RCIL Office Updates & Cancellations

Posted March 16, 2020 by Adam in

RCIL offices are taking the following precautions due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus:

We encourage all consumers, direct support workers, and other potential visitors to handle all business and communications with us over the phone, by email, and fax whenever possible.  If you must come to the office make sure you meet the criteria set forth by the KDHE and understand office restrooms are closed to the public.

RCIL Event Cancellations:

  • All March and April Friends group meetings
  • Lyon County Job Fair (March 19th)
  • Parsons Low-Vision Fair (April 7th)
  • Manhattan area Low-Vision Independent Living Skills Classes (April 23rd & 30th)

Adam

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