Advocacy - IDD Wait List
During the 2024 Legislative Session, Marvin and his daughter Lilly testified several times to state committees, advocating for full funding of the HCBS IDD Waiver for those with significant disabilities who have been waiting more than 10 years for services.
Thanks to Representatives Dan Hawkins and Will Carpenter for ensuring that this bill passed!
Interview with John Hanna - AP News - https://apnews.com/article/disability-rights-inhome-services-state-waiting-lists-cf5cfbcf99d3bc82652ec253c7028f8e
Interview with Kate Blanchard - Kansas City Star / McClatchy News - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article286745350.html
Kansas keeps families on waitlists for disability services - Kansas C_ - www.kansascity.com.pdf