
Blog & Announcements

National Nurses Week 2025
Thank you to our amazing medical team — Candi, Beth, Kat, Jess, and Jasp — for your compassion and dedication. We’re grateful for all you do this Nurses Week and every day!

Honoring 14 Years of Dedication: Candi Carpenter, RN
Celebrating Candi Carpenter for 14 years of exceptional service, compassionate leadership, and her remarkable achievement of becoming a Registered Nurse.

Employee Spotlight Series
Check out our employee spotlight series and get to know our amazing team of Direct Support Professionals.

Spring Dance
We kicked off spring with a vibrant "Flower Power" dance, featuring retro vibes, colorful florals, and plenty of laughter and fun. It was a joyful night of dancing and celebration to welcome the new season!

Employee Spotlight: Special Edition
We’re celebrating Jeannie Jackman’s 15 remarkable years at Life Centers of Kansas with a special spotlight, featuring her reflections on her career and contributions to our community.

End of Developmental Disability Awareness Month
To close Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we shared a video celebrating inclusion, empowerment, and the unique contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Employee Spotlight: Special Edition
We're celebrating John Brown's 15-year work anniversary with a special employee spotlight—thank you and congratulations, John!

World Down Syndrome Day
Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at Life Centers of Kansas, honoring the unique gifts of those with Trisomy 21. Join us in spreading awareness, inclusion, and kindness.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to celebrate strengths, promote inclusion, and amplify the voices of individuals with developmental disabilities. Let’s make inclusion more than a goal—let’s make it a daily practice.

Christmas Door Decoration Winner
The Dreams Program Area has won the Christmas Door Decoration Contest!

Thank you for Participating in Angel Tree!
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to each of you who participated in our Angel Tree program and donated presents for our clients. Your kindness and generosity have brought so much joy and hope to those we serve.

Angel Tree Program
Join the Angel Tree program at Life Centers to spread holiday cheer! Choose a gift from the curated Amazon list and send it directly to brighten a resident's season. Gifts received by December 23, 2024, will be wrapped and delivered by festive "elves," creating unforgettable moments. Share the joy by inviting friends and family to participate and consider donating extra wrapping supplies to make the holidays even merrier!

Halloween Dance 2024
The Halloween Dance was a fun-filled event with creative costumes, festive energy, and plenty of spooky spirit! Guests dressed as witches, skeletons, princesses, and superheroes, making the night magical. Thank you to everyone who joined—looking forward to next year’s celebration!

The Virtue Award for Outstanding Compassion
Aurelien received The Virtue Award for Outstanding Compassion, recognizing his exceptional kindness, empathy, and care. His dedication has made a lasting impact on the team and those served. Congratulations, Aurelien, on this well-deserved honor!

DSP Appreciation Week 2024 Recap
DSP Recognition Week was filled with games, food, new t-shirts, and a raffle to celebrate and appreciate our amazing staff.

Thank You, DSP's
A heartfelt thank you to our DSPs for their dedication and compassion. Your hard work is essential to our mission and makes a lasting impact. You're true heroes—thank you for being the heart of our team!

Employee Awards Winners
We celebrated DSP Recognition Week by honoring our outstanding team with the Life Centers of Kansas Employee Awards. Congrats to Ida, Billy P., Billy B., Amie, Jonah, and Jen for their inspiring dedication. Thank you to all our DSPs for your exceptional care and support!

Years of Service Awards & Annual Training 2024
Congratulations to our team members celebrating 5, 10, and 15 years at Life Centers of Kansas! Thank you for your dedication and contributions—your impact inspires us every day!

Disability Pride Month 2024
Disability Pride Month celebrates diversity, strength, and the achievements of individuals with different abilities. It's a time to honor their contributions, promote inclusivity, and amplify voices for a more understanding and empowering society.

National Nurses Week 2024
Shoutout to our medical superstars Candi, Jess, Beth, and Kat for their exceptional care, compassion, and dedication. Your kindness and expert care make a positive difference every day!