News & Events
GoodLife’s Healthy Behavioral Practices Presentation Recognized by ANCOR
Recently, the GoodLife U team traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico for the ANCOR Connect Conference. ANCOR has been a long-standing, supportive partner to GoodLife and service providers across the nation. This year at ANCOR Connect, GoodLife’s Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Nicole Kanaman, presented “An Agency-Wide Approach: Inspiring DSPs to Use Healthy Behavior Practices.” Dr. Kanaman introduced attendees to GoodLife’s… read more
Call your Kansas Representative: Bill to Recognize DSPs in Congress
Recently, the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Congress. This Bipartisan bill, sponsored by Brian K. Fitzpatrick [R-PA-1], would require the Office of Management and Budget to establish a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for direct support professionals (DSPs). What does this mean for our DSPs? This would allow the U.S. Bureau of Labor… read more
GoodLife Hosts Team from Puerto Rico
The leaders of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico of La División de Servicios a las Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual (DSPDI) and the Office of the Joint Compliance Coordinator (JCC) came to visit us in Kansas this month! We are grateful for the opportunity to welcome them, collaborate with them, show them our amazing programs and services, and to discuss their… read more
GoodLife at InterHab “Power Up!” Conference
A Crucial Step Forward For Kansans With Intellectual or developmental disabilities! InterHab‘s Power-Up! Conference in Wichita gave us the opportunity to educate and inspire local leaders in the I/DD field. This collaboration is an important step to improve the lives of Kansans with disabilities for the better. We had a great time at InterHab! Lauren Voland presented with Soloman Parker… read more
What is GoodLife U up to the rest of this year?
📢 Join Us at the Forefront of Innovation in technology enabled human service models! 🌟 GoodLife University’s leadership is continuing to hit the road and make waves as summer begins to transition to fall. The GoodLife U team will be present for series of upcoming conferences, and we want YOU to be a part of the action. Mark Your Calendars:… read more
GoodLife Hosts KU Showcase Event
On July 13, the GoodLife SouthLake office hosted a group of graduate students from KU’s Department of Applied Behavioral Sciences for a Showcase of the amazing work our ongoing partnership supports. Our open house included a showcase of innovative programs and technology, a discussion on the history of our longstanding collaboration with KU ABS, and highlighted the opportunities we offer… read more
Who we hosted this month
GoodLife continues to share our successful workforce solutions with other agencies around the country. Through our continuing work with The University of Kansas, we’ve built strategies and labor initiatives that can help agencies like ours improve. We host other agencies often to show them what’s possible for reimagining care and to discuss possible strategic partnerships. Here’s who we hosted this… read more
GoodLife at IACP Conference in Coralville, IA
With over 400 attendees annually, the IACP Annual Conference & Trade Show brings community providers and industry professionals to central Iowa. This year’s theme, Redefining Relentless, is a tribute to the unwavering advocacy Iowa’s community providers continue to demonstrate. GoodLife’s Mike Strouse and Megan McKinney Todd attended. Dr. Strouse shared specific strategies proven to increase provider margins and direct support… read more
GoodLife at ANCOR Conference in Chicago
Monday – Wednesday, April 24-26, GoodLife’s Mike Strouse and Megan McKinney Todd attended the ANCOR National Conference in Chicago, Illinois. The ANCOR National Conference is an opportunity to connect and learn with advocates, professionals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Dr. Strouse presented on labor strategies to introduce attendees to GoodLife U’s comprehensive toolbox for measuring and… read more
Here’s Who We Hosted This Month At GoodLife
Part of the amazing work we do here at GoodLife, in addition to providing high-quality care for those we serve, is sharing our successful workforce solutions with other agencies around the country. Through our decades-long work with The University of Kansas to improve the quality of our services, provide better schedules and pay for our DSPs, and more, we’ve built… read more
