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Youth and Young adults with disabilities, ages 10-24 in Wyandotte County - we invite you to join our Kansas Youth Transition Network Program! Our team of Youth Transition Specialists are ready to serve and support you on your journey through school transitions, higher education preparation, employment and job-readiness skill-building and more. Visit our KYTN webpage

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Join us for one of our monthly peer groups and get to know others in your community with similar interests and experiences. Groups include: Limb-loss Support Group, Life Skills, Lawrence Community Groups, Creative Writing, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Mindfulness Mondays and Peer Support. All groups are FREE and meet monthly. Visit our Peer Group Page for more information.

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Call or Text 988 in a crisis or visit the 988 website for a chat option and more information. You are not alone! "At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone."

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Kansas Syndromic Surveillance Program announced a new partnership Aug. 1, 2025, with the Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL) in a nationally recognized effort to improve how real-time healthcare discharge data reflects the experiences of people with disabilities during disasters and extreme weather events. Read more about this initiative HERE

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Need a ride?

We are here for YOU and your public transportation needs including local rides within Lawrence city limits, rides throughout Douglas County, and Medical appointment rides to the greater KC and Topeka areas. Call us today or visit https://independenceinc.org/transportation/

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What is a Center for Independent Living (CIL)?

Learn all about the Independent Living Movement and the formation of Centers for Independent Living from the National Council on Independent Living website

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Asking for a needed job accommodation can be a critical component to success on the job and personal and professional growth. Visit the Job Accommodation Network for information and guidance on your rights and the job accommodation process.

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We are growing and looking for qualified individuals to fill several positions.

If you have experience in disability services, are a person with a disability, or have a life experience with disability advocacy and services, check out our open positions on our Career Opportunities page to learn more, see if you qualify for a position, and consider applying!

We love our staff and we love it when we are recognized out in the community! Check out this article about one of our staff members making a difference in the disability community, supporting people with limb loss.

Check out the article HERE

Recent Executive Orders and court cases could have significant impact on critical programs, services and protections including Medicaid, Section 504, Federal funding of independent living services and more. Find advocacy alerts, fact sheets and other vital information here:

NCIL Funding Freeze EO Position Statement

Executive Order Fact Sheet

Find your Congress members

Texas vs. Becerra/Section 504

We’re growing and expanding services into Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas City, KS! All of our Core Services will be offered at our new location (coming soon!) as well as expanded Youth Transition Services under a Kansas Department of Education grant (KYTN).

Download our KC Services Brochure

Download our KYTN Brochure

Visit our Kansas City Services website page

Do you know the personal benefits of Planned and Major Gift Giving? Understanding the intersectionality of donor benefits and planned giving can be a critical part of your estate planning. Organizations like ours look to these major gifts for long-term sustainability and growth of critical programs and services. Would you like to learn more? Visit our Planned Giving page

Check out our consumer art gallery! Our weekly Art Therapy Peer Groups have a lot of fun exercising their creativity with their fabulous art projects and we want to share them with YOU!

We are here for YOU and your public transportation needs including local rides within Lawrence city limits, rides throughout Douglas County, and Medical rides to the greater KC and Topeka areas. Call us today or visit: https://independenceinc.org/transportation/

What is a Center for Independent Living (CIL)?

Learn all about the Independent Living Movement and the formation of Centers for Independent Living from the National Council on Independent Living website

Join us in-person or virtually for our Creative Writing Peer Group! Learn how to express yourself through writing – or continue to develop the skills you already have! Most of all, come have fun in a peer group setting! Check out our Creative Writing Peer Group Flyer for more information.

If you’re interested in music of all kinds and want to connect with peers, our Music Therapy Peer Group is for YOU! Lead by a licensed Music Therapist, this group is a great way to learn coping and regulating skills through the art of music. Check out our Music Therapy Peer Group Flyer for more information!

Are you interested in art? Do you want to have fun while creating art in a group setting with your peers? Check out our Art Peer Group flyer! Our peer groups are offered in-person and virtual.

Knowing your rights as an employee with a disability can be critical to job satisfaction, security and earning potential and recognizing and mitigating discrimination or discriminatory practices. Visit the EEOC websitefor the latest news, publications, overview of disability laws and other valuable resources and information

Visit the Association for Community Living website – Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce page to see what YOU can do to self-direct in this challenging era and become an advocate for and partner in rebuilding and expanding the Direct Care Workforce

Have you been diagnosed with or think you may have symptoms of Long Covid? Are you interested in learning more about the condition, sharing resources, finding information and being part of a Long-COVID Peer Support Group? Contact us todayto find out more! New participants and guest facilitators welcome!