2014 Elections - Moving forward on behalf of Kansans with intellectual & developmental disabilities

Stand up for I/DD issues in KS government

No matter how you voted in this week’s election you can feel pride in knowing that you did your part in promoting the candidates and issues you believe in.  And whether or not the results came back the way you hoped, it doesn't change what your goal should be in the coming months: building and maintaining positive working relationships with legislators and government officials.

Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities need your help. With recent landscape changes to the I/DD service system, changes in federal funding rules, and stagnant funding, your advocacy is needed now more than ever!

Spend time this fall and winter educating legislators and policymakers on the big issues. Be proactive. Write, email, and schedule personal meetings in order to help make your elected officials aware of the challenges facing the I/DD service system in Kansas. If you’re looking for new and creative ways to engage in advocacy, InterHab can help. Just email mfletcher@interhab.org or call 785.235.5103.