Research and Training Center on Independent Living
We've Been Profiled!
The Lawrence Journal-World reported on our Center's work in this Nov. 2 story.
This State-of-the-Science conference was hosted by MICL in 2010.
Taking Independent Living in Peru
New Mobility magazine featured an article by Glen White.
"Independent Living: From Kansas to Peru" appeared in the Nov. 2009 issue.More information is also available here.
News about RTC/IL Programs and People
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2012
RTC Research Featured in Chancellor's Video
We're honored that two RTC researchers are included in KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little's "State of the University 2012" video. Watch the video to hear about the work of Amanda Reichard and Muriel Saunders.Reichard and Colleagues Publish Diabetes Research
Amanda Reichard is lead author for "Quality of diabetes care for adults with physical disabilities in Kansas," which was published in Disability and Health Journal (Vol 5, No. 1, January 2012). Co-authors are Hayley Stolzle, Ana Carolina Sella, and Theresa I. Shireman. Read the abstract and full text online or download the PDF.
2011
CDC Recognizes Kansas
for Emergency Preparation Work
In its weekly "Have You Heard?" the CDC recognized our partnership with the Kansas Disability and Health Program for influencing changes in state policy for establishing and operating emergency medical shelters to better support people with disabilities.Dot Nary Wins Switzer Fellowship
Congratulations to Dot Nary, PhD, RTC research associate, on winning the Switzer Fellowship from NIDRR to study visitability for wheelchair users. Read more.
New Center on Community Living Receives $4.5M in Funding
The RTC/IL has received a five-year, $4.25 million grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research to help people with disabilities live in and participate more fully in their communities. Read more.Emergency Preparedness Train-the-Trainer Course Offered
"Planning for Disaster-Related Risk and Functional Needs of People with Disabilities: Train-The-Trainer" is now available online through the TRAIN education system. Read more.Amanda Reichard's Research Featured by KU
The Center's research director has found that preventive screenings and care for people with disabilities could benefit Medicaid as well as the individuals themselves. Read and listen to the story, which has been picked up by Kaiser Health News, Topeka Capital Journal, Lawrence Journal World, Kansas Health Institute, and other news outlets. Learn more about the project.Hurricane Katrina Research Wins Award
RTC/IL Director Glen White accepted an award on March 25 for the paper "The Psychosocial Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Persons with Disabilities and Independent Living Center Staff Living on the American Gulf Coast." Read more.Scholars from South Korea Visit RTC/IL
Two researchers have come to KU's RTC/IL in 2011 to learn more about independent living in the U.S. Kyung Mee Kim is an International Visiting Scholar for the Spring and Fall 2011 semesters. Read more.Heekyoung Chong, a doctoral student, spent 10 days in Lawrence to gather information for her research about the Korean disability movement. Read more.
Living Well with a Disability Participants Share Their Tales
Living Well participants Dianne Bradley and Veronica Thigpen shared their experiences with visiting staff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on March 2. Read more.Online Training Offered for Healthcare Providers "Healthcare Access for Persons with Disabilities"
This free online course for healthcare professionals is designed to provide a better understanding of health, wellness and care issues for people with physical and sensory disabilities. Read more.
Glen White Named a "Man of Merit"
Congratulations to RTC Director Glen W. White on being named a "Man of Merit" by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center at the University of Kansas. Read more. He's featured in a poster (front row, left) recognizing this year's honorees.
2010
Living Well with a Disability Program Featured in "KU Works for Kansas"
The Living Well with a Disability program is featured in this annual publication produced by the University of Kansas. (See "Getting better at living well".) Anita and Paul Bjorling of Eureka discuss the benefits the health promotion program has had in their lives.RTC Director Highlights Kansas Rehab Council Achievements
Glen White completed his tenure as chair of the State Rehabilitation Council of Kansas this year. See his introduction to the 2009 Annual Report from Kansas Rehabilitation Services.The ADA turned 20 on July 26, 2010
RTC/IL director Glen White was present when the bill was signed. Read his story. For photos of the ADA anniversary celebration in Lawrence, visit our Living Well in Kansas Facebook page.RTC Director Published in Leading Journal, New Textbook
Glen White has an article in Journal of Disability Policy Studies,20(4) 233–240. “Moving from Independence to Interdependence: A Conceptual Model for Better Understanding Community Participation of Centers for Independent Living Consumers” is co-authored with Chiaki Gonda, graduate research assistant at the RTC, Craig Ravesloot, Jamie Lloyd Simpson and Zach Coble.He also wrote a chapter titled “Ableism” that is included in the book Community Psychology: In Pursuit of Liberation and Well-being, 2nd ed., edited by Geoffrey Nelson and Isaac Prilleltensky, Palgrave Macmillan: United Kingdom, 2010.
Muriel Saunders Featured on “Kansas Health: A Prescription for Change"
RTC/IL researcher Muriel Saunders developed the Good Behavior Game, which benefits both kids and educators.
Listen to Kansas Public Radio reporter Bryan Thompson's interview.
2009
MS Researcher Alexa Stuifbergen Visits RTC
Alexa Stuifbergen, PhD, RN, FAAN, visited the RTC/IL in December through a Big 12 Faculty Fellowship. She is Dean ad Interim at the University of Texas-Austin School of Nursing.
Stuifbergen has been involved in research related to health promotion for persons with disabilities for more than 15 years.
Listen to Dr Stuifbergen discuss her health promotion activities with people with multiple sclerosis.
Researchers Receive More Than $1M to Study Obesity, Self-advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities (September 2009)
Most Vulnerable Populations Must Prepare for Flu and Other Emergencies (April 2009)
RTC/IL Director Leads U.S.-Peru Summit on Independent Living for People with Disabilities (January 2009)
