee agrees to halt admissions to KNI, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 12, 2012
Hearing to focus on waiting-list concerns, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 12, 2012
Committee to examine KanCare, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 08, 2012
Thousands of disabled Kansans waiting for services, some for years, By Dion Lefler, The Wichita Eagle, March 08, 2012
Legislators push to delay KanCare start, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 08, 2012
Legislators propose to delay Medicaid reform, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 07, 2012
Colyer: KanCare will improve mental health services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 07, 2012
Panelists: Take Medicaid concerns to legislators, feds, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 05, 2012
Brownback Medicaid makeover an “ambitious” plan, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 05, 2012
Gov's rep. seeks to conform Ks. law to ADA, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 02, 2012
Advocates for developmentally disabled continue opposition to KanCare carve-in, By Mike Sherry and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 01, 2012
Senators discuss dyslexia, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 01, 2012
HHS, SRS discuss waiting list, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 29, 2012
Forum set on KanCare proposal, By KHI News Service, February 28, 2012
Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol, Sponsored by the KANSAS MENTAL HEALTH COALITION
Kansas officials to sit down with feds over waiting list concerns, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 27, 2012
Topeka Metro to launch technology, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 21, 2012
House passes protections for special ed students, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 21, 2012
Doctors serve as laboratory for medical homes in Kansas, By Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service, February 21, 2012
Turnout at free clinic shows depth of dental care need, An editorial from the Kansas City Star, February 18, 2012
Attention all advocates concerned about seclusion and restraint of kids with disabilities in our public schools!, February 17, 2012
House committee passes mental health diversion bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 15, 2012
Ways and Means takes up welfare agency reorganization, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 15, 2012
Committee hears SRS plan for overhauling abuse investigations, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 14, 2012
SRS to look for cost savings at KNI, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 14, 2012
Health care compact bill approved by House committee, By Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service, February 14, 2012
Centers struggle to cope with new rules, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 13, 2012
More than 100 dentists will provide free care to those in need in KCK, By Alan Bavley, Kansas City Star, February 12, 2012
House committee pursues plan to convert KNI to housing for disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 10, 2012
Legislators question cuts to mental health spending, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 09, 2012
Medicaid push, An Editorial from the Lawrence Journal-World, February 09, 2012
Justice Department Signs Agreement with the City of Humboldt, Kansas, to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities, From the U.S. Department of Justice, February 08, 2012
Compact would take Kansas out of federal Medicaid and Medicare programs, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, February 07, 2012
Kansas lieutenant governor: Medicaid firms picked in summer, From the Wichita Eagle, February 07, 2012
Medicaid reform concerns growing, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 05, 2012
Brownback appoints Gilmore new SRS secretary, unveils ERO, By Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service, February 03, 2012
Governor makes cabinet appointment, From KTKA TV 49 News, February 03, 2012
SRS admits lax investigation of abuse reports, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 02, 2012
Kansas' largest insurer declines participation in Brownback's Medicaid reform, By Dion Lefler, Kansas City Star, February 02, 2012
Testimony favors diversion agreements for the mentally ill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 01, 2012
Nursing home administrators pan abuse hotline, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 31, 2012
Lt. Gov. touts plan to push jobs for disabled, By The Associated Press, January 30, 2012
Committee to hear mental health diversion bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 27, 2012
Administration starts process for Medicaid waiver request, By KHI News Service, January 27, 2012
Committee endorses confict-of-interest bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 26, 2012
Attorney says bilking Medicaid is easy, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 25, 2012
In Kansas, Governor Sam Brownback drives a rightward shift, By John Gramlich, Stateline, Janauary 25, 2012
Moreno resigns deputy secretary post at SRS, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 24, 2012
Senator calls for delay of governor's KanCare plan, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 23, 2012
Verification system off to a rocky start, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 23, 2012
Gov.'s tax plan floundering in Legislature, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 20, 2011
Bill would take developmentally disabled services out of Medicaid makeover plan, By KHI News Service, January 20, 2012
Medicaid reform concerns disabled Kansans, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 20, 2011
Governor hints at money targeted for waiting-list problem, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 20, 2012
Spokesmen for the developmentally disabled pan Brownback Medicaid plan, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 19, 2012
Area agency turns back United Way funding, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 19, 2012
Bill attempts to address conflicts of interest among providers, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 19, 2012
Mental health centers voice conditional support for Medicaid makeover, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 18, 2012
Board member wants TMTA to be 'proactive', By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 17, 2011
Doctor and hospital groups endorse KanCare plan, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 17, 2012
Kelly queries Colyer on Medicaid proposal, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 17, 2011
Law change could put fate of violent mentally ill in hands of judges, By Joe Lambe, Kansas City Star, January 17, 2011
Changes to Medicaid sowing uncertainty, By Rick Plumlee, The Wichita Eagle, January 14, 2011
Brownback officials challenged on Medicaid plan, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 12, 2012
Brownback’s tax plan hits home with end of mortgage deduction, By Brad Cooper and Mark Davis, Kansas City Star, January 12, 2012
Brownback tax plan would harm poor families, advocates say, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 12, 2012
KDHE chief describes Medicaid plan to Senate committee, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 11, 2012
Brownback proposes income tax cut, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 11, 2011
Deadline for Medicaid managed care proposals extended again, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 10, 2012
Shawnee Co. lawmakers dig into full plate, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 09, 2012
Health issues facing the 2012 Legislature, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 09, 2012
Brownback has full agenda awaiting legislators as session starts Monday, By Scott Rothschild, Lawrence Journal-World, January 7, 2012
Live coverage planned for State of the State speech, By KHI News Service, January 06, 2012
KDHE names top Medicaid replacements, By KHI News Service, January 05, 2012
Legislators wait for Medicaid reform details, By Andy Marso, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 04, 2011
Legislators aim to revamp oversight committee, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 03, 2012
Legislators pose questions about Medicaid managed care, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 20, 2011
TMTA's multimodal project stalled, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, December 19, 2011
Kansas mental health centers face growing pressures, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 19, 2011
Breakthrough House takes funding hit, By Corey Jones, Topeka Capital-Journal, December 17, 2011
Kansas welfare chief stepping down, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 15, 2011
Auditors report potential cost savings at KNI, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 13, 2011
Drug tampering cases show gaps in nurse regulation in Kansas, By Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press, December 11, 2011
Kansas Medicaid makeover part of a nationwide trend, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 05, 2011
TMTA seeks grant for transportation center, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 21, 2011
Healthcare Schemes Happening in Kansas, From the Kansas Department on Aging, November 28, 2011
Kansas gets Medicare fraud prevention grant, By Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service, November 22, 2011
Topeka Metro discusses hub construction, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 21, 2011
Donations, volunteers sought for annual meal, By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 17, 2011
Legislators hear details of Medicaid reforms, By John Milburn, Associated Press, November 15, 2011
Public transit focus of informational meeting, By Aly Van Dyke, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 14, 2011
Brownback announces managed care for all in Medicaid, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, November 08, 2011
Brownback seeks $850M in Medicaid savings, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 08, 2011
Medicaid makeover plan coming Tuesday, From KHI News Service, November 07, 2011
State hospital faces major patient influx, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 02, 2011
Improving intercity bus service in Kansas, From the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), November 01, 2011
Brownback officials: Medicaid managed care contract being drafted, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 25, 2011
Facility calls for 48-hour workweeks, By John Green, The Hutchinson News, September 30, 2011
Bus fares go up Saturday, By Topeka Capital-Journal, September 29, 2011
Agencies choose vendor for new home-care tracking system, From KHI News Service, September 29, 2011
Without big changes, Medicaid is imperiled, Kansas lieutenant governor says, By Brent D. Wistrom, The Wichita Eagle, September 19, 2011
Three cabinet secretaries brief lawmakers on health policy changes, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, September 19, 2011
Higher bus fares to take effect Oct. 1, By Angela Deines, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 19, 2011
SRS contractor problems hashed out on Facebook, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, September 14, 2011
Transit patrons question need for higher fares, By Fredrick J. Johnson, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 07, 2011
Reform plan would divert nursing home residents to assisted living, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, September 05, 2011
SRS makes deals with locals to keep offices open, From KHI News Service, September 01, 2011
SRS to keep Pratt office open, By John Milburn, Associated Press, August 31, 2011
Bus services, fares to be addressed, From the Topeka Capital-Journal, August 31, 2011
Brownback officials ink deal for new Medicaid eligibility system, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, August 31, 2011
Fraud suspected at SRS contractor, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 29, 2011
Newly formed Kansans United plans rally against Brownback policies, By John Milburn, Associated Press, August 27, 2011
TMTA to conduct hearings on higher fares, By Fredrick J. Johnson, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 27, 2011
SRS releases spending cut list, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 26, 2011
SRS to release plan for cutting budget, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 23, 2011
Cities mull paying to keep SRS offices, From the Associated Press, August 23, 2011
DD council director removed from office, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 23, 2011
Modernized Medicaid enrollment system up in the air, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, August 22, 2011
Brownback officials host final Medicaid makeover forum, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, August 18, 2011
Lower costs and better care not incompatible, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, August 16, 2011
TMTA considering rate hike, By Fredrick J. Johnson, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 15, 2011
Colyer closer to Medicaid reform diagnosis, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 13, 2011
Attorney questions state's waiting lists, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 11, 2011
Brownback’s snub of federal grant hurts Kansas, A Kansas City Star editorial, August 11, 2011
SRS reverses decision to close Lawrence office, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 09, 2011
Kansas rejects $31.5 million for insurance exchange, By Phil Cauthon, Jim McLean and Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 09, 2011
Council to hold public budget hearing, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 06, 2011
Lt. Governor, Medicaid Working Group Announce Details of Final Medicaid Public Input Forum, From the Office of Governor Brownback, August 05, 2011
SRS drops support for training program, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 02, 2011
SRS won't ask judges to slow mental hospital commitments, By KHI News Service , August 02, 2011
SRS names fraud director, By KHI News Service , August 01, 2011
SRS will ask judges to slow referrals to state mental hospitals, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 28, 2011
SRS consolidation mired in controversy, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 26, 2011
Feds soon to cite several states for failure to serve the disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 22, 2011
Douglas County officials tallying costs of planned SRS closure, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, July 19 (Update July 20), 2011
Closure of Lawrence SRS office angers residents, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 16, 2011
Federal officials scrutinizing Kansas policies for the disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 14, 2011
Statewide Independent Living Council Notice of Hearings, From the Kansas Register, Vol. 30, No. 28 July 14, 2011
Brownback administration posts Website for Medicaid tips, By KHI News Service, July 12, 2011
Church crowd in Lawrence protests SRS office closing, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, July 11, 2011
Dodge City Medicaid forum draws 200, By Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service, July 08, 2011
Medicaid forum generates long list of reform ideas, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 07, 2011
Governor says he hopes clients are spared with coming Medicaid cuts, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, July 06, 2011
Some mental health grants, contracts to be eliminated, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, June 27, 2011
Medicaid forum takes political slant, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, June 22, 2011
Lt. Governor Announces Public Forums on Medicaid Reform, From the Office of the Governor, June 13, 2011
Changes underway at SRS, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 26, 2011
SRS solicits budget-cutting ideas, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 26, 2011
Marian Clinic gets additional space, By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 25, 2011
Fish were biting at Saturday event, By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 21, 2011
TMTA rolls out 16 new buses, By Fredrick J. Johnson, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 20, 2011
Mental health groups work to reduce stigma, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, May 16, 2011
Legislative session recapped, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 13, 2011
Legislature adjourns, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 13, 2011
School funds, social services cut in Kansas budget compromise, By Brad Cooper, Kansas City Star, May 11, 2011
House, Senate closing on budget deal, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 11, 2011
Kansas budget talks stall over savings estimate, By John Milburn, Associated Press, May 11, 2011
Health bills held up over smoking ban dispute, By KHI News Service, May 10, 2011
Kansas legislators see movement in budget talks, By John Milburn, Associated Press, May 10, 2011
Budget negotiations resume, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 09, 2011
Public hearing on State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services scheduled for June 3, 2011, From Kansas Rehabilitation Services (KRS), May 06, 2011
Budget negotiations deadlocked, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, May 06, 2011
2011 Disability Caucus Registration open, From the Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas (SILCK), May 05, 2011
TMTA sees significant boost in riders, By Corey Jones, Topeka Capital-Journal, May 01, 2011
Justice Department Signs Agreement with the City of Independence, Kansas, to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities, From the US Department of Justice, April 28, 2011
Coalition anxious about budget cuts, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 28, 2011
Hundreds protest waiting list for social services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 27, 2011
Lawmakers wrestling with taxing issue, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 27, 2011
Coalition to protest spending cuts, By KHI News Service, April 27, 2011
Legislature to restart engines, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 26, 2011
City to get 16 new buses, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 26, 2011
Kansas budget still unsettled as session winds down, By John Milburn, Associated Press, April 24, 2011
Lawmakers ponder cuts, Reported by Craig Andres, KSN.Com, April 20, 2011
Provider tax signed into law, By KHI News Service, April 19, 2011
Kansas forecasters cut revenue projections $32M, By John Hanna, Associated Press, April 15, 2011
KDoA looking at fraud and waste, From KHI News Service, April 13, 2011
KDoA lays off central office workers, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 12, 2011
Budget cuts focus of town hall meeting, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 12, 2011
Kansas Medicaid makeover moves forward, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, April 08, 2011
City elections bring winds of change, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, April 06, 2011
Study raises doubts about savings from Medicaid managed care, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, April 06, 2011
A day of God, budget, debate, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 31, 2011
Kansas House to debate 2012 budget, By John Milburn, Associated Press, March 31, 2011
Topeka group willing to consider KNI takeover, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 30, 2011
Senate confirms SRS secretary, By Fredrick J. Johnson, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 30, 2011
Senate budget includes school, pay cuts, By Eagle staff and wire services, Wichita Eagle, March 30, 2011
Stormont-Vail not interested in KNI takeover, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 29, 2011
Brownback's pick for SRS chief touts faith-based options, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 28, 2011
Governor voices strong support for SRS secretary, By Dave Ranney and Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 28, 2011
KNI funding not settled, By Fredrick J. Johnson, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 27, 2011
Wheelhawks roll into national tourney, By Ann Williamson, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 26, 2011
Hensley: SRS secretary 'unqualified, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 24, 2011
Kansas House panel OKs plan to slash spending next year, By John Milburn, Associated Press, March 22, 2011
Senate approves provider tax for community DD programs, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 21, 2011
Governor proposes deeper cuts in mental-health spending, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service' March 18, 2011
Kansas senators endorse budget close to gov's plan, By the Associated Press, March 17, 2011
Rallies scheduled to protest spending cuts, By KHI News Service, March 17, 2011
House sends Senate another attempt at cutting 2011 Kansas budget to balance books, By the Associated Press, March 16, 2011
Kansas House adopts cuts to 2011 Kansas budget, By the Associated Press, March 16, 2011
Advocates for the aging fear waiting list for services is on the way, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 14, 2011
Kansas House cuts short debate on spending bill, By the Associated Press, March 14, 2011
Cuts at KCK mental hospital will send more people to jail, By Joe Lambe, Kansas City Star, March 13, 2011
Brownback cuts $50 million for Kansas schools, By Dion Lefler, Kansas City Star, March 11, 2011
Committee: Close KNI, use savings to reduce waiting list, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 11, 2011
With no deal, Kansas governor to impose budget cuts, By John Milburn, Associated Press, March 11, 2011
Brownback joins other GOP governors in call for Medicaid block grant, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 10, 2011
Kansas budget talks break down, By John Milburn, Associated Press, March 10, 2011
Kansas mental health cuts ranked, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 10, 2011
House-Senate resume budget negotiations, By John Hanna, Associated Press, March 08, 2011
Officials meet with clergy on KNI closure, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 07, 2011
Kansas Medicaid makeover in the works, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, March 07, 2011
Speed Chat with the Candidates, From the Community Resource Council, March 04, 2011
Mental health advocates protest cuts, By Samantha Foster, Kansas City Star, March 03, 2011
Senate panel opposes KNI closure, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capiatl-Journal, March 02, 2011
More than 300 mental health advocates to urge lawmakers to "Stop the cuts," warn of looming crisis, From the Kansas Mental Health Coalition, March 02, 2011
Study: Cap on out-of-pocket medical expenses will help many Kansas families, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, March 01, 2011
Siedlecki brings conservative agenda to SRS, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 28, 2011
SRS exploring faith-based initiatives/vouchers, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 28, 2011
Council candidates have varied backgrounds, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 27, 2011
Free tax prep help available, By Topeka Capital-Journal, Febraury 23, 2011
Free March bus passes available, By Topeka Capital-Journal, Febraury 23, 2011
New plan emerges on Kan. special education funding, By John Hanna, Associated Press, February 23, 2011
Committee calls for KNI audit, By Fredrick J. Johnson, Topeka Capiatl-Jopurnal, February 22, 2011
Kansas receives $5.8 million in Medicaid recoveries, From Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, February 21, 2011
Hospital fills mental health needs, By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 21, 2011
Committee calls for audit of state's handling of the developmentally disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 21, 2011
Services offered for developmentally disabled, By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capiatl-Journal, February 20, 2011
Care crisis: Who to fend for KNI patients?, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capiatl-Journal, February 19, 2011
Subcommittee recommends against closing KNI, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 18, 2011
Subcommittee endorses cuts in elderly services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 18, 2011
Lawmakers differ on special ed funding, By the Associated Press, February 17, 2011
KDoA plans to lay off workers, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 16, 2011
Kansas getting $31.5 million health exchange grant, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, February 16, 2011
TMTA levy likely capped, By Frederick J. Johnson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 15, 2011
Kansas Senate budget bill retains funding for special education, By Scott Rothschild, Lawrence Journal World, February 15, 2011
SRS closing 14 beds at Rainbow Mental Health Facility, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 14, 2011
Governor's budget includes cuts in elderly services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 14, 2011
State grant muddled by Brownback letter, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 12, 2011
Kansas faces loss of special education funds, By David Klepper, Kansas City Star, February 12, 2011
Clinic will explain TMTA route changes, By Frederick J. Johnson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 12, 2011
Advocates pan elder-protection effort, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 10, 2011
Sides differ on effect of KNI closure, By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 10, 2011
Amendment protesting federal health reform easily passes Kansas House, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 09, 2011
Kansas House hears concerns on voter ID bill, By David Klepper, Kansas City Star, February 09, 2011
Bill would create MH program for the elderly, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 09, 2011
House mental health caucus holds first meeting, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 09, 2011
House committee approves closure of KNI, By Jan Biles, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 08, 2011
Mental health caucus forming in Kansas House, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, February 08, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback’s move on Kansas Human Rights Commission criticized, By Scott Rothschild, Lawrence Journal World, February 08, 2011
House panel votes Tuesday on KNI, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, February 07, 2011
Senate leadership skeptical of opt-out amendment, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, February 07, 2011
Two health measures advance in House, By John Hanna, Associated Press, Jaunuary 06, 2011
Brownback issues order reorganizing KHPA, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, February 04, 2011
Oversight of KNI closure proposed, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, February 03, 2011
Inmates to provide snow removal, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, February 02, 2011
Schmidt hails Florida ruling in health reform case, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, February 01, 2011
"Kick-off" for a Kansas health insurance exchange, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 27, 2011
Free tax assistance available Monday, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, January 27, 2011
SRS secretary unveils new agency agenda, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 27, 2011
Free Bus Passes for February 2011, From Community Action, January 25, 2011
House committee adopts governor's spending freeze bill, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 25, 2011
Attorney General Schmidt warns consumers about new scam,From the Office of the Kansas Attorney General, January 25, 2011
ERO would put disability commission in Governor's Office, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 24, 2011
Merger planning underway for KHPA and KDHE, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, January 20, 2011
Brownback outlines three-prong approach to "structural reform" of state budget, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 20, 2011
Disability groups hatch waiting-list plan, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 18, 2011
Brownback squeezing mental health funding, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 17, 2011
Governor's budget would eliminate mental health grants, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 14, 2011
Brownback proposes closure of KNI, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 13, 2011
Brownback budget would fold KHPA into KDHE, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, January 13, 2011
Governor shifting state's gears, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 12, 2011
Brownback sworn in as Kansas governor, By David Klepper, Kansas City Star, January 11, 2011
Nursing home director tapped to head department on aging, By KHI News Service, January 07, 2011
Secretary of KDoA accepts CMS post, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 06, 2011
Brownback meets with advocates for the disabled, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 05, 2011
Committee will take aim at waiting lists, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, January 04, 2011
Brownback plans to focus on growing jobs, shrinking government, By David Klepper, Kansas City Star, January 04, 2011
Brownback agenda to include Medicaid reform, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, January 03, 2011
Brownback announces new SRS and KDHE chiefs, By KHI News Service, January 03, 2011
Brownback names SRS, KDHE heads, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, January 03, 2011
Kansas lawmakers to face same money woes, but different answers are likely, By David Klepper, Kansas City Star, January 02, 2011
SRS Begins Accepting Online Applications for Low Income Energy Assistance Program, From the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), December 28, 2010
Insurance department applies for 'early innovator' grant, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 22, 2010
Council discusses transit matters, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capitol-Journal, December 22, 2010
List cites high- and low-performing nursing homes, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 21, 2010
TMTA Board votes to maintain existing evening and Sunday bus service, From Topekans in Support of Public Transportation, December 21, 2010
Emler comments on Brownback budget plans, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 20, 2010
Consumer alert: Older Kansans targeted with possible holiday scams, From the Kansas Insurance Department, December 20, 2010
Oversight committee blasts health policy authority, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 08, 2010
Area doctors get pharmaceutical money for talks about drugs, By Alan Bavley, Kansas City Star, December 08, 2010
Brownback announces economic team, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 07, 0210
House leadership chosen for upcoming session, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, December 06, 2010
Medicare official disputes Roberts' claim that care being rationed, By Bryan Thompson, Kansas Public Radio (KPR), December 02, 2010
Key federal health officials visit KC on listening tour, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, December 01, 2010
Sebelius: U.S. Supreme Court ultimately will hear challenge to health reform, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, November 29, 2010
Warm coats to be given away, By The Topeka Capital-Journal, November 30, 2010
Auditors suggest ways to curb Medicaid drug costs, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, November 18, 2010
Community invited to dinner, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 17, 2010
TMTA Adopts Service Changes to Fixed Routes/Evening Service, From Topekans in Support of Public Transportation, November 17, 2010
Dentists and Medicaid, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service,November 15, 2010
Kansas could join lawsuit to halt health care reform law, By Brianne Pfannenstiel, Kansas City Star, November 14, 2010
TMTA board talks ideas, image, By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 13, 2010
HHS Secretary welcomed at hospital convention, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, November 12, 2010
Council discusses TMTA matters, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 10, 2010
Snow removal services return, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, November 08, 2010
What will become of new governor's opposition to health reform?, By Jim McLean, KHI News Service, November 05, 2010
House takes turn to the right, By Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal, November 03, 2010
Republicans dominate in races across state, By Fred Mann, Wichita Eagle, November 03, 2010
YOU DID IT! Voting Rights Amendment Passes!, From the Protect Voting Rights Coalition, November 03, 2010
Caregiver workshops scheduled, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, November 02, 2010
SRS expands access to services for Kansans who are blind or visually impaired, From the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), November 01, 2010
Disabled workers make inroads, By the Associated Press, October 28, 2010
KHPA seeks ideas for curbing Medicaid costs, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, October 25, 2010
Get your voice heard at polls, By Topeka Capital-Journal, October 23, 2010
Brownback, health reform and business, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 22, 2010
Brownback, health reform and taxes, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 21, 2010
Amendment 2 vote ought to change ballot bias, By Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, October 21, 2010
Brownback and premiums for individual health insurance policies, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 20, 2010
Rally: Change Constitution, By Becky Tanner, Wichita Eagle, October 19, 2010
Brownback warns of Medicare Advantage cuts, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 19, 2010
TMTA postpones decision on cuts, By Tim Hrencher, Topeka Capital-Journal, October 19, 2010
Brownback claims about federal health reform examined, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service, October 18, 2010
While healthcare debate rages, Kansas officials enact reforms, By Scott Rothschild, Lawrence Journal-World, October 18, 2010
TMTA to consider cuts Monday, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, October 17, 2010
TMTA hosts public meeting, By Topeka Capital-Journal, October 15, 2010
TMTA to hold 2nd public meeting, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, October 12, 2010
Bus service cuts unpopular, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, October 06, 2010
Fort Riley clinic helps soldiers recover from brain injuries, By Lindsey Elliott, KTKA TV 49 News, September 30, 2010
SRS budget briefing scheduled, By KHI News Service, September 29, 2010
Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 3-9, 2010, From NAMI Kansas, September 29, 2010
Potential TMTA change discussed, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 27, 2010
Mental health drugs are the costliest for Kansas taxpayers, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, September 27, 2010
Closure deepens the darkness, By Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 25, 2010
Yes on 2 Campaign Protects Voting Rights: Coalition Pushes Constitutional Amendment in Nov. 2 Election, From the Committee to Protect Voter Rights, September 24, 2010
Topeka Transit to cut again, By Mike Hall, Topeka Capital-Journal, September 20, 2010
Parkinson accepts Washington job, By KHI News Service, September 13, 2010
Former opponent of state hospital closure now offers regrets, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, September 10, 2010
City to offer help with rent, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, September 07, 2010
Lawmakers looking for attendant care funding options, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 27, 2010
Kansas mental health system is feeling stressed, By David Klepper, Kansas City Star, August 26, 2010
Governor Parkinson furthers opportunities for Kansans with disabilities, From Gov. Mark Parkinson, August 26, 2010
Fuel tax loss detours city, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 24, 2010
County to keep fuel tax money, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 24, 2010
Wichita to acquire TMTA trolleys, By Ann Marie Bush, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 24, 2010
Governor sends letter to legislators regarding federal aid package, By KHI News Service, August 20, 2010
KCDC taking Board applications until August 27th, From Martha Gabehart, Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns, August 16, 2010
Shift won't alter overall tax, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 18, 2010
SRS outlines budget options, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 16, 2010
Council hears support for TMTA, ByTim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 11, 2010
Brownback begins talking about his "roadmap" for Kansas, By Mike Shields, KHI News Service' August 09, 2010
Council cancels Monday session, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 06, 2010
Waiting list for frail elderly home services 'fairly likely', By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, August 05, 2010
New Social Security office opens, By the Associated Press, August 03, 2010
City council discusses budget, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, August 02, 2010
Funding for public transit bus services in Topeka are once again in jeopardy!, From Topekans in Support of Public Transportation, August 01, 2010
New health insurance option for Kansans with pre-existing conditions, By KHI News Service, July 30, 2010
City of Topeka offers utility bill relief to prevent homelessness, By City of Topeka, July 28, 2010
City council talks budget cuts, By Tim Hrenchir, Topeka Capital-Journal, July 26, 2010
Legislator pushing for new department on long-term care, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Serice, July 22, 2010
Infant is returned to blind couple after state places her in protective custody, By Lee Kavanaugh, Kansas City Star, July 21, 2010
Kansas seniors eligible for help with Medicare costs, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Serice, July 20, 2010
Attendant care funding approved, By Angela Deines, Topeka Capital-Jopurnal, July 19, 2010
Veterans expected to benefit from new PTSD rules, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 19, 2010
Today is registration deadline, By the Topeka Capital-Journal, July 19, 2010
Beat the Heat With a Fan Giveaway, KSNT TV 27, July 19, 2010
Advance voting gets under way, By Topeka Capital-Journal, July 14, 2010
Come to our Birthday Party for TILRC and the ADA!, From Topeka Independent Living Resource Center
SRS announces plan for paring waiting list numbers, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 06, 2010
Cuts take toll on mental health services, By Dave Ranney, KHI News Service, July 05, 2010
Legislation
HB 2673 would create a Medicaid provider assessment on nursing facilities in Kansas. Revenue from the assessment would be used to finance initiatives to maintain or improve the quality and quantity of care in Kansas in both nursing facilities and HCBS Waiver Programs. TILRC testified in favor of increasing the amount of revenue raised by the tax that goes to HCBS programs to 20%.
Update of the Kansas Act Against Discrimination (HB 2533) - This bill would amend the Kansas Act Against Discrimination (KAAD) in order to align the KAAD with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. The ADAAA makes important changes to the definition of the term "disability" by rejecting the holdings in several Supreme Court decisions and portions of EEOC's ADA regulations. These changes make it easier for an individual seeking protection under the ADA to establish that he or she has a disability within the meaning of the ADA.
The Community Attendant Worker Act (SB 566) - This bill from the 2007/2008 Session asks for a study to be conducted that will provide annual reports to the legislature detailing the amount of funding needed to properly compensate attendants for work and mileage as well as how to provide attendants access to quality, affordable health insurance. (Although SB 566 do not pass this session, SRS plans to include the study called for in the legislation as part of a study on systems capacity building funded through the Systems Transformation Grant)
Advocacy Organizations and Informational Resources
AARP Kansas is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.
The Assistive Technology for Kansans Project has established an Interagency Equipment Loan System that contains a variety of devices that people in Kansas can borrow on a trial basis, before they purchase equipment for themselves. The Kansas Equipment Exchange offers reconditioned durable medical equipment (DME), such as wheelchairs and lifts, availabe for Kansans who meet the guidlines. ATK also maintains an Equipment Bulletin Board where consumers may search for a broader range of items that they wish to buy or post items they have for sale.
The Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc. advances the interest of CMHCs and the individuals they serve. The primary goal of CMHCs is to provide quality care, treatment and rehabilitation to individuals with mental health problems in the least restrictive environment. The CMHCs provide services to all those needing it, regardless of economic level, age or type of illness.
The Kansas Audio-Reader Network is a reading and information service for blind, visually impaired, and print disabled individuals in Kansas and western Missouri. Services are offered free of charge to anyone in our listening area who is unable to read normal printed material.
The Big Tent Coalition is a coalition of social service providers in Kansas.
Community Supports and Services (CSS) manages a system of community based supports and services for persons with disabilities. Those supports and services, are delivered in partnerships with organized networks and funded through a variety of federal, state, local, and private sources. Community service providers reflect a variety of private not-for-profit and for-profit organizations as well as governmental entities.
KDHE Division of Health Care Finance (formerly Kansas Health Policy Authority) is the principal health care agency for the state of Kansas. DHCF serves as the single state Medicaid agency in Kansas and is responsibel for administering the medical portion of the Kansas Medicaid program, as well as the state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP, also known as "HealthWave"); MediKan, which provides coverage for certain low-income, disabled Kansans; the State Employee Health Program; and the State Self-Insurance Fund
Envision is a private, not-for-profit agency uniquely combining employment opportunities with rehabilitation services and public education. Our Mission To enhance the personal independence of individuals whose blindness or low vision, often accompanied by other disabilities, impacts their opportunities for employment, success, and integration into community life.
Kansas Donated Dental Services is a project initiated by the National Foundation for Dentistry for the Handicapped and the Kansas Dental Association. Its purpose is to provide free, comprehensive care for people who are permanently disabled, elderly and medically compromised who are unable to afford dental care. The Kansas dentists volunteering for DDS donate services in their own offices. Dental laboratories contribute services.
Families Together is the Parent Training and Information center serving Kansas families who include a son/daughter with disabilities. We train and inform parents and professionals, help families obtain appropriate education and services for their children with disabilities, work to improve education results for all children, resolve problems between families and schools or other agencies and connect children with disabilities to community resources that address their needs.
The Gallaudet University Regional Center at Johnson County Community College offers extension courses, training workshops and technical assistance to address the educational, transition, and professional development needs from birth through adulthood of deaf and hard of hearing people, their families and professionals who work with them.
Official website for the Governor of Kansas.
Kansas.gov is the official website for the State of Kansas.
Kansas Action Network, Inc. or KAN, is a broad based coalition for workers' rights, social justice and economic fairness seeking a common ground in the pursuit of a just society. We call upon our common values in order to educate, organize and mobilize on issues that will improve the working and living conditions for all men, women, and children in Kansas.
The Kansas Assistive Technology Co-Operative (KATCO) provides Kansans with disabilities and their families access to financial resources for acquiring assistive technology. Families on fixed incomes, or who have credit problems related to disabilities, may qualify for loans. KATCO offers assistance with a combination of education, savings and low interest borrowing.
The Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL), represents 12 Centers for Independent Living (CILs). Centers provide services to people with disabilities of all ages. Centers for Independent Living also provide assistance to businesses and all other entities in the community to assist them in offering services to people with disabilities. We advocate at a state and national level for the rights of all people with disabilities to live in the communities of their choice.
The Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved (KAMU) is the state Primary Care Association (PCA) and is charged with providing training, technical assistance to, and advocacy on behalf of, federally-funded Community Health Centers in Kansas. KAMU's Mission is to promote access to high quality, culturally sensitive, comprehensive, cost effective primary health care services for the medially underserved in the state, regardless of ability to pay.
The Kansas Attorney General's Office, promoting human dignity through justice with compassion and professional excellence.
The Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing advocates for and facilitates equal access to quality, coordinated and comprehensive services that enhance the quality of life for Kansans who are deaf and hard of hearing.
The Kansas Department on Aging uses public and private resources to improve the security, dignity and independence of Kansas seniors, their families, seniors’ caregivers and all Kansans living in adult care homes.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) optimizes the promotion and protection of the health of Kansans through efficient and effective public health programs and services and through preservation, protection and remediation.
The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation mission is to enhance Kansas communities with housing opportunities. This goal is achieved through using a variety of strategies and approaches, including increasing homeownership opportunities, leveraging the construction of more affordable rental housing, preserving existing housing through rehabilitation, promoting energy efficiency improvements for owner-occupied and rental housing, providing affordable housing through rent assistance to low-income families and senior citizens, and creating housing opportunities for previously underserved persons and communities.
The Kansas Human Rights Commission investigates complaints alleging discrimination and conducts public education programs designed to prevent discrimination.
The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), partnering to connect Kansans with supports and services to improve lives, protect children and promote adult self-sufficiency.
The Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) empowers students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to assume responsible roles in society and to lead fulfilling lives. KSSB strives to establish partnerships with parents, school districts, and community resources to promote access to a high quality education for all Kansas students with visual impairments, regardless of where they attend school.
The Kansas State School for the Deaf provides a barrier-free communication environment which fosters early, fluent communication and on-going fluent communication as a means of broadening horizons and maximizing possibilities.
The Kansas Talking Book Service provides free home delivery of library resources designed to meet the cultural and recreational needs of Kansas citizens unable to use standard print because of a visual or physical impairment.
The Kansas Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program is designed to assess, plan, develop and provide VR services to eligible individuals with disabilities, consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests and informed choice. By providing services in this way, the VR program enables individuals with disabilities to prepare for and engage in gainful employment.
Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA) promotes and supports the development of youth with disabilities so they become empowered as community leaders through education, mentoring, and peer support.
The Kansas Youth Leadership Forum is a motivational five day forum in which a group of about 30-40 high school juniors and seniors, with various disabilities, come together to learn about leadership, advocacy, and goal setting. Through various small and large sessions, delegates are able to interact with, and learn from each other and successful adults with disabilities. Small sessions give delegates the opportunity to share experiences and explore personal leadership and career plans. Large sessions involve speakers in the community who address everything from resources to assistive technology, from disability history to adaptive recreation.
Keys for Networking, Inc. is a non-profit, 501©3 organization providing information, support, and training to families in Kansas whose children who have educational, emotional, and/or behavioral problems.
KSHousingSearch.org is a housing locator service, sponsored by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, which provides detailed information on affordable rental housing available throughout Kansas and allows people to locate housing that best fits their individual needs. The site can be accessed online 24 hours a day and is supported by a toll-free, bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844, M-F, 9-8 EST.
Mission of Mercy program, sponsored by the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation, is an annual event that provides free dental care to all patients on a first come-first served basis after first receiving a health screen prior to a dental assessment.
The Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas or SACK, is the statewide self-advocate group. SACK is made up of over 20 member local self-advocate groups from all over Kansas. What is a self-advocate group? A self-advocate group is a civic organization for adults with developmental disabilities. The purpose of self-advocate groups is to provide leadership experience, community involvement opportunities and to support the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in the community.
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) is a free program offering Kansans an opportunity to talk with trained, community volunteers and get answers to questions about Medicare and other insurance issues.
The Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas develops a State Independent Living Plan through external input, which ensures independent living for Kansans, advocates for the accomplishment of the State Plan objectives, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the implementation of the plan and is a statewide catalyst for independent living.
Topeka Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Council supports the civil rights of and full integration into Topeka community life for all people with disabilities by working toward providing full access to facilities, programs, services, activities and employment.
Publications
The Cost of Untreated Mental Illness in Greater Kansas City, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City, February 2012 - Approximately one in every 10 adults in the Greater Kansas City area has a serious mental illness (SMI).Without treatment, SMI can lead to unemployment, increased hospital and emergency room use, incarceration, suicide, and early death due to chronic medical conditions. An economic model was developed by The HSM Group, Ltd. to quantify the costs of untreated SMI among adults. (Cost of Untreated Mental Illness in Kansas Factsheet)
The Intersection between Budget Cuts to Services and Civil Rights of People with Disabilities under the “Olmstead” Decision, Presented to: The House Committee on Long Term Care and Aging, Provided by: Mike Oxford, Executive Director, Topeka Independent Living Resource Center, January 26, 2010 - This testimony presents a cogent argument regarding the necessity for systematic, comprehensive, long range planning to address the future long term care needs of our state that culminates in the development of an Olmstead Plan for the state of Kansas.
Going Home - Is a booklet about home and community based options to institutional care. It explains how TILRC can help you get the healthcare services and supports you need in your own home and community. (printable version in rtf format)
Legislative Procedure in Kansas, Kansas Legislative Research Department, November 2006
Testimony Presented to the House Committee on Appropriations in Support of and Requesting Consideration of Amendments to HB 2673, By Mike Oxford, TILRC Executive Director, March 9, 2010 - HB 2673 would create a Medicaid provider assessment on nursing facilities in Kansas. Revenue from the assessment would be used to finance initiatives to maintain or improve the quality and quantity of care in Kansas in both nursing facilities and HCBS Waiver Programs.
Testimony addressing House Bill 2656 before the House Committee on Long Term Care and Aging; Bob Bethell, Chair; Presented by Mike Oxford, Executive Director - HB 2656 would transfer all powers, duties and functions of the Adult Protective Services Program (APS) of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) to the Office of the Attorney General as of January 1, 2013.