KCDD Day at the Capitol
February 11, 2026
The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities hosted our 2nd Annual Advocacy Day at the Kansas Capitol on February 11, 2026!
Thank you to all of the self-advocates, family members, community partners and advocacy allies who joined us to speak up for the issues that impact people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and the legislators who took time out of their day to meet with us!
We kicked off the morning with a deep-dive advocacy training and then spent the the day meeting with our Kansas State Senators & Representatives.
Image Description: A group of eight people. Seven of them are advocates, the other a legislator. They are all dressed professionally and seen smiling for the camera. They are standing in the capitol building in front of a brick wall.
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
Location: Sunflower Foundation – Powerhouse Conference Center
State Senate & State House Meetings
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Kansas Capitol Auditorium
Photo Gallery
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