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Our office will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to winter weather and the potential for unsafe travelling conditions. This includes our transportation department. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Our staff is working from home and can be reached by email and phone.
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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:
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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).

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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
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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!

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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/

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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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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.
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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!

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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.
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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 website for the latest news, publications, overview of disability laws and other valuable resources and information
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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
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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 today to find out more! New participants and guest facilitators welcome!
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    Our office will be CLOSED Monday, February 17 for Presidents' day. This includes our transportation services
    We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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:
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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).

    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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!
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"

    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/

    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"

    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

    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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.
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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.
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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!
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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.
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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
    Infographic with blocks that spell out Long Covid and text that reads "Virtual Peer Support Group, first Wednesday of each month"
    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!
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