Kansas Institute for Positive, Healthy, & Inclusive Communities

09/16/2026

You Are Not Alone!

Join us, September 22nd at 6pm via Zoom, to learn how to build, maintain, and repair relationships with youth. Layla McEniry will be speaking with families on what it means to be a trusted adult.

This series is focused on supporting families who are seeking reunification with their child through the child welfare system, have recently reunified with their child, or who are at risk of Kansas DCF involvement. The topics and discussions will be tailored to this audience.

Register for this event by using our QR code in the post or follow this link: https://bit.ly/PEPSeries

The PEP Program is done in partnership with: Families Together, Inc. Kansas Institute for Positive, Healthy, & Inclusive Communities, IBT and KU's School of Social Welfare

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

💡 Have a program or project that could benefit from funding support?

KDADS is currently offering multiple funding opportunities that support aging services, behavioral health initiatives, and nursing facility improvement projects across Kansas. Application information, deadlines, and contact details are available online.

🔗 Visit the link in the comments section for more information

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

SELF-ADVOCATES: THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU 💙

Mental health matters.
Your emotions matter.
Your stress matters.
Your wellness matters.

Join KCDD for a FREE mental health training created specifically for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

📅 July 15, 2026
📍 Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
🍦 Free ice cream
📘 Free toolkit
💲 Free registration

Bring a family member, caregiver, friend, or support person! We would LOVE to see you there.

Register here:
bit.ly/KCDDmentalhealth

[Image description: Event flyer with text and photos of presenters: Mental Health Matters:
Trainings for Self Advocates with IDD & Their Families + Caregivers
Only 50 participants
Whit Downing, VP of Policy and Programming at KCDD
Chandra Gordon, LMSW, Facilitator & Social Work Educator
Scan to register or visit bit.ly/KCDDmentalhealth
July 15th, 2026
5:30 – 6:30 PM Self-Advocates
6:45 - 7:45 PM Families
Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center,
Overland Park, Kansas
Questions?
Contact Whit at [email protected]]

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

Researchers at the KU Life Span Institute were honored by AAIDD this month for contributions to research in intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Help us celebrate Early Career Award winner Lauren Bruno and Education Award winner Karrie Shogren at KUCD - Kansas University Center on Disabilities for their efforts!

06/24/2026

06/11/2026

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