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Find out what AARP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age, is working on in Kansas. Web site includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The Heart of America Chapter serves counties in both Kansas and Missouri.

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Promotes good health by finding and treating problems that could become handicaps, lead to illness, slow growth or affect school and work performance.

Contact information and locations for applying for benefits and entitlements for Regular Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, family members and retirees.

Offers a wide variety of programs and services for people with disabilities including resources that deal with employment, education, housing, transportation and personal care assistance.

Decides if a person is disabled according to Social Security regulations.

Promoting positive development & improved health outcomes for children age zero to eight by creating a culturally responsive, comprehensive & accessible service delivery system that links service providers, empowers families, and engages communities.

Works to provide health insurance access to children whose family income exceeds Medicaid guidelines.

Contact information for ILCs throughout Kansas. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

Supports high quality basic and applied research relevant to the causes and prevention of mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

Information about medical homes for children with special health care needs. A medical home addresses how a primary health care professional works in partnership with the family/patient to assure that all of the medical and non-medical needs of the patient are met.

Information on the primary local coordinating agencies for community-based mental health services throughout the state of Kansas.

Promotes the functional skills of young persons in Kansas who have or are at risk for a disability or chronic disease by providing or supporting a system of specialty health care.

Directory of mental health treatment facilities and support services in the state.

MS Society contact information. Chapters encourage personal empowerment with employment counseling, family programs, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy issues.

Supports tribal governments and urban Indian communities in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of Indian people in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.

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