Resources 

We have many documents, applications, and websites that can help you or someone you know remain or become independent!  These resources range from National organizations, Kansas programs, down to your local resources. We are in the process of adding many items to this page so check back frequently.  If you have a question on these resources just contact your local RCIL office!


Disability Info.gov - Offers a broad range of valuable information, not only for people with disabilities, but also their family members, employers, service providers and many others.  

 

Kansas Resources:
  Social & Rehabilitation Services
  SRS Locations
  Red Cross Locations
  Friends of Man
  Voter Rights for Kansans
  Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
  Kansas Assistive Technology Cooperative (KATCO)
  KATCO – additional resources
  KATCO AT-IDA Savings plan
  Share the Care
  Utility Assistance (LIEAP)
  Kansas Tobacco Quitline:  1-866-KAN-Stop
   
   
ADA Resources:
  U.S. Department of Justice ADA Home Page
  Employment Rights
  Accommodation Ideas
  Sample Accommodation Request Letter
  ADA Enforcement Guidance
   
   
Advocacy Groups:
  Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL)
  Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas (SILCK)
  Big Tent Coalition
  Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns
  Disability Rights Center of Kansas
  Kansas Human Rights Commission
  ADAPT
   
   
Resources for Specific Disabilities:
  Arthritis Foundation
  Kansas Alzheimer’s Association Helpline
  American Cancer Society
  National Cancer Institute
  American Diabetes Association
  National Diabetes Education Program
  Kansas Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
  American Heart Association
  HIV / AIDS Hotline
  HIV/AIDS Housing Program
  National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  Envision
  Compeer
  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Kansas
  Northeast Kansas Parkinson Association
   
   
Assistive Technology
  20/20 Captioning
  AT Match
  AT Catalog
  Assistive Technology for Kansans
  Kansas Equipment Exchange
  CapTel
  Kansas Medicare DME Providers
  Computer Assistance
  The Hike Fund
  New Eyes for the Needy
  Service Dog Etiquette
  Speech Generating Devices
  Kansas Telecommunications Access Program
    TAP Application
    PDA Application
  The Starkey Hearing Foundation
    Application
  Vision USA
    Application
   
   
   
Benefits & Services
  Benefits 101
  2008 Social Security Benefit Amounts
  Apply for Disability
  Application for a new Social Security Card
  Application for a new Birth Certificate
  Medicaid Preferred Drug List & Prior Authorization Forms
  Kansas Social & Rehabilitation Services (SRS)
  Social Security Administration
  Medicare Website
   
   
Education:
  Emporia State University Office of Disability Services
  Kansas State University Disability Support Services
  Wichita State University Disability Support Services
  University of Kansas Disability Resources
   
   
Employment:
  Keep Your Benefits & Work!
  Disability Mentoring Day
  Job Accommodation Network
  Kansas Career Pipeline
  Kansas Job Link
  Kansas Working Healthy -- WORK Program
  US Dept. of Labor Disability Webpage
  Workworld Benefits Calculator
  Vocational Rehabilitation
  Interview Techniques for Disclosing a Disability
  Employment Tips
  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  EEOC Enforcement Guidance
   
   
Food Resources:
  Angel Food Ministries
  Kansas Food Share Locations
  Kansas WIC Program
  Kansas Food Stamp Program
   
   
Government / Voting:
  Kansas Legislature
  ADA Best Practices Toolkit for City Government
  Vote Kansas - Locate Your Polling Place
  Voter Registration Form
  Application for Advance Voting Ballot
  Permanent Advance Voting Application
  Affidavit of Voter Assistance
  Taxpayer Advocate Services
   
   
Housing Resources:
  Accessible Spaces
  Housing & Credit Counseling
  Kansas Housing Search
  HUD – Fair Housing Information
    What Fair Housing Means
    Fair Housing Fact Sheets
    Fair Housing Advocacy
  Kansas Accessibility & Modification Program (KAMP)
  Kansas Emergency Repair Program (KERP)
  USDA Rural Development
  Home Modification Resources
  Kansas Weatherization Providers
  Westar Utility Medical Customers Information
  KCP&L Utility Medical Customers Information - 1-800-223-0755
   
   
Medical:
  RX Assist
  Partnership for Prescription Assistance
  Kansas Drug Card
  Healthy Kansas
   
   
Recreation:
  Accessible Hunting
   
   
Safety / Emergency Preparedness:
  Ergonomics Information
  Nobody Left Behind
  Safe Lifting
  Ready America
  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
   
   
Youth:
  Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy
  The Hike Fund
   
   
National Organizations & Resources:
  Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU)
  Easter Seals
  National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
  Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)