A Celebration with Judy Heumann! Independence, Inc. is participating in the ADA 30 – #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs – A Celebration with Judith Heumann event October 28-29! The legendary #JudithHeumann will celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with #KU October 28-29 with a series of virtual events and Independence, Inc. is a sponsor! We are proud to help make this event happen. You …
Stay informed! Here’s what’s happening within our center and our communities… ►Share your Experience: Journey of a Person with a Disability A 2020 cross-Federal Government team is working to capture stories and experiences of people that have navigated public disability services in an effort to better understand how customers during a life experience navigate across multiple Federal agencies and even …
Register to vote and learn your rights to fair access, how to vote safely and with accommodations, what to expect at the polls and more ►Rutgers study – Projecting the Number of Eligible Voters with a Disability 2020: https://independenceinc.org/disability-vote-matters/ ►Voting laws and information for Kansas voters: https://www.drckansas.org/drc-programs/voting/new-voting-laws-in-kansas ►RevUp Disability Vote campaign, register to vote, voter rights, disability voter information …
Independence, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a Public Health Worker (PHW) position for a two-year contract period within our organization. If you have Covid-19 or other public health questions or concerns, please reach out to Amy Ballinger, aballinger@independenceinc.org or 785-371-1646 Beginning September 25, 2023, every US household is eligible once again for FREE at-home COVID-19 tests. …
New eras call for adaptation and that’s exactly what we have been doing here at Independence, Inc. For both the overall look and feel of the lobby and the need for a more safe and secure environment, we have been working on a fabulous new design to our entry, front desk and lobby areas. As we anticipate a time when we …
The Lawrence VNA is hosting a drive-through senior flu shot clinic, September 19 from 9-noon at the Community Health Facility, 200 Maine St. in the North Parking Lot. For more information please see the VNA Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic Flyer 9.19.2020
We here at Independence, Inc., like other non-profits, rely heavily on charitable giving from individuals to maintain our quality programs and services year after year and to maximize impact and outcomes in the communities in which we serve. While monthly and yearly contributions provide necessary assistance in our daily operations, forward and long-term thinking and development is necessary for …
Resources for Understanding and Implementing the American’s With Disabilities Act: History, Information, ADA Standards & More ►Great Plains ADA Center: Definition of “Disability” Explained ►U.S. Access Board Guide to ADA Standards ►RTCIL ADA Fact Sheets ►ADA National Network Fact Sheet Series ►History, timeline, overview & more
Why Give to Independence, Inc.? If you landed here, it’s most likely because you care about our cause – simply put, working daily to create and promote inclusive communities where people with disabilities have opportunity to live their best, most independent lives with dignity and fulfillment – and are wondering what YOU can do that will help make a difference, and …
Celebrating Universal Design and Accessible Health Care Access to quality healthcare is critical for all – regardless of age, ability, gender, size, etc. And not just access to the provider, or parking, or even to the building itself, but access to the exam rooms, the bathrooms, the exam tables and chairs, and perhaps most importantly, the equipment needed to assess …
