InterHab Day at the Capitol gives focus to I/DD community service providers

This Wednesday, InterHab will host its annual Day at the Capitol. During this lunch event, senators and representatives will meet with I/DD community service providers, giving all parties the chance to discuss current legislative issues of concern to Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

“The Day at the Capitol event is a great opportunity for our members to interact with the legislators who shape the laws and policies which directly affect their organizations,” said Tom Laing, Executive Director of InterHab. “Members can thank their representatives and senators while encouraging them to keep I/DD services in mind during times of decision making.”

Kansas legislators look to InterHab and its members as a source for information on I/DD issues. InterHab staff has served as governmental appointees at both the state and federal level on a variety of disability issues. The non-profit association supports a diverse membership base of I/DD service providers throughout the state.

“InterHab and its members enjoy our Day at the Capitol because it reminds policymakers about the needs of the I/DD community service system,” said Laing. “This is especially important now as funding issues, waiting lists, workforce capacity continue to affect our members, in addition to the challenges faced with the implementation of KanCare.”

InterHab members are true advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 2014 Day at the Capitol is one way InterHab exercises advocacy efforts designed to educate community leaders, state leaders and other stakeholders on the needs of the I/DD community. The 2014 Day at the Capitol takes place Wednesday, March 12^th from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Topeka Capitol building.