Disability Rights Center of Kansas

The Disability Rights Center of Kansas is the Protection and Advocacy agency for the state of Kansas.

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and we encourage the remaining states involved in the litigation to follow Kansas' example.

Read the coalition letter here: https://t.co/MF2ZbLQW7W

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22 Kansas senior and disability organizations joined together to explain why this litigation poses a threat to disability rights and community inclusion. We appreciate the Attorney General's decision to hear those concerns and take action (1/2)

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After more than seven years of advocacy, Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is now law in Kansas!

Kansans with disabilities and their families sent hundreds of emails to Kansas lawmakers via action alerts and that advocacy made a big difference. THANK YOU!

https://t.co/WjIiqjqYiO

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🚨Tell Lawmakers to Support Supported Decision-Making Before It's Too Late🚨

HB 2609 is one step away! Learn more and take action here: https://t.co/2iOu4biX4N

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The process of submitting KanCare grievances and appeals with Medicaid and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) can be confusing! We have a resource to help.

Check out our “Navigating KanCare Grievances and Appeals” webpage: https://t.co/DVDT4WT4ND

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The 2026 Kansas Legislative session is in full swing! Join our email list to stay looped in on issues important to the disability community. We will send action alerts about bills that are relevant to your disability rights.

Sign up today: https://t.co/nNJktISTLu

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Have a question about your rights or need help? Contact us online at https://t.co/lC9lEtzX5F or call toll-free at [phone]

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Kansas made positive changes to its guardianship law that give people with disabilities more rights, more control, and more choices!

Learn more about the new Kansas Guardianship Law below, or on our website: https://t.co/Pgv8K0N3wq

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People with disabilities have specific rights to find & keep safe, accessible housing!

Check out our resources that explain what disability discrimination in housing can look like, reasonable accommodations, what to do if rights are violated, & more: https://t.co/mq3VdIcpKe

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November is Assistive Technology Awareness Month — a time to highlight the tools that make independence, communication, and employment possible for millions of people with disabilities.

Learn more about AT from @DisabRightsMD: https://t.co/hsHqwOJcB2

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Every voter deserves to access their right to vote.

If you run into issues, or just need help figuring out where or how to vote, reach out to the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) for free, nonpartisan assistance.

@VerifiedVoting, @AAPD, @866OURVOTE

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Disability rights at risk: Department of Education layoffs have gutted key offices enforcing IDEA, 504 & WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act).

Tell Congress: Restore staffing. Protect access.

https://t.co/lrMtdravEg

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A government shutdown can cause confusion, but key benefits for people with disabilities like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid continue. Get prepared: use online accounts, keep documents, and refill meds early. More info: https://t.co/TWWvSv8v7w
#GovernmentShutdown #DisabilityRights

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This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, remember: the Client Assistance Program (CAP) is here to make sure you get the supports you need to get or keep a job!

🎥Watch this short video to learn how the CAP works for you.

#NDEAM #KDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

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Today, we joined fellow disability advocates at the Kansas Statehouse for the Kansas Disability Employment Awareness Month (KDEAM) proclamation signing. #KDEAM is in October. Thank you, Governor Kelly, for recognizing the importance of competitive, integrated employment!

#NDEAM

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Those who receive Social Security benefits should be front and center in figuring out how their benefit money is spent. DRC is here to help if you have a representative payee and think they have done something wrong while managing your money.
Learn more: https://t.co/cq8l0kyuua

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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you are in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988, or chat at https://t.co/w32FqKzJBv, to speak to someone and get immediate support.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #988Lifeline

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An accessible future starts with you. This Disability Voting Rights Week, make your voice count! Register to vote or check your voter registration today to help shape a future where every voter has equal access: https://t.co/wg43pJqPgj #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek #DVRW2025

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📣 Attention Kansas Disability Community! We want to hear from you!

Please help shape DRC's priorities and objectives for federal fiscal year 2026 by completing our survey: https://t.co/29svL0dl0e

#Kansas #DisabilityRights #KansasDisabilityCommunity

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