🗣️Speak Up! Travel Scholarship Application 2026

🗣️Speak Up! Conference – Travel Scholarship Application 2026
Thank you for your interest in the Speak Up! Conference!

We understand that travel costs can make it difficult to attend events like this. Our goal is to ensure that everyone who wants to be part of the conference has the opportunity to join us.

If you are registered for the Speak Up! Conference and need financial support, you are welcome to apply for a travel scholarship.

This scholarship is intended to support individuals who may not be able to attend without assistance.

The scholarship may help cover:
- 🏨 Hotel stay
- 🚗 Mileage reimbursement if you’re driving
- 📄 Other reasonable travel-related expenses such as out-of-state flights or rental car
The deadline for requesting scholarships and travel assistance is August 15th, 2026.
⚠️ Please note: To apply, you must be registered for the Speak Up! Conference on November 6, 2026.

If you haven’t registered yet, you can sign up HERE.

Contact Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Please provide the city and state you will be traveling from to attend the event.*
Example: Topeka, Kansas
Hotel accommodation for Thursday, November 5Mileage ReimbursementRental CarOther
1 Bed2 BedsOther
Please list any other registered conference participants traveling with you (if applicable):
Do you have any questions, concerns, or additional information you would like to share with us?

Non-Employee Travel Agreement
This agreement applies to travel expenses reimbursed to traveler or paid for traveler by the Department for Children or Families (DCF) or Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD).

DCF or KCDD will reimburse the cost of authorized travel expenses incurred by traveler provided that:
- The traveler was traveling on DCF or KCDD business, or in support of DCF or KCDD mission; and
- The traveler had advance authority to incur travel expenses through recognition of travel in a grant budget; and
- The expenses are reasonable, appropriately documented, and comply with DCF travel policies and procedures, and policies and procedures of funding; and
- Travel supported by grants or contracts must comply with DCF policies and procedures. It is the responsibility of the traveler to make the most economical travel arrangements possible, consistent with the purposes of the trip. Travel arrangements made on behalf of the traveler by DCF will be the most economical, consistent with the purposes of the trip. It is the responsibility of the traveler to inform DCF of any special accommodation needed for travel before travel arrangements are made.
Expense reimbursement claims and supporting documentation must be submitted to DCF Payables within 15 business days of completing travel.
Traveler’s Full Legal Name (First, Middle, Last)*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Please indicate the specific dates you wish to receive advance travel authorization:

Date* through Date* .
Destination of Travel*
Example: Overland Park, Kansas
Please provide the name of the conference or event and describe the purpose of your travel.*
Example: Speak Up! Conference – to participate in the event
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms of this agreement:*

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Just one final step to complete your application:
- 📬 Once we receive your application, a member of the KCDD team will reach out to coordinate travel logistics and confirm your scholarship details.
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🗣️Speak Up! Conference – Travel Scholarship Application 2026

Contact Information

Non-Employee Travel Agreement