CPRF

03/16/2026

🚨 Funding available for Kansans with disabilities!

Applications are open for the 2026 Chairman Awards. Receive help covering the cost of medical equipment and assistive technology. Up to $1,000 of support is offered to 20 Kansans each year.

⏰ Deadline: Friday, 5/1/26

Don’t wait! Apply today➡️ https://buff.ly/5KwxRqI

03/12/2026

Spring is just 8 days away! 🌹

Timbers residents spent the afternoon decoupaging garden containers with Beverly and Rita from the K-State Extension Master Gardeners Program. We can’t wait for them to return next month to help us plant! 🌱

What are you looking forward to planting this spring?

03/06/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! ❤️

Today we’re celebrating the 113 magical people on the CPRF team who work to improve the quality of life for Kansans with disabilities. While our roles and workdays all look different, our goal remains the same: creating opportunities for each client’s vision of independence.

It looks like helping someone feel comfortable in their wheelchair for the first time.
It looks like connecting a young adult entering the job market to meaningful work experiences.
It looks like providing a parent with medical equipment their child needs when insurance says no.
It looks like giving caregivers a moment to recharge while their loved one enjoys a community outing with friends.

Thank you to our incredible team for the talent and heart you bring to this work every day.

03/05/2026

March is Women’s History Month.

Disabled women have shaped history, advanced civil rights, challenged artistic norms and transformed how we understand disability.

From Judy Heumann’s leadership in the disability rights movement to Harriet Tubman’s abolitionist legacy, from Frida Kahlo’s groundbreaking art to Alice Wong’s impact on disability storytelling and advocacy, their contributions continue to influence generations.

Representation matters. History includes disabled women. Who else would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments.

Image description: Graphic titled “Disabled Women Who Shaped History” with NDI logo in the top right corner. The slide features four women with brief biographies and photos: Judy Heumann (1947–2023), disability rights activist and wheelchair user who helped lead the 504 Sit-in and advance the Americans with Disabilities Act; Harriet Tubman (c. 1822–1913), abolitionist and political activist who sustained a traumatic brain injury and likely lived with epilepsy; Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), Mexican painter who lived with chronic pain and mobility impairments; and Alice Wong (1974–2025), disability rights activist with spinal muscular atrophy and founder of the Disability Visibility Project. Portrait images of each woman appear below their biographies.

03/03/2026

InterHab advocates for enhancing the quality of life for Kansans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This work is deeply aligned with Pat’s and CPRF’s mission to promote meaningful inclusivity and independence for the those we serve.❤️

For our next InterHab Board of Directors Highlight, we’re pleased to feature Pat Jonas with CPRF as we continue showcasing the outstanding leaders who serve on our Board!

02/26/2026

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/JtvuJbe

02/25/2026

We’re grateful for our continued partnership with the Independent Living Resource Center and the impact they make alongside our GILA program.

ILRC works with GILA participants on self-advocacy, service awareness, and hands-on cooking experiences. These learning opportunities help build the confidence and skills needed to live more independently.

Thank you for being such a valuable collaborator in empowering Kansans with disabilities to reach their goals! ❤️

02/19/2026

From evaluation to delivery, building the right mobility equipment takes coordination and care. Our Wheelchair Clinic team is with you throughout the entire process. ❤️

🔗 Learn more about our Wheelchair Clinic services here: https://buff.ly/ReecQHI

02/17/2026

🐦 Early bird registration for the Wichita Gladiator Dash is open! 🐦

Come play in the mud and support your community with us! CPRF is grateful to be a recipient of the amazing support for this event.

🔗Register here: https://wichitagladiatordash.com/register/

A little GRIT will get you to the finish line! The 2026 Wichita Gladiator Dash is less than four months away!

All proceeds from our wildly fun 5K go to Wichita organizations. Last year we donated more than $50,000 to the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County the CPRF.

Individual and group sign-ups are 👉 $10 off now, during early bird pricing! Add a VIP ticket for unlimited food and drinks. Register below.

02/12/2026

Adding to our TBR! 📚

02/10/2026

✨ New view unlocked! ✨

During a recent wheelchair adjustment appointment, Adolfo was also evaluated for a donated Rifton mobile stander. Standers offer a high level of adjustability based on each user’s weight-bearing abilities and provide endless benefits for wheelchair users, including:

✅ Improved bone density
✅ Increased circulation
✅ Better digestion and posture
✅ Stronger muscle tone

Coupled with a communication device he’s learning to use, this stander opens up a whole new way for Adolfo to interact with the world. We’re thrilled to see how this donation will make a difference in his daily life.