CPRF

05/29/2026

Can't make it to River City Roll? Here's how to still make your gift to our Wheelchair Clinic & Equipment Fund:

🌐 Online: https://buff.ly/uuoCDDQ

💌 By Mail: Mail our printable donation form along with your check, money order, or credit card information to:

CPRF Development Department
5111 E 21st St N
Wichita, KS 67208

Printable form for mail donations: https://buff.ly/LBewp6H

☎️ By Phone: Call (316) 652-1547 to make a credit card donation or pledge.

05/27/2026

We're hiring! Check out our openings here: https://buff.ly/7QxWobS

05/26/2026

For caregiving families, finding a day services provider you trust is life-changing.

The impact reaches beyond the person spending their days with us. A single parent can maintain their work schedule. A grandparent raising their loved one can take time to recharge. Families can feel confident that the person they care about is safe, engaged, and supported.

Our Adult Day Services program serves Sedgwick County individuals eligible for I/DD waiver services, with a range disabilities and care needs. Each week includes opportunities for community involvement, connection, creativity, and movement. People are empowered to choose how they want to spend their time with us.

With a Registered Nurse on site and passionate Direct Support Professionals, caregivers can have peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are receiving health monitoring, socialization, and experiences that foster personal growth.

📲 Interested in learning more? Call (316) 652-1519 to schedule a tour of our Adult Day Services program.

05/22/2026

CPRF offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We will reopen for services on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/22/2026

This is a glimpse into what our Wheelchair Clinic & Equipment Fund can do for people with disabilities all over the state.

As a guest at River City Roll, your ticket, auction wins, and donations to our Fund-a-Cause helps keep Kansans moving.

Help us continue this work. Purchase your seats for River City Roll today! ➡️ https://buff.ly/pI3rPXS

05/21/2026

Representation of assistive technology on a national stage. We love to see it!
This beautiful commercial from AT&T tells the story of Remi, a little girl with cerebral palsy learning to play music with her eyes. 🎹

Remi was born with cerebral palsy and a love for music. She always dreamed of playing music with others. AT&T made the connection happen.Subscribe to our cha...

05/20/2026

Have we mentioned how much we love getting mail from happy clients? 💌

When you're comfortable, it makes it easier to move, explore, and enjoy the world around you. Liliana, Arturo's mom, emailed us this adorable photo of him enjoying bubbles and the Kansas sunshine on his face in his new wheelchair. Our Equipment Fund and Wheelchair Clinic collaborated on funding the supportive seating and chair frame, getting Arturo in something made just for him as soon as possible. His seating system provides important spinal support to keep him comfy while helping prevent long-term posture issues. We’re so happy Arturo and his mom can soak up some more time outside together with the right support.☀️

Want to send us some happy mail? Share your equipment stories and photos here: https://buff.ly/iigTnym

05/18/2026

Figuring out what disability services you/your loved one needs can feel daunting, but we're here to help! ❤️

CPRF has several programs that serve Kansans of all ages, with any disability, living throughout the state.

Have questions?
⬇️ Comment below or
📲 Give us a ring at (316) 688-1888

05/14/2026

The future of assistive technology is bright, with students from Wichita State University College of Engineering leading the way.

CPRF's Wheelchair Clinic was proud to sponsor a senior design project by a team of computer science majors developing software for an Autonomous Safety Wheelchair (ASW). Using the base of a donated wheelchair system from CPRF, some of the tech the team explored included:

• LiDAR sensors — Light Detection and Ranging lasers used to map obstacles
• ROS2 Nav2 — an open-source navigation framework that enables mobile robots to autonomously plan and follow safe paths
• PID control (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) — feedback systems that improve motion stability and responsiveness

At this stage of development, the project provided a great opportunity for research and testing. Lead-ahead and follow-behind modes were introduced to support safer, more independent navigation alongside a caregiver. Joystick-emulated analog control helps preserve the wheelchair’s original safety hardware. John Cuffe, Vice President of Technical Services, and Greg Carpenter, Seating Technician, swung by the College of Engineering Open House last week to catch up with the team.

Congrats to Sejun Moon, Brenda John, Brian Pham, Brisa Mendez-Castaneda, and Lyla Ott on their hard work and exploration of this technology!

📹️ Testing video in the comments.

05/13/2026

Last week at The AbilityPoint’s Annual Awards Night, Greg Carpenter was recognized for 25 years of outstanding service at our Wheelchair & Posture Seating Clinic. 🥳

As a Seating Technician, Greg works alongside physical and occupational therapists to evaluate, fit, and configure custom mobility equipment. His technical expertise, practical problem-solving, and deep understanding of complex electrical systems ensure clients receive equipment they can depend on every day.

Greg is known for thinking ahead, proactively identifying and preventing possible equipment issues before they impact a client’s quality of life. Whether helping families understand their options or making sure an item will stand the test of time, his work brings confidence and peace of mind to the Kansans we serve.

Thank you, Greg, for the meaningful difference you’ve made for our clients and their families since 2001. ❤️

05/12/2026

Last week at The AbilityPoint's Annual Awards Night, George Hayden was recognized for his outstanding service and three decades of dedication to CPRF’s Wheelchair Clinic. 🥳

George began at CPRF's Wheelchair Clinic as a technician in 1997. Nowadays, he serves in a dual leadership role as Seating Shop Supervisor and Director of the Equipment Fund. He guides the daily work that keeps his team of technicians and the shop space running smoothly. George's efforts in the Equipment Fund have also changed the lives of many Kansans. His deep knowledge of items, vendors, and materials connects families with the equipment they need most. George has forged lasting relationships with families across the state, being an advocate in their corner for decades. He's a person clients turn to when a problem feels unsolvable, someone people unequivocally trust.

Thank you, George, for the lasting impact you've made for the people we serve. ❤️