
About Sumner County CDDO
The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services has designated Futures Unlimited, Inc., which Sumner County CDDO is a division of, as the Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) for Sumner County.
As a CDDO, we are responsible for working with you to arrange for needed community services if you qualify as having a developmental disability and if you need services to live and function successfully in your community. Successful functioning is being able to participate in everyday living activities.
Eligibility

Assessment
After the Access Specialist determines you to be “eligible” or 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
Sumner County CDDO, 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. Sumner County CDDO will provide a list that 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 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, Sumner County CDDO will contact the newly chosen providers so they may begin to establish your services. If you would like to make a change, please contact Sumner County CDDO for assistance.
FAQs
Resources
Getting Started
- Your Rights Under the DD Reform Act
- Application Packet
- Spanish Application
- Services Guide
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- TCM Study Flyer 2023