Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas

Line 4a- Creative Living ProgramCreative Living is a residential service model where the needs and desires of the individual receiving services are matched with the most appropriate and independent living environment possible. Regardless of where a person lives, DSNWK believes in providing a home environment that is comfortable and safe and promotes the value of living independently. DSNWK has two living settings available: Supported Living, which supports individuals living in their own home or apartment; and Supervised Living, which provides are more structured setting in group homes, which are licensed through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). DSNWK served 185 individuals in the Creative Living program in FY 2024.

Line 4c Other ServicesOther Services includes: 1) The Kid-Link program which provides a full range of early intervention services to eligible children from birth up to three years of age. These services were provided to 153 children in the childs home or other natural environment in seven counties; 2) Transportation services to persons served by DSNWK, as well as the operation of the ACCESS public transportation service in Hays and Ellis County in Kansas; 3) Health Services to provide monitoring of the health of persons served by DSNWK including 24-hour availability of consultation by registered nurses and licensed practical nurses; 4) Education and Training services which provides training to DSNWK and affiliated organization staff including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration and Healthcare classes taught by nursing staff, and training in The Mandt System by certified instructors; and 5) Quality Management and Quality Assurance services to ensure the best quality service system possible and to assure the rights and dignity of each person served.

Line 4b Day ServicesDay Services includes our College for Living program and Employment Connections. The College for Living is a unique day service program that promotes choice, independence and further learning by offering the opportunity to participate in structured classes, both in-house and in the community. Employment Connections includes Work Services, Supported Employment, Competitive Employment, Business of My Own, and Employment Follow Along. Services are provided to individuals who have a desire to work and need assistance in obtaining or maintaining employment. The goal of Employment Connections is to provide varied work sites and setting to allow all individuals, no matter their disability, the opportunity to work. Services and supports were provided to 257 individuals in FY 2024 through these two programs.