KCDD Day at the Capitol
February 11, 2026
The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) is excited to host our 2nd Annual Advocacy Day at the Kansas Capitol! This event is dedicated to advocacy, fostering connections, and raising awareness about issues that impact people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
We will kick off the morning with a deep-dive advocacy training (required for all participants) and then spend the majority of the day meeting with our Kansas State Senators & Representatives (note: these meetings will be scheduled in advance by the KCDD team).
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM – 3:00 PM
(Registration & Breakfast 8:00 AM-8:45 AM)
Advocacy Training for Attendees
8:45 AM - 10:30 AM (attendance required)
Location: Sunflower Foundation – Powerhouse Conference Center located at 5820 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
State Senate & State House Meetings
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Kansas Capitol Auditorium, 300 SW 10th St, Topeka, KS 66612
Event Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Registration (Light Breakfast & Coffee Served)
Advocacy Training for Attendees (attendance required)
(Location: Sunflower Foundation – Powerhouse Conference Center located at 5820 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606)
8:45 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Legislative Schedules & Legislative Teams
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
State Senate & State House Meetings
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break (Location: TBD)
Wrap Up with KCDD/Return Feedback Forms
(Location: Capitol Cafeteria, Located on the GroundFloor/Across from Lettuce Feed You)
3:00 PM
A Personal Message from Lola
This day is incredibly meaningful to me as a self-advocate with a disability, and I’m passionate about advancing disability rights. Let’s work together to make our voices heard! If you have questions or need any additional information, please reach out to me directly at lola@kcdd.org.
— Lola Kernell, KCDD Advocacy Coordinator