Friends Group

Friends Group Christmas Party Schedule

By Mandy Smith | December 4, 2017

Where did this year go?  I know for me it flew by!  So now it’s time to get the winter gear out, buy some hot chocolate and find some holiday cheer!  Please come and enjoy a Christmas party at your local Friends Group! All groups will meet from 1:00pm-3:00pm for the exception of Emporia. December…

Stoplights Don’t Stop Us!

By Mandy Smith | October 11, 2017

Watch 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        

Consumer Christmas Parties

By Mandy Smith | December 12, 2014

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…

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…

RCIL Celebrating the ADA

By Mandy Smith | July 5, 2013

The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) is celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) at several events and locations throughout the month of July. When President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law –the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities– in…