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People who have been found guilty of a crime may have a record of that crime, even if they have done all a court has ordered them to do. Some crimes that involve illegal drugs in Kansas require people to put their name on a list, called a drug registry. Having criminal records or being …
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Beginning October 2023, the University of Kansas will be gathering information (data) about the concerns and experiences of disabled people across the country. The National Survey on Health and Disability covers a range of topics and "explores aspects of people's sense of belonging and how they matter," says the Institute for Health and Disability Policy …
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The better phrase should be "victory for now". Recently, TILRC, League of Women Voters of Kansas, and the Kansas Appleseed Center sued both the Kansas Attorney General and the Kansas Secretary of State for laws that severely restricted Kansans' right to vote. We won! It has been a long fight, and it might get even …
Kansas voted on representation in the Senate, the House, and two ballot measures. The results are in.
Have you heard? KanCare, the state Medicaid program, now includes dental coverage. Here's what you should know: (a pdf fact sheet is included at the end of this post.) Overview Kansas Medical Assistance Fact Sheet: Adult Dental Coverage KanCare now covers periodontal care, silver diamine fluoride treatments and some restorative dental procedures such as fillings …
Kansas! It's election time. On November 8, 2022 you will head to the polls or have submitted your mail-in ballots. There are a couple of State Constitutional Amendments on the ballot this year and we want you to know what you are being asked. So, we prepared a plain-language explainer to help.
Out of the Margins and Reyma McCoy present: "Using Technology to Advance Intersectionality" When: May 10, 2022 6:00 PM Central / 7:00 PM Eastern (US and Canda) Click Here to register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. CART/ASL will be provided. If …
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Against the backdrop of a system already stretched thin, the workforce shortage in long term services and supports has become a crisis within a pandemic, leaving disabled and aging people at risk. Aging and disabled people receiving Medicaid funded Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) are people who otherwise meet the standards to be placed …
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There are some things you need to know about the COVID vaccine. A4E is here to lay it all out for you.
TILRC and DRC Kansas have reached an agreement with the State of Kansas to provide necessary mental health services to allow individuals to avoid institutionalization.
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