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Abuse by Medicaid Providers
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Abuse/Domestic Violence
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Access for Persons With Disabilities
- This site provides informative links to publications in the areas of transportation, public facilites, telecommunications and other areas addressed in the Americans With Disabilities Act. It provides a framework for understanding disability rights.
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Americans With Disabilities Act
- Home Page for the ADA. This site has all important links to explain the rights of disabled persons in all areas. There is no better place to start to understand how federal law provides support and assistance.
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Your Rights
Housing
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Americans With Disabilities Act
- Grievance procedure when you believe your rights have been violated
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Claim of Exemption
- File this form when your income is exempt from garnishment in a collections matter.
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Debt and Debt Collection
Credit
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Disability Right Center
- The Disability Rights Center is the place to go if you are facing discrimination based on disability in Kansas. They maintain a staff of advocates and attorneys to assist you in understanding and pursuing your rights.
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Disability Rights Center
- The Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC), formerly Kansas Advocacy & Protective Services (KAPS), is a public interest legal advocacy agency empowered by federal law to advocate for the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities. DRC is the Official Protection and Advocacy System for Kansas and is a part of the national network of federally mandated and funded protection and advocacy systems. As such, DRC advocates for the rights of Kansans with disabilities under state or federal laws (ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, Federal Medicaid Act, Kansas Act Against Discrimination, etc.)
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Your Rights
Disability Assistance
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Discrimination Complaint Forms
- The Human Rights Commission site has complaint forms if you feel you are facing discrimination in housing, employment or public accommodations.
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Education for Students With Disabilities
- Important information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how it works with No Child Left Behind. IDEA is a program that specializes in the individual needs of children while No Child Left Behind looks at school system achievement at a whole. This pamphlet will explain how the two federal acts are meant to work together to provide a free and accessible education.
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Special Education
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Fair Housing Assistance
- Accessibility and assistance in HUD housing.
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Landlord/Tenant
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Free Legal Information from Nolo
- This site offers a large amount of free legal information, though it often steers you toward their books. The books are usually available in your public library so you won't have to buy them. This is a great place to start when looking for basic information on just about any legal topic.
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Consumer
Employment
Family Law
Health Care
Housing
Public Benefits
General
ProBono Net
ProBono Net
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HUD Housing Complaint Form
- File a discrimination complaint with HUD.
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Court Forms
Home Purchase, Improvement and Foreclosure
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Home Modification for Persons With Disabilities
- Architectural features such as stairs and narrow doorways may make it impossible for someone to come and go from home independently. The Council for Disability Rights provides this page of links to additional information and help on modifying the home for better accessibility.
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Housing
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Independent Living Throughout Kansas
- This site give contact information for independent living assistance in many areas of Kansas. The Centers for Independent Living vision is an inclusive community which would enable Kansans to live in the environment of their choice.
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Housing
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Jobs for Persons With Disabilities
- Links to specific organizations that assist differently-abled persons to find employment that suits their accessibility needs. Also has a link to ADA standards for employer accommodations.
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Work Support
Discrimination
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Legal Terminology
- This is a list of terms that are used on legal documents or in court.
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Consumer
Employment
Family Law
Health Care
Housing
Public Benefits
General
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Resource Guide for Seniors
- Comprehensive guide on benefits, programs, health, rights and more.
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Health Benefits
General
Discrimination
Social Security Benefits
Social Security
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Social Security Benefits
- Starting point for all social security benefits, including disability, retirement and survivors. Includes links to forms you can fill out on the web
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Social Security
Social Security Benefits
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Transition from School to Work or College with Special Needs
- While certain federal statutes require schools to provide students with assistance up to high school graduation, there are fewer requirements for colleges and universities. This brochure talks about the transition needed from high school to college or directly into the workforce. There is help available, but you must begin planning for the future and find programs to assist in achieving your goals.
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Special Education
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Working Healthy
- Program available to allow those with disabilities continue working. Explains guidelines and links to the official brochure.
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