Independent Living Resource Center
Independent Living Resource Center
Wichita, Kansas
Our Mission
The mission of Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. (ILRC) is to empower people with disabilities to lead independent lives by providing advocacy, community education and direct services.
ILRC is a consumer-focused, consumer-directed organization. Over half of the ILRC Board of Directors and staff have disabilities and they are committed to assisting others in choosing and achieving a desired level of independence in their daily lives.
Consumers, board members and all ILRC employees work to improve the availability of affordable, accessible housing and transportation for people with disabilities, increase the accessibility of the community, and advocate for supports that assist people with disabilities to remain in the home setting of their choice.
ILRC is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 agency that is partially funded by the State of Kansas, Division of Rehabilitation Services (RS) and the Division of Community Supports and Services (CSS). Funding is also received through Sedgwick County Mill Levy funds, Kansas Medicaid reimbursement for services provided under the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs, and through private donations.
ILRC is a member of the:
- National Centers for Independent Living (NCIL)
- State Independent Living Centers of Kansas (SILCK)
- Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL)
History
From its inception in 1984, Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. (ILRC) has actively worked to address the needs of individuals with disabilities who live in South-Central Kansas.
For over 20 years, ILRC has been assisting people with disabilities live more independent lives. From the early 1980's to today, there have been major legislative changes and protections put in place to protect the civil rights and liberties of individuals with disabilities.
ILRC has grown from a three-person office to its present size, which includes over 30 in-house staff. ILRC also provides payroll services to several hundred employees who provide in-home, non-medical attendant services to consumers with disabilities.
The number of individuals served per year has grown from a few dozen to over 3,000 individuals and families. The services provided by ILRC are always individualized to meet the consumer's needs' and are based on consumer choice and empowerment.
Who We Serve
Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. (ILRC) provides services and supports to individuals with disabilities in South-central Kansas. ILRC is a consumer-controlled, cross-disability agency that works with individuals with all types of disabilities. ILRC is a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 agency.
Any individual with a disability who wants to maintain or increase their independence is eligible for services. Services may also be available to the family or friends of persons with disabilities to help increase the supports available to the person with disabilities.
Direct services that are provided by ILRC are available at no cost to persons with disabilities. Some services have criteria that must be met before receiving services but the majority of services are provided at no cost.
ILRC is in compliance with the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112) Section 504, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act. This means that no person shall be excluded from participation, denied any benefits, or subjected to any form of discrimination due to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability or political affiliation.
Independent Living Resource Center
3033 W. 2nd St. N.
Wichita, KS 67203
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