Johnson County Community Developmental Disabilities Organization - CDDO

10/15/2026

The CDDO will be at the upcoming Family Resource Night hosted by the Gardner Edgerton School District on Monday, October 19, from 5- 7 p.m. at Trail Ridge Middle School.

Our team will be available to answer questions about IDD Waiver services in Johnson County and how to get the application process started.

The event is open to all families, with snacks and activities for children in pre-K and older. Come and visit with mental health providers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, sensory, athletic organizations, community services, and legal services.

10/09/2026

SACK is coming to Johnson County! Join us for an Advocacy Tour Stop and a chance to connect with other self-advocates, learn about resources, and help shape the future of disability rights in your community.

📅 October 19 · 10am–noon
📍 Central Resource Library, Carmack Room, 9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS

SACK is coming to Johnson County!

Join us for an Advocacy Tour Stop and a chance to connect with other self-advocates, learn about resources, and help shape the future of disability rights in your community.

📅 October 19 · 10am–noon
📍 Central Resource Library, Carmack Room
9875 W 87th St · Overland Park, KS

We want to hear from YOU.

Everyone is welcome — self-advocates, families, service providers, and community members.

Learn more at sackonline dot org or call 785-749-5588.

[White flyer with text details about the event: Join the SACK Advocacy Tour Stop in Johnson County!
Meeting Details:
Community Connection Meet with local advocates and share your experiences with others in your area.
Resource Sharing Access information about support services, Supported Decision Making and intellectual/ developmental disability resources.
Voice Advocacy Help shape the future of advocacy efforts in Johnson County and across the state of Kansas.
When?
October 19th 10am - noon
Where?
Central Resource Library Carmack Room 9875 W 87th St. Overland Park, KS 66212
Why?
We're excited to partner with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), service providers, families, and other community members to build and strengthen local self-advocacy groups throughout Kansas.
Learn more at sackonline dot org or call 785-749-5588. ]

10/08/2026

We are proud to join more than 40 professionals from across the area for Basic Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, hosted by the Gardner Police Department. We had a great discussion today about our role in the community and how collaboration helps us better support the people we serve.

Thank you to the Kansas Law Enforcement CIT Council, Gardner Police Department and everyone investing their time this week to strengthen how our communities respond to people experiencing a mental health crisis.

This morning kicked off our Fall Basic Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Course, hosted by the Gardner Police Department at the Gardner Justice Center!

We are excited to welcome 40 professionals from across the area for a week of learning, collaboration, and connection. Throughout the course, participants will build skills and knowledge that support CIT’s mission of promoting education, advocacy, and problem-solving within our communities.

The class was welcomed this morning by Gardner Police Chief Kelly Herron, Deputy Chief Brittanie Pruitt, Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe, and Johnson County Mental Health Center Director Tim DeWeese.

CIT works because it is truly a collaborative effort. Law enforcement, mental health professionals, prosecutors, advocates, community partners, and other disciplines each bring an important perspective to the table. By learning together and strengthening these partnerships, we can improve how our communities respond to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

We’re looking forward to a great week of training, conversations, and new connections!

Education. Advocacy. Collaboration. Better outcomes for our communities.

10/05/2026

Learn all about the new Community Supports Waiver in the Fall issue of JoCo Magazine. The CSW is a new Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver for people with IDD in Kansas. https://www.jocogov.org/joco-magazine/fall-2026

Additional information can be found on the CDDO website: https://www.jocogov.org/department/community-developmental-disabilities-organization/community-support-waiver-services-and-supports

10/02/2026

Thank you to all our incredible exhibitors who joined us for this year’s Resource Fair! It was such a wonderful day filled with connection, collaboration, and community. We appreciate your support in helping bring valuable resources to those who need them.

09/28/2026

Come meet the CDDO team at the IDD Resource Fair on Thursday, October 1, from 2- 6 p.m. at the Johnson County KS Arts and Heritage Center. There will be CDDO staff available to get your intake started.

More information: https://www.jocogov.org/department/community-developmental-disabilities-organization/2026-resource-fair

09/25/2026

We're excited to see you on Thursday, Oct. 1, for our annual IDD Resource Fair at the Johnson County KS Arts and Heritage Center from 2-6 pm.

There will be more than 60 exhibitors in attendance, including Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas State Treasurer, Sunflower Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, and Healthy Blue Kansas.

There will also be service providers in attendance for Case Management, Day Services, Employment Services, Residential Services, and more!

For a complete exhibitor list, visit https://www.jocogov.org/department/community-developmental-disabilities-organization/2026-resource-fair

06/10/2026

We are helping Kansans stay up to date on their SUN Bucks case. Text messages with program updates may be sent to you regarding SUN Bucks from the number 51523.

If you want to receive messages regarding SUN Bucks and other programs, you may opt-in using the Self-Service Portal (https://cssp.kees.ks.gov/apspssp/sspNonMed.portal/login/doView).

Learn more about SUN Bucks and text communications at SUNBucks.dcf.ks.gov.

You can also stay up to date on SUN Bucks and other DCF programs by subscribing to our e-newsletter, DCF Direct at https://www.dcf.ks.gov/Newsroom/Pages/default.aspx.

06/05/2026