Self-determination allows me the opportunity to enhance my quality of life."
Self Determination
Important Note: When FAXing timesheets, FAX attention: "Cari B. in Self Det." to 785-232-3770.
Self-determination seeks to give persons with developmental disabilities, their guardians and/or families, the opportunity to choose or create supports that will meet the preferred lifestyle of the individual.
- Develop a plan for your preferred lifestyle
- Explore creative ways to achieve the plan
- Develop individual budget with the funding you have
- Allow individuals and/or families to be decision makers concerning the supports
- Opportunities to learn by making choices
- Be the driving force in your plan
Gain more control over how funds are expended. Take on the responsibility of directing your services. Be the active, contributing member in your community.
Self-determination has been a literal life saver for my loved one. It has allowed her to build the life she enjoys.
- from a guardian
Newsletter
Self Determination publishes a newsletter about the program. New issues are mailed to individuals receiving Self Determination services. The newsletters are also available here in an Adobe "pdf" file.
"Self-determination has been a blessing to our son & our family. It provides our son with flexibility and high quality of care."
2011 Newsletters
K-PASS
An additional resource of interest for participants in the Self-Determination program is the K-PASS toolkit developed by the University of Kansas, in cooperation with several agencies throughout the state, including TARC and the Shawnee County CDDO. For more information, or to download this document, please see the K-PASS page on the Shawnee County CDDO web site at http://www.sncddo.org/k-pass.htm.
Calendars
Self Determination Forms and Resources:
- Click here to view or download the TARC Self Determination Services application form.
- Click here to view or download the Self Determination Participant Employment application form.
You will also need the following forms from US and KS Government web sites:- IRS Form-W4
- INS/DHS Form-I9 (For a Spanish Language Version - Click Here)
- KS Form K4
Note: These files are in the PDF format.
If you do not have a PDF reader on your computer,
a free one may be found at http://www.adobe.com. - State of Kansas Home Page for the HCBS MR/DD Waiver
- There is information on the Application Process, Advocates, CDDOs, Funding, Programs Planning, and Service Providers.
- Handbook for HCBS-MR/DD or who are otherwise Developmentally Disabled.
- Kansas Medical Assistance Program - HCBS MRDD Provider Manual
- Kansas Self Directed Services and Individualized Planning web site
- Internal Revenue Service - Small Business/Self Employed – Businesses with Employees
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- US Department of Health & Human Services
- Kansas Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services, Community Supports and Services, Developmental Disabilities Waiver
- The Official Web site of the State of Kansas
- The US Small Business Administration
- Kansas Department of Labor
- US Department of Labor
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service (FLSA)
- Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services - Hotline Numbers
- Shawnee County CDDO - Individual Rights and Responsibilities
" As I get to know the Self-determination staff, I have found that they are really there for the participants and I really like having them a part of my son's team."from a parent
Contact Information
For additional information about Self-Determination services, please contact:
- Mitzie Tyree, Self-Determination Director
- eMail:
- 785-232-0597 Ext. 8626
- Dolores Cummings, Self-Determination Coordinator
- eMail:
- 785-232-0597 Ext. 8615
- Cari Blankingship, Self-Determination Coordinator
- eMail:
- 785-232-0597 Ext. 8643
- TARC Self Determination
- 2701 SW Randolph Ave, Topeka KS 66611
- 785-232-0597
- http://www.tarcinc.org/selfdetermination.htm
