SKIL Resource Center

03/14/2026

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Health care access was top of mind for some at the statehouse on Thursday, with advocates showing their support for Medicaid expansion in Kansas. The group “Healthy Kans…

03/12/2026

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend our first Open House of 2026 at the Chanute SKIL office!

Join us for snacks and refreshments while we answer your questions/concerns, mingle & have conversations with our CEO Shari Coatney and other SKIL advocates.

03/11/2026

Join us for our next Jam Session at our Chanute office next Thursday 5:30 to 7PM!

Live music & tons of fun! 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 & 𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗.

03/10/2026

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03/07/2026

Yesterday the Kansas Senate voted to pass SB 363, a bill that would harm vulnerable Kansans by making it more difficult for them to get and keep Medicaid coverage. SB increases the number of times each year that most Medicaid enrollees would need to renew their coverage. Currently enrollees renew once each year, but SB 363 would increase that to four times each year.

During the debate of the bill, Senator William Clifford, who represents the southwestern corner of Kansas, offered an amendment that would have eliminated this increased renewal. This is why he said the amendment was needed:

"This is a very needy population. Folks struggle to get through the day. A lot of us look at life in terms of quarters. You know, I look at the stock market, for instance. But I don't think this population is getting up in the morning and checking the Dow. These are individuals trying to get through the day. They're individuals who need our help and assistance.

I'd also like to tell you from a standpoint of a physician's office or health care provider's office, we take care of these folks...If they come to our office, we are taking care of them...This 90 day interval would create great disruption for the people who are actually taking care of these patients."

Unfortunately Sen. Clifford's amendment did not make it into the final version of the bill, failing on a vote of 19-17, so the quarterly renewal requirements remain.

We want to thank Sen. Clifford and the other legislators who voted to include this amendment that would have prevented many Kansans from losing their health coverage.

The bill now moves to the House Committee on Welfare Reform. We'll keep you posted on its progress.

03/05/2026

THE KANSAS DISABILITY CAUCUS IS BACK!!

The dates are set for the 2026 Kansas Disability Caucus, and we want YOU to attend!

This year's Kansas Disability Caucus event is scheduled for August 12-14, 2026 at Hotel Topeka at City Center in Topeka. The Caucus is the largest gathering of the disability community in Kansas. This is your chance to voice the issues affecting Kansans with disabilities, along with solutions! Gather with other advocates and allies to discuss needed changes for people with disabilities and share common experiences with each other. The Caucus also includes over 15 informational sessions where you can learn about a wide variety of topics. And, don't miss the dance, awards banquet, and lots of time for networking and socializing!

The theme for our 17th Caucus is "Empowerment in Action: Shaping Our Future." Join us as we work to empower our disability community, encourage action through advocacy, and ultimately shape the future of Kansans with disabilities!

It's been 4 years since the last Caucus, and we are so excited to bring this important event back to people in our state. You will not want to miss it! Put the dates on your calendar and be on the lookout for registration materials coming in April!

We hope to see you at the 2026 Kansas Disability Caucus!

03/04/2026

SB 363 is making its way through the Kansas Legislature and we need your voice!

This bill is an attack on the Kansas Medicaid program by making it more difficult for people to get and keep coverage. Low-income children, people with disabilities who are working, and those with advanced physical and mental health conditions, such as cancer or schizophrenia, will see more barriers to health coverage.

Please take a moment and send a message to your state senator asking them to vote NO on SB 363: https://secure.everyaction.com/0bVLnmSo9UqdIPB4LxTAJQ2

03/03/2026

𝗛𝗕𝟮𝟲𝟬𝟵
is a bill that the community has been working to get through for a number of years. The bill has gone through the House and has just moved to the Senate where it is in the Senate Judiciary Committee. We need a hearing in this committee as soon as possible for it to continue moving. The session will be over soon so it is imperative that this happen soon. The I/DD community has put a great deal of work in getting this legislation and SKIL supports it.

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2609_01_0000.pdf

AN ACT enacting the supported decision-making agreements act; relating to decision-making assistance for adults; allowing an adult to receive decision-making assistance with the adult's affairs from one or more other adults; providing requirements for decision-making agreements and duties related thereto; including violations of this act in the crime of mistreatment of a dependent adult or an elder person; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5417 and repealing the existing section.

Supported Decision Making (SDM) in Kansas would empower individuals with disabilities to make their own decisions with the support of trusted individuals, promoting
autonomy and reducing the need for guardianship.

Below are the legislators we need to contact. Ask that the Senate Judiciary Committee schedule a hearing on HB 2609 as soon as possible to promote people with disabilities being able to make their own decisions with help from people they trust, allowing them more independence and reducing the need for guardians.


Kellie.Warren@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 

Kenny.Titus@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀

Ethan.Corson@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻

Mike.Argabright@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

Elaine.Bowers@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀

Craig.Bowser@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗲𝗿

Joseph.Claeys@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗲𝘆𝘀

David.Haley@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘆

Scott.Hill@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹

TJ.Rose@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧.𝗝. 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲

Ron.Ryckman@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝘆𝗰𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗻

Patrick.Schmidt@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘁

Doug.Shane@senate.ks.gov
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲

03/03/2026

Applications for the 2026 season of the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) are due at the end of this month.

If eligible, LIEAP provides a one-time per year benefit to help you pay for a portion of your home heating costs including:
🔌Electricity
🔥Propane
⛽Gas
⚡Other home heating fuels

Learn more, find an application event near you or apply online at LIEAP.dcf.ks.gov.

Applications for LIEAP must be received by DCF by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2026.

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

Reach out 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬

Please reach out to our Public Relations and Outreach Manager, Jamie Piersall, by 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝗻𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

620-421-5502 or
jamiep@skilonline.com