Kansas IDD Waiver Crisis Exception Experience Survey

The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) is gathering feedback from individuals and families about their experiences with the IDD Waiver Crisis Exception process. We want to better understand how families learn about, request, and navigate exceptions—and whether the process is being applied consistently across Kansas.

Your participation is voluntary and will not affect your eligibility for services or your position on the IDD Waiver waitlist. You may skip any question, and your name and contact information are optional. Responses will help KCDD identify barriers, improve education, and recommend a clearer and more consistent statewide process. KCDD will not share your name or personal story without your permission.

Name (Optional)

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

County of Residence (Optional)

Who is your Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO)?

You can find your CDDO here: https://www.kdads.ks.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4601/638790073861123603

Disability Diagnosis (optional):

Are you or your family member currently on the Kansas IDD Waiver waitlist?

If you are currently on the IDD Waiver waitlist, what year did you apply?

Tell us more about your waitlist experience:

Who is on the waitlist?:

Other

Have you ever applied for a Crisis Exception to receive an IDD Waiver slot?

Have you or the person you support ever requested or received an exception to bypass the Kansas IDD Waiver waitlist? (Select all that apply)

If another exception was requested or received, please describe:

Can you share any additional information that led to the Crisis Exception request?Please describe what was happening and why immediate services were needed.

Who informed you about the Crisis Exception process?

If other, please list:

Who helped you complete or submit your Crisis Exception request?

If other, please list:

What was the outcome of your Crisis Exception request?

If your request was denied, were you given a reason?

If yes, please describe:

Do you know who made the final decision regarding your Crisis Exception request?

If yes, please describe:

Approximately how long did it take to receive a decision after submitting your request?

Overall, how would you describe your experience with the Crisis Exception process?

What was the most challenging part of the Crisis Exception process?

Is there anything you wish had been different about the process?

Is there anything else you would like policymakers to know about your experience?

May the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) share your story as part of our efforts to improve and standardize the Crisis Exception process across Kansas?