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4/28/24
DSNWK benefits from generosity of RCCF
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) is proud to announce a grant award from the Rawlins County Community Foundation in the amount of $681.04. The grant will go toward the purchase of medical supplies and equipment for training in Atwood.
DSNWK employees participate in various training sessions throughout the year to meet the needs of the individuals receiving services. These trainings include First Aid (FA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) provided by DSNWK certified trainers through the American Heart Association (AHA), and MANDT Training (a behavioral crisis interaction training) which teaches prevention and de-escalation concepts to help them safely manage behavior so that everyone can be safe in their environment.
“DSNWK serves a highly vulnerable population of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” states Jerry Michaud, DSNWK President and CEO. “Having the requested supplies and equipment will enhance the quality of the DSNWK training program in Atwood and allow our employees to respond to emergency situations as they arise..”
4/26/24
Pete Henry Foundation supports DSNWK’s Hoxie Location
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce a grant award from the Pete Henry Foundation in the amount of $1,520.53. The grant will go toward the purchase of manikins and training supplies for DSNWK’s Hoxie location.
DSNWK employees participate in various training sessions throughout the year to meet the needs of the individuals receiving services. These trainings include First Aid (FA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) provided by DSNWK certified trainers through the American Heart Association (AHA), and MANDT Training (a behavioral crisis interaction training) which teaches prevention and de-escalation concepts to help them safely manage behavior so that everyone can be safe in their environment.
“DSNWK serves a highly vulnerable population of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” states Jerry Michaud, DSNWK President and CEO. “Having the requested supplies and equipment will enhance the quality of the DSNWK training program in Hoxie and allow our employees to respond to emergency situations as they arise.”
4/24/24
PDC Receives Grant from Second Century Fund
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is pleased to announce a grant award of $519.20 from the Second Century Fund for the purchase of four Call for Assistance Kits for Prairie Developmental Center (PDC) in Atwood that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The four Call for Assistance Kits will be utilized in the bathrooms located in the back of the PDC building. These devices emit an alarm/flashing light to indicate the need for help during a medical emergency.
“Having these kits will provide greater safety and security for the people we serve who may find themselves in a situation where they need assistance quickly,” states Jerry Michaud, DSNWK President. “DSNWK would like to thank the Second Century Fund for its continued support and generosity toward DSNWK and the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities we serve”.