Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) CEO Jerry Michaud, and John and Nancy Weber, Oakley, and will announce the creation of an endowment in memory of Joey Weber during a news conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the DSNWK Administrative Building, 2703 Hall St., Ste. 10, Hays.

Weber was a resident of Hays and Oakley who had autism spectrum disorder. Weber lost his life in an officer-involved shooting in 2016. Since then, Joey’s Law has passed in Kansas. This law allows for the voluntary identification on vehicles, drivers licenses, ID cards and placards for those needing assistance with cognition.

For additional information, contact Sophia Young at [email protected].

DSNWK is a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the 18 counties of northwest Kansas since 1967.