SKIL (Southeast Kansas Independent Living) Resource Center – Independence

Individual and Systems Advocacy:

Assistance with individual human rights issues as well as efforts to implement local policy and legislation to make systems change on a larger scale and all persons with disabilities. 

Peer Support:

Individuals with disabilities provide peer support and education on disability issues as well as share life experiences and problem solutions to other persons with disabilities.

Information and Referral Services:

Provide information on issues relative to disabilities and refer to appropriate service providers and/or sources.

Independent Living Skills Training:

Provide life skills training in areas such as: budgeting, cooking, shopping, transportation skills and social skills. 

Deinstitutionalization:

Assist those with disabilities to live in the situation and community of their choice.