Resources

Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL)

The Kansas Association of Centers for Independent Living (KACIL), represents 10 Centers for Independent Living (CILs). Centers provide services to people with disabilities of all ages. Centers for Independent Living also provide assistance to businesses and all other entities in the community to assist them in offering services to people with disabilities.

Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)

The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a national grassroots, nonprofit membership organization consisting of over 260 members from centers for independent living, their satellites and branch offices, statewide independent living councils, other organizations and individuals concerned with the independent living issues of people with disabilities living in rural America.

Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)

The agency administers services to older adults; administers behavioral health, addiction and prevention programs; manages the four state hospitals and institutions; administers the state’s home- and community-based services waiver programs under KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program; and directs health occupations credentialing.

Sunflower Health Plan

Established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas through local, regional and community-based resources, Sunflower is a Managed Care Organization and subsidiary of Centene Corporation (Centene). Sunflower exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. Our approach is based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally.

UnitedHealthcare

At UnitedHealthcare, we are committed to improving the health care system. UnitedHealthcare is an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States. As a recognized leader in the health and well-being industry, we strive to improve the quality and effectiveness of health care for all Americans and enhance access to health benefits.

Aetna

Aetna Medicaid is an experienced leader in the managed care industry. We provide care solutions that empower people in their own health care. Our focus is on improving health care outcomes for our members through coordinated, individualized care.

SILCK (Statewide Independent Living Center of Kansas)

The vision of the State Plan for independent living in Kansas is an inclusive community which would enable Kansans to live in the environment of their choice. Independent living demands consumer empowerment, control, equal access, and integration. The plan shall insure that there are civil rights in place for total integration.

Families Together

Families Together, Inc. is the Kansas Parent Training and Information (PTI) & Family-to-Family Health Information (F2F) Center. 501 (c )3 non-profit organization that provides support and information for families of children, from birth to age 26, with disabilities and/or special health care needs. Programs are offered at no cost to families, and are available in English and Spanish.