KCDD DAY
AT THE CAPITOL
February 10, 2027
KCDD Invites You to Join us at the
SPEAK Up! Conference
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 8am - 3pm
Venue: Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview,
Wichita, KS
WE ALL
MATTER
a mental health support group for people with IDD
All people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, learn, work, play, belong, and thrive in the community they choose.
About KCDD
The purpose of the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) is to support people of all ages with developmental disabilities so they have the opportunity to make choices regarding both their participation in society and their quality of life.
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Become a Change Agent
Join Forces by Advocating Alongside the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) for Kansans with IDD .
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Kansas ABLE Roadshow
ABLE Accounts are savings and investment tools for people with disabilities. Learn about our partnerships across the State.
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Building Brighter Futures: Financial Empowerment for Foster Youth with Disabilities Through ABLE Accounts
Join us for a national webinar highlighting Kansas' innovative cross-agency partnership to expand the use of ABLE accounts for children and youth with disabilities in foster care.
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Women's Health Guide
An easy-to-understand resource that helps women with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn about their bodies, make healthy choices, and feel confident speaking up for their care.
Aging with IDD Webinar Series
Aging with IDD: Recognizing and Responding to Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Behavioral Changes
Friday, July 31, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Central)
Understanding HCBS Waivers and Services for Older Adults with IDD in Kansas
Thursday, August 6, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Central)
New effort in Kansas works to make 988 hotline more inclusive
WIBW Topeka - Watch KCDD’s Whit Downing discuss the benefits of the new hotline and how it can save lives.
Meet the Council
The members of the KCDD are responsible to carry out the provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act).
Serving a maximum of two four-year terms, the 40-member Council represents the state and is composed of 60% of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD) or family members or guardians.
MEET THE KCDD TEAM
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Sara Hart Weir
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Allyson Infante
DEPUTY DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR OF THE KCDD HEALTH EQUITY AND OUTCOMES COALITION
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Lola Kernell
ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
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Whit Downing
VICE PRESIDENT OF POLICY & PROGRAMMING
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Laura Gaffney, MD
CO-CHAIR, KCDD HEALTH EQUITY & OUTCOMES COALITION
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Mallory Taylor
SUMMER INTERN
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Reva Wywadis
Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator
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Rachel Hiles
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
Upcoming Events
ABLE Accounts, Employment, and Financial Independence
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
SPEAK Up! Conference
Friday, November 6, 2026
8 am - 3 pm*
Wichita, KS
KCDD Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
9:00am - 3pm
Mental Health Matters
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Self-Advocate Training: 5:30-6:30 PM
Family & Caregiver Training: 6:45-7:45 PM