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Kansas continues to have a lengthy waiting list for services for people with disabilities, but advocates are hoping the list will be addressed thanks to a clause in KanCare that earmarks savings for disability services.

According to the last report issued in May 2012 by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, 4,994 Kansans with developmental disabilities were on a waiting list for services, and some have been waiting for more than eight years. They’re waiting for services like residential and employment support, respite care and personal assistance.

Kansans with developmental disabilities and their caregivers have been among the most vocal critics of the new privatized Medicaid system.

Bill would limit union access to teachers; KanCare to start trial for developmentally disabled; 19 Kansas murderers paroled.

Bill Seeks Equal Kansas Teacher Union Access

A Kansas House committee will hear testimony Monday on legislation that guarantees all teachers' unions equal access to public school employees.

State officials say the actual number of physically-disabled Kansans legitimately in line for home and community-based Services is about 2,200.