HOT Dog Social - Tuesday Sept. 17th 4-5:30pm
Join us for food and fun under the canopy at our
Wamego 0ffice.  504 Miller Drive
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What's a Client Obligation?  

As of September 1, 2019, People receiving home and community-based services under the Kansas Medical Assistance Program (HCBS) will pay less for health care waiver services thanks to recent changes!  Prior to these changes, individuals were only able to keep $727 monthly for rent, food, transportation etc.  After September 1st, the income level increases to $1,177/month.  Advocates have been pressing for this change for more than 10 years!  This change means it will be easier to purchase food, pay utilities and meet basic needs.  

But, before you celebrate too much, this change is currently a "temporary" fix.  Please educate legislators about how difficult it is to subsist on $727 a month, and what it means to you to be able to use more of your money to pay for basic necessities each month with this temporary increase of $450.  

Standing in Solidarity with Individuals who Experience Mental Health Concerns 

We join others in mourning the recent loss of so many individuals to acts of violence.  We also stand in solidarity with those individuals who experience mental health issues and refuse to let them become victims of misinformation or vilified by misguided politicians.  Decades of research demonstrates that, rather than perpetrate acts of violence, individuals with mental health concerns are in fact more likely to be victims of violence.  Please join us in educating others and stand in solidarity against any reforms that discriminate against individuals based on their disabilities.  

Atchison Office is now open for scheduled appointments 

  Our new suite of offices is located at 625 Commercial St., Suite 8.  We are located near several other social/health/educational providers to better serve your needs.  For more information, call 785-456-9915.  Services are available to individuals living in Atchison, Doniphan and neighboring counties.  
(These services are funded through a grant with the Kansas Department for Children and Families, Rehabilitation Services Program) 

Work Based Learning Experiences 
available for qualifying High School Students

3Rivers is continuing this successful program available for students with disabilities who are Juniors and Seniors in High School. Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are available to qualifying students and provides job exploration, counseling and other services to help young people prepare for employment and self-reliance. There are a limited number of slots open for this program so please contact us now.  click here to email us    or call (800) 555-3994. 
 

3Rivers
Focus on Employment 

We continue to collaborate with the regional Workforce center to increase knowledge about resources available.  The "WORKREADY" certification program is proven successful and local employers are looking for this type of certification!.  If you would like more information about this program and/or what assistance 3Rivers can provide as you pursue your employment goals, give us a call.  (785) 456-9915 or 1-800-555-3994.   Either way, check out some of our success stories in our newsletter!  We are proud to highlight individuals pursuing their goals and achieving their dreams.   

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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.