Resource: Self-Direction Toolkit

The Kansas Self-Direction Toolkit helps people with disabilities learn how to self-direct their personal assistance services. The toolkit was first created in 2006 by the Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Kansas. This version builds on their work.

We want to thank the K-PASS Stakeholder Advisory Group. This dedicated group created the framework for the first K-PASS Toolkit. Their commitment to the disability community has created a lasting impact that continues to influence this Toolkit.

This revision represents a collaborative effort between multiple organizations committed to advancing self-direction in Kansas. The project was made possible through the guidance and funding of UnitedHealthcare. Applied Self-Direction was the primary author. The Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL) provided invaluable expert guidance throughout the development process, ensuring the toolkit remains responsive to the needs of the disability community.
This edition includes new best practices, policy changes, and evolving support needs of people with disabilities. We maintain our commitment to the original toolkit's mission while adapting to meet current challenges and opportunities in self-directed care.