The Resource Center for Independent Living has moved into a new location, meant to increase space and visibility at a lower cost.
Members of RCIL and the community gathered Thursday morning to cut the ribbon on the new facility, located on North Cottonwood Street, across from the old F&S building. Their former facility was located at 726 W. Patterson.
“We were so glad to find this great location, we hope it will increase our visibility,” Executive Director Deone Wilson said.
“It was important for us to keep our presence here in Iola,” Wilson said.
RCIL is a non-profit organization that helps disabled persons learn independent living skills, make arrangements for living situations and give in-home assistance.
The new facility will be RCIL’s third in six years. Their first building was destroyed in the 2007 flood, after which they moved north of town. Following the implementation of Kan-Care, RCIL’s numbers were reduced significantly after closing their case management branch at the end of 2012, and dictating the change to a smaller office.
RCIL moves to new location
