What is a CDDO?

         A Community Developmental Disability Organization is the single point of application, eligibility determination, and referral for individuals and families to obtain services through the developmental disability system in the State of Kansas.  CDDOs determine whether a person qualifies for services and work with the person and/or their family or guardian in choosing from an array of service options, and refer those persons to other community resources if additional supports are needed. 

Kansas currently has 27 CDDOs, each of which are assigned a particular county or group of counties in which they are the primary provider of  “gatekeeping” services.  Cottonwood CDDO's service area includes Douglas and Jefferson Counties. 
     
View a map of Kansas CDDOs


What are the responsibilities of a CDDO?

CDDOs contract with the Kansas Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services (SRS) and are responsible for:
       
        ▪    Implementing policies and procedures
        ▪    Reporting information to SRS
        ▪    Organizing a Council of Community Members - Learn More
        ▪    Organizing a local Quality Oversight Committee - Learn More
        ▪    Ensuring equal access to services
        ▪    Annually informing individuals of available services and their rights
        ▪    Monitoring of affiliated service providers


Announcements: 

     Cooling Center for Jefferson County:   (Posted 07-20-10)
         Location: United Methodist Church in Grantville 
         Call: (785) 656-0421 or (785) 246-3621

     Free monthly health clinics for Jefferson County Residents   (Posted 05-21-10)
         Location:  Lakeside Village Office.  Sponsored by the Jeff Co. Alliance
         Time: The last Wednesday of every month from 1:00 - 3:00  


 

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