Independence, Inc.
Independent Living Resource Center 
Serving People with Disabilities Since 1978  

Nancy Hettwer
Administrative Assistant/Student Support Services University of Kansas Athletics Corporation
_¯ participation in National Disability Mentoring Day

Pat Slimmer
Owner of Slimmer’s Automotive
_¯ participation in National Disability Mentoring Day

Clay Kucza
Sales and Leasing Consultant at Laird Noller 
_¯ participation in National Disability Mentoring Day  

Midge Grinstead
Executive Director of the Lawrence Humane Society
_¯ participation in National Disability Mentoring Day 

Jeff Kuykendall
For outstanding work as a carpenter who constructs ramps and other accessibility modifications to create housing that is more accessible for people with disabilities in Douglas and Jefferson Counties

Roger Williams Award

WyLma Mortell

The Roger B. Williams Community Access Award was presented to Wylma Mortell, in recognition of her advocacy that positively impacted the state’s Home and Community Based Services program, and the many years of service she has given to people who are homeless in this community at the LINK Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen and Jubilee Café. Wylma also currently serves on the LINK board of directors.