
About DPOK
Disability Planning Organization of Kansas, Inc. (DPOK) is the designated Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) for North Central Kansas. Our service area includes nine counties:
- Cloud
- Dickinson
- Ellsworth
- Jewell
- Lincoln
- Mitchell
- Ottawa
- Republic
- Saline
We are dedicated to assisting you in arranging for needed community services if you qualify as having a developmental disability. Such community services can help you to live, work and play successfully in your community.
COVID-19
At DPOK, we work closely with people every day to strategize on solutions and resources to address challenges and to positively impact lives.
As COVID-19 has evolved into a pandemic level affecting our daily lives at work and at home, it presents new and unexpected challenges to all of us.
DPOK is closely monitoring the COVID-19 public health emergency and we are following all recommendations from our local health departments and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
It is critically important to us that people continue to receive the same level of support they are accustomed to and we are confident that we have measures in place to accomplish this without creating unnecessary risk.
We have worked hard to be well prepared. We have made some adjustments to our operations to help preserve the safety, and the well-being of our customers and employees.
- We have implemented self-screening procedures for staff and visitors to our building.
- We have increased cleaning and disinfecting in our office using CDC approved products and procedures.
- We are working closely with each person to develop the best plan for meetings. We have in place the information and technology needed to deploy virtual meetings. We can do in-person meetings as well with proper preparation and safeguards.
We want to assure you that we are doing all we can to provide uninterrupted service as we navigate through these challenging times. We will continue to monitor and follow guidance from local and federal officials. If there is a need to adjust our operations in any capacity or make changes that could impact our work, we will communicate that information to you.
We encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments.
Eligibility

Assessment
After the Access Specialist determines you to be “eligible” or that you meet the criteria as set forth in the Developmental Disabilities Reform Act (DDRA) in the Eligibility Phase, you will be contacted by the Access Specialist to participate in the Functional Assessment process.
The assessment is used to determine your functional eligibility for the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) – Intellectual/Developmentally Disabled (IDD) Waiver Program. The outcome (resulting in a tier score from 0-5) is intended to accurately reflect your current level of necessary supports.
- The assessment will take place at a location of your choice, with who you choose to participate (we recommend those who know you best), and in person.
- During the meeting, the Access Specialist will ask you a series of questions related to demographic information, ability to perform a variety of daily living skills, medical conditions, any challenging behaviors, and so on.
The assessment will be entered into the State’s electronic system to be scored, and the resulting tier score will be mailed to you via a “Notice of Action.”
Available Services and Providers
Disability Planning Organization of Kansas, Inc. (DPOK), with the cooperation of its providers, tries to maintain the most current information available. We encourage you to contact ALL the listed providers for the services you are seeking. Addresses may be misleading; they may already offer or be willing to offer services in your area.
Choosing a Provider
If you have been found eligible for the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) - Intellectual/Developmentally Disabled (IDD) Waiver Program, you will have the opportunity to select a provider or providers. The list in the section above includes affiliated, performing providers who will help you coordinate and deliver services to you.
Helpful Tips
Choosing a service provider is an important decision. It can be hard to know what to ask a provider, especially if you are not entirely sure what your needs are.
- We encourage you to contact any of the service providers within the Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) area who provide the services you are exploring (see above section “Available Services and Providers) and arrange to take tours and ask questions before making a decision.
- Please reference the FAQ below, “What are questions I should ask when trying to choose a service provider?” for ideas about what to ask.
- Tours and agency meetings can be both exciting and overwhelming. It may be hard to remember the answers to your questions or what it was you really liked at one provider over another, so we strongly encourage you to take notes and ask for help in recording information you receive.
Changing Your Provider(s)
You are never locked into a provider. If you aren’t happy with the services you’re receiving, you can always make changes. Upon choosing your service provider or providers, Disability Planning Organization of Kansas, Inc. (DPOK) will contact the newly chosen providers so they may begin to establish your services. If you would like to make a change, please contact DPOK for assistance.
FAQs
Resources
Getting Started
- Your Rights Under the DD Reform Act
- Application Packet
- Services Guide
- DPOK CDDO Policy Manual 2019
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- DPOK approved policies
Provider Forms
Contact Us
DPOK - Disability Planning Organization of Kansas, Inc.
- Direct: (785) 823-3173
- Toll-free: 1-866-886-3765
- Fax: (785) 823-3299
- Email: info@dpok.com
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Address:
119 W. Iron, 4th Floor / P.O. Box 1067
Salina, KS 67402-1067