FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers

Independence Inc. received a $258,292 Formula Grant award dated September 30, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the ACL Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432). The award, with an ultimate completion date of September 26, 2027, supports Kansas's statewide network of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) to deliver core independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities. Primary services include information and referral assistance, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy, and transition support from institutional to community-based living environments. These consumer-controlled, community-based services are designed to enhance independence, productivity, and full community integration for individuals with disabilities across Kansas.

As part of the statewide network, Independence Inc. collaborates with state and local entities to expand service capabilities. Sub-grant relationships with the Kansas Department of Transportation and Kansas Department for Children and Families extend service delivery into specialized areas including accessible transportation, housing modifications, capital assistance, and statewide independent living network planning. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive support across multiple service domains while maintaining the program's core emphasis on consumer control and community-based service delivery.