Mandy Smith
KDADS is hosting a “KanCare HCBS Waiver Integration Information and Comment Tour” and are encouraging consumers and their families to attend. All locations will feature meetings at 1:30pm-3:30pm for providers and 5:30pm-7:30pm for consumers and families. Topeka Tuesday, Nov. 10th Capitol Plaza Hotel 1717 SW Topeka Blvd Wichita Thursday, Nov. 12th Doubletree Wichita Airport 2098…
The Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas (SILCK) and the Centers for Independent Living in Kansas are holding stakeholder forums in 5 cities across Kansas to gain information on goals and issues regarding Independent Living for Kansans with disabilities. The SILCK and the CILs plan to use this “grassroots” input to help write the next…
Do you receive Home and Community Based Services and other KanCare benefits? Would you like to hear about changes to HCBS directly from the State of Kansas by email? Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has updated their email listserv in order to ensure all those who wish to receive email updates…
If you are looking for something to do this month here is a list of events around our service area: September 15th – Manhattan Senior Center from 1:00pm-3:00pm Low Vision Information and Device demonstration – NanoPac, Assistive Technology for Kansans and RCIL will present on low vision devices and helpful information September 16th – Topeka/Shawnee…
TOPEKA — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Secretary Dr. Susan Mosier and Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Kari Bruffett announced today a series of public forums to discuss integration of the state’s home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs. The forums are scheduled to be conducted in Topeka, Wichita,…
I am starting a series of blogs that will feature low tech assistive technology devices/tools. Each blog will have a picture of the device, how it works, and how it could be beneficial to individuals with disabilities. RCIL does NOT sell items nor earn any profit off of any item. These blogs are simply informational to allow individuals to…
Please follow the links below to read articles on the first New York City Disability Pride Parade! http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-yorks-first-disability-pride-parade-1436749600 http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-disability-pride-parade-brings-thousands-broadway-article-1.2290307 http://nypost.com/2015/07/12/inaugural-disability-pride-parade-draws-thousands/
The Resource Center for Independent Living Inc. is seeking donations of new or gently used durable medical equipment to be refurbished and given to Kansans with disabilities or health conditions through Kansas Equipment Exchange, a statewide program operated by Assistive Technology for Kansans. Types of equipment being sought include manual and powered wheelchairs, communication devices,…
Living in Kansas we know the weather is unpredictable. Since that is the case we should always be prepared for a severe storm including a tornado. Everyone should have a plan in place of where they will go in the case of a tornado and how will they get there. For individuals with physical disabilities something…
Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy will be hosting its annual fundraising garage sale/bake sale on May 30th. The fundraiser Garage Sale/Bake Sale will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the KYEA parking lot (517 SW 37th St., Topeka). RCIL will also be holding a Kansas Equipment Exchange (KEE) equipment drive that day. KEE is designed to…
Since April is National Autism Awareness Month I thought I would share some information about Autism. What is Autism? “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect a person’s ability to communicate, and interact with others. ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is…
April 13th and 14th at the Capitol City Plaza, Topeka, KS KDADS is presenting a HCBS 2015 Educational Summit for HCBS consumers, family members, providers, and professionals. The Educational Summit is a NO COST event that will give the public the opportunity to learn more about HCBS topics and programs. Some of the topics of…
The Ms. Wheelchair Kansas ceremony was held on Sunday, March 15th at the Capital Plaza Hotel. Keara Hockman, Jessica Soderlund, and Carrie Sunday were this year’s contestants. They began their weekend of events on Friday with orientation and getting to know each other and the committee members. On Saturday, they participated in…
The 2015 Ms. Wheelchair Kansas will be crowned on Sunday and YOU are invited to witness this great event in our state! Not only are we crowning a new titleholder, but we are also crowning our FIRST EVER Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas! Be there as we say farewell to our current titleholder, Bridgid Schwilling, and welcome…
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. (RCIL) is hiring! Please review the open positions below: Transitional Living Skills Specialist(s) – Work part-time with individuals that have experienced traumatic brain injury as they re-learn independent living skills. Training provided. Great hourly pay. In the El Dorado, Potwin, Fredonia, Overland Park, Lawrence, Devon/Fort Scott, LaCygne, and Quenemo areas.…
KYEA is announcing that the delegate application deadline for the 2015 Kansas Youth Leadership Forum has been extended to February 2, 2015. This extension is being made in order to provide more youth with the opportunity to apply this year. So, do you know of a high school junior or senior with a disability who…
Do you want to help others? Are you looking for rewarding work with a flexible schedule and great hourly pay? Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. (RCIL) is seeking to hire patient, and caring Transitional Living Specialists, committed to creative problem solving and overcoming barriers, to work one-on-one with individuals in their homes who have…
All RCIL offices will be closed Thursday 1/1/15 for New Year’s Day.
RCIL will close at 12:00pm December 24th and will reopen December 29th at 8:00am. Happy Holidays from RCIL!
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are around the corner. Everyone is busy preparing their delicious foods and buying gifts to give their family and friends. Other annual events include the RCIL consumer Christmas parties! The Christmas parties are being held in-conjunction with the December RCIL Friends meetings. There will be fun activities…
The Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is preparing to submit the paperwork necessary to renew the waivers that guide HCBS in Kansas. The draft includes changes to the existing services. Consumers are encouraged to read the information that KDADS is going to submit to the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid and provide feedback. The…
KDADS will be hosting information sessions to provide you with program updates in response to the Federal rules shared with consumers at the last public information sessions. The program updates impact the following programs: Autism, Frail Elderly, Intellectual/Developmental Disability, Physically Disabled, Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), Traumatic Brain Injury, and Technology Assisted. The sessions will provide…
Don’t forget, November 4th is the General Election. If you are not able to vote that day, Kansas is one of the many states who allow early voting (by anyone). If you require assistance with voting you may have someone enter the booth with you. That person could be your family/friend or someone working at the election poll. …
Iola’s Friends group will not meet on their regular day due to a conflict. They will meet October 30th at 1:30pm at the Housing Authority complex (normal location and time). If you have questions please call (620)365-8144. If you are interested in learning about our Friends Groups or looking for one in your area…
It’s October and the Royals are still playing baseball! I think a lot of us are happy about that! How old were you when the Royals were playing in their last Post Season game (1985)? I was 1 year old 🙂 Well, I thought since many of us are excited about baseball and football (Go…