Mission
"To ensure the opportunity to make choices regarding participation in society and quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities."

The Council
Council members are appointed by the Governor of Kansas. 60% of the council is composed of people with developmental disabilities and family members who represent the developmental disability community.

The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) is established by state and federal law and federally funded to advocate for imporvements in the Kansas system so that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and support they need.

Council Chair
Kathy Brennon - Chanute

Council Members

Sara Arif - Topeka
James Bart - Lawrence
Gary Bowley - Kansas City
Kristin Fairbank - Hays
Stacy Jones - Overland Park
Jim Kallinger - Topeka
Stephanie King - Ottawa
Patricia Morgan - Stockton
Rocky Nichols - Topeka
Leon Ostrander - Great Bend
Kristy Rasnic - Topeka
Colleen Riley - Topeka
April Santiago - Derby
Marc Shiff - Topeka
Joe Steffy - Louisburg
Stephon Stewart - Topeka
Michael Wehmeyer, Ph.D. - Lawrence
Dawn R Wilson - Erie

Ex-Officio - Steve Leary - Topeka