ARC of the Central Plains

600 Main St., Hays
785-628-8831

Special Olympics Chapter.  Donation to the Thrift store are used to fund special programs for people with disabilities and/or the intellectually challenged.

arcofcentralplains.org

Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)

2250 E. 22nd St., Hays
785-628-1066

Offers programs and services for people with disabilities including advocacy, independent living, skills training, peer support, information/referral, and deinstitutionalization support.

dcf.ks.gov

Hays-West Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative

785-623-2400

Provides special education services to all students who are eligible for special education and gifted services between the ages of 3-21

usd489.com

Families Together, Inc.

1518 Taylor Plaza, Garden City
620-276-6364
1-888-820-6364

Serves and assists families of children, youth and young adults with disabilities and/or special health care needs from birth through 26 years old.  Offers Parent Training and Learning Workshops.

familiestogetherinc.org

Early Childhood Connections - Preschool

2501 E. 13th St., Hays
785-623-2430

A free comprehensive child development program for children 3 to 5, concerned with the health, education and welfare of its participants.  The program serves income eligible families or over income families who meet certain criteria.  Children must be three years of age before August 31.  Center and home-based services are provided in Ellis, Rooks, Rush, and Russell counties.

usd489.com

Developmental Services of NW Kansas, Inc. (DSNWK)

2703 Hall St. Ste. 10, Hays
785-625-678

Provides programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the 18 counties of Northwest Kansas.  Services include:  College for Living, Employment Connections, Creative Living, Kid-link, Service Coordination, Transportation and more.

dsnwk.org

Kansas Legal Services

2017 Vine St., Hays
785-625-4514

Non-Profit law firm that focuses its efforts on individuals such as victims of domestic violence, homeless, elderly, individuals with disabilities and individuals that need basic assistance in consumer, housing and family law issues.

kansaslegalservices.org

Health and Wellness Services - FHSU

Fischli-Wills Center for Student Success
Third Floor, Room 301
FHSU Campus, Hays
785-628-4401

Provides a range of counseling, medical, and accessibility services for FHSU students, faculty, and staff.

fhsu.edu/health-and-wellness

LINK, Inc. (Living Independently in NW Kansas)

2401 13th St., Hays
785-625-942

Provides services to individuals of all ages with any type of disability; Information & Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Support, Advocacy, Transition Services, Financial Management Services, Housing Referrals and Durable Medical Equipment Loan Pool.

linkinc.org

Northwest Kansas Down Syndrome Society

P.O. Box 382, Hays

A Local Non-Profit Organization who strives to connect families and enhance the lives of people with Down Syndrome in our communities by providing emotional, educational, and social support to them and the professionals who serve them.

nwkdss.org

SKIL Resource Center

P.O. Box 366, Hays
785-628-8019

Provides advocacy, education, and support wiht customer controlled services to people with disabilities to ensure and preserve equality and independence.

skilonline.com

Social Security Administration

1212 E. 27th St., Hays
888-552-7176

Social Security pays disability benefits to people who can't work because they have a medical condition that's expected to last at least one year.

ssa.gov

Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation

P.O. Box 8217, Wichita, KS  67208
316-688-1888

Provides independent living opportunities and orthopedic and adaptive equipment.

cprf.org

Western Kansas Association on the Concerns of the Disabled (WKACD)

105 E. 27th St., Suite A, Hays
785-621-2315

Provides outreach services to individuals in the Ellis County area.  They provide Social Security services, Representative Payee services, job services through Vocational Rehabilitation services and medical assistance.

wkacd.org