RCIL Updates

Closed for Labor Day

By Mandy Smith | September 2, 2016

RCIL offices will be closed Monday, September 5th, in observation of Labor Day.   Fun Fact – Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894 to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers.

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Fort Scott Friends Group Update

By Mandy Smith | August 11, 2016

This month’s Fort Scott Friends Group will meet at 1:00pm on August 24th at Gunn Park.

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Emporia Phones Back

By Mandy Smith | July 13, 2016

Our Emporia office phones are back in working order! Sorry for any inconvenience!

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Emporia Phones Down

By Mandy Smith | July 13, 2016

Our Emporia office does not have phone service at this time. Please call our Osage City office with any concerns (785) 528-3105.

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KEE Equipment Drive June 4th

By Mandy Smith | June 1, 2016

Kansas Equipment Exchange (KEE) in cooperation with Kansas Medicaid and other agencies accept wheelchairs, hospital beds and other durable medical equipment (DME) that are no longer being used.  KEE refurbishes and makes these items available for other Kansans at NO CHARGE. KEE assists Kansans in obtaining affordable durable medical equipment. RCIL is one of the five KEE access sites and covers 13…

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Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

By Mandy Smith | November 23, 2015

This week is Thanksgiving and our office locations will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. I thought I’d also share some of what our employees said they were thankful for: Deone – I am thankful that disability rights advocates continue to fight for enforcement of the laws and protections that are in-place for…

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Closed for New Year’s Day

By Mandy Smith | December 29, 2014

              All RCIL offices will be closed Thursday 1/1/15 for New Year’s Day.  

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Closed for the Holiday

By Mandy Smith | December 23, 2014

RCIL will close at 12:00pm December 24th and will reopen December 29th at 8:00am. Happy Holidays from RCIL!

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Iola Friends Group Change

By Mandy Smith | October 9, 2014

  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…

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Thank you!

By Mandy Smith | September 29, 2014

On behalf of RCIL, thank you to all who attended our 30th Anniversary open house!  It was a successful fun-filled event with co-workers, friends, family, and community partners.  We will be looking forward to celebrating our next big milestone!

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30th Anniversary Open House

By Mandy Smith | September 24, 2014

Who: YOU! What: Open House – FREE lunch, door prizes When: September 25th 11:00am-1:00pm Where: Osage City RCIL office (1137 Laing Osage City, KS 66532) Why: RCIL turned 30 on September 21st!  

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Open Positions

By Mandy Smith | May 9, 2014

Available Positions: Transitional Living Skills Specialists – located in Burlington, Coffeyville, Fredonia, Lawrence, LeRoy, Overland Park and Topeka.  Work one-on-one with individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injury as they learn or re-learn independent living skills.  Part-time, flexible schedule with great hourly pay and rewarding work.  Contact Tania Harrington at 800-580-7245 or request an application at hr@rcilinc.org.

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Now Hiring!

By Mandy Smith | February 27, 2014

RCIL is hiring for the following positions: 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 Coffeyville, Fredonia, Severy, Toronto, Burlington, and Leroy areas.  Call Tania Harrington at 1-800-580-7245 for more details or request an application by email at hr@rcilinc.org.  

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Check before you visit!

By Mandy Smith | February 3, 2014

Planning on visiting an RCIL office?  RCIL’s offices may be closed to the public during times of extremely inclement weather. We suggest that you call (800) 580-7245) before you visit to make sure we are open.

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Website is back!

By Mandy Smith | October 28, 2013

    RCIL’s website was closed due to technical errors but we are now back up and running.  We will be posting a new blog this week!  

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Telephone/Fax Issues at Osage City Office – Please Keep Trying

By Mandy Smith | August 7, 2013

It appears that our telephone/fax system in Osage City has been struck by lightning.  Our service has been intermittent since Tuesday, August 6, 2013.  The telephone systems in our satellite offices are working properly.  We are working diligently to have it repaired and apologize for the inconvenience.

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New Location and Hours

By Mandy Smith | July 29, 2013

RCIL’s Topeka office moved locations and opened its new doors today!  They also changed their hours to 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch.  Come by and visit their new location at 1507 SW 21st Street Suite 203 Topeka, KS 66604!

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Office/Retail Space for Lease

By Mandy Smith | June 7, 2013

            Office/Retail Space is for lease at 233 W. 23rd Street Ottawa, KS 2,660 square feet available along with store front parking Located just off I-35 $1,050 per month For more information contact Mike Sweeney (816) 414-5234 or msweeney@curryre.com

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KYEA/RCIL Spring Fling

By Mandy Smith | April 9, 2013

Saturday, April 13th from 8:00am-2:00pm at RCIL’s Topeka office (519 Sw 37th Street Topeka, KS 66611) will be Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy (KYEA) and RCIL’s Spring Fling.  RCIL Assistive Technology team will be having a resource fair and durable medical equipment drive.  They will be taking equipment such as manual and power wheelchairs, hospital beds,…

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New Iola Office Location

By Mandy Smith | February 27, 2013

Our Iola office is moving!  Right now, as you read this blog actually. Our Iola office is closed today and tomorrow to allow our office to move to its new location 335 N. Cottonwood, Iola, KS  66749. March 4, 2013 the office will re-open at 335 N. Cottonwood but if you need anything in the…

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Closed due to weather

By Mandy Smith | February 25, 2013

All RCIL offices will be closed Tuesday, February 26, 2013, due to weather. Please call our toll free number at (800) 580-7245 and leave a message and your call will be returned when we reopen. Thank you!    

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Happy Holidays from RCIL

By Mandy Smith | December 21, 2012

RCIL wishes for all to have Happy Holidays.  All office locations will be closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas and January 1, 2013 for New Year’s Day.

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A Day in the Life of RCIL Payroll

By Mandy Smith | March 12, 2012

              We have written a lot on this blog about the change to the Financial Management Services (FMS) change in Home and Community Based Services and the implementation of Kansas AuthentiCare. This change resulted in a massive overhaul of our Payroll Department and the staff members that work in…

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RCIL Able to Assist Neighbors in Harveyville

By Mandy Smith | February 29, 2012

Harveyville, Kansas was the site of an EF-2 tornado last night that struck without warning causing severe damage to dozens of homes and injuring 11 people, 3 critically. RCIL employee, Stuart Jones, immediately requested permission to donate needed durable medical equipment to those in need. Deone Wilson, our Deputy Director added cases of bottled water…

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KS AuthentiCare/EVV Implementation Update

By Mandy Smith | December 30, 2011

In a reversal of the previous decision to delay Kansas AuthentiCare/EVV implementation, the latest word from KDOA/SRS is that EVV will be implemented as originally planned on 1/9/2012. We will strive to keep you updated if there are further changes. Please check our website to stay informed.

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