Developmental Supports

JCDS artists create World Cup garden spheres

tim.phenicie@jocogov.org — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:01:42 +0000

JCDS artists create World Cup garden spheres tim.phenicie@j… Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:01

Caresa Williams poses with one of her garden spheres.

Papercrete, a Johnson County Developmental Supports program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is celebrating Kansas City’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ with special concrete garden spheres that are fully mosaictiled and handcrafted from start to finish.

In partnership with the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s public art program, 10 artists in the Papercrete program created concrete garden spheres featuring a soccer-themed mosaic ball.

In designing the spheres, the artists researched the countries that will be playing in Kansas City. They then selected their themes, chose their materials and brought their visions to life through weeks of research and creating their design.

The spheres will be unveiled at a public Artist Talkback celebration from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, in the Rose Garden at Antioch Park in Merriam.

The project will be on display throughout November.

2026 IDD Resource Fair

courtney.fitzgerald@jocogov.org — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:35:15 +0000

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The 2026 Johnson County IDD Resource Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1, from 2-6 p.m. at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center.

This event routinely features more than 60 local service providers and other community resources available to people with IDD in Johnson County. The CDDO team will also be on site to help with questions and to begin intake paperwork.

Questions or exhibitor interest can be sent to CDDO@jocogov.org

October 1, 2026 - 02:00pm October 1, 2026 - 06:00pm

Arts and Heritage Center

Community Event

Community Developmental Disabilities Organization

Developmental Supports

Project SEARCH Information Night

courtney.fitzgerald@jocogov.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:12:38 +0000

Project SEARCH Information Night courtney.fitzg… Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:12

If you or someone you care for has an intellectual or developmental disability and is interested in community employment, Johnson County Project SEARCH may be the program for you.

Come to our information night on Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Overland Park at the Convention Center (6100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS) to learn all about program requirements, important dates, deadlines, the application process, opportunities, and get questions answered by program instructors.

Please RSVP at ProjectSEARCH@jocogov.org.

Johnson County Project SEARCH is an education and employment program for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 18 years of age or older, who are interested in community employment.

During Project SEARCH, interns will spend nine months immersed in a host business site completing three unpaid internship rotations designed to teach them marketable, transferable work skills. The goal of the program is paid employment for each intern, which is defined as a minimum of 16 hours per week in a competitive, integrated setting, earning prevailing wage or higher.

Project SEARCH began in Ohio at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in 1996 and has developed into a successful international program. The state of Kansas began implementing Project SEARCH with its first high school model in 2010. Since then, Project SEARCH sites across the state have averaged a 72% success rate with securing employment for Project SEARCH interns. Johnson County Developmental Supports implemented the first adult model of the Project SEARCH program in Kansas in August of 2014.

January 15, 2026 - 06:00pm January 15, 2026 - 07:00pm

Community Event

Training and Classes

Developmental Supports

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting

courtney.fitzgerald@jocogov.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:09:49 +0000

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting courtney.fitzg… Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:09

The Developmental Supports Governing Board meets generally on the fourth Tuesday of each month. However, dates can change. You can find specific dates and times, as well as agendas and minutes, on the Developmental Supports Governing Board page or by contacting JCDS at 913-826-2626.

Board Information
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December 1, 2026 - 05:30pm December 1, 2026 - 07:00pm

JCDS Mark D Elmore Center

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Public Meetings

Developmental Supports Governing Board

Board of County Commissioners

Developmental Supports

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting

courtney.fitzgerald@jocogov.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:07:58 +0000

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting courtney.fitzg… Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:07

Board Information
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October 27, 2026 - 05:30pm October 27, 2026 - 07:00pm

JCDS Mark D Elmore Center

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Public Meetings

Developmental Supports Governing Board

Board of County Commissioners

Developmental Supports

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting

courtney.fitzgerald@jocogov.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:06:21 +0000

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting courtney.fitzg… Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:06

Board Information
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September 22, 2026 - 05:30pm September 22, 2026 - 07:00pm

JCDS Mark D Elmore Center

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Public Meetings

Developmental Supports Governing Board

Board of County Commissioners

Developmental Supports

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting

courtney.fitzgerald@jocogov.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:04:36 +0000

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting courtney.fitzg… Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:04

Board Information
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August 25, 2026 - 05:29pm August 25, 2026 - 07:00pm

JCDS Mark D Elmore Center

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Public Meetings

Developmental Supports Governing Board

Board of County Commissioners

Developmental Supports

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting

courtney.fitzgerald@jocogov.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:02:52 +0000

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting courtney.fitzg… Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:02

Board Information
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June 23, 2026 - 05:30pm June 23, 2026 - 07:00pm

JCDS Mark D Elmore Center

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Public Meetings

Developmental Supports Governing Board

Board of County Commissioners

Developmental Supports

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting

courtney.fitzgerald@jocogov.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:00:48 +0000

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting courtney.fitzg… Tue, 12/30/2025 - 12:00

Board Information
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May 26, 2026 - 05:30pm May 26, 2026 - 07:00pm

JCDS Mark D Elmore Center

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Public Meetings

Developmental Supports Governing Board

Board of County Commissioners

Developmental Supports

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting

courtney.fitzgerald@jocogov.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:59:09 +0000

Developmental Supports Governing Board Meeting courtney.fitzg… Tue, 12/30/2025 - 11:59

Board Information
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April 28, 2026 - 05:30pm April 28, 2026 - 07:00pm

JCDS Mark D Elmore Center

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Public Meetings

Developmental Supports Governing Board

Board of County Commissioners

Developmental Supports