Kansas’ Person-Centered Transformation Initiative
About the Initiative
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Long-Term Services & Supports Commission and the LifeCourse Nexus, through Systems Change, Engagement Activities, and Training, seeks to enhance person-centered thinking, planning, and practices in all levels of the long-term services and support system for all populations through commitment to the Charting the LifeCourse Framework. Learn more about this initiative.
Charting the LifeCourse is a highly individualized approach, encouraging individuals and families to actively participate in planning their lives rather than passively receiving services. Learn more about the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and Principles here.
- Discovery and Engagement Activities
- Regional Events: Introduce Charting the LifeCourse and gather feedback on person-centered planning practices and processes
- Host Training Opportunities for Stakeholders Across the State
- Charting the LifeCourse Fundamentals: A Person-Centered Framework
- Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador Series
- Exploring My LifeCourse
- Charting My Family’s LifeCourse
- Host learning collaboratives and state-wide network engagement activities
- Enhance KDADS’ Person-Centered Service Planning Requirements (PC Support Plan template and Guide development)
- KDADS PCSP and Guide Training
CtLC Training
CtLC Fundamentals
We envision a world where everyone has the tools to explore, problem-solve, and plan for a meaningful life. Using interactive learning and personal application, participants gain new perspectives, innovative problem-solving strategies, and tools to achieve a ‘good life.’ No matter who you support or their life stage, this course equips you with the foundational knowledge and skills to drive real, impactful change.
It is recommended learners attend Intro to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) beforehand to maximize learning; this free webinar can be accessed here: Intro to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC). For those who attended a Person-Centered Transformation Initiative Regional Event, you received Intro to CtLC there.
These trainings are for people in Kansas working in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) field. Whether you’re a targeted case manager, CDDO employee, or someone working in direct service delivery, this series offers valuable tools and insights to enhance person-centered practices.
Available in-person or virtually through a Certified CtLC Trainer. Upon successfully meeting all requirements, including attending all modules and completing pre-/post-learning surveys, a Certificate of Completion is awarded.
FREE Virtual CtLC Fundamentals Opportunities
CtLC Fundamentals courses are either 2 or 4 sessions long. You must attend all session dates listed in the course you select in full to receive certificate of completion. Each course series can host up to 50 learners.
- August 5, 2025 | 1-2:30 p.m. CST
- August 12, 2025 | 1-2:30 p.m. CST
- August 19, 2025 | 1-2:30 p.m. CST
- August 26, 2025 | 1-2:30 p.m. CST
Capacity: 50 people
You must attend all four dates.
November Virtual Series Dates
- November 5, 2025 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT
- November 12, 2025 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT
Capacity: 50 people
You must attend both dates.
FREE Virtual CtLC Ambassadors Opportunities
CtLC Ambassador Series are 14 weeks long and include six virtual coaching calls with one kickoff call to begin the course. Between coaching calls, you will complete activities that will be reviewed during the calls, including discussion and questions around your learning during completion of the activities. You must attend all session dates listed in the course you select in full to receive certificate of completion. Each course series can host up to 15 learners.
June - August 2026
June 8, 22, July 6, 20, August 3, 17, & 31
10 am – 11:30 am
August - November 2026
August 20, September 3, 17, October 1, 15, 29, November 12
10 am – 11:30 am
Kansas Families – Exploring Life Possibilities Good Life Groups
A Virtual Space for Families to Connect, Explore, and Plan for the Future Together
Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, navigating supports while on a waitlist, planning for transitions, supporting an adult child, or looking for community, this is a place to share ideas, stories, and tools using the Charting the LifeCourse framework.
Connect with other Kansas families who get it, explore what “good life” means – now and in the future, and help shape what comes next for Kansas Families!
Gatherings will be virtual sessions each month from 12:30 – 2:00 pm and will cover all life domains, with additional topics coming soon!
• February 27 – Kickoff & Shared Visioning
• March 27 – Daily Life & Employment
• April 24 – Community Living
• May 29 – Healthy Living
• June 26 – Safety & Security
• July 31 – Social & Spirituality
• August 28 – Advocacy & Engagement
• September 25 – TBD
• October 30 – TBD
• November 20 – TBD
*Registration will be for all sessions. Only one registration is necessary.
September In-Person Opportunities:
Topeka
Location:
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
Date and Time:
September 17, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Capacity: 130 people
Overland Park
Location:
Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland, Park, KS 66212
Date and Time:
September 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Capacity: 275 people
Wichita
Location: 4H Hall (K-State Research & Extension – Sedgwick County), 7001 W. 21st St, Wichita, KS 67205
Date and Time:
September 19, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Capacity: 250 people
Engagement and Learning Opportunities
Engagement and Learning Opportunities
These virtual meetings are meant to bring together CtLC Ambassadors from participating organizations in Kansas to exchange ideas, build capacity, and engage collaboratively around implementation strategies, successes, and lessons learned.
(Registration will send you invites to both sessions listed below)
• March 31, 2026 11:00 am
• May 28, 2026 11:00 am
Future dates will become available Summer 2026.
(Registration will send you invites to both sessions listed above)
CtLC Innovation Roundtables
We are looking for organizations and individuals interested in the CtLC framework to collaborate and help strengthen support for people and families in Kansas.
These professional development webinars explore the innovative use of CtLC principles and tools to address specific topics. These integrative sessions help professionals
build capacity and drive best practices, policy, and culture change.
• Feb 25, 2026 12:30 pm
• Apr 23, 2026 02:00 pm
Future dates will become available Summer 2026.
(Registration will send you invites to all three sessions listed above)
Kansas Charting the LifeCourse Quarterly Network Meetings
These gatherings are all about strengthening the connections that help us support Kansans with disabilities and their families. Your voices continue to shape this space. Your perspective matters—and together, we’re building a more connected and responsive system of support across Kansas.
Each meeting there will be a focus on practical collaboration and open dialogue, with time for you to:
• Share updates from your work and community
• Hear what’s happening across the broader system
• Strengthen relationships and explore opportunities to work together
Audience: People, families, and professionals from Kansas’ LTSS and disability community
Upcoming Dates:
Our next meeting will be held at the Charting the LifeCourse Showcase 2026 on May 7 at the conclusion of the main conference. More information to come. We hope to see you there. More information and registration for the conference can be found here:
Future dates will become available Summer 2026.
The Kansas Person-Centered Transformation Initiative and associated activities and opportunities are developed in a partnership between the KDADS Long-Term Services & Supports Commission and UMKC’s Institute for Human Development – LifeCourse Nexus.