The Physical and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board meets
quarterly to evaluate plans and programs in this service system. The
recommendations of the advisory board are utilized by the Board of County
Commissioners to oversee services for persons with disabilities in
Sedgwick
County.
2010 Full Board Meetings are from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the
following dates:
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Tuesday,
February 9 - Starkey
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Tuesday, May 11
- ResCare
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Tuesday, August
10 - The Arc
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Tuesday,
November 9 - KETCH
Full Board meetings will be hosted by volunteering agencies, notification
will be sent prior to each meeting.
2010 Executive Committee Meetings are from 8 to 10
a.m. on the following dates at 615 N. Main,
Wichita:
- Wednesday, January 13
- Wednesday, March 10
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Wednesday,
April 14
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Wednesday, June
9
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Wednesday, July
14
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Wednesday,
September 8
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Wednesday,
October 13
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Wednesday,
December 8
Call 660-5158 or 660-5221with any questions regarding
the Physical Disabilities program.
Call 660-7630 regarding SCDDO services for persons with developmental
disabilities.
The following services are available in 2010 to persons with
physical disabilities who are residents of Sedgwick County.
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Information & Assistance provides the public one number to
call for information on disability services in the community. This program regularly
collects and maintains current information on these services, and identifies unmet needs.
THERAPY
Physical and occupational therapy are
provided to persons with disabilities under the Therapy program. Eligible
participants have a traumatic brain injury, and their physician has prescribed
physical or occupational therapy that is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid.
Therapy improves range of motion and strength, and can reduce or eliminate
contractures.
NUTRITION
Hot, nutritional meals are delivered by
volunteers to persons with disabilities who are homebound. Two-day emergency
rations are provided to all program participants for instances when a daily
delivery cannot be made.
PERSONAL EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT
Wheelchair modifications for persons with
severe physical disabilities are designed and fabricated to enhance posture
control and eliminate decubitis ulcers. Work site and home modifications are
also provided to accommodate modified wheelchairs.
EMPLOYMENT
The Employment program promotes
self-sufficiency among persons with disabilities by assisting them in
obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. Those who secure employment are
tracked long-term and are provided guidance.
ADULT DAY CARE
Adult day care services help the ability
of persons with disabilities to function in the community and remain
independent. Health services, educational classes, socialization opportunities
and transportation to community activities are provided at an adult day care
center in the community.
VISION
The Vision program is an early
intervention program for children with visual impairment. This program
enhances development and level of independence of these children through
individualized services designed to meet their varied needs and abilities.
Adapted toys, equipment and learning materials are utilized in the educational
process.
FLEX & HOME MODIFICATIONS
Persons with disabilities are provided
assistance with purchasing services and/or home modifications to enhance the
safety or accessibility of their home environment and the ability to live
independently. Examples of such services or modifications include dental
work, wheelchair ramps, shower benches and lift chairs.
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