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date: "2023-01-15"
speaker: "Carlye Ehman"
organization: "FWM Group Member"
topic: "Autism and Disability Waivers"
blurb: "Carlye Ehman will discuss Autism and Disability waivers. How to get the state to assist in services for your loved one with Autism, Intellectual or Developmental disabilities. Services ranging from therapies, home care, needed equipment, respite and much more."
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# Carlye Ehman - Autism and Disability Waivers

**Date:** 2023-01-15  
**Organization:** FWM Group Member

> Carlye Ehman will discuss Autism and Disability waivers. How to get the state to assist in services for your loved one with Autism, Intellectual or Developmental disabilities. Services ranging from therapies, home care, needed equipment, respite and much more.

## Notes from January 15th - Carlye Ehman - Autism and Disability Waivers

Links to some topics in Carlye's talk:

- [Autism waiver: 0-5](https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/long-term-services-supports/home-community-based-services-(hcbs)-programs/programs/autism)
- [Disabilities waiver: 5-end of life](https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/long-term-services-supports/home-community-based-services-(hcbs)-programs/programs/i-dd)
  - [To apply for waitlist](https://www.jocogov.org/department/community-developmental-disabilities-organization/intake-and-eligibility)
- [Fact sheet](https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/KS)
- [KanCare Medicaid](https://www.healthykansaskids.org/)
  - [To apply for Medicaid](https://kancare.ks.gov/consumers/apply-for-kancare). Michael's Note: "Individuals with disabilities and the frail elderly applying for KanCare who believe they may qualify to receive long-term services and supports, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), make sure you check the box on the application that asks 'Does this person need help with nursing home costs or in-home care?'"
  - [Supplemental program with additional benefits](https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/747/Special-Health-Care-Needs)
- [Special needs Family Camp](https://archkck.org/camp/tekakwitha/)
- [National Park Pass for special needs families](https://www.disabilityresource.org/33-do-you-have-a-disability-you-may-qualify-for-a-free-access-pass-to-national-parks)

Thanks to Carlye for walking us through this! And thanks to Carlye and Michael for the links above.


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