KCDD's IDD-Informed Partnership Initiative

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KCDD's IDD-Informed Partnership Initiative supports Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in strengthening their capacity to serve older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their caregivers through training, collaboration, and resource sharing.

Partnering Area Agencies on Aging

Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging

Johnson County Area Agency on Aging

SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

Download KCDD’s IDD Informed Partnership Award Resource Toolkit

Training Series from July 31 – September 30, 2026

Blue banner with an older couple with IDD, a man is kissing a woman with down syndrome on the cheek behind text: Aging with IDD: Recognizing and Responding to Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Behavioral Changes Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Aging with IDD: Recognizing and Responding to Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Behavioral Changes

Friday, July 31, 2026

Blue banner with an older woman (right) and a caregiver (left) surrounded by sensory lights behind text: Understanding HCBS Waivers and Services for Older Adults with IDD in Kansas Friday, July 31, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Central)

Understanding HCBS Waivers and Services for Older Adults with IDD in Kansas

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Blue Banner with details about event OK CARES Respite Resources + Cultivating Partnerships Across Aging and IDDMONDAY, August 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Central)

OK CARES Respite Resources + Cultivating Partnerships Across Aging and IDD

Monday, August 17, 2026

Blue banner with details about event Planning for the Future Supporting Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities fRIDAY, August 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Central)

Planning for the Future: Supporting Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Friday, August 28, 2026

 For More Information

For questions about the IDD Informed Partnership Initiative, contact:

Allyson McCain, Deputy Director
allyson@kcdd.org

Stacy Pfiefer, Project Coordinator
stacy@kcdd.org