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It's time for our end of year ask and we are hoping YOU will consider a donation of any amount. Support to our organization means support of your friends, neighbors or community members that need assistance reaching their independent living goals.

Visit our Donate page to give securely online or mail a check to:

2001 Haskell Ave. Lawrence, KS 66046

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November is Native American Heritage Month. Join us in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans through some original Native American art from "contemporary creators that connect Native histories with the present moment."

National Gallery of Art: Native American Artists

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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.

Visit our Kansas City, Kansas Services Page

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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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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

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 Welcome Spring edition of our newsletter is published! Check out what we've been up to, center and community news and resources