EDK – End Dependence Kansas

End Dependence Kansas is an initiative to increase employment of Kansans with disabilities in Johnson and Wyandotte counties. The outcome of this five year initiative will result in 2,000 Kansans with disabilities achieving successful employment. A significant goal of End Dependence Kansas is to improve the quantity and quality of employment placements. The initiative will emphasize and support community partners to prioritize competitive, integrated jobs in the community.

The team of employment specialists utilize customized employment, focusing on three groups of individuals:

Individuals with limited or no work experience.
Youth transitioning from high school into the workforce;
Persons exiting corrections; and
People currently on the Kansas Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver

The team of employment specialists offer assistance with:

Self-employment (developing one’s own business)
Job carving (creating or negotiating a new job from one or more tasks of a different job)
Job creation (forming new job based on unmet business needs)
Job coaching (coaching individuals to master the tasks they experience in the job)

For more information or to make a referral please visit our website.