Research and Training Center on Independent Living

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Click here to learn about our most popular products. They include:

Ed Roberts:
His Words, His Vision

This video presents an early speech by the visionary leader of the independent living movement.

Guidelines for Reporting and Writing About People with Disabilities

The cover of Guidelines for Reporting and Writing About People with Disabilities shows five Kansans with disabilities in front of the U.S. capitol building
The 7th edition of this RTC/IL classic is available along with an accompanying poster, "Your Words, Our Image."
See order form or Disability Portrayal Isues/Media.

Products for Independent Living

The RTC/IL produces a wide range of products to support independent living. Products are grouped in the categories below, but please contact us if you have any questions: rtcil@ku.edu.

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