News & Events
GoodLife at DDPA Conference in Arkansas
GoodLife was proud to attend the 2025 DDPA Conference in Little Rock, AR! Represented by Megan McKinney Todd and Whitney Garrison, our team joined providers across the state to discuss everything from Medicaid updates and reimbursement models to innovative care practices and legislative news. As a new provider in Arkansas, we were thrilled to meet new partners, gain valuable insights,… read more
GoodLife U & iLink Show Up Big at ANCOR Connect ‘25
April 7, 2025 — GoodLife U & iLink Show Up Big at ANCOR Connect ‘25 While we weren’t on the main stage this year, GoodLife U and iLink made a strong impression at ANCOR Connect ‘25! For the first time, ANCOR offered expanded exhibit rooms—and we took full advantage. Our team transformed the space into a mini-conference experience, offering curated… read more
💡 Megan McKinney Todd Presents at New Hampshire DHHS HCBS Training
Chief Strategy Officer Megan McKinney Todd led a powerful session on building wrap-around benefits for direct care workers during New Hampshire’s HCBS Provider Training Series. Her presentation showcased GoodLife U’s innovative, non-compensatory benefit strategies—like premium weekend pay, housing supports, and personalized career pathways. With the success of our Neighborhood Network model, Megan inspired attendees to reimagine workforce sustainability and empower… read more
GoodLife Awarded KDADS Technology First in Kansas Grant
We’re thrilled to announce that GoodLife has been selected as a recipient of the KDADS Technology First in Kansas Supportive Technology Grant! This grant empowers individuals served under KDADS waivers by providing essential technology resources that promote equitable and independent living. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the other awardees and are honored to collaborate with forward-thinking organizations across Kansas.… read more
GoodLife at the Interhab Power Up! Conference
GoodLife was proud to be a part of this year’s Interhab Power Up! Conference in Manhattan, KS! We were thrilled to have Dr. Connie Keeling, our Chief of GoodLife Enhancement, share insights on our impactful Shared Living model, and our COO, Dr. Nicole Kanaman, lead a 3-part breakout training on creating high-quality behavior support plans. Thank you to Interhab for… read more
GoodLife’s Behavioral Training Extended to FY2025!
We are excited to announce that GoodLife will extend our statewide Behavioral Training program through Fiscal Year 2025! As of September, we have completed multiple trainings across Kansas, including Johnson, Douglas, Harvey, and Sedgwick counties, as well as specialized training for first responders. With five more sessions scheduled for the rest of 2024, we invite anyone interested to join our… read more
GoodLife Expands Services to Arkansas!
Exciting news from GoodLife as we embark on a journey to offer services in Arkansas! This month, we’ve achieved several milestones in our journey to make a meaningful difference for individuals with disabilities and barriers to independence in Arkansas: we received our state license, met with the DHS Division of Disability Services (DDS), and began preparing our innovative Shared Living… read more
First Responder Training for Crisis Support
GoodLife’s Behavioral Services Team, in partnership with the Overland Park Police Department, recently conducted essential training for 30-50 officers on crisis support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The training was made possible through funding by Sunflower Health Plan, The Centene Foundation, and KDADS. This session aimed to foster compassionate and effective interactions, respecting the dignity of those… read more
GoodLife attends JCDS SIM Day Seminar
On June 11, GoodLife joined the SIM Day seminar hosted by Johnson County Developmental Supports. The event focused on identifying and addressing service gaps for individuals with challenging behavioral needs and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). It was an inspiring day of teamwork and collaboration, as attendees worked together to find solutions that will make a real difference in our… read more
Sunflower Health Plan and Centene Foundation Award $200,000 Grant to GoodLife Innovations
We’re excited to share that Sunflower Health Plan, together with the Centene Foundation, has awarded a generous $200,000 grant to GoodLife Innovations! This grant will help us enhance behavioral health support for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With this funding, GoodLife will expand our reach and provide more preventive training and support to home and community-based services (HCBS)… read more
