KanCare “Issues Log”FYI- Following is a link on the KanCare website to the KanCare “issues log” that gets updated every day. You may already know about this, but thought I would pass it on in case you don’t. KHCC sets out on May KanCare TourKansas Medicaid and HealthWave became KanCare on January 1, 2013. The Kansas Health Care Coalition wants to help you understand KanCare and wants to hear from you and your family about how it is going.
SKIL family mourns the passing of Rita Nance
SILCK seeking applications for Board of DirectorsHAYS, Kan.-- The Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas is seeking applications to the SILCK Board of Directors. Individuals with disabilities, who have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the independent living philosophy, and are not employed by a center for independent living or state agency are highly encouraged to apply.
State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services public hearing set for June 11TOPEKA, Kan. -- Kansas Rehabilitation Services (KRS) invites individuals and organizations interested in employment services for people with disabilities to provide input on its State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services. The State Plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2014 to 2016 will be effective October 1, 2013. To provide an opportunity for stakeholder input, KRS will conduct a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013. The hearing will be an interactive web cast using technology to connect people in 12 Kansas communities. Participants in each location will be able to share their comments or questions which will be broadcast live to all locations.
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Rita Marie Nance, department manager of the Assistive Technology Access Site at SKIL, passed at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo.- SILCK, Kansas RS invite participants for statewide public hearing
- Resource Central - National Nurses Week with Independent Strides
- May is National Arthritis Awareness Month
- Help ILC of Joplin with Beimdiek Mega Dome Community Grant Program
- Kansas historical disability information now available from the KCDC
- Governor's plan would take 600 off waiting lists for social services
- Webinar for college seniors, young workers to address managing student loans, saving for a secure financial future
- Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas seeks Executive Director
- From ADAPT: Disability activists score major victory in Day of Action
- Walk MS
- FOR SALE: 4-wheel scooter
- Resource Central - MS Walk with Dr. Steve Miller
- KHCC seeks help for letter-writing campaign
- Resource Central: Angel Shaver - 2013 Ms. Wheelchair Kansas
- SKIL March 2013 Newsletter
- Steve Gold: What are Religious Communities doing in your state regarding Medicaid expansion?
- Action Alert: Proposed bill could force people with HIV/AIDS into quarantine
- From KHCC: Yesterday's event a success!
- Choice Period Ends April 4 for KanCare Members Enrolled at Start of Program
- Ms Wheelchair Kansas
- Access to KanCare can be expanded!
- DCF Awards $1.2 Million in Grants to Benefit Blind/Visually Impaired Older Adults
- Walk MS: Neodesha Saturday, April 27, 2013
- Deadline for changing KanCare health plans approaching
- Help Wanted
- March is Head Injury Awareness Month
- Nivens named interim General Manager of SKIL Media
- Partners in Policymaking makes online educational program available
- U.S. DOE announces equitable services implementation plan
- KANSASWORKS Employer Partner Incentive
- From KHI: More than 30 Kansas groups pushing for Medicaid expansion
- Assistive Technology Promotes Independence for People in Nursing Facilities
- Can Dance Include and Embrace Us All?
- From Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns: KanCare informational meetings rescheduled
- From MWKS: Ninth Annual Ms. Wheelchair Kansas Crowning open to the public
- The Whole Person seeks artists for Expressions 2013
- Talking Books Week
- From NCIL -- Urgent Action Alert: Act Now to Strengthen America’s Independent Living Program!
- True Grit Health & Wellness Challenge
- SKIL Changing with Times
- KanCare provider meetings
- From NCD: What Will Sequestration Mean for People with Disabilities?
- From NCIL: Sequestration Update for Centers for Independent Living
- KanCare meeting in Wichita cancelled
- Tackling the Critical Issue of Veterans Unemployment
- Stakeholder Engagement Sought to Refocus Efforts on Employment First: Making the Promise of Employment First an Everyday Reality in Kansas
- Event Cancellation Notice
- Working together for a successful KanCare transition
- KanCare educational meetings for members this week
- Subject: KanCare Ombudsman Contact Information