InterHab

InterHab’s Champion Fund Committee is proud to recognize Representative Lisa Moser as an InterHab Champion for her dedication to Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and the providers who support them.

Representative Moser takes the time to connect with I/DD providers in her district, listen to their experiences, and gain a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges they face every day. Those relationships help bring the realities of providing I/DD services into important policy and funding conversations at the Statehouse.

We especially appreciate Representative Moser’s willingness to speak up for the I/DD community during the Appropriations Committee and ensure these important needs are part of the conversation.

We are grateful for her continued engagement, her commitment to her constituents, and her willingness to use her voice for Kansans with I/DD. We are proud to recognize Representative Lisa Moser as an InterHab Champion!

InterHab’s Champion Fund Committee is proud to recognize Senator Renee Erickson as an InterHab Champion for her continued advocacy for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families.

Senator Erickson has consistently used her voice to advocate for the I/DD community, with a particular understanding of the needs and concerns of parents and families navigating the system. She recognizes how important strong services and supports are not only to individuals with I/DD, but to the families who rely on them.

Her advocacy also extends beyond the Statehouse. Senator Erickson makes it a priority to spend time with I/DD providers in her area, seeing firsthand the work they do, listening to the challenges they face, and asking how she can help.

We are grateful for Senator Erickson’s continued advocacy, her commitment to families, and her willingness to stay connected to the people providing and receiving services in her community. We are proud to recognize her as an InterHab Champion!

InterHab’s Champion Fund Committee is proud to recognize Senator Kenny Titus as an InterHab Champion for his thoughtful and proactive approach to strengthening services for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Senator Titus sought out the help of a local IDD provider to better understand the needs of the I/DD system and offered thoughtful ideas about where to look within the legislative budget and policy processes for opportunities to strengthen services and supports.

We are grateful for legislators who see the challenges facing our I/DD system and want to dig deeper, ask questions, and look for meaningful solutions. Senator Titus’ willingness to engage, learn, and help identify opportunities to make a difference for Kansans with I/DD is greatly appreciated.

We are proud to recognize Senator Kenny Titus as an InterHab Champion!

InterHab’s Champion Fund Committee is proud to recognize Senator Joseph Claeys as an InterHab Champion for his strong advocacy for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Senator Claeys has been a vocal supporter of improving transportation services for the I/DD community, recognizing that reliable transportation is essential to accessing jobs, medical appointments, day services, and the communities where people live.

We especially appreciate Senator Claeys’ willingness to take this issue to the Senate floor and advocate for better transportation options. By bringing attention to these challenges before the full Senate, he helped elevate an issue that directly impacts the independence, opportunities, and everyday lives of Kansans with I/DD.

We are grateful for Senator Claeys’ willingness to speak up and champion an important need for the I/DD community. We are proud to recognize him as an InterHab Champion!

InterHab’s Champion Fund Committee is proud to recognize Representative Angela Stiens as an InterHab Champion for her advocacy and commitment to Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

During the legislative session, Representative Stiens demonstrated her support by seconding a motion in committee to include a rate increase for the I/DD waiver, recognizing the importance of strengthening the services individuals with I/DD rely on every day.

Her commitment continues beyond the Statehouse. Representative Stiens takes the time to meet with providers, tour organizations, and have meaningful conversations about the challenges facing the I/DD system and how she can use her voice to improve the lives of Kansans with I/DD.

We are grateful for Representative Stiens’ willingness to listen, learn, and take action. We are proud to recognize her as an InterHab Champion!

Today, we launch StationMD in Kansas!

Through InterHab’s Rural Health Transformation grant, StationMD is officially live today, bringing 24/7 access to specialized telemedicine care to Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities across participating provider organizations.

This project is about something simple but incredibly important: making sure people with I/DD can get the right care, at the right time, in the place they call home — regardless of where they live in Kansas.

“Access to healthcare can be especially challenging for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those barriers are often even greater in rural communities. This project gives us an opportunity to bring specialized healthcare directly to people when and where they need it. We are incredibly excited to see StationMD go live today and to learn what this model can mean for better access, better outcomes, and fewer unnecessary trips to the emergency room.”

— Meghan Shreve, Executive Director, InterHab

We are incredibly grateful to our participating providers (listed below), StationMD, Kansas Department of Health & Environment, KDADS, and everyone who has helped move this project from an idea to implementation!

REM Kansas
COF Training Services, Inc.
Futures Unlimited
Journeys Incorporated
Lakemary Center
Cottonwood, Inc.
CLASS LTD
Starkey, Inc.
Flinthills Services, Inc.
Twin Valley Friends
Mosaic in Northeast Kansas
Mosaic in Southeast Kansas
Mosaic in North Central Kansas
OCCK Inc.
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc.
TECH, Inc.

We need your help spreading the word!

A FREE online training is available for healthcare professionals to learn more about providing quality care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

If you’re a person with I/DD, family member, provider, or advocate, share this with your doctor, nurse, dentist, therapist, or other healthcare providers and encourage them to check it out.

The more healthcare professionals we can reach, the better!

Learn more and register here:
https://replacingrisk.com/kansas-curriculum-in-idd-healthcare-elearn-registration/

InterHab’s Champion Fund Committee is proud to recognize Senator Rick Billinger as an InterHab Champion for his incredible support and longstanding commitment to Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Senator Billinger has built meaningful partnerships with constituents and I/DD organizations in his district, taking the time to listen and understand the challenges facing individuals, families, and providers. He has also been a strong and vocal supporter of stabilizing the I/DD system through sustainable rate increases that help providers address workforce and capacity challenges across Kansas.

Beyond his legislative work, Senator Billinger brings genuine kindness and compassion to the relationships he builds, and that shines through in the way he serves and advocates for Kansans with I/DD.

We are grateful for his partnership, his leadership, and his continued commitment to strengthening the I/DD system. We are proud to recognize Senator Rick Billinger as an InterHab Champion!

Power Up! 2026 is almost here! ⚡ Don’t miss your chance to join us in Manhattan for three days of learning, networking, great speakers, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues from across Kansas. The deadline to register is Monday, October 5 — register today and get ready to Power Up! https://interhab.org/power-up-conference/

InterHab’s Champion Fund Committee is proud to recognize Representative Adam Turk as an InterHab Champion for his active commitment to learning about the needs of Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Representative Turk has taken the time to tour InterHab member organizations in his district, and ask what he can do to help strengthen services for the I/DD community. We are grateful for legislators who are willing to dig into the real challenges providers face every day and hear directly from the people doing this important work.

Representative Turk is not afraid to ask tough questions, voice his perspective, and put in the work to better understand complicated issues. His willingness to show up, listen, and engage directly with our members is greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Representative Turk, for your continued engagement and commitment to Kansans with I/DD. We are proud to recognize you as an InterHab Champion!