Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services

The Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), located in Topeka, Kansas, operates the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), a vital statewide network dedicated to connecting individuals with essential long-term care services and supports. The ADRC serves older adults, individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers by offering unbiased information, guidance, and personalized counseling. Through its statewide call center, the ADRC helps Kansans navigate available programs such as in-home care, transportation assistance, and home-delivered meals while linking them to local resources and professional support services.

The center’s Options Counseling program uses a person-centered approach, empowering individuals to make informed choices about their care and lifestyle. Whether assisting with government benefit programs like KanCare, connecting people to local home health providers, or helping families find the right mix of community-based services, KDADS ensures that Kansans across the lifespan can access the support they need for improved independence and quality of life.