SB 365
The Kansas House of Representatives passed SB 365 on March 31, so now it is up to a conference committee to decide whether the Kansas disability system will receive an unprecedented amount of funding during the next three years to bolster direct support workers' wages. The Kansas Legislature goes on break April 5, and some committees will return to Topeka the week of April 21.
To find out the latest news about legislative happenings, visit the InterHab site.
Starkey is a member of
the Advocates in Communities Team (ACT) of South Central Kansas, a
five-county team of individuals receiving services, families,
service providers and CDDOs sharing information
about disability service issues with elected officials and
interested citizens.
In addition, Starkey is a member of InterHab, a statewide resource network for organizations that support people with developmental disabilities. InterHab is a leader in advocacy for disability issues at the state level.
Check this page often to stay updated on legislation related to disability issues. If you are not yet registered to vote, visit this site. Elected officials welcome your correspondence, but they DO CHECK to see if you a registered voter.
To find your elected official, link here.
To see what is currently happening in Congress related to disability issues, link here.
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