InterHab

02/10/2026

✨ New view unlocked! ✨

During a recent wheelchair adjustment appointment, Adolfo was also evaluated for a donated Rifton mobile stander. Standers offer a high level of adjustability based on each user’s weight-bearing abilities and provide endless benefits for wheelchair users, including:

✅ Improved bone density
✅ Increased circulation
✅ Better digestion and posture
✅ Stronger muscle tone

Coupled with a communication device he’s learning to use, this stander opens up a whole new way for Adolfo to interact with the world. We’re thrilled to see how this donation will make a difference in his daily life.

02/10/2026

Looking for a way to contact your Legislators but don’t know where to start? Here’s an easy two step process to get in touch.

1. Enter your address here and your local legislators will be pulled up.
https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/

2. Go to www.kslegislature.gov to search for your legislators, search their committees, search bills and more.

This is also found on InterHab's website at www.interhab.org along with other important resources, advocacy efforts, and ways to get involved or partner with InterHab!

02/09/2026

02/07/2026

This week, Congress passed a law to remove age limits on Medicaid Buy-In programs. This is a big win for people with disabilities who can now keep their jobs after age 65 without losing Medicaid coverage.

Thanks to the sustained advocacy of ANCOR advocates & to Congressman Juan Ciscomani for his leadership, access to this essential coverage is secure!

02/05/2026

It’s always a great day to advocate at the Capitol!

Today, Courtney Herron, InterHabs Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator, had the chance to meet up with two dedicated parent advocates who founded Onward Kansans, along with leaders from provider members, Lakemary to connect and discuss ongoing advocacy efforts.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with legislators and raise your voices on behalf of Kansans with Intellectual and developmental disabilities.

02/04/2026

We’re excited to have Easterseals Midwest as part of the InterHab community! Together, we’re expanding access, strengthening services, and advocating for Kansans with disabilities.

Don’t miss the Kansas Autism Summit on April 15 in Topeka—register today! https://midwest.easterseals.com/take-action/attend-an-event/third-annual-kansas-autism-summit

02/02/2026

We’re excited to continue our InterHab Board of Directors Highlight Series with this month’s featured Board member, Mieke Ellwood-Hoeffner with DPOK Inc.!

01/30/2026

Colin McKenney, our InterHab Board President did a fantastic job in sharing the critical capacity issues IDD providers face as costs continue to rise, while demand continues to grow at a rapid pace.

01/30/2026

InterHab members and staff are back this morning at 9:30 am to continue efforts to reach our Legislators and let our voices be heard to ask for a 10% rate increase for the IDD waiver and extended support across vital services for Kansans with IDD and all of those that provide support.

Today there are 7 in person testimonies with an additional 13 written testimony that the committee will read on your behalf!

https://www.youtube.com/live/rDGR1Pqb0co?si=10ZfB7rumev7_14B

This link says the start time is 10:30 but it is in fact, 9:30 am! See you soon!

This is the Official State of Kansas Legislature YouTube accountLike and Subscribe to See Your State Government at Work—Live!Agenda: https://www.kslegislatur...

01/29/2026

Today at 3:30 the House Committee on Social Services Budget will hear in person testimony from 7 individuals to ask for a 10% rate increase for the IDD waiver and support across vital services for Kansans with IDD and all of those that provide support.

There are an additional 13 written testimony that the committee will read on your behalf!

This is the Official State of Kansas Legislature YouTube accountLike and Subscribe to See Your State Government at Work—Live!Agenda: https://kslegislature.go...

01/28/2026

InterHab members gathered at our Topeka offices for a governmental affairs prep session ahead of tonight’s legislative reception. It’s always inspiring to see advocates come together, share insights, and get aligned as we prepare to engage with lawmakers on the issues that matter most to Kansans with disabilities. Looking forward to an impactful evening!

01/27/2026

Later this week, we will provide testimony in both the House Social Services Budget Committee and the Senate Subcommittee on Human Services, Ways and Means. Dozens of IDD providers, parents, and advocates will join us and share that a rate increase for the IDD waiver is essential - providers cannot continue to take new referrals, sustain current services, and successfully implement state modernization plans without one.

Learn more at www.interhab.org/advocacy.