Approved Plan

In accordance with the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), as the designated State Unit on Aging, is mandated to submit a “State Plan on Aging” to the U.S. Administration on Aging. This plan describes the agency’s vision and purpose, including the goals and strategies to achieve this vision. Development of the plan was accomplished through interaction with the Kansas Aging Network.

The current four-year plan approved by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Administration on Aging (AoA) begins October 1, 2025, and ends September 30, 2029. Download it, including the approval letter, below.

2026-2029 State Plan on Aging

2024 Listening Tour to Inform 2026-2029 State Plan on Aging

KDADS hosted FOUR in-person listening sessions to allow older Kansans to share their suggestions, needs, comments, and feedback regarding Older Americans Act services. Participation was used to develop the State Plan on Aging.

• August 29, 10-11 am - Wyandotte County Neighborhood Resource Center Conference Room at 4953 State Ave., KCK 66012
• September 6, 9-10 am - Kansas State Fair Hansen Auditorium at 2000 N Poplar St., Hutchinson 67502
• September 19, 10-11 am - The Fisher Center at 201 E Iowa St., Hiawatha 66434
• October 10, 1:30-2:30 pm - Neosho County Community College Student Union Cafeteria at 800 W 14th St., Chanute 66720

KDADS collaborates with the 11 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to support the independence of older adults and help them remain in their homes for as long as possible.

OAA program services include:

• Legal assistance
• Caregiver & in-home services (e.g., homemaker, personal care)
• Health promotion programs (like physical fitness & exercise)
• Nutrition services (e.g., home-delivered meals)
• Transportation
• And more!