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6/25/24
Heartland Foundation supports DSNWK training
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce a grant award from the Heartland Community Foundation in the amount of $2,929.94. The grant will go toward the purchase of manikins and training supplies for the benefit and safety of individuals served by DSNWK in the Hays area.
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 many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may also have complicated health challenges,” states Jerry Michaud, DSNWK President and CEO. “Having the requested supplies and equipment will enhance the quality of the DSNWK training program in Hays and allow our employees to respond to emergency situations as they arise.”
6/18/24
Hays Lions Club supports DSNWK with grant
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce that they have received a $1,000.00 grant award from the Hays Lions Club for the vision needs of the people they serve who have developmental disabilities. The grant will go to support DSNWK's Consumer Medical Fund. This Fund assists individuals with the cost of medical items and care that are not covered by Medicaid, items such as eye glasses and other vision needs. DSNWK would like to thank the Hays Lions Club for their continuous support of people with developmental disabilities.
6/4/2024
DSNWK awarded grant from Beach Edwards Family Foundation
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce the receipt of a $60,000 grant from the Beach Edwards Family Foundation. The grant award will be received by DSNWK over three consecutive years. The Beach Edwards Family Foundation continues the legacy of the late Ross and Marianna Beach with this grant award. This award will be used to support DSNWK’s efforts in replacing appliances across their service area.
DSNWK has 25 different service locations across Northwest Kansas that utilize appliances such as; washers, dryers, dishwashers and more. “Appliances are an essential tool for the provision of quality service,” states Jerry Michaud, DSNWK President. “The level of our use, however, is well beyond what might be experienced in a typical family home. It doubles or triples when there are six to eight individuals served using them. We have washers and dryers running constantly, which leads to both repairs and more frequent replacement.”
DSNWK would like to thank the Beach-Edwards Family Foundation for their continued support of our mission.
5/20/24
Dash 4 Disabilities is Fast Approaching
The Hays Recreation Commission’s 13th Annual Dash 4 Disabilities is right around the corner. The fun run is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th at 8:00 a.m. on the West side of the Hays Aquatic Park (4th and Main). Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. This run will consist of your choice of a 1 mile run/walk or a 5K run/walk.
There is still time to register for this fun event for an entry fee of only $10 on or before June 5th. Cost after June 5th is $12.
The run is for people of all abilities, will not be timed, and the proceeds will go to help support the programs coordinated by the Hays Recreation Commission that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The run helps make the programs free or inexpensive for participants.
Dash 4 Disabilities is sponsored by Hess Services, Papa Murphys and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas.
For a registration form, map of the course, or any other information, contact Haley Nixon at 785-623-2650, haley@haysrec.org or go to www.haysrec.org.