InterHab

09/03/2026

FREE training for Kansas healthcare professionals!

InterHab received Rural Health Transformation funding to help improve healthcare for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and one of our projects is officially up and running.

Healthcare professionals across Kansas can now access FREE online IDD healthcare training through IntellectAbility.

We know better healthcare starts with better understanding, and we hope you’ll help us get this training into the hands of as many Kansas healthcare professionals as possible.

Learn more and register:
https://replacingrisk.com/kansas-curriculum-in-idd-healthcare-elearn-registration/

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09/02/2026

We absolutely love to see projects that are able to get off the ground - it isn't easy, but so very needed!

09/01/2026

One of the things we do at InterHab is keep a close eye on what is happening in other states. Sometimes we find models Kansas can learn from, and sometimes we find lessons about what not to do.

This story out of Nebraska is worth watching. Following concerns from families and advocates about the implementation and impact of the interRAI assessment for DD waivers, Nebraska DHHS has changed course and will use a public bidding process to select an independent evaluator.

As Kansas continues conversations about assessment tools, funding methodologies and system modernization, the experiences of other states matter!

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is changing course and will hold a public bidding process, or request for proposals, to choose a firm that will evaluate its interRAI assessment with developmental disabilities waivers.

09/01/2026

We need your help!

InterHab is working to get a better picture of housing needs and challenges for Kansans with IDD. We’ve put together three short surveys to hear from different perspectives across the system.

Individuals with IDD & Families:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7JF7WY2

TCMs & CDDOs:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7SKBXLG

Residential Providers:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7WKFW6X

If one of these applies to you, please take a few minutes to share your feedback. And please share these with others who should have a voice in this conversation.

We want to make sure that as we talk about housing needs and potential solutions, we have real information from the people who are experiencing these issues every day.

08/31/2026

Last week, InterHab Executive Director Meghan Shreve was invited to attend a national meeting in St. Louis focused on the future of ABLE, alongside leaders, advocates and policymakers from across the country.

It was a great opportunity to bring the Kansas IDD provider perspective to the table and discuss how ABLE can continue to grow and create more opportunities for people with disabilities.

We’re grateful to have InterHab represented in these important national conversations and excited to see where this work goes next!

08/26/2026

We were sent three absolutely amazing pieces of artwork!

The Looking Glass in Wichita created these items for InterHab and we couldn't be more excited - aren't they amazing?

Thank you so much!

08/24/2026

InterHab’s Champion Fund Committee is honored to recognize Representative Dave Buehler as an InterHab Champion for his genuine care and commitment to Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Representative Buehler has taken an active role in understanding how our complex system works, and where it can work better. Whether he is touring provider organizations, calling InterHab with questions, or sitting down with individuals receiving services and the staff who support them, he makes an intentional effort to listen, learn, and understand the realities of I/DD services in Kansas.

Thank you, Representative Buehler, for making our priorities your priorities.

We are grateful for strong partnerships with legislators and providers who share our commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive Kansas. 💙❤️

08/21/2026

We love seeing our members open their doors and share the incredible work happening in communities across Kansas!

Cottonwood welcomed Leadership Kansas for a tour today, giving leaders from across the state an opportunity to see firsthand the important work being done to support Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Thank you, Cottonwood, for including InterHab in your visit!

08/19/2026

5,468 real Kansans are currently waiting for I/DD waiver services.

In just two days, InterHab collected current waiting-list information directly from all 27 Kansas CDDOs, representing all 105 counties.

CDDOs (Community Developmental Disability Organizations) work directly with individuals and families in their communities and maintain current information on the people waiting for services.

These aren't simply names on a statewide spreadsheet. They are real Kansans who have gone through the I/DD eligibility process and are waiting for access to services.

Accurate data matters. So do the people behind the numbers.

Read the facts here:https://interhab.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/InterHab-Waiting-List-Fact-Sheet-August-2026.pdf

08/19/2026

InterHab’s Champion Fund Committee is honored to recognize Representative Allen Reavis as an InterHab Champion for his dedication to Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are thankful for Representative Reavis for listening to local providers about their need for reimbursement rates that reflect real life needs. Thank you for taking the time to meet with us, listen to us and use your voice for Kansas' most vulnerable population.

We are grateful for strong partnerships with providers and legislators who share our commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive Kansas. 💙❤️"