Building a Better Future....Expanding Services to New Counties 

Three Rivers Inc is proud to announce that our grant funded Independent Living Program is expanding to four new counties; Atchison, Brown, Doniphan and Jackson.  3Rivers is excited to be able to expand the services we offer in these counties.  If you or someone you know could benefit from Independent Living Skills training and other services and supports, please contact our main office.  Click on the Services link above to learn about the full array of services we can provide.  
(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 expanding our program available for students with disabilities who are Juniors and Seniors in High School that will provide meaningful opportunities to gain work experience!  This program provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to qualifying students and is designed to provide 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 but if you are interested in learning more, please contact us.  click here to email us    or call (800) 555-3994. 
 

Want to learn more about advocacy?
How to become involved in the local, state and federal politics? 
Be more comfortable serving on local boards or 
Serve as an officer of a civic organization?  

Three Rivers Inc. has training for that!   Contact us to find out dates and times.  We look forward to teaching you the skills and techniques.  

We encourage everyone to maintain contact with your elected officials to let them know your issues and concerns about bills they are addressing.  If you would like more information or interested in attending an advocacy training contact our office, phone or email.  

3Rivers
Focus on Employment 

Building on the success of last year's Focus on Employment, we are making 2018 even better.   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.