Johnson County Developmental Supports

What is a CDDO?

CDDO stands for Community Developmental Disabilities Organization. Due to the provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Reform Act, a CDDO has been designated for every area of the State to help coordinate DD services and supports. Johnson County Developmental Supports is the designated CDDO for Johnson County. The CDDO provides a single point of entry for services and works with service providers to ensure quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Please call 913-826-2506 for additional information.

Mission Statement:

Building resources to meet the needs and enhance the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

Role of the CDDO:

The CDDO is the single point of entry for an individual or family to obtain services through the developmental disability system. The CDDO is responsible for determining whether a person qualifies for services, working with the person and/or their family or guardian in choosing from an array of services options, and referring those persons to other agencies if additional supports are needed. Contact the CDDO

In addition, the CDDO monitors the quality of the services being provided by individual and community service providers. A local Quality Assurance Committee was created that is made up of persons with developmental disabilities, their families, guardians, interested citizens, and providers. The committee provides on-site monitoring of services to ensure individuals are provided with choices, receive necessary supports, are protected from harm, and exercise rights to the fullest extent possible. CDDO staff also perform regular and ongoing quality assurance reviews with community and individual service providers, as well as investigate complaints by individuals and/or families. Contact CDDO Quality Assurance

Call 913-826-2600 for additional information.

Services and Supports...

Case Management is provided by a licensed individual or agency that assists the person and support network to identify, develop, select, obtain, coordinate, utilize and monitor paid services and natural supports to enhance the person’s independence, integration, productivity and community inclusion consistent with the person’s needs and lifestyle preferences as outlined in the person-centered support plan.
Day Supports are provided by a licensed agency and include facility-based work services, work crews, jobs in the community, and alternative day supports and activities.
Supported Employment is provided by a licensed agency in a competitive work environment that is in a setting similar to that of the general work force.
Personal Assistant Services are similar to residential and day supports; however, the individual or guardian self-directs the services. Residential Personal Assistant Services are only available to individuals who live outside the family home.
Residential Supports are provided by a licensed agency and available to individuals who live outside the family home. Services can range from a few hours of support to live-in, around-the-clock care.
In-Home Family Supports are provided to persons who live with their families. Services may include Supportive Home Care, Respite Care, and Sleep Cycle Support.
Assistive Services includes wheelchair modifications, communication devices, home modifications, van lifts, and equipment.
Wellness Monitoring provides for an evaluation by a registered nurse for individuals who have medical conditions that require ongoing oversight.
Individual Family Supports provides a small cash stipend to individuals on the statewide waiting list who are not receiving HCBS funded supports.
Medical Alert Device is a small instrument carried or worn by the person which, by the push of a button, automatically dials the telephone of a predetermined responder who will answer the call for help. This service is available to individuals who have a medical need that could become critical at any time.

The complete definitions for Services and Supports can be found at
www.srs.ks.gov/agency/css/Documents/DD%20Waiver/April2008handbook.pdf

For additional information, please e-mail

Community Developmental Disability Organization
15046 W. 106th Street
Lenexa KS 66215
(913) 826-2600
E-Mail: JCD-CDDO