Johnson County Donates Land for Disability Housing | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Johnson County just dropped a major move for adults with autism and developmental disabilities: they’re donating a vacant Med-Act building in Overland Park to create 3-4 independent living units — a bold first step under their new LAND policy, designed to turn county-owned land into affordable housing. With waiting lists for critical support stretching up to nine years, this initiative tackles a real crisis, empowering individuals like Oscar Emmons — who learned to live independently and thrive — and their families, who dream of more than just survival. Joining forces with groups like Friends…