Independence, INC

Address

2001 Haskell Ave
Lawrence, KS 66046

(785) 841-0333

www.independenceinc.org

AKA:

Lawrence Independent Living Resource Center

Description:

Services and programs provided include the following: accessible housing, advocacy, benefits assistance, community education/outreach, computer training, equipment loan bank, housing assistance, independent living skills, information/referral, personal care attendant management, resource library, support groups, technical assistance, transportation and volunteer peer counseling.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

September 13, 2022

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2001 Haskell Ave
Lawrence, KS 66046

Contacts

Daniel Brown

Information and Referral Specialist

dbrown@independenceinc.org

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(785) 841-0333

Fax

(785) 841-1094

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Accessible

Description

Teaches self-advocacy for people with disabilities

Hours

M-F 8:30am-5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Independence, Inc. serves anyone with a physical or mental condition that limits one or more of life's major activities, or who is regarded as having such a disability. This includes individuals whose disability is controlled by medication or is in remission.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or visit location

Languages

ASL, Braille

Service Area

Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Counties, KS

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Kansas
    • Douglas County
      • Franklin County
        • Jefferson County
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Durable medical equipment loan bank

        Hours

        M-F 8:30am-5pm

        Required Documents

        N/A

        Eligibility

        Independence, Inc. serves anyone with a physical or mental condition that limits one or more of life's major activities, or who is regarded as having such a disability. This includes individuals whose disability is controlled by medication or is in remission.

        Fees

        Each item has a suggested donation amount, but no one is turned away because of lack of ability to pay

        Intake Procedure

        Call or visit location

        Languages

        ASL, Braille

        Service Area

        Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Counties in Kansas.

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Kansas
          • Douglas County
            • Franklin County
              • Jefferson County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-0650.0250) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Independence, INC provides information on different types of assistive technology

              Hours

              M-F 8:30am-5pm

              Required Documents

              N/A

              Eligibility

              Independence, Inc. serves anyone with a physical or mental condition that limits one or more of life's major activities, or who is regarded as having such a disability. This includes individuals whose disability is controlled by medication or is in remission.

              Fees

              Fee or donation suggested for some services

              Intake Procedure

              Call or visit location

              Languages

              ASL, Braille

              Service Area

              Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Counties in Kansas.

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Kansas
                • Douglas County
                  • Franklin County
                    • Jefferson County
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-2700.0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Description

                    Help finding and managing personal care services

                    Hours

                    M-F 8:30am-5pm

                    Required Documents

                    N/A

                    Eligibility

                    Independence, Inc. serves anyone with a physical or mental condition that limits one or more of life's major activities, or who is regarded as having such a disability. This includes individuals whose disability is controlled by medication or is in remission.

                    Fees

                    Fee or donation suggested for some services

                    Intake Procedure

                    Call or visit location

                    Languages

                    ASL, Braille

                    Service Area

                    Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Counties, KS

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Kansas
                      • Douglas County
                        • Franklin County
                          • Jefferson County
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          Transportation services

                          Hours

                          M-F 8:30am-4pm except holidays

                          Required Documents

                          None

                          Eligibility

                          No restrictions

                          Fees

                          Fees vary according to destination; $3 each way within Lawrence, $5 each way within Douglas County, $30 to KC Metro and Topeka

                          Intake Procedure

                          Call for appointment one day in advance

                          Languages

                          ASL, Braille

                          Service Area

                          Douglas County, KS

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Kansas
                            • Douglas County
                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.6500-170) and related services within the Service Tree.

                            Description

                            Support groups for people with disabilities.

                            Hours

                            M-F 8:30am-5pm

                            Required Documents

                            None

                            Eligibility

                            Independence, Inc. serves anyone with a physical or mental condition that limits one or more of life's major activities, or who is regarded as having such a disability. This includes individuals whose disability is controlled by medication or is in remission.

                            Fees

                            Fee or donation is suggested

                            Intake Procedure

                            Call or visit location

                            Languages

                            ASL, Braille

                            Service Area

                            Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Counties, KS

                            Geography Served

                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                            • Kansas
                              • Douglas County
                                • Franklin County
                                  • Jefferson County
                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PN-8100.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  Description

                                  Independent living skills training including training on money management, household management, employment preparation, and organizational skills.

                                  Hours

                                  M-F 8:30am-5pm

                                  Required Documents

                                  N/A

                                  Eligibility

                                  Independence, Inc. serves anyone with a physical or mental condition that limits one or more of life's major activities, or who is regarded as having such a disability. This includes individuals whose disability is controlled by medication or is in remission. We are located in Lawrence, Ks. and serve various portions of Northeast Kansas, depending on the specific service.

                                  Fees

                                  Fee or donation suggested for some services

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  Call or visit location

                                  Languages

                                  ASL, Braille

                                  Service Area

                                  Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Counties in Kansas.

                                  Geography Served

                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                  • Kansas
                                    • Douglas County
                                      • Franklin County
                                        • Jefferson County
                                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LR-3200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                        Description

                                        Volunteer peer counseling

                                        Hours

                                        M-F 8:30am-5pm

                                        Required Documents

                                        N/A

                                        Eligibility

                                        Independence, Inc. serves anyone with a physical or mental condition that limits one or more of life's major activities, or who is regarded as having such a disability. This includes individuals whose disability is controlled by medication or is in remission. We are located in Lawrence, Ks. and serve various portions of Northeast Kansas, depending on the specific service.

                                        Fees

                                        Fee or donation suggested for some services

                                        Intake Procedure

                                        Call or visit location

                                        Languages

                                        ASL, Braille

                                        Service Area

                                        Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Counties in Kansas

                                        Geography Served

                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                        • Kansas
                                          • Douglas County
                                            • Franklin County
                                              • Jefferson County
                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RF-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                              Description

                                              Information and referral to disability-related services.

                                              Hours

                                              M-F 8:30am-5pm

                                              Required Documents

                                              None

                                              Eligibility

                                              People with disabilities

                                              Fees

                                              None

                                              Intake Procedure

                                              Call

                                              Languages

                                              American Sign Language, Braille

                                              Service Area

                                              Douglas, Franklin, and Jefferson Counties in Kansas

                                              Geography Served

                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                              • Kansas
                                                • Douglas County
                                                  • Franklin County
                                                    • Jefferson County
                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                    Send profile information to an email address.

                                                    Provide your email address to receive information about Independence, INC.

                                                    Sent!

                                                    Please enter a valid email address.

                                                    Close this field

                                                    Send a condensed resource profile to your phone via text message (SMS).

                                                    Select your cell carrier and provide your phone number to receive information about Independence, INC.

                                                    Sent!

                                                    Please enter a valid phone number.

                                                    Please select a carrier.

                                                    Standard text messaging rates may apply from your carrier. Some mobile carriers are inconsistent in their delivery of provider profiles sent to phones. If you do not receive a message within a few minutes please contact the provider directly for assistance.

                                                    Close this field

                                                    Want to save this page for later?
                                                    Create a free account!

                                                    .