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Independence, Inc.

@independenceinc

Since 1978 our mission is to maximize independence of people with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, training, transportation & community education.

 Lawrence, KS
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Joined December 2008
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It's #EmployeeAppreciationDay - Shout out to all who advocate for #disabilityrights, employee #accommodations, and understanding the unique skills, ingenuity & value people w/ disabilities lend to the workforce. Employers are you actively engaging in disability hiring practices?
Abstract graphics depicting wheelchairs, hands, eyes, and various shapes with text that reads: Disability as a Source of Competitive Advantage. Link to the article: https://hbr.org/2023/07/disability-as-a-source-of-competitive-advantage

ALT Abstract graphics depicting wheelchairs, hands, eyes, and various shapes with text that reads: Disability as a Source of Competitive Advantage. Link to the article: https://hbr.org/2023/07/disability-as-a-source-of-competitive-advantage

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Dr. Yvette Pegues, a disability advocate, inclusion expert, speaker, and author, shares a powerful perspective on disability. As a trailblazer who educates others on disability inclusion and adaptive living, Dr. Pegues encourages us to create spaces where everyone can thrive.
"It’s important to understand that disability is a natural part of the human experience and that people with disabilities deserve equal rights, opportunities, and respect. I wish people outside the disability community understood the significance of inclusive practices and the value of diverse perspectives in all aspects of life."

ALT "It’s important to understand that disability is a natural part of the human experience and that people with disabilities deserve equal rights, opportunities, and respect. I wish people outside the disability community understood the significance of inclusive practices and the value of diverse perspectives in all aspects of life."

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Though much progress has been made, barriers to employment for people with disabilities still exist. Access to meaningful employment by all is the law. #NDEAM #KSCIL
The poster is rectangular in shape and features a collage of six photos of diverse people with a range of disabilities working in various inclusive workplaces. These photos appear in colored circles against a blue-sky background. Underneath the photos on a white background is a graphic image of a black, winding road leading up to them. To the side of the road, the words “Access to Good Jobs for All” and “National Disability Employment Awareness Month” appear. In the upper right corner, “#NDEAM” and “dol.gov/odep” are displayed. In the lower right corner is the DOL seal with the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor” next to it.

ALT The poster is rectangular in shape and features a collage of six photos of diverse people with a range of disabilities working in various inclusive workplaces. These photos appear in colored circles against a blue-sky background. Underneath the photos on a white background is a graphic image of a black, winding road leading up to them. To the side of the road, the words “Access to Good Jobs for All” and “National Disability Employment Awareness Month” appear. In the upper right corner, “#NDEAM” and “dol.gov/odep” are displayed. In the lower right corner is the DOL seal with the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor” next to it.

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Are you a person w/a disability age 18+? Join us the 2nd Monday of each month for our Music Therapy Peer Group! Free, Fun, Connections, and Stress Reduction all in one activity! No musical experience required. Join live or virtually. [email protected] for more info!
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Robyn Powell@RobynMPowell26 Jul 2024
I'm disabled, I'm alive, and I'm voting. 34 years after ADA, our right to exist is still questioned. But 61 million strong, we won't be silenced. This election, we're fighting for our lives. Join us. #ADA34 #CripTheVote
34 years ago, the ADA promised us equality. Today, that promise is under threat. As we celebrate this anniversary, I'm reminded how fragile our rights are. When a presidential candidate says disabled people “should just die,” it's not just offensive—it's dangerous. I'm a disabled woman. My life isn't up for debate. This ADA anniversary, let's do more than remember—let's act. 61 million disabled Americans are watching. We're your neighbors, friends, family. And we vote. Trump's words show how much work remains. Our right to exist shouldn't be questioned. Our lives have value. Our voices matter. Honor the ADA. Protect our future. Join us in this fight.

ALT 34 years ago, the ADA promised us equality. Today, that promise is under threat. As we celebrate this anniversary, I'm reminded how fragile our rights are. When a presidential candidate says disabled people “should just die,” it's not just offensive—it's dangerous. I'm a disabled woman. My life isn't up for debate. This ADA anniversary, let's do more than remember—let's act. 61 million disabled Americans are watching. We're your neighbors, friends, family. And we vote. Trump's words show how much work remains. Our right to exist shouldn't be questioned. Our lives have value. Our voices matter. Honor the ADA. Protect our future. Join us in this fight.

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ACLgov@ACLgov26 Jul 2024
In today’s blog post commemorating the 34th anniversary of the #ADA, ACL's Alison Barkoff discusses the unprecedented investments the Biden-Harris administration has made and actions taken to address the issues that disabled people said are most important. acl.gov/news-and-events/acl-…
Celebrating 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Today marks 34 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read the Presidential Proclamation on this important law NCD first recommended and drafted. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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ADA National Network@ADANational26 Jul 2024
Happy 34th Anniversary of the ADA! Want to discover more about what the ADA National Network does? Read some of our success stories to find out how the ADA National Network serves communities around the country: adata.org/short-success-stor… #ADA #DisabilityPrideMonth #ThanksToTheADA
"34th Anniversary of the ADA!" overlaid a pink blue and gray sprinkle background. The ADANN blue doors logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT "34th Anniversary of the ADA!" overlaid a pink blue and gray sprinkle background. The ADANN blue doors logo is in the bottom right corner.

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Congratulations to this group with some fabulous, familiar past @independenceinc faces! #KSCIL
AUMI KU InterArts (@aumi_ku) profile pictureAUMI KU InterArts@aumi_ku25 Jul 2024
Congratulations to Pre-Pandemic Ensemble for recognition from the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns news.ku.edu/news/article/law…
Lawrence AUMI Group will receive award from Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns

Lawrence AUMI Group will receive award from Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns

The latest news and information for the University of Kansas.

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Inclusion in the world of Barbie continues - welcome to the lineup a blind Barbie and a black Barbie with Down Syndrome. bit.ly/4fs2qCC #KSCIL
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Are you a KS youth w/a disability? @kansasyea invites you to take a Listening Sessions Survey to include YOUR voice in the shaping of strategic planning, program & service development over the next several years. We hear there might be gift cards involved! bit.ly/3WjQI5k
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We all knew #AI would have its positives and negatives. But do the negatives occur with equity or bias? More studies seem to show that in some applications, AI creates a bias against people with #disabilities washington.edu/news/2024/06/… #KSCIL
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With research showing that Doula services improve maternal health outcomes, KanCare will begin covering doula services for pregnant beneficiaries July 1. What a huge step forward in helping to create equity in pregnancy outcomes for all women. bit.ly/3RPm5lz #KSCIL
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Long-Covid patients often take high doses of Vit D per Dr orders. This article refers to extremely high doses of Vitamin D but serves as a great reminder that no matter how helpful, always follow dosage recommendations in all meds and supplements. bit.ly/3VSkspF #KSCIL
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Happy (or sad if you hate the heat!) Summer Solstice - a.k.a. the first day of Summer! Let the water fun begin! Not sure what Summer Solstice actually is? Here's a great @NPR article about the early arrival of the 2024 #summersolstice npr.org/2024/06/20/nx-s1-501….
Summer officially arrives with the earliest solstice in more than 2 centuries

Summer officially arrives with the earliest solstice in more than 2 centuries

Astronomical summer officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere — amidst a heat wave — at 4:51 p.m. ET. It's the earliest start to the season since 1796, thanks to quirks in the calendar.

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Our Summer e-Newsletter is out - check out what we've been up to and find important information on independent living, our communities, our services and more! conta.cc/3VMO2wR
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Missouri is making strides in their State Park accessibility initiatives - check out this beach chair program for designated swim areas. @ksgovernment are you next? #KSCIL #accessiblerecreation mostateparks.com/page/105811….
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Love this! Accessible birdwatching experience in Nebraska 1. bird watching/listening is so fun (and addictive!) 2. Indian Cave Park is only a 2 hr drive from Lawrence 3. State parks offer great, inexpensive recreation 4. you should really check it out! nebraskapublicmedia.org/.../…
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Our office, including our Transportation Department, will be closed Monday, May 27 in honor and celebration of Memorial Day. Have a fun and save weekend! #KSCIL
Stylized watercolor flag with a rustic wood flag pole and text that reads "Our office will be closed Monday, May 27. Memorial Day 2024

ALT Stylized watercolor flag with a rustic wood flag pole and text that reads "Our office will be closed Monday, May 27. Memorial Day 2024

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