CPRF

04/28/2026

📣Early bird rates for the Wichita Gladiator Dash end this Thursday, 4/30! We're so grateful to be one of the ICT organizations supported by this event.

Register today for the Wichita Gladiator Dash.

04/27/2026

“It feels much better.”

That’s what Deneise said after sitting in her newly fitted, donated powerchair for the first time.

When she arrived at her nursing home, Deneise had a powerchair, but it didn’t provide the posture support she needed. Leaning too far to one side made it unsafe, and she was switched to a manual chair, which reduced her ability to move on her own.

Too often, living in a care facility means losing access to equipment like powerchairs due to insurance limitations. But where someone calls home shouldn’t mean giving up your autonomy.

John Cuffe, VP of Technical Services, alongside CPRF technicians, refurbished a donated powerchair with the elements Deneise needed: added side supports for torso stability, a dual-density foam cushion with a washable cover, and power tilt for repositioning and alleviating pressure.

Most importantly, this equipment restored Deneise's freedom and control over her mobility.

04/24/2026

Coming at ya with some ♦️ River City Roll FAQs! ♦️
Have a question we didn't cover here? Comment below and we're happy to help clarify.

We're looking forward to partying with you this summer.☺️
A link to purchase tickets will be available in May.

04/23/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is live, reflecting on our work and the Kansans at the heart of it.

See the impact here: https://buff.ly/u8n3FVN

04/21/2026

There's still time to submit your application for medical equipment and assistive tech funding! ⏰
Apply today: https://buff.ly/SQfCtOD

04/16/2026

Mark your calendars! Next week we're meeting with Kansans who are ready to try our Guided Independent Living Assessment (GILA) program. This six week immersive experience helps participants with disabilities determine where they're at with their independent living skills, what accommodations might help when they're ready to live on their own, and more.

Come meet the GILA staff, tour one of the accessible apartments, and meet some of our mentors with disabilities who are there to support participants during their real-world learning experiences.

Event details: https://buff.ly/maDWmff

04/15/2026

"In common architecture, the baseline assumption is a non-disabled body, and everything else is retrofitted around that. A ramp gets added at the end, doorways are widened, and a bathroom is made accessible. At the Paralympic Village, this got flipped on its head. It starts with the questions: Who is going to be here? What do all of their bodies need?"

For two weeks, I saw a blueprint for what it looks like when accessibility is the starting point.

04/14/2026

Our Adult Day Program crew recently took a trip to Exploration Place to check out the Illusions special exhibit! We loved the interactive elements and optical tricks that helped us think about how our brains experience the world around us.

We're always looking for new areas of our city to explore. Where should we visit next?

📸: Chanda, Direct Support Professional

04/10/2026

CPRF 🤝 Independent Living Resource Center

Our next GILA Open House is 4/23!
Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BM2YoXgdj/

04/10/2026

Come work with us! We’re hiring for the following roles at CPRF:

• Human Resources Staffing Specialist | Full-Time
Support our Job Placement team by helping individuals with disabilities prepare for, secure, and maintain employment. This role focuses on employer outreach, relationship building, and expanding work-based opportunities in the community.

• School of Adaptive Computer Training Instructor | Part-Time
Teach hands-on computer basics, Microsoft Office, and workplace readiness skills to KDOC justice-involved youth and TANF clients. Ideal for someone passionate about adaptive learning and empowering diverse learners.

• HUD Admissions & Timbers Activities Coordinator | Full-Time
Lead the admissions process for the Timbers Apartments, 100 wheelchair-accessible housing units on CPRF’s campus. Provide tours, process applications, and follow up with applicants on the apartment waitlist. Plan and schedule monthly recreational and educational activities for Timbers residents.

• Lifeguard | Full-Time, Seasonal
Keep our clients safe while they enjoy the pool. Current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and at least 1 year of lifeguard experience required.

Learn more and apply ➡️ https://buff.ly/xeYTBYU

03/30/2026

Our Community Support Services and Job Placement teams have been out and about for resource events this season. Our next stop is the Autism Acceptance Resource Fair in April, hosted by Expressive Behavior Therapy, LLC in Derby.

🔗 Event Details: https://buff.ly/mHe5Apm