Eloise Rogers, left, makes sure she's clear of the backswing of Alena Loyd's bowling ball Wednesday during the Adult Day Program at the Lawrence Senior Center. Loyd and Adult Day Program staff members joined participants in the game using a rubber ball and real Brunswick pins. Pictured behind Loyd is Anna Stimatze, left, and Hazel Thomas, right. Community advocates met with Douglas County lawmakers Wednesday to express their needs from the 2008 Legislature.

More money.

That was the constant need expressed by community advocates Wednesday as they met with Douglas County lawmakers.

Money to get poor, elderly people to doctor’s appointments.

Money to provide medical equipment for low-income Kansans with disabilities.

Money to make available beds for the mentally ill instead of putting them in jail.

Money to handle the growing population of the uninsured who need medical care.

Bob Mikesic with Independence Inc. was typical of those who appeared before the legislators.

He said the group was extremely appreciative of increases in funding approved by the Legislature last year and of policy initiatives.

“Each of these changes have helped many Kansans with disabilities,” Mikesic said.

But he and other speakers said there remained numerous areas that needed attention.

The Legislature convenes its session on Monday.