Coalition For Independence (CFI) - Independent Living Center

Address: 4911 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
Contact Phone: (913) 321-5140
Fax: (913) 321-5182
Website: http://www.cfi-kc.com/cfi/
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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Nearby Assistance Programs

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas - WYANDOTTE COUNTY Non-Profit Organization	2220 Central Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102 | 2 miles away	913-621-1504
The Salvation Army - Harbor Light Village Charitable Organization	6723 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102 | 2.3 miles away	913-232-5400
HARVEST AMERICA Housing Counseling Agency	155 S. 18th KANSAS CITY, KS 66102-5642 | 2.5 miles away	913-342-2121
COMMUNITY HOUSING OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY, INC. Housing Counseling Agency	2 South 14th Street KANSAS CITY, KS 66102-5041 | 2.6 miles away	913-342-7580
Kansas City, KS Housing Authority	1124 N 9th Street Kansas City, KS 66101 | 3.1 miles away	(913)281-3300
Economic Opportunity Foundation, Inc. - Community Action Center Community Action Agency	950 Quindaro Blvd. Kansas City, KS 66101 | 3.3 miles away	913-371-0848
Kim Wilson Housing, Inc. Non-Profit Organization	730 Armstrong Ave Kansas City, KS 66101 | 3.3 miles away	913-233-3356
Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Inc. Non-Profit Organization	736 Shawnee Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 | 3.9 miles away	913-281-3388
Bonner Springs Housing Authority	420 N Park Avenue Bonner Springs, KS 66012 | 11.3 miles away	(913)441-3816

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