Resources
Need a list of Centers for Independent Living in Kansas? Looking for services in your area? Resources are listed below
Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL)
The Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL), is a member organization comprising eight (8) Centers for Independent Living (CILs) spanning the state. Our members cover diverse regions from metropolitan to frontier rural maintaining a commitment to promote the Independent Living Philosophy and provide the core Independent Living Services upon which our grassroots organizations are founded.
The Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL), is a member organization comprising eight (8) Centers for Independent Living (CILs) spanning the state. Our members cover diverse regions from metropolitan to frontier rural maintaining a commitment to promote the Independent Living Philosophy and provide the core Independent Living Services upon which our grassroots organizations are founded.
Making Homes Visitable - A guide for Wheelchair Users and Hosts, Dot Nary, Ph.D., Brenna A. Buchanan Young, M.A. ARCH, & Val Renault, M.A. Doing a home remodel or building your forever home, check out this practical resource! Please note, this is a large file and make take extra time to load on your computer - but it's worth the wait.
KanCare
The KanCare program is the State of Kansas plan to transition Kansas Medicaid into an integrated care model. Kansas has contracted with three new health plans, or managed care organizations (MCOs), to begin coordinating health care for nearly all Medicaid beneficiaries. The KanCare program is scheduled to begin in January 2013. The KanCare health plans are Amerigroup of Kansas, Inc. (Amerigroup), Sunflower State Health Plan (Sunflower), and UnitedHealthcare of the Midwest (United).
The KanCare program is the State of Kansas plan to transition Kansas Medicaid into an integrated care model. Kansas has contracted with three new health plans, or managed care organizations (MCOs), to begin coordinating health care for nearly all Medicaid beneficiaries. The KanCare program is scheduled to begin in January 2013. The KanCare health plans are Amerigroup of Kansas, Inc. (Amerigroup), Sunflower State Health Plan (Sunflower), and UnitedHealthcare of the Midwest (United).
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
DCF is focused on protecting children, promoting healthy families and encouraging personal responsibility. Numerous disability services are available including Vocational Rehabilitation Services
DCF is focused on protecting children, promoting healthy families and encouraging personal responsibility. Numerous disability services are available including Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
To protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans. Our vision is 'Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments.'
To protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans. Our vision is 'Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments.'
Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Institute was established in 1995 by the Kansas Health Foundation to be an information resource for state policymakers. The foundation made the commitment based on its conclusion that health policy decisions often were based on fragmented, anecdotal and sometimes biased information.
The Kansas Health Institute was established in 1995 by the Kansas Health Foundation to be an information resource for state policymakers. The foundation made the commitment based on its conclusion that health policy decisions often were based on fragmented, anecdotal and sometimes biased information.
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services mission is to foster an environment that promotes security, dignity and independence, while providing the right care at the right time in a place called home.
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services mission is to foster an environment that promotes security, dignity and independence, while providing the right care at the right time in a place called home.
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
We provide disability-related information to the people of Kansas. Many of the key resources people access are listed on the left-hand side of our site, such as Disability Service Maps, Resources, ADA Information, Legislative Information and more.
We provide disability-related information to the people of Kansas. Many of the key resources people access are listed on the left-hand side of our site, such as Disability Service Maps, Resources, ADA Information, Legislative Information and more.
Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC)
The Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC), is a public interest legal advocacy agency empowered by federal law to advocate for the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities. DRC is the Official Protection and Advocacy System for Kansas and is a part of the national network of federally mandated and funded protection and advocacy systems. As such, DRC advocates for the rights of Kansans with disabilities under state or federal laws (ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, Federal Medicaid Act, Kansas Act Against Discrimination, etc.)
The Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC), is a public interest legal advocacy agency empowered by federal law to advocate for the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities. DRC is the Official Protection and Advocacy System for Kansas and is a part of the national network of federally mandated and funded protection and advocacy systems. As such, DRC advocates for the rights of Kansans with disabilities under state or federal laws (ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, Federal Medicaid Act, Kansas Act Against Discrimination, etc.)
Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansans (SILCK)
The vision of the State Plan for independent living in Kansas is an inclusive community which would enable Kansans to live in the environment of their choice.
The vision of the State Plan for independent living in Kansas is an inclusive community which would enable Kansans to live in the environment of their choice.
Job Accommodation Network -https://askjan.org
Looking for Resources to help you navigate technical assistance and job accomodations for yourself, or for an employee - this resource is for you. Resources, libraries, links to informative articles, you'll find it here.
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
As a membership organization, NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.
As a membership organization, NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)
The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a national grassroots consumer controlled, nonprofit membership organization consisting of centers for independent living, their satellites and branch offices, statewide independent living councils, other organizations and individuals concerned with the independent living issues of people with disabilities living in rural America.
The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a national grassroots consumer controlled, nonprofit membership organization consisting of centers for independent living, their satellites and branch offices, statewide independent living councils, other organizations and individuals concerned with the independent living issues of people with disabilities living in rural America.
Got Voter ID?
On April 18, 2011, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed the Kansas Secure and Fair Elections (S.A.F.E.) Act into law. Sponsored by the Office of the Kansas Secretary of State, this website contains information every voter should know about changes impacting elections under the S.A.F.E. law.
On April 18, 2011, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed the Kansas Secure and Fair Elections (S.A.F.E.) Act into law. Sponsored by the Office of the Kansas Secretary of State, this website contains information every voter should know about changes impacting elections under the S.A.F.E. law.
Kansas Ag Stress resources
Kansas Farmer, ranchers and their families are the backbone of this state; the stress that comes with this can be overwhelming. This resource has numerous resources that can help..
The Advocacy Monitor
The Advocacy Monitor is a project of the National Council on Independent Living, a leading cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities that represents Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), individuals with disabilities, and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States.
The Advocacy Monitor is a project of the National Council on Independent Living, a leading cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities that represents Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), individuals with disabilities, and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States.
Kansas Service Dogs
KSDS, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting independence and inclusion of individuals who are visually impaired or physically disabled by providing highly-trained canine assistance and support. We also provide social dogs for professionals who could use some canine assistance in their specialty.
KSDS, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting independence and inclusion of individuals who are visually impaired or physically disabled by providing highly-trained canine assistance and support. We also provide social dogs for professionals who could use some canine assistance in their specialty.
Kansas Employment
This is KANSASWORKS - your best source for posting and finding jobs in the state of Kansas. Whether you're looking for that perfect job, that perfect employee or information on an industry or workforce, KANSASWORKS is for you.
This is KANSASWORKS - your best source for posting and finding jobs in the state of Kansas. Whether you're looking for that perfect job, that perfect employee or information on an industry or workforce, KANSASWORKS is for you.
Accessibility at the University of Kansas
The AAAC works with all units at the University to insure that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed at KU. We are here to help you whether your disability is physical, medical, sensory, psychological, or related to attention or learning.
The AAAC works with all units at the University to insure that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed at KU. We are here to help you whether your disability is physical, medical, sensory, psychological, or related to attention or learning.
We Connect Now
We Connect is dedicated to uniting college students with disabilities in access to higher education and employment issues.
We Connect is dedicated to uniting college students with disabilities in access to higher education and employment issues.
Tax Tips for the Legally Disabled
Several tax breaks are available for people living with disabilities. These tax breaks aren't always obvious, though. You have to know where to look for them.
Several tax breaks are available for people living with disabilities. These tax breaks aren't always obvious, though. You have to know where to look for them.
Green Mountain Self Advocates of Vermont - This is an excellent site for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities seeking to become better advocates for themselves!