​Celebrating 12 months of Employment Success 

Our September featured employee gained his skills through our Youth Employment Program

Photo of Ian, a young male wearing dark clothing and a face mask partially covering his face; standing in front of store shelves displaying household items

Meet Ian - our September employment success story. 
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We asked Ian what he was most excited about with his job:  
"It's good to expand my knowledge on different employment experiences. 
What was he most afraid of:  
"Employers might not be patient and understand if i need extra time to complete tasks." 
What barriers did you need to overcome?:
"Transportation - I wanted to get my driver's license to drive myself." 

Photo of Ian, a young man in dark clothing arranging items on a store shelf

What would you like to tell someone who's afraid of starting a new job?  
​​Put your mind to it and you can do it. 
​Plus, I like earning money!  

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WorkPlace Preparedness Program for High School Students

 COVID 19 has added some challenges but this exciting program is still operating. 
​Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)  available to qualifying students, provides job exploration, counseling and other services to help young people prepare for employment and self-reliance.  Contact us to learn more about this successful program for High School Juniors and Seniors with disabilities!  

Serving Northeast Kansas since 1986  

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We are so proud to show off the Spirit of Wamego train with it's accessible car.  This project was a culmination of years of advocating, brainstorming and yes, sometimes begging, but it's fully operational now!  The smiles in the video below say it all.... 

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Our Story 

Three Rivers Inc. promotes self-reliance of individuals with disabilities through education, advocacy, training and support.

Three Rivers Inc. Center for Independent Living began as a volunteer organization and incorporated in 1986 serving Central Northeast Kansas as a nonprofit 501(c)(3). To maintain a consumer-driven focus, the majority of our staff and Board of Directors are persons with disabilities. 

​Three Rivers is partially funded by grants from the Kansas Department of Rehabilitation Services, the U.S. Dept of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration and by fee-for-service programs.  To find out how you can help support Three Rivers, contact us today!   

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Video Produced by Rusty Earl (Wamego, KS) music licensed from Premiumbeat.com "For You" by Dan Phillipson.  Thanks to the students and faculty sponsors at the University of Kansas Mechanical Engineering Department in Lawrence KS and to the community volunteers who designed and created the Spirit of Wamego train.  For hours of operation contact the Wamego City Office or visit their website www.wamego.org.