Proud to support Kansas
Since opening our doors in 1904 to support five individuals, we’ve grown into a nationwide organization dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities. Today, over 120 years later, we’re proud to operate in states across the country—including right here in Kansas.
AbleLight Services
AbleLight provides the following services in Kansas:
Group Homes (Congregate Living)
In Kansas, AbleLight’s group homes provide supportive residential living for adults with developmental disabilities within a broader continuum of services. With 24/7 support from trained direct support professionals, individuals in small shared homes build independence through daily routines, skill development, and community connection as their needs and goals evolve.
Host Homes (Shared Living)
AbleLight’s Host Homes in Kansas provide adults with developmental disabilities a supportive, family-based living option tailored to individual needs and goals. By matching individuals with caring host providers, this program creates stable home environments where people can build independence, strengthen relationships, and take part in everyday life within their local communities.
Supportive Home Care (Supported Living)
Through Supportive Home Care in Kansas AbleLight helps adults with developmental disabilities live more independently in their own homes. With services designed around each person’s needs, individuals receive support with daily tasks, skill building, and community involvement, creating a flexible path toward greater independence and long-term stability.
Day Programs
AbleLight’s Day Program in Kansas offers adults with developmental disabilities a structured, community-based environment where individuals can spend their day learning, connecting, and building new skills. Through a mix of activities, social interaction, and skill development, individuals are supported in forming relationships, exploring interests, and participating in meaningful experiences within their local communities.
Representative Payee Services
In Kansas, AbleLight’s Representative Payee Services support adults with developmental disabilities by managing benefits and coordinating essential expenses. This service promotes financial consistency while helping individuals build understanding and confidence in their day-to-day financial decisions.
AbleLight Thrift Shop (Wichita)
AbleLight Thrift Shop in Wichita brings communities together through shopping, donating, and meaningful employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Individuals gain hands-on work experience in a supportive retail environment, while 100% of proceeds help fund AbleLight programs and services, creating a direct connection between community support and opportunity.
Areas Supported
AbleLight’s services are offered in the following counties in Kansas:
Where to Find Us in Kansas
Pam Ducklow
Area Vice President,
Kansas
AbleLight’s Day Programs
AbleLight’s Day Program in Lenexa is now enrolling. Our programs offer adults with developmental disabilities active, engaging days filled with community outings, creative activities, and opportunities to connect with others. Each day is guided by individual interests and goals, creating meaningful experiences that encourage participation, friendship, and personal growth.
What’s happening in Kansas?
AbleLight Thrift Shops
Come check out our Wichita Thrift Shop! We accept donations and have a wide variety of items to look at, with 100% of profits supporting people with disabilities.
AbleLight Celebrates National Thrift Day With Storewide Sale
Become a Shared Living Provider
Learn everything you need to know about becoming a shared living provider in our free e-book.