KU Center for Research on Aging and Disability Options is looking for research participants for a study on Medicaid/KanCare Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the effects of COVID on consumers, caregivers and service providers. You may qualify for this study if you are a: person who receives in-home care services through KanCare A worker …
Learn about your legal rights and how to enforce them to become your own patient advocate! This webinar is for all people with disabilities, advocates, healthcare providers, and Independent Living staff and will explain how to increase accessibility and learn about the legal rights to accessibility of patients and clients. Don’t miss this important opportunity of self-advocacy and community education! …
Independence, Inc. Annual Report: Impact 2020 You can access our report in several ways: ► Scan the QR below: ►Follow this link to the online flipbook: https://anyflip.com/iqxv/hlgc/ ► Download a PDF Version ► Request a hard copy: Amy Ballinger | 785-841-0333 ext. 119 | aballinger@independenceinc.org
Don’t miss this fabulous evening of conversation with “Sitting Pretty” author and teacher Rebekah Taussig, PhD and creative writer and founder of “This Body is Worthy” project, Hannah Soyer, as part of the 2021 Paper Plains Literary Festival hosted by the Lawrence Public Library in partnership with Independence, Inc. and the Raven Book Store, Lawrence, KS. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 …
If you’re frustrated about your regular or PUA unemployment compensation and application processing, you’re not alone! The Kansas Department of Labor just released a new information sheet with frequently asked questions, answers, resources and links. Access the document here
Desktop Resource: Quick Reference Guide to all Disability Rights Laws in the U.S. This fabulous resource includes a summary, website and contact information for every Disability Rights Law in the United States! Fabulous information at your fingertips! View/Download the Guide Here Access the Guide on the Web
All are welcome and encouraged to go get tested! A new WellHealth COVID testing site is opening up February 2 in Lawrence at the South Iowa Street Walmart. No insurance, no ID and no symptoms or exposure are required. You don’t even need an appointment! Walk-ups are welcome! For more information, read the Journal-World article here
Our building will be closed Thursday, January 21 through Monday, January 25. Staff will be working from home these days and can still be reached by phone or email. Our Equipment Loan Bank will be closed as well until Monday. Staff will return the office as usual on Tuesday, January 26. Please see our contact us page to reach staff …
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” now includes a new section providing information to employers and employees …
►What’s Next After the Caucus? Take Your Advocacy Skills to the Next Level! The 2020 Kansas Disability Caucus was such a success, the board is offering a series of online advocacy trainings in January 2021 as a follow-up. Information and registration can be found in the 2021 Caucus Zoom Training Informational Flyer !!Register Now!!
