Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas

11/14/2025

We are so proud of our very own, Colin Olenick, and the legendary, Kathy Lobb, for receiving the 2025 Michael Lechner Awards from the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns! We couldn’t think of any better recipients for this prestigious honor!

Way to ✊🌻

11/12/2025

KCK Disability Rights Group Meeting

📅 Wednesday, Nov 12

🕕 [6:30 to 7:30 PM CST]

📍 [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867703099]

AGENDA:

✅ What our group is about

✅ Goals moving forward

✅ How to reach more communities (including tabling)

✅ Open discussion

Bring a friend, bring ideas, bring energy!

Let’s build a stronger, more inclusive KCK together. ✊

11/11/2025

Today we honor all who have served, including veterans with disabilities.

Thank you for your courage and commitment.

11/07/2025

Thanks to the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) for joining us at our statewide call to share about Kansas BELIEVE .

Kansas BELIEVE is a team effort between KCSDV and SACK. It helps people with disabilities become strong leaders and get the support they need if they experience hurt or abuse. The project shows how KCSDV works hard to include everyone and make sure all survivors are cared for and supported.

Stay tuned for updates on this collaboration!

11/06/2025

If you are in need of food due to the government shutdown, you can find food banks, churches, and other resources to help you get the food you need at kansasfoodsource.org

Just click on your county on the map to find where to go to get the food you need.

11/05/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month.

Let’s take time to thank the people who support self-advocates and loved ones every day.

Tag a family caregiver who makes a difference!

11/05/2025

Hey Self Advocates! Statewide Call is on! Come join us!

We're joined by our partners at the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV), who will share about a collaboration and inclusion training with self-advocates that is focused on educating self-advocates so they can stay safe against being victims of domestic, sexual, or dating violence, or stalking.
See you on Wednesday for good conversation and great ideas!!
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11/03/2025

Don't miss our monthly statewide call on Wednesday, November 5 at 1:30pm!

This month, we'll be joined by our partners at the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV), who will share about a collaboration and inclusion training with self-advocates that is focused on educating self-advocates so they can stay safe against being victims of domestic, sexual, or dating violence, or stalking.

See you on Wednesday for good conversation and great ideas!!

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/SACKstatewidecallNOV

11/01/2025

It’s November!

This month we’re focusing on gratitude, inclusion, and the people who keep our work going strong.

10/31/2025

Lisa is ready for Halloween!

Photo description: Lisa, a white woman with Down’s syndrome is wearing an orange SACK conference shirt, devil horns & vampire fangs in front of the office door with a cloth witch decoration that looks like the witch flew into the door and went Splat!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃

Before the month ends, we also want to say thank you for celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month with us.

Let’s keep the conversation going all year… because inclusion at work matters every day!

10/26/2025

Meet Morgan, one of our newest SACK team members!

Morgan Shipman is the Policy Outreach Coordinator for the Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK). In this role, Morgan empowers self-advocates across the state and helps lead outreach and legislative efforts that support the disability community.

She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and brings both lived experience and professional commitment to her work.

Say hi to Morgan in the comments! 👋