Emporia
As a service to the community, RCIL has durable medical equipment available for loan, free of charge, through the Anita Casey Equipment Loan Program in Osage City and the Phyllis Patteson Equipment Loan Program in El Dorado. RCIL also has the Equipment Loan Program in Emporia and in Iola. The equipment is provided as a…
Read ArticleAs a service to the community, RCIL has durable medical equipment available for loan, free of charge, through the Anita Casey Equipment Loan Program in Osage City and the Phyllis Patteson Equipment Loan Program in El Dorado. RCIL also has the Equipment Loan Program in Emporia. The equipment is provided as a service not only…
Read ArticleThe Salvation Army is offering a Life Skills Class in Emporia on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays every month at 6:00pm. The class will cover simple life lessons that every family needs to make it through the day. Topics include budgeting, cooking, self-care, scheduling, and much more. For more information, download their flyer below or…
Read ArticleTwo full-time positions with excellent benefits and competitive pay. Case Manager/Independent Living Specialist (ILS) –The person hired for this position will deliver our Core Services (Information & Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy, Peer Support, youth transition and nursing facility diversion/deinstitutionalization) to individuals with disabilities. The ILS also works with other organizations on related issues,…
Read ArticleThe State’s workforce development team is currently seeking input from job seekers/students from all across Kansas. The sessions begin next week so act fast! Please contact Shanna Jager at 785.532.6251 or email shannad@ksu.edu for more information. You can also check out these flyers for more specific information on each of the upcoming sessions in Wichita,…
Read ArticleResearchers from The University of Michigan Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation are doing a research project on women’s health and disability. They are interested in connecting with women with physical disabilities living in Lyon County. We are helping spread the word to women in our community! The researchers want to hear from you and…
Read ArticleAre you interested in seeking employment, but not sure where to start? Join us May 24th for a free employment skills class! In the morning session we’ll learn about resumes, job searches, and the interview process. In the afternoon speakers from Vocational Rehabilitation, Kansas WORKS, and a Benefits Specialist will give brief presentations of their…
Read ArticleWatch the following video on how our RCIL Friends’ Group in Emporia was able to advocate for more accessible crosswalks! “Stoplights Don’t Stop Us!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQEf-y08-To “Stoplights Don’t Stop Us!” with audio description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmeCIZuqwcI
Read ArticleIn case you haven’t seen our Winter Newsletter here is the article regarding our consumer Christmas parties! The holiday season is here! RCIL will have their annual consumer Christmas parties during the month of December. Below is a listing of the dates and locations of the parties. Pick the event you would like to attend…
Read ArticleRCIL 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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