Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas

09/11/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

A simple check-in can make a big difference.

Take a moment to reach out to a friend, family member, or neighbor. Let them know you care.

***dePreventionDay

09/10/2025

Hey KCK SACK group! We’re having some Zoom issues and will not be able to have the meeting this evening! But check your email tomorrow for a new day & link!! We’re so sorry about this but here’s hoping we get it fixed moving forward!

- Heidi Akers

09/09/2025

MAJOR NEWS, SACK FAM!

The SACK 2026 Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference is ON THE CALENDAR!

Write it down! June 19-21, 2026 📆📆📆📆

The location is TOP SECRET and will be revealed later this month!!

09/06/2025

09/04/2025

Calling all self-advocates!

The SOAR regional conference is less than a month away! This year, it's being held in Omaha.

Register today!

Register here: https://www.unmc.edu/mmi/education/ce/soar.html

Heartland Self-Advocacy Resource Network

09/04/2025

September is here. This month we’ll talk about mental health, voting, and community.

Let’s keep showing how strong and connected the disability community is.

Image description: HELLO September text over a background of Sunflowers

08/30/2025

The Sunflower Health Plan Member Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting is coming up!

This meeting is for Sunflower Health Plan members to share ideas, ask questions, and give feedback about their services. It’s also a time to learn more and help them do better for our community.

MAC meetings happen four times a year. The next one is on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. on Zoom. This time, we’ll talk about Workforce Development and Tribal Health.

Members who join will get $10 on their My Health Pays® card.

Need help joining? Contact SACK!

Sign up here: https://www.sunflowerhealthplan.com/members/medicaid/resources/advisory-council.html

08/29/2025

Are you on Instagram? So is SACK! Follow us on Instagram and help us spread the word about self-advocacy!



https://instagram.com/sackadvocates

08/27/2025

08/27/2025

Proposed federal budget cuts could hurt programs that protect the rights of people with disabilities and prevent abuse, including our allies at the Disability Rights Center of Kansas. If you care about disability rights, we encourage you to get in touch wtih your legislators to let them know how important these programs are!

Watch a video explaining more here:

Proposed federal budget cuts could hurt programs that protect the rights of people with disabilities and prevent abuse.

08/26/2025

Wise words from our very own Stephanie Sanford

08/22/2025

Are you registered for the SOAR Conference? It's happening in Nebraska this year October 3-5, 2025!

Find out more and register at https://www.unmc.edu/mmi/education/ce/soar.html

Heartland Self-Advocacy Resource Network