Adult Protective Services (APS) - This program investigates and ensures the safety of adults in Kansas and protects them from abuse, neglect, fraud and exploitation. Similarly to how we protect children, Adult Protective Services works with each unique individual and situation to find the best resources and safest environment for these adults.
Rehabilitation Services Programs
Rehabilitation Services offers a variety of programs to meet the diverse needs of Kansans with disabilities.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services are the cornerstone of our efforts to empower Kansans with disabilities to become gainfully employed and self-sufficient.
Services for people who are blind or visually impaired - Programs include independent living services for persons who are age 55 or older, and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP).
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) - Services include advocacy, independent living skills training, peer support, information/referral, and deinstitutionalization support.
Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) - Offering information/referral, advocacy and technical assistance, including sign language interpreter registration and coordination of interpreting services.
Disability Determination Services (DDS) - This program determines disability status for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims filed in Kansas.