Shawnee County CDDO - Community Developmental Disabilities Organization

07/07/2026

Free pool party this Saturday for children with Autism and their families! Register at the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccEhxv0qYGMI5AkerYVq402J-YMNDc8zp5nDcwlb4IkO3GAQ/viewform

05/14/2026

If you're interested in attending the SACK Conference this year, be sure to register by the end of May!

The SACK 2026 Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference is getting closer!

Are you excited? More importantly, have you registered?

Registration closes at the end of the month! Register at sackonline.org/conference

📅 June 19–21, 2026
📍 Manhattan, Kansas



[Image description: GREEN Banner with white text at top REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 1! + the Conference Logo (a half circle filled in with a tree with roots and leaves + text: Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas
Let’s G.R.O.W
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SACK CONFERENCE 2026
Doubletree by Hilton, Manhattan, KS
June 19 – 21, 2026) + text: REGISTER AT SACKONLINE.ORG/CONFERENCE]

03/24/2026

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This year, the CDDO is partnering with Kansas DCF in hosting the 2026 Resource Fair. As always, there will be a variety of community organizations there to share information about available programs and services, as well as giveaways, games, prizes, and food trucks. We will be out at The Woodshed Event Center the first Saturday in October from 10:00-1:30 so mark your calendars now!

03/11/2026

Planning for someone with a disability's long-term security can feel overwhelming - but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Arcare, along with Jones Advisory Group and Stevens & Brand LLP, invite you to join us for an afternoon event designed specifically for those caring for someone with a disability!

03/10/2026

Don’t miss this upcoming webinar introducing IDD Learning Lab, an innovative online program designed to help individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities build real-world independent living skills.

📅 This Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM (Noon)

During this live demonstration, we’ll showcase the course “Creating Safe Spaces: Living On Your Own” and give you a firsthand look at how the program helps individuals develop confidence and practical skills for everyday independence.

Families, educators, and organizations supporting individuals with autism and IDD are encouraged to join us.

Thank you to STRIVE for partnering on this program and helping expand access to meaningful learning opportunities.

Read more and get the Zoom link here: https://themissionproject.org/idd-learning-lab-webinar-independent-living-skills-for-autism-idd/

03/10/2026

Adaptive Recreation Expo is coming to Crestview Park!

Join us on April 4th from 10 AM – 2 PM at Crestview Park and Community Center for a day of inclusive recreation designed for participants of all abilities.

The Adaptive Recreation Expo will feature adapted versions of popular activities, including:

🏀 Basketball
⚾ Baseball
⚽ Soccer
🥏 Disc Golf
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🌿 Naturalist Programs
🤝 And more?

To help provide the best experience, activities will be organized by age group:

10:00 AM – Elementary & Middle School
11:30 AM – Middle & High School
1:00 PM – Adults

This event is a great opportunity to explore inclusive recreation, try new activities, and connect with the community.

📍 Crestview Park & Community Center
📅 April 4, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM

Come out and discover new ways to play, create, and connect!

03/05/2026

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month (DDAM), where we take the time to celebrate people with IDD, raise awareness, and promote inclusion.

02/20/2026

Know of any youth with a disability that attend school in district USD 501? If so, please spread the word about this awesome event that's being held at Avondale West! KEY Shawnee County will have a booth at this event where we plan to spread our disability related resource guide!