Research and Training Center on Independent Living
New!
"Healthcare Access for Persons with Disabilities"
This online course is designed for physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals. Learn more on our "Collaborations" page.
Trainings to Support Independent Living for
People with Disabilities
The RTC/IL provides a variety of trainings to enhance the independence of people with disabilities and further encourage the use of our research findings. Formats include workshops, online trainings, graduate and post-graduate courses and other activities.
- Living Well with a Disability is a workshop that teaches skills for developing a healthy lifestyle.
- Emergency Preparedness
trainings and resources are designed for a range of audiences, from consumers to first responders.
- KU's Applied Behavioral Science Department offers graduate students specialized research strands in physical disabilities, independent living and other focus areas. .
- The Research Group on Rehabilitation and Independent Living is our educational program for graduate students.
- Our International Work and collaborations also provide training opportunities.
Graduate Student Employment
Some paid graduate student assistant positions are available for research projects involving HCBS waivers, center for independent living services and grassroots environmental change projects. Please contact Glen White, Ph.D. glen@ku.edu, for more information.
