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View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.
Contact information for ILCs throughout Kansas. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
Find out what AARP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age, is working on in Kansas. Web site includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
Homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can apply for disaster relief assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). To apply by phone call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)/1-800-462-7585 TTY for people who are speech- or hearing-impaired. The toll-free number is open 24 hours a day.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Fort Larned National Historic Site.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Fort Scott National Historic Site.
A Kansas City, MO based non-profit partnership that works with the city's Ivanhoe Neighborhood to help residents through direct service, advocacy and connections with other organizations.
Offers a wide variety of programs and services for people with disabilities including resources that deal with employment, education, housing, transportation and personal care assistance.
Directs delivery of services for persons who are blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind including vocational rehabilitation services and assistive technology services.
Statewide Independent Living Councils' (SILC) listing of contacts in Kansas, including the name of the SILC chair, the mailing address, telephone number and TTY number.
Connects users to resources and programs that help people with disabilities become gainfully employed and self sufficient.
Furthers Independent Living for people with disabilities by collaborating with target populations on productive research and innovative knowledge distribution.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Sante Fe National Historic Trail.
Information on the state's Foster Grandparent Program, which connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs; and the Senior Companion Program, which brings together volunteers age 60 and over with adults in their community who have difficulty with the simple tasks of day-to-day living.
Web site of the state's Division of Emergency Management, which addresses the needs of people with disabilities in emergency situations.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Organization committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices that affect their lives. Web site includes contact information for local chapters, which provide a variety of services including residential, vocational and community-living support, self-advocacy programs, recreation and social experiences and respite care.
A private, nonresidential nonprofit corporation providing Independent Living Services to residents of the states of Kansas and Missouri.