Food Trucks at the Fountains

During the Power Up! Conference Oct. 15, join some of Wichita's favorite food trucks for an evening of delicious homemade specials and music at the beautiful WaterWalk Pavilion.

Food Trucks involved so far:

• Big Chill Ice Cream and Italian Ice
• Brown Box Bakery  
• RT's Hog Pit
• Ms Tosha's Chicken
• BS Sandwich Press

After socializing and eating on the WaterWalk head back to the hotel for a InterHab Family Game Night where we will be playing BINGO and Let's Make a Deal for big prizes.

Click here to register for the conference.

InterHab Family Game Night

The Power Up Entertainment Night theme is Family Game Night. Come play BINGO and have fun with food, drinks, music, and entertainment provided by a local improv troup!

As far as costumes go, we just like to have fun! So join in and bring a costume. Nobody will think you are weird - they'll just think you belong. We will have a few extra costumes on hand just in case.

Dress up as your favorite video game character, Clue character, a pair of dice, the queen of hearts, a crazy BINGO lady, a game show host or even a playing piece from a board game.

Making and/or shopping for costumes can be a great experience for you and your team to have fun and get to know each other better. There are plenty of great "game" themed costumes you can get online, or you can get creative and DIY something truly unique.

BINGO winners will have a chance to 'make a deal' and win BIG prizes! Prizes for Best Costume and BINGO King and Queen! 


T SHIRT DEADLINE OCTOBER 1ST
Remember those awesome shirts from last year? Super comfortable, lightweight fabric with a distressed vintage feel? Well this year we are taking them to a whole new level with this vintage game inspired design! That way if you're feeling bashful or pressed for time when it comes to a costume, you can wear this awesome Power Up! shirt on Game Night!

Click here to register and get your FREE shirt!

2015 Direct Support Professionals Week, September 13 - 19

Join InterHab next week in recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of outstanding Direct Support Professionals and expressing our appreciation for their vital contribution to communities across Kansas.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a nationally recognized position whose objective, according to Volunteers of America, is “to support developmentally disabled individuals in their development of basic living and social skills with the primary goal of integrating them into the community to the best of their ability.” These supports include personal care, daily living, and realization of personal goals, medical assistance and community inclusion.

This week Gov. Brownback issued a proclamation by InterHab's request urging all Kansans to observe Direct Support Professionals Appreciation Week, Sept. 13 - 19.

InterHab urges individuals and groups in Kansas to show your thanks next week for all the challenging work DSPs do, day in and day out.

Commissioner leaves KDADS

Survey, Certification, and Credentialing Commissioner Joe Ewert, responsible for developing and
enforcing state regulations related to adult care homes, as well as implementing federal certification activities for Medicaid/Medicare-certified nursing homes, is stepping down as of Sept. 23.

"My time here with SCC has been very positive, and I will take with me great joy from having met some of the finest individuals I have ever come across while here," said Ewert.

Ewert will continue his career at Brewster Place, an adult care community in Topeka. Audrey Sunderraj has agreed to step in as Acting Commissioner after Ewert's departure.