Independence, Inc. - Independent Living Center

Address: 2001 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66046
Contact Phone: (785) 841-0333
Fax: (785) 841-1094
Website: http://www.independenceinc.org/
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

Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority	1600 Haskell Avenue Lawrence, KS 66044 | 0.4 mile away	(785)842-8110
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas - LAWRENCE Non-Profit Organization	1247 Kentucky Lawrence, KS 66044 | 1.2 miles away	785-856-2694
Ballard Community Services - Human Service Programs at Penn House Non-Profit Organization	1035 Pennsylvania Lawrence, KS 66044 | 1.2 miles away	785-842-0440
The Salvation Army of Douglas County Charitable Organization	946 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044 | 1.4 miles away	785-843-4188
HOUSING AND CREDIT COUNSELING INCORPORATED Housing Counseling Agency	2518 Ridge Court, Ste. 207 LAWRENCE, KS 66046-4089 | 1.9 miles away	785-749-4224
ECKAN - Douglas County Community Center Community Action Agency	2518 Ridge Court Lawrence, KS 66046 | 1.9 miles away	785-841-3357
Heartland Community Health Center Non-Profit Organization	346 Maine St., Suite 150 Lawrence, KS 66044 | 2.4 miles away	785-841-7297

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