Offices Closed for Christmas
Posted On: December 23, 2019
Categorized: RCIL Updates
Tagged: Christmas, Holiday, Office closed, RCIL
Kansas Health Foundation Grant Received
Posted On: August 28, 2019
Categorized: RCIL Updates
Tagged: computer, computer skills, El Dorado, health foundation, individuals with disabilities, Kansas, kansas health foundation grant, people with disabilities, RCIL
The 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.
RCIL has a Resource Library in its El Dorado office that is available for use by individuals with disabilities. The Resource Library has printed materials on disability related topics and a telephone that consumers can use to schedule medical appointments, communicate with other providers and complete vocational/educational searches. The funding will be used to purchase a computer as an additional tool for individuals to utilize to complete vocational/educational searches, learn computer skills, and research additional programs and services. RCIL served 1,750 individuals in Kansas from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 statewide.
“RCIL is grateful for the funds it received to purchase a new computer for our resource library located in our El Dorado office”, said Deone Wilson, Executive Director. The computer is available to local community members with disabilities during the hours the office is open to the public
RCIL is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to working with individuals, families and communities to promote independent living and individual choice to persons with disabilities. Headquartered in Osage City, RCIL has 5 locations in cities all across Eastern Kansas. Current RCIL programs include the five “core services” of all Kansas Centers for Independent Living, which are Information and Referral Service; Advocacy; Independent Living Skills Training; Peer Support Services; and Transition Services. In addition, RCIL also provides Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) through various Medicaid waiver programs.
El Dorado Community Foundation (ECF) mission is “to assist the community in making charitable dreams a reality.” The purpose of ECF is to bring together individuals, groups and organizations which have needs with those who have the resources or leadership abilities to assist in meeting those needs. https://centralkansascf.org/affiliate-foundations/el-dorado-community-foundation/.
Central Kansas Community Foundation mission is “Building Stronger Communities Through Charitable Giving.” Founded in 1995 Central Kansas Community Foundation based in Newton, Kansas is an intermediary between donors and charities, the community foundation helps donors establish funds that financially support meaningful, charitable programs and services in their community. Central Kansas Community Foundation also host numerous affiliate community foundations throughout Central Kansas. www.centralkansascf.org
2019 Chiefs Tickets Fundraiser
Posted On: May 14, 2019
Categorized: RCIL Updates
Tagged: Chiefs, Chiefs ticket fundraiser, Chiefs tickets, fundraiser, fundraising, Kansas City Chiefs, KC Chiefs, RCIL, Resource Center for Independent Living
RCIL is participating in the Chiefs Ticket Fundraiser again this year. This year is a little different as the tickets range in price but RCIL will receive $10 per ticket! There are 10 home games to chose from this season. New this year you can purchase tickets to Monster Jam and International Champion Cup both of which will be held at Arrowhead.
To purchase tickets: go to https://www.chiefs.com/ticketfundraiser; click the game you want to attend; then enter promo code RCILINC (all caps).
Thank you for supporting RCIL and Go Chiefs!
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted On: November 21, 2018
Categorized: RCIL Updates
Tagged: closed, Office closed, office hours, RCIL
RCIL would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! All offices will be closed Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd. We will reopen Monday, November 26th at 8:00am.
Equipment Donation Drives!
Posted On: October 19, 2018
Categorized: Assistive Technology
Tagged: Assistive Technology for Kansans, bath bench, Disability, donate equipment, durable medical equipment, equipment drive, free medical devices, Hiawatha, Kansas, Kansas Equipment Exchange, KEE, medical equipment, northeast kansas, Osage City, Ottawa, power chairs, RCIL, shower chair, Topeka, wheelchairs
RCIL 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 can’t afford it? The KEE reuse program accepts donated equipment that can be refurbished to high quality standards and then given, free of charge, to Kansans with disabilities and health conditions who need them.
KEE accepts donations such as: Manual & Powered wheelchairs, scooters & power operated vehicles, communication devices, home care / hospital beds, patient lifts, shower chairs, standers & gait trainers, bi-pap / c-pap machines, and walkers with seats & handbrakes.
KEE Drive Flyer – Ottawa
Ottawa: The Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. 3rd St. from 10 am – 3 pm on October 22, 2018
KEE Drive Flyer – Hiawatha
Hiawatha: The Area Agency on Aging, 1803 Oregon from 10 am – 3 pm on October 30, 2018
KEE Drive Flyer – Osage City
Osage City: RCIL office, 1137 Laing St. from 8 am – 4 pm on October 31, 2018
KEE Drive Flyer – Topeka
Topeka: RCIL office, 1507 SW 21st St. Suite 203 from 8 am – 4 pm on October 31, 2018
Call for more information or to arrange pick up: 785-267-1717 or 785-528-3105