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Community, State, & National Resources |
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Community Resources |
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) -
Provides services to individuals who meet the developmental disabilities definition in the 18 counties of Northwest Kansas. |
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Hays Workforce Center -
The Hays Workforce Center provides a variety of services including job referrals, assessment services, job counseling and services for veterans. |
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Kansas Legal Services -
Helping low income Kansans meet their basic needs through provision or essential legal, mediation, and employment training services. |
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KETCH -
Helps people with disabilities live and work in the community. |
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Living Independently in Northwest Kansas (LINK) -
A center for Independent living providing services to individuals who have physical, mental or cognitive disabilities. |
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SKIL of Western Kansas -
Devoted to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to serving them, their families, & communities |
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The Arc of Central Plains -
(785) 628-6512 |
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The Saint Francis Academy -
Dedicated to be an instrument of healing for children, youths, and families in spirit, mind, and body so they can live responsibly and productivity with purpose and hope. |
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State Resources |
Disability Rights Center of Kansas -
Advocates for the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities. |
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Families Together, Inc. -
Assisting Kansas' parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. |
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Kansas AgrAbility Project -
Assists people with disabilities who are employed in agriculture. |
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Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns -
Promotes a higher quality of life for people with disabilities. |
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Kansas Talking Book Service -
Providing library services to Kansans unable to use conventional print. |
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State of Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) -
Partnering to connect Kansas with supports & services to improve lives. |
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National Resources |
American Disability Association (ADA) -
Helps locate disability information & resources, helps locate employers who are looking to hire persons with disabilities, and fosters the development of new and useful resources for people with disabilities. |
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National Center for Learning Disabilities -
Works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work, & life. |
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U.S. Department of Justice - Office for Civil Rights
The primary objective for the Office for Civil Rights is to secure prompt and full compliance with all civil rights laws and regulations. |
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National Council on Disability
The National Council on Disability works to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families. |
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U.S. Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Education
Office administers programs that address critical national needs to increase access to quality postsecondary education. |
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ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings & Facilities
Accessibility requirements to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. |
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