Kansas
Our friends at Independence Inc. and 3 Rivers Independent Living Centers have started a local online support group for people experiencing long COVID. The group is open to anyone who would like to join, even if they have not been officially diagnosed with long COVID. Please see the flyers below for more details or contact…
Read ArticleMs. Wheelchair Kansas is searching for women of achievement, who are wheelchair mobile, to serve as contestants in the Eighteenth Annual Ms. Wheelchair Kansas event. Contestants can be nominated by a person or group or can choose to participate in the program. The 2023 event will take place on March 17-19 at the DoubleTree Hotel in…
Read ArticleI will be hosting three events in July for individuals who are blind or have low vision. As I’ve posted in the past, I run RCIL’s program, iKan-RCIL, which is for anyone 55 years and older who has a vision loss that affects their daily living. I will be hosting two independent living classes in…
Read ArticleRCIL will be hosting a low vision fair at the Marion County Senior Center on July 28th starting at 12:30pm. RCIL’s Mandy Smith, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, along with Audio-Reader and Kansas Talking Books will be speaking about their free services and options for people with vison loss. Along with presentations,equipment will be presented…
Read ArticleThe ECKAN Weatherization Assistance Program is accepting applications for individuals in Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Chase, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Greenwood, Johnson, Linn, Lyon, Miami, Morris, Osage, Woodson and Wyandotte counties. Eligible individuals include home owners and renters that meet household income levels. If anyone in the household receives one or more of the following sources of…
Read ArticleThe Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. (RCIL) is pleased to announce that it has received an $826 grant from the Kansas Health Foundation-El Dorado Fund through the El Dorado Community Foundation affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation. The organization will use the funds for Resource Library Technology Improvements at the El Dorado RCIL office.…
Read ArticleAT&T is offering low-cost wireline home Internet service to qualifying households with at least one resident who participates in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and with an address in AT&T’s 21-state service area, which includes both Kansas and Missouri! Internet plans range from $5 – $10 per month. Click here to find rates,…
Read ArticlePlease take a few moments to review this message from the Kansas Disability Rights Center: “The Disability Rights Center (DRC) of Kansas is our State’s Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities. DRC Kansas provides advocacy services and legal representation at no charge in certain disability cases where the civil or legal rights of…
Read ArticleAre you, or is someone you know an individual living with a disability who is passionate about working with young people? If so, please apply! DC Design is currently recruiting Project Partners for the 2019 Design the Future program at University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS): July 29-August 3, and August 5-10! A program overview can…
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 ArticleHere’s a link to check eligibility for free health screenings for women who do not have health insurance. The program enrolls Kansas women at average risk who meet the income eligibility and: * are 40 to 64 years old for cervical cancer screenings * are 45 to 64 years old for breast cancer screenings *…
Read ArticleThe Ms. Wheelchair Kansas (MWKS) crowning ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 3, 2019, 2 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Lawrence, Kan. The ceremony will be open to the public and free of charge. It will include platform speech presentations by the contestants; a keynote speech from Ms. Wheelchair Missouri, Hilary Muehlberger; farewell from…
Read ArticleRCIL serves as the Northeast Kansas access site for the Kansas Equipment Exchange (KEE) program and is holding equipment drives this month! Can YOU help? Do you have unneeded equipment taking up space? Did you know that your lightly used durable medical equipment can help a Kansan with a disability who needs assistive technology, but…
Read ArticleThere will be changes made to the KanCare program but they will not affect your eligibility for the program. The state will be hosting non-mandatory meetings next week including one in Olathe, Wichita, and a conference call. State staff will be present at meetings to provide information on what is and what is not changing…
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 ArticleThe iKan-RCIL program started in August of 2010 and its purpose is to teach people who are blind/have low vision and are 55 years or older how to live as independently as possible. IKan-RCIL has been possible with contracts awarded from Kansas Rehabilitation Services (KRS) that allows funding for orientation and mobility training, assistive technology…
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 ArticleMs. Wheelchair Kansas is currently searching for women to participate in their 2016 event to be held March 11-13 in Topeka. Contestants can be nominated by a person or group or can choose to participate in the program. Are you a woman of achievement who is wheelchair mobile? Would you like to share your voice with the…
Read ArticleThe Ms. Wheelchair Kansas ceremony was held on Sunday, March 15th at the Capital Plaza Hotel. Keara Hockman, Jessica Soderlund, and Carrie Sunday were this year’s contestants. They began their weekend of events on Friday with orientation and getting to know each other and the committee members. On Saturday, they participated in…
Read ArticleThe 2015 Ms. Wheelchair Kansas will be crowned on Sunday and YOU are invited to witness this great event in our state! Not only are we crowning a new titleholder, but we are also crowning our FIRST EVER Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas! Be there as we say farewell to our current titleholder, Bridgid Schwilling, and welcome…
Read ArticleDon’t forget, November 4th is the General Election. If you are not able to vote that day, Kansas is one of the many states who allow early voting (by anyone). If you require assistance with voting you may have someone enter the booth with you. That person could be your family/friend or someone working at the election poll. …
Read ArticleWho: 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!
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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Public Comment on KanCare Renewal
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is offering opportunities to attending public meetings regarding the State’s proposed renewal of the KanCare program and to provide comments about the renewal request application. The public comment period will run from October 20-November 20, 2017. Comments will be accepted until midnight on November 20th and the…
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