RCIL (Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.)

06/15/2026

Senior Care Act consumers: Don’t forget to turn in your timesheets by the July 3rd deadline. Your AAA will not accept late timesheets as their Fiscal Year ends.

06/11/2026

The Kansas Disability Caucus is August 12-14, 2026 in Topeka! Deadline to register is July 17, 2026! People with all types of disabilities, of all ages, representing every county of the State, are invited to attend. Register today at http://tinyurl.com/2026KDCregistration.

Our next Kansas Disability Caucus will be held in August of 2026!Get excited! You can now register!! Theme: “Empowerment in Action- Shaping Our Future”When: August 12-14, 2026Where: Hotel Topeka at…

06/02/2026

You will lose your KanCare coverage if you don’t complete the required annual renewal process! Visit our link below to learn how to make sure your info is up to date.

Are you enrolled in Kansas Medicaid/KanCare? Avoid coverage problems by making sure that KanCare has your current contact information. You will lose KanCare coverage if you don’t complete the required annual renewal process. Three ways to make sure KanCare has your current address and phone number...

05/29/2026

SUN Bucks benefit distribution has begun for families with children approved for SUN Bucks 2026. For more information about SUN Bucks, click on the link below.

https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/SUNBucks.aspx

SUN Bucks benefit distribution begins tomorrow for families with children who were approved for SUN Bucks 2026! The $120 one-time benefit (per eligible child) will be loaded onto a family’s existing EBT card or on a new EBT card that will be mailed to the family’s home.

Benefits are expected to be distributed in order of last name over the next week.

If you did not receive a SUN Bucks approval letter from DCF, but believe your child may be eligible, you can submit an application at SUNBucks.dcf.ks.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2026.

While using your benefits, watch out for skimming devices and track your purchases with the ebtEDGE mobile app or at ebtedge.com. Learn more: ebtcards.dcf.ks.gov.

05/22/2026

The Kansas Disability Caucus registration is open! The Caucus will be held August 12-14, 2026 at Hotel Topeka at City Center in Topeka. People with all types of disabilities, of all ages, representing every county of the State, are invited to attend. Register today at http://tinyurl.com/2026KDCregistration. Registration deadline is July 17, 2026.

Our next Kansas Disability Caucus will be held in August of 2026!Get excited! You can now register!! Theme: “Empowerment in Action- Shaping Our Future”When: August 12-14, 2026Where: Hotel Topeka at…

05/13/2026

All RCIL offices will be closed on Thursday, May 14,2026 for a staff meeting. Messages will be returned ASAP. Thank you!

05/13/2026

All RCIL offices will be closed tomorrow for a staff meeting. We will be back open and returning calls Friday morning.

05/01/2026

Stop by and visit us at this upcoming resource event tomorrow May 2nd in Arkansas City! It is from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

The Cowley County Health & Safety Fair is back!

Join us at the Ag Building in Ark City on Saturday, May 2nd for a fun-filled and educational morning!

Check out the page for more information!

04/30/2026

Spring Fling Senior Resource Fair is today in El Dorado until 2:00pm. Our booth is in the El Dorado Civic Center.

Our SPRING FLING Senior Resource Fair is this Thursday, April 30! Fair is at the Civic Center (201 E. Central) and the Community Building (206 N. Griffith). There will be several health activities being conducted at the Community Building. Here is a list of what will be going on at the Community Building:
Blood Pressure Checks
Balance checks
Hearing Screening
Lymphedema assessment
Colon cancer screenings (blood draws, bring Medicare/insurance cards).
Document Shredding
Notary Public
Everything is free, including admittance to the fair.

09/30/2025

Our Fall newsletter is posted on our website! Check it out below!