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Special‑services staff say many students on IDD waiver wait list; district social workers starting paperwork earlier
Summary
Special‑services staff reported about 5,000 Kansans on the intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) waiver wait list and said waits for day and residential services for adults can be about 10 years; district social workers are beginning paperwork early to help ensure students access services after graduation.
Andrea, presenting the special services report at Seaman USD 345’s Dec. 9 board meeting, described social‑work collaboration focused on transition planning for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
She said the IDD waiver wait list in Kansas affects roughly 5,000 students and, for some services — particularly day and residential adult services — wait times are reported at about 10 years. Andrea described the district’s approach: social workers are reviewing students with case managers early (as early as preschool) so families can begin CDDO paperwork and planning to improve the chances that services will be available when a student graduates.
"When my son was a 7th grader, I had to sign up with CDDO for that wait list," Andrea said, describing the effort families face to navigate the system and, in some cases, pay out of pocket for day services pending placement. She said staff will continue to track students who have case managers and those on the wait list so families get the assistance they need.
Board members asked questions and staff said they expect revised district guidance on bullying and discipline to return to principals and the board in coming months; the special‑services update was provided as an informational item and no formal board action was taken during the meeting.
