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Invisible Kansans A valuable resource for advocacy and rights for the developmentally disabled. http://www.invisiblekansans.org
ROCKO (Respite Outreach Care for Kansans Organization, Inc.) ROCKO offers respite and enrichment services to children and youth between the ages of 3 and young adult with physical and/or developmental disabilities. ROCKO events are typically 4-6 hours on Saturday afternoon or Friday evening at various locations in Wichita. Respite events are staffed by special education teachers, therapists, and trained caregivers. Participants are engaged in a variety of activities including recreation, arts, drama, discovery, and music, allowing parents the opportunity to take time for themselves. Additional information can be found at: www.rockoinc.org or by calling 316-687-5700 or by email at: rockoinfo@rockoinc. Flinthills Services Flinthill's Services, Inc. provides services to assist people with disabilities to live and work independently in the community by offering Day and Residential Services, self-directed care and case management to individuals, families and guardians. Creative Community Living CCL provides community support for men and women with devolopmental disabilities in Butler and Cowley counties. Some individuals live with severe disabilities and fragile health while others lead a much more active lifestyle. All are challenged to reach their full potential. CCL's dental clinic is open to everyone with developmental disabilities. See www.cclccl.org or call (620) 221-9431 for more information. |
