Empowering Kansans with disabilities to live independently

The Resource Center for Independent Living is a non-profit organization that provides services to individuals with disabilities, their families and their communities. Our goal is to empower persons with disabilities to the maximum extent possible to control their lives and live independently.

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KDADS to Launch Statewide Home- and Community-Based Services Assessing Organization with Maximus on June 30, 2025 

By Beth | July 2, 2025

KanCare (Kansas Medicaid) can provide services for Kansans with different conditions and needs through the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver program. This program allows the state to waive certain Medicaid program requirements and provide services for Kansans in their community instead of an institution, such as a nursing home. The Kansas Department for…

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Utilizing Resources to Access Services

By Beth | May 21, 2025

When an Independent Living Specialist with RCIL first met Marvin, age 65, he was living in a transitional home with at least a dozen or so other men and women. His number one concern was simple: maintaining independence and autonomy. His goal was clear- move out of transitional housing into his own apartment by January…

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Removed Barriers Gives More Time in the Community

By Beth | January 23, 2025

Nevonna had been struggling with having a ramp built and her landlord was not willing to build one but did give a permission to have one built by a contractor. She also wanted an Emotional Support Animal and felt the landlord was not following Fair Housing Accommodations. She obtained a copy of the Fair Housing…

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