Services
Independent Living Program
The Independent Living philosophy promotes that people with disabilities are the best experts on their needs, Therefore we must take the initiative, individually and collectively, to design and promote better solutions. Besides de-professionalization and self-representation, the Independent Living ideology comprises de-medicalization of disability, deinstitutionalization and cross-disability (i.e. inclusion in the IL Movement regardless of diagnoses).
The Independent Living philosophy promotes that people with disabilities are the best experts on their needs, Therefore we must take the initiative, individually and collectively, to design and promote better solutions. Besides de-professionalization and self-representation, the Independent Living ideology comprises de-medicalization of disability, deinstitutionalization and cross-disability (i.e. inclusion in the IL Movement regardless of diagnoses).
Financial Management Services (FMS)
FMS stands for Financial Management Services. Individuals with disabilities who self-direct the care they receive in their own home will partner with an FMS provider so that the FMS provider may assist the individual with administrative functions and information and assistance regarding independent living in the state of Kansas. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid requires Kansas to change the payroll provider process across the state to FMS.
FMS stands for Financial Management Services. Individuals with disabilities who self-direct the care they receive in their own home will partner with an FMS provider so that the FMS provider may assist the individual with administrative functions and information and assistance regarding independent living in the state of Kansas. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid requires Kansas to change the payroll provider process across the state to FMS.
Medical Equipment Loan Program
3Rivers provides a unique opportunity for individuals to recycle useful medical equipment. We receive donated items and make them available to the general public at no charge. A variety of medical equipment items are available for loan. These items are loaned at no charge to anyone in temporary need of such items. Items may include, but are not limited to the following: walkers, canes, wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower chairs and more. Items are provided as is, and 3Rivers maintains no responsibility for the use, maintenance and functioning of the donated medical equipment.
3Rivers provides a unique opportunity for individuals to recycle useful medical equipment. We receive donated items and make them available to the general public at no charge. A variety of medical equipment items are available for loan. These items are loaned at no charge to anyone in temporary need of such items. Items may include, but are not limited to the following: walkers, canes, wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower chairs and more. Items are provided as is, and 3Rivers maintains no responsibility for the use, maintenance and functioning of the donated medical equipment.
Telecommunications Access Program - TAP
Are you, or someone you know frustrated trying to use the telephone? Is it difficult to hear or understand the conversation? Do others have a hard time hearing you, or ask you to repeat yourself often? Is it challenging to dial a phone with small buttons or hard to read displays? Perhaps you don’t always hear the telephone ring or can’t get to the telephone in time before the caller hangs up. The Kansas Telecommunications Access Progam (TAP) can provide you with a telephone specifically designed to help you with any of these difficulties. TAP provides these specialized telephones FREE to those that qualify. Kansas residents with existing telephone service and income below $55,000 per year will qualify if they also have trouble hearing, seeing, speaking, remembering, walking, or holding a telephone. Contact us at 3Rivers or call 800-526-3648 to find your regional Assistive Technology Access site for Kansas.
Accessibility Consulting
We have trained consultants who can review your home or business and provide information about accessibility modifications to increase "usability" . We can also complete a full ADA compliance survey for your business at reasonable rates. Making sure your business is accessible to all customers just makes "cents".
We have trained consultants who can review your home or business and provide information about accessibility modifications to increase "usability" . We can also complete a full ADA compliance survey for your business at reasonable rates. Making sure your business is accessible to all customers just makes "cents".
Home Options Made Easy (H.O.M.E.)
- Are you considering a move to a nursing home because you need a little assistance around the house?
- Do you need a little help around the house do to a recent injury or surgery?
- Or, are you currently taking care of an elderly parent or loved one?