Kansas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Name

Kansas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Legal name

Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities

Website

https://kcdd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy and IDD Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD), Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG), Behavioral Intervention & PBIS Supports (Tiered, Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Developmental disabilities policy
• Self-advocacy training
• Community disability grants
• IDD healthcare equity

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal DD Act Funding: KCDD receives federal funding under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) to carry out its mission of supporting people with developmental disabilities.
2. State Funding and Appropriations: The council receives state funding and operates as a state agency with funding allocated through Kansas state budget processes.
3. Grant Programs: KCDD provides grant funding to IDD providers and organizations through programs like the Sunflower IDD Provider Inclusion Grant, supporting HCBS compliance and IDD services across Kansas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KCDD is a Kansas state government council that delivers free disability advocacy programs, self-advocacy training, legislative advocacy, grants to IDD service providers, and accessible educational resources for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Core services include the SPEAK Up! Conference and Video Series, the Change Agent Program, KCDD Day at the Capitol, the Health Equity & Outcomes Coalition, the Transition Coordinator Council, and the We All Matter mental health support group. The organization also administers grant programs (Sunflower IDD Provider Inclusion Grant, IDD Informed Partnership Award, Unsolicited Grant Proposals) and produces plain-language guides on women's health, behavioral health, and crisis planning.

Product overview

Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) is a statewide advocacy organization, not a technology company. KCDD operates programs focused on disability advocacy, systems change, and community support. Its core offerings include the SPEAK Up! Conference and Video Series (self-advocacy docuseries), the Change Agent Program (grassroots advocacy network), and KCDD Day at the Capitol (legislative advocacy event). The organization provides educational resources including the Women's Health Guide and Behavioral Health Toolkit, and facilitates coalitions such as the Health Equity & Outcomes Coalition and Transition Coordinator Council. KCDD also administers grant programs including the Sunflower IDD Provider Inclusion Grant and IDD Informed Partnership Award. An online Advocacy Action Alert System enables civic engagement with legislators. The organization does not offer a technology product platform but provides programs and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPEAK Up! Conference

Quantifiable outcome

• 850 individuals on IDD waitlist received $100 grants to open ABLE accounts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Down Syndrome InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Down Syndrome Innovations is KCDD's partner for the annual SPEAK Up! Conference and provides employment training programs. They co-lead the parent/caregiver track at the conference and have conducted caregiver education seminars reaching 384 registrants from 42 states.
• The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen EngagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Harkin Institute co-hosted the Heartland Disability Employment & Innovation Symposium with KCDD and CareSource. They focus on disability employment policy research and engagement.
• CareSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CareSource co-hosted the Heartland Disability Employment & Innovation Symposium and is a member of the Health Equity & Outcomes Coalition. They are a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan focused on I/DD programs.
• Sunflower Health PlancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sunflower Health Plan is a key strategic partner co-founding the Sunflower IDD Provider Inclusion Grant to support IDD providers in aligning with HCBS Final Settings Rule. They are also a member of the Health Equity & Outcomes Coalition and a co-host of the Heartland Disability Employment & Innovation Symposium.
• Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)coreOthersKDADS is a mandated state agency partner. KCDD collaborates with KDADS on behavioral health initiatives, IDD services, KanCare oversight, and policy coordination. KDADS Secretary Laura Howard participated in the Heartland Symposium fireside chat.
• Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)coreOthersKDHE is a state agency partner working with KCDD on prenatal and postnatal diagnosis awareness, 988 crisis hotline initiatives, and health equity programs. Drew Duncan from KDHE serves on the Prenatal/Postnatal Workgroup.
• Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC)coreOthersDRC is part of the DD Buddy Group coalition and serves as the mandated Protection and Advocacy agency for Kansas. DRC advocates for civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities.
• Self-Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK)coreOthersSACK is a key advocacy partner in the DD Buddy Group coalition. Colin Olenick serves as SACK's Legislative Liaison and participated in the Heartland Symposium.
• Kansas Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)minorOthersKCDD created the IDD Informed Partnership Award to build collaboration between 27 Community Developmental Disability Organizations (CDDOs) and Area Agencies on Aging to improve services for individuals aging with IDD.
• University of Kansas Medical Center / KU Center on Developmental DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKU Medical Center and KU Center on Developmental Disabilities are Health Equity Coalition members. Dr. Laura Gaffney is affiliated with AdventHealth and provides clinical expertise. Sean Swindler serves as project manager.
• AdventHealth Medical GroupcoreOthersAdventHealth is a Health Equity Coalition member. Dr. Laura Gaffney founded and leads the SPAN program, Kansas City's only comprehensive primary care program for adolescents and adults with chronic childhood conditions.
• Sunflower IDD Provider Inclusion Grant GranteesminorOthersEleven IDD provider organizations received grants: GoodLife Innovations, Capper Foundation, L'Arche Heartland, Great Plains Support Services, Eeroma Resources, Johnson County Developmental Supports, SKIL, Loving Hearts, COF Training Services, Best Life Community Services, and Helping Hearts.
• Kansas ABLE Savings ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCDD partnered with KDADS and Kansas State Treasurer's office on the KS ABLE Roadshow, reaching 50 communities and offering $100 grants to 850 individuals on the IDD waitlist.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=DQtzwPc0XGU&list=PLy_uO_OHpsLlvqO8M8SvLqbWD_Ldth50v
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kansas-council-on-developmental-disabilities
• Xx.com/KS_DD_Council

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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