The Research and Training Center on Measurement and Interdependence in Community Living, based at the University of Kansas, is a consortium of Cornell University, Washington University, University of Kansas, University of Oregon, and the University of Montana funded by National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation Research grant H133B060018.

Our combined expertise has established us as key resources for journalists covering local, state, regional, and national issues related to disability, independent living, interdependence, community participation, and civil rights. Contact our staff for background information, statistics, insights into current legislation, and project updates.

To contact the Center about general information:
Postal address: Research and Training Center on Measurement and Interdependence in Community Living at the RTC/IL, 4089 Dole, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045
Telephone: 785.864.4095 (voice), 785.864.0706 TTY. Our informaiton staff is available Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, Central Standard Time except during national holidays.
E-mail: RTCIL@ku.edu

For specific projects: Please refer to the contact information provided at the end of individual research descriptions or contact Martha Hodgesmith at marthah@ku.edu.
Media relations: Cindy Higgins, chiggins@ku.edu
Product ordering or publication provided in an alternative form: RTCIL@ku.edu

For the media

Press Room (articles about RTC/MICL)
(2007, May). NCIL seeks input from CIL staff on best practices for community participation. Published on National Council on Independent Living website.

(Dec. 21, 2006). Assessing community participation goal of $3.2 million grant to RTCIL

Nov. 2, 2006). National research institute awards $3.25 million to KU disability researchers

National Rehabilitation Information Center. (2006, November). Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Measurement and Interdependence in Community Living RRTC/MICL. Washington, DC: Author.

(2006, November 20). White nets $3.25 million to help disabled take part in community. Oread. Also published at
(2006, Summer/fall). Assessing community participation goal of $3.2 million grant to RTCIL.

Press releases
Participation Measurement Systems Development and Training

Dollars and Disability: How a Cost-Benefit Formula Can Spring People From Care Facilities

State Medicaid Waiver Program Measurement Program Funded

Community Participation Materials Funding for Washington University Researchers

Community Participation Practices of Centers for Independent Living Identification Study Funded by Federal Government

Grant Funding for OHSU-Researcher in Disability Measurement Consortium

Disability Researcher Shares Consortium Grant to Study Disability Participation Literature