Disabilities Services: Butler County, KS

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1Prepared by CommunityGrace.info, a website listing community resources in and near Butler County,KS, to prevent and reverse homelessness. To change or add information, email: [email protected].

DISABILITIES SERVICES: Butler County, KS

We recommend calling before going to any of these placesbecause dates, times, and availability might have changed.

Resources for other needs available at:CommunityGrace.info.

Note: Intellectual Disabilitiesis what used to be called MentalRetardation. ID/DD means: Intellectual and developmental

disabilities.

Organizations and government agencies

Adult Protective Services (APS)Kansas Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)Web:http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/PPS/Pages/APS/AdultProtectiveServices.aspx Call 1-800-922-5330 to report suspected abuse of an adultCall 1-800-842-0078 to report adult abuse in a residential facility (nursing home, etc.).

Works with community agencies to prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation, or fiduciary abuseofvulnerable adults 18 years of age or older, including persons with disabilities.

Butler County Dept. on Aging

Web: www.aging.ks.gov2101 Dearborn, Suite 302, Augusta, KS 67010 / 316.775.0500 / 800-432-3536www.bucodeptonaging.org / www.facebook.com/ButlerCountyRSVP

All Adult Care Homes are managed by the Kansas Dept. on Aging (KDA)

Includes: assisted living/residential health care facilities, boarding care homes, home plusfacilities, and adult day care

Resource Directory for Older Adults (2012),http://www.bucodeptonaging.org/8001.html

Community Developmental Disability Services Organizations (CDDO)Kansas Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)Butler County: Flinthills Services, Inc., 226 S. Main, El Dorado, KS / 316-322-8777Web:http://www.cddobutlercounty.org/

The single point of entry for individuals or families to obtain services through the Kansasdevelopmental disabilities (DD) services system. CDDOs determine eligibility for DDservices.

Based on availability of funding, CDDOs serve or arrange services for eligible persons.

DCF Service Center / El DoradoKansas Dept. for Children and Families (DCF) [formerly SRS]410 Haverhill Road, El Dorado / 316-321-4200 / TDD: 1-800-766-3777

Determines eligibility for Medicaid, MediKan, health/ mental health care, and other benefits.

Provides food/nutrition assistance (SNAP), temporary assistance for needy families (TANF),energy assistance, child care assistance, general assistance (medical benefits), independentliving assistance, refugee assistance, vocational rehab assistance, etc.
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Contracts with local providers for a variety of services for specific needs (e.g., alcohol abusetreatment, Autism services, developmental disabilities services, etc.).

For a list of services offered, visit:http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/Pages/default.aspx

To apply for assistance online:https://oapub1.dcf.ks.gov/OAWeb/initOLA.ola?method=English

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Service providers

Butler County Infant-Toddler Services: Bright BeginningsA program of Rainbows United, Inc.(www.RUI.org)

Web:http://www.butlerkids.org/provider-bright_beginnings.php 409 N. Main. El Dorado, KS 67042-2039 / 316-320-1342 / 800-650-9260.

Goal is to enhance the lives of children with varied abilities and needs through customizedservices designed in partnership with the family.

Serves residents of Butler County (services are free for eligible children).

Services include: Developmental Screenings (to identify potential learning problems),Therapy, Family Support, Respite Care, Pre-School Case Management, etc.

Bright Beginnings: Services for children from birth to age 3 who have special needs

For a free developmental screening for your child, contact: Susan Harsh, LMSW,Coordinator,[email protected]

Butler County Special Education CooperativeWeb:http://www.bcsbc.org/

Serves as a partner with parents, educators and administrators in providing equaleducational opportunity for all students in the 9 member school districts in Butler County.

Serves students with exceptionalities: Emotional Disturbances, Visual Impairments, LearningDisabilities, Speech and Language Impairments, Physical Impairments, Early Childhood

Special Education, Intellectual Disabilities, Severe Multiple Disabilities, Hearing Impairments,Gifted, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Other Health Impairments.

Centers for Independent Living (CILs)Web:http://www.srs.ks.gov/services/Pages/CenterforIndependentLiving.aspx CIL providers for residents in Butler County: Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)

615 1/2 N. Main, El Dorado, KS / 316-322-7853 / Toll-free: 800-960-7853Web:http://rcilinc.org/locations/el-dorado

Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC)3033 West 2nd Street North, Wichita, KS / 316-942-6300 / TTY/TDD: 316-942-6300

Website: http://www.ilrcks.org/Core services for persons with disabilities and their families: Advocacy, information &referral, independent living skills training, peer supports, and discharge planning (to assistpersons transitioning from nursing facilities to community-based living). In addition, theyprovide a range of related services. For more information, visit: http://rcilinc.org/services .
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Smart Start of Butler County

The Butler County Child and Family Development Task ForceWeb: http://www.butlerkids.org/409 N. Main, El Dorado, KS / Office: 316-320-1342 / Cell: 316.323.4501Coordinator: Audra Kenneson, LMSW /[email protected]

A clearinghouse for information about quality, available, and affordable childcare, earlychildhood education, children's health services and family support for all children in ButlerCounty.

Special Families of Butler County

A program of the United Methodist Church of Augusta, and part of theParent to Parent Networkof Kansas.Katherine Donovan, Chairperson / 620-752-3208 /[email protected]

A Parent to Parent support program assisting families of children with special needs in ButlerCounty. If your child has special needs, so do you.

Provides support and information to families of children with disabilities.

Offers a free summer program for children needing special help in academics

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Resources Libraries

Disability Info.gov: https://www.disability.gov/ A web portal for a wide range of useful resources for persons with disabilities and their

family members, caregivers, employers, friends, service providers, and others. Providesinformation on disability programs and services from: federal, state and local governmentagencies; academic institutions; and nonprofit organizations.

New information is added daily to answer your questions across 10 main subject areasBenefits,Civil Rights,Community Life,Education,Emergency Preparedness,

Employment,Health,Housing,TechnologyandTransportation.

Resource Directory for Older Adult (2013):http://www.bucodeptonaging.org/8001.html

RCIL Resource Library (online & on site):http://rcilinc.org/resourcesDocuments,applications, and websites that can help promote independent living (informational brochureson community resources, disability information, navigating Social Security and Medicaid/Medicare systems, etc.). Assistance from an Independent Living Specialist is available onsite on request.

Smart Start Resource Library (online & on site): A variety of early childhood books, DVD

and audio tapes; games/activities; and curriculum program packs. Items may be loaned outfor free to individuals who impact the lives of Butler County children. See:http://www.butlerkids.org/provider-smart_start_resource_library.php

Special education resources, Butler County:http://www.bcsbc.org/
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Miscellaneous information

Butler County Special Education

Web:http://www.bcsbc.org/9110 SW Haverhill Road, Augusta, KS / (316) 775-6904 (Phone)

Cooperative is to serve as a partner with parents, teachers, and administrators to provideequal educational opportunities for all students in Butler County.

Screening Information and Child Find:Count Your Kid In Schedule

Disability Etiquette: A guide for interacting with persons with different disabilities.

Online resources:http://www.unitedspinal.org/disability-etiquette/

Drivers and passengers with disabilities in Kansas

Web:http://www.dmv.com/ks/kansas/disabled-drivers

Special parking privileges in areas designated for persons with disabilities (aka handicaps) Disability license plates are available only to those who are permanently disabled.

Disability placards may be issued to those with permanent or temporary disabilities;temporary placards valid for 6 months or the date noted by your physician if less.

See the DMV website for information about how to apply and to print the form your doctorneeds to fill out: Certification of Disability forDisabled Parking Placard and/or Plate, at:http://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/tr159.pdf.

Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC)

Web:http://www.drckansas.org/635 SW Harrison St., Ste 100, Topeka, Kansas 66603Phone: 785-273-9661 / 1-877-776-1541 / TDD: 1-877-335-3725

A legal advocacy agency empowered by federal law to advocate for the civil and legal rightsof Kansans with disabilities.

Advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities under state or federal laws, including: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rehabilitation Act. Medicaid and Medicare laws Social Security Benefits. The Kansas Act Against Discrimination, Special education and related services for students with disabilities.

KS Commission on Disability Concerns

Web: http://www.kcdcinfo.com/

Offers a wealth of disability-related information on topics to assist persons with disabilities inKansas, such as: Disability Service Maps, Resources, ADA Information, landlord-tenantissues, and voter registration. Topics include work, school, daily living, play, and youth.
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