Self Advocates Wanted

Posted September 3, 2014 by Mandy Smith in

The Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK) will be having a meeting September 30th, 2:00pm at RCIL’s main office in Osage City.  They will be discussing what advocacy is and what you can do to help. All ages are welcome.  For more information please contact SACK at (785) 749-5588.

*The Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK) is a statewide advocacy group made up of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, the majority of whom receive services through the Kansas Developmental Disabilities Service System.  SACK encourages and teaches people to speak up for themselves and to obtain the highest possible level of independence.  SACK’s mission is to promote empowerment and independence for adults with developmental disabilities.

*Information from http://www.sackonline.org/about.html

 

 

Mandy Smith

Mandy has worked at RCIL since June of 2009. She is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and provides services in 32 counties to individuals who are blind or have low vision and are 55 years and older.

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