Kansas I/DD Funding Shift Sparks Outcry | Lawrence News

Kansas lawmakers are furious after $24 million earmarked for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities was diverted to serve the elderly and brain injury patients—sparking outrage as thousands wait years for critical care. Despite KDADS claiming legislative approval and adding 200 new slots, the House Speaker calls it a “bureaucratic shell game,” noting the waitlist ballooned past legal limits. Families feel abandoned, legislators threaten staff firings, and critics question why approvals take so long—even when slots open—due to federal red tape requiring updated assessments, new applications, and contractor service plans. Advocates now demand a 90-day turnaround plan with consistent funding, calling the current system a crisis incapable of meeting demand. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcc1721ac9166f51