Wyandotte County Developmental Disabilities Organization

09/14/2026

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/long-term-services-supports/community-support-waiver

The new Community Support Waiver (CSW) will help Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live independent lives at home and in the community. People with I/DD who do not need continuous, 24-hour support can choose from a range of services that fit their assessed needs.

07/10/2026

06/04/2026

https://ifamilykc.com/blog/guide/special-needs-summer-camps-kansas-city/

Check out these 19 Special Needs Summer Camps! Everyone deserves to go to camp this summer, so check out these special needs camps for kids (& some accept adults too!) Options for all :)

05/21/2026

The Wyandotte County Developmental Disabilities Organization (WCDDO) will begin the grant day services summer funded program. Applications will be accepted at your earliest convenience. The day services will be available from June 1, 2026, until August 31, 2026.

The purpose of the grant program is to assist individuals in gaining the greatest level of independence while supporting them in meaningful activities of their choice throughout the day.

Applicants must apply by May 31, 2026. It is permissible for anyone to complete and apply on behalf of the IDD person served. However, that person and his/her guardian will be required to sign the application. Completed applications should be forwarded, preferably by email to: [email protected].

Please follow up to make sure WCDDO acknowledges receipt of the application.

• Must be 18 or older
• Those who are on the HCBS Waitlist or meets other criteria

CALL 913-573-5502 OR EMAIL [email protected] TO REQUEST APPLICAITON.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

KU CHIP-ID (Community Health Improvement Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) CHIP-ID Kick-Off Bash

05/21/2026

KU CHIP-ID (Community Health Improvement Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) is a Kansas City–based initiative at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) focused on improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities through evidence-based programs in physical activity, nutrition, and weight management launchku.org.

https://ebl.ku.edu/physical-activity-program-idd

CHIP-ID Community Programs KU V FitOverviewKU V Fit is an ongoing virtual exercise program for individuals (age 13+) with an intellectual disability. Weekly classes are taught over the free video conferencing application Zoom. Each class is 35 minutes in length and includes aerobic, strength, endura...

05/21/2026

Wednesday, June 17th at 12pm CST we have speaker Kent Bauman speaking with Families on "From Abused to Exploited"
For more information on this event and to register click the links below.

05/21/2026

Tuesday, June 3rd at 1pm CST we have speaker Leni Swails presenting "Young Child Anxiety".
For more information on this event and to register click the links below.