Youth and young adults with disabilities interested in building leadership skills, connecting with their communities and becoming future leaders – this is for YOU! The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living has opened the application period for the 2023 “Lead On” Collaborative – a FREE leadership program for ages 15-30 (chosen through an application process) that culminates in attending/volunteering …
Having and emergency plan and preparing for natural disasters are critical components to the safety, health and wellbeing of people with disabilities during an unexpected crisis. Check out the videos below for important tips on staying safe and how to prepare. FEMA Accessible: Personal Preparedness for Wheelchair Users FEMA Accessible: Build a Go Kit FEMA Accessible: Emergency …
City of Lawrence Free Fare Project Lawrence Transit will begin a pilot program to go fare-free for all of 2023. This applies to all City of Lawrence, Kansas – Municipal Government transit services including fixed route, T Lift, Night Line, and planned Sunday microtransit. Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity! You can also take advantage of guided hands-on experience …
Jerry White Primary Care Clinic for Uninured Jefferson County Residents The Jerry White Clinic is taking place Monday, August 29, 2022 at the Jefferson County Health Department 1212 Walnut St. Oskaloosa, KS call 785-403-0025 for appointment Walk-ins welcome as time allows appointments begin at 1:00 Must be a Jefferson County resident and be uninsured Cost is a sliding scale from …
Another opportunity to influence the planning processes that matter to YOU! The Administration for Community Living’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is seeking input as they develop their 2024-2029 Long-Range Plan to help inform future funding priorities and strategic direction. For information and details about listening sessions and feedback opportunities visit https://bit.ly/3JHn9ma
It’s time once again for the Douglas County Legislative Forum on Senior Issues! Thursday, October 7 at 2:00 pm Join County Commissioners and Kansas Legislators via Zoom to voice your questions and concerns on senior issues that matter most to you and your loved ones: bit.ly/2021_LEG_FORUM Meeting ID: 836 0151 0297 Passcode: 474773 View the full Legislative Forum flyer HERE
REVup! It’s National Disability Voter Registration Week! Every year, the REV UP Campaign coordinates National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) to increase the political power of people with disabilities by sharing resources and getting folks registered to vote. This year, NDVRW is September 13-20, 2021. In the last election, an estimated 38 million people with disabilities were eligible to vote, and we invite national, …
Independence, Inc. is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Lawrence, Ks. We participate in the Kansas Working Healthy/WORK (Work Opportunities Rewards Kansans) Program by offering Independent Living Counselor (ILC) services to WORK participants throughout the entire state of Kansas. We currently have an exciting opportunity to fill our full-time Wichita Area ILC position. This is a remote, work-from-home position …
Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas invites you to join them for a FREE event to celebrate ADA31 Saturday, July 24, 2021, 10:00-2:00 Holcom Park, Lawrence KS Get your FREE Covid vaccination – no pre registration needed! Free food, face painting, games, photo booth and more! Don’t miss this fabulous event See Informational Flyer for details
All of the following forms must be completed and submitted to be considered for the Accessible Housing Program (AHP): ►2024-25 Accessible Housing Program Application ► Intake Form (if you’re not already an Independence, Inc. consumer with an intake on file) ► Release of Information consent form ► Signed HIPAA acknowledgement form (return signature page only) Along with your application, you …
