Johnson County Developmental Supports
What is the CDDO?
Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is the Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO) for Johnson County. As a provision of the Developmental Disabilities Reform Act, a CDDO has been designated for every area of the state to help coordinate services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Apply for Services
Over a decade ago, legislated reforms to the Kansas developmental disability service system established a network of Community Developmental Disabilities Organizations (CDDO) that contract with the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. A CDDO has been designated for every area of the state to help coordinate services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. JCDS has been designated as the CDDO for Johnson County and is responsible for:
Providing a single point of entry for people seeking services.
Determining individual eligibility for services.
Coordinating access to services and supports.
Assisting individuals in choosing from an array of service options.
Providing information and referral services.
Maintaining a network of providers.
Working with affiliate agencies to ensure customer-driven quality services.
My Individuals Rights
The persons served by Johnson County CDDO are guaranteed the same rights that individuals without disabilities have. These rights may be limited only by provisions of law or court order, including guardianship, conservatorship, power of attorney or other judicial determinations. Download My Rights and Responsibilities Booklet
Find resources available to JOCO residents or accessible to those living in the Kansas City Metro Area
Find resources to support educators and professionals working in the school system.
What is the CDDO?
Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is the Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO) for Johnson County. As a provision of the Developmental Disabilities Reform Act, a CDDO has been designated for every area of the state to help coordinate services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Apply for Services
Over a decade ago, legislated reforms to the Kansas developmental disability service system established a network of Community Developmental Disabilities Organizations (CDDO) that contract with the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. A CDDO has been designated for every area of the state to help coordinate services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. JCDS has been designated as the CDDO for Johnson County and is responsible for:
Providing a single point of entry for people seeking services.
Determining individual eligibility for services.
Coordinating access to services and supports.
Assisting individuals in choosing from an array of service options.
Providing information and referral services.
Maintaining a network of providers.
Working with affiliate agencies to ensure customer-driven quality services.
My Individuals Rights
The persons served by Johnson County CDDO are guaranteed the same rights that individuals without disabilities have. These rights may be limited only by provisions of law or court order, including guardianship, conservatorship, power of attorney or other judicial determinations. Download My Rights and Responsibilities Booklet
Find resources available to JOCO residents or accessible to those living in the Kansas City Metro Area
Find resources to support educators and professionals working in the school system.
Tutoring & Academic Services
Accelerated Schools of OP - We provide individualized tutoring instruction in core academic subjects designed to meet your child’s specific needs.
Brain Balance Achievement Center of OP - addresses the whole child by integrating sensory motor training and stimulation and cognitive activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines.
Accelerated Schools of OP - We provide individualized tutoring instruction in core academic subjects designed to meet your child’s specific needs.
Brain Balance Achievement Center of OP - addresses the whole child by integrating sensory motor training and stimulation and cognitive activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines.
Respite Nights
Respite, a break for caregivers and families, is a service in which temporary care is provided to children or adults with disabilities, or chronic or terminal illnesses, and to children at risk of abuse and neglect.
Matthew’s Ministry - by Church of the Resurrection. Free monthly respite in Leawood, KS. Siblings included. Registration required.
Parents’ Night Out by Legacy Christian Church. Free respite at their Overland Park, Olathe, and Lee’s Summit campuses for ages 3 years – adult on the first Saturday of the month. Registration required.
Family Night Outby Lakeland Community Church. Free monthly respite in Lee’s Summit, MO. Siblings included. Registration required.
SOAR by Grace Community Church. Free bimonthly respite in south Overland Park, KS. Siblings included up to age 13 years old. See website to register.
Special Needs Program by Leawood Baptist Church. Free respite in Leawood, KS. Siblings included on the first Friday of the month October – May.
Through the Roof by Heartland Community Church. Free respite in Olathe, KS on the third Saturday of the month. Siblings included. Registration required.
Respite, a break for caregivers and families, is a service in which temporary care is provided to children or adults with disabilities, or chronic or terminal illnesses, and to children at risk of abuse and neglect.
Matthew’s Ministry - by Church of the Resurrection. Free monthly respite in Leawood, KS. Siblings included. Registration required.
Parents’ Night Out by Legacy Christian Church. Free respite at their Overland Park, Olathe, and Lee’s Summit campuses for ages 3 years – adult on the first Saturday of the month. Registration required.
Family Night Out by Lakeland Community Church. Free monthly respite in Lee’s Summit, MO. Siblings included. Registration required.
SOAR by Grace Community Church. Free bimonthly respite in south Overland Park, KS. Siblings included up to age 13 years old. See website to register.
Special Needs Program by Leawood Baptist Church. Free respite in Leawood, KS. Siblings included on the first Friday of the month October – May.
Through the Roof by Heartland Community Church. Free respite in Olathe, KS on the third Saturday of the month. Siblings included. Registration required.
Summer Camps
Camps For Kids - works to assure that no Kansas City area child will be turned away from summer camp because of low income, or physical or developmental disabilities. View a list of local camps.
Camp Encourage - Our mission is to encourage social growth, independence, and self-esteem in youth with autism spectrum disorders through a quality, overnight camp experience located in the greater Kansas City area.
SOAR Special Needs Day Camp - Camp is open to kids and adults with special needs, ages 3 y/o (by January 1, 2016) and up. Cost is $100 per camper. Camp runs Monday-Thursday 9-4; Friday times are from 1-8pm due to our big family celebration that evening.
Camps For Kids - works to assure that no Kansas City area child will be turned away from summer camp because of low income, or physical or developmental disabilities. View a list of local camps.
Camp Encourage - Our mission is to encourage social growth, independence, and self-esteem in youth with autism spectrum disorders through a quality, overnight camp experience located in the greater Kansas City area.
SOAR Special Needs Day Camp - Camp is open to kids and adults with special needs, ages 3 y/o (by January 1, 2016) and up. Cost is $100 per camper. Camp runs Monday-Thursday 9-4; Friday times are from 1-8pm due to our big family celebration that evening.
Social Opportunities
Inclusion Connections - Our mission is to strengthen the lives of individuals with disabilities by creating inclusive opportunities for community involvement, access to meaningful employment, and better options for independent living.
Special Populations - program of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District provides fun, educational and socializing activities for members of the Johnson County community with special needs.
Special Populations (Blue Valley) - Adapted and integrated leisure activities designed for individuals with special needs. Participants are encouraged to consider any programs offered in this guide.
Special Olympics (KS) - Find contacts and other information about Metro Region Special Olympics here.
Young Athletes program is an innovative sports play program for children with intellectual disabilities, ages 3-7, designed to introduce them to the world of sports, prior to Special Olympics eligibility at age 8.
Sports offer year-round training and athletic competition in 22 Olympic-type sports to children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
Inclusion Connections - Our mission is to strengthen the lives of individuals with disabilities by creating inclusive opportunities for community involvement, access to meaningful employment, and better options for independent living.
Special Populations - program of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District provides fun, educational and socializing activities for members of the Johnson County community with special needs.
Special Populations (Blue Valley) - Adapted and integrated leisure activities designed for individuals with special needs. Participants are encouraged to consider any programs offered in this guide.
Special Olympics (KS) - Find contacts and other information about Metro Region Special Olympics here.
Young Athletes program is an innovative sports play program for children with intellectual disabilities, ages 3-7, designed to introduce them to the world of sports, prior to Special Olympics eligibility at age 8.
Sports offer year-round training and athletic competition in 22 Olympic-type sports to children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
Therapeutic
Mid-Night Farm - We offer a variety of therapeutic riding classes to meet the needs of riders ages 4 and up with a wide range of physical, cognitive and/or emotional challenges.
Playabilities - Individualized, compassionate, client-centered occupational, physical and speech therapy services.
ACI Learning Centers - leaders in the ABA field by providing quality services for children with autism, family members and other professionals.
Aspire Behavioral Solutions - provides services based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to those in and around the Kansas City community.
Autism From The Start - intervention services help children from toddlers to kindergartners learn important skills such as connecting and communicating with others, playing, and learning.
Mid-Night Farm - We offer a variety of therapeutic riding classes to meet the needs of riders ages 4 and up with a wide range of physical, cognitive and/or emotional challenges.
Playabilities - Individualized, compassionate, client-centered occupational, physical and speech therapy services.
ACI Learning Centers - leaders in the ABA field by providing quality services for children with autism, family members and other professionals.
Aspire Behavioral Solutions - provides services based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to those in and around the Kansas City community.
Autism From The Start - intervention services help children from toddlers to kindergartners learn important skills such as connecting and communicating with others, playing, and learning.
Healthcare Services
Ask-a-Nurse - Shawnee Mission Medical Center
913-676-7777
www.shawneemission.org
Kansas Donated Dental Services
888-870-2066
www.nfdh.org or www.ksdental.org
(Donated dental and referral services for low-income disabled or elderly)
Click here to access a full list of healthcare services available for those with disabilities in JOCO.
Ask-a-Nurse - Shawnee Mission Medical Center
913-676-7777
www.shawneemission.org
Kansas Donated Dental Services
888-870-2066
www.nfdh.org or www.ksdental.org
(Donated dental and referral services for low-income disabled or elderly)
Click here to access a full list of healthcare services available for those with disabilities in JOCO.
Food Pantries in Johnson County
Download a PDF with the Johnson County area food pantries HERE.