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April is National Autism Awareness Month! Join the Autism Society in getting involved with the autism community this April. 
 
Ways to get involved:
  • Contact the Autism Society of Heartland for local events.
  • Place the NAAM logo badge on your social media sites.
  • Show your support for people with autism by wearing the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon - educate folks on the potential of people with autism!
  • Contact your representatives at the state and federal levels and ask them to "Vote 4 Autism".
  • Share your experience/stories with NAAM or autism with us!
Click here to learn more about Autism.
Food Allergies in School
  
Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 4%-6% of children in the United States. Allergic reactions can be life threatening and have far-reaching effects on children and their families, as well as on the schools or early care and education (ECE) programs they attend. Staff who work in schools and ECE programs should develop plans for preventing an allergic reaction and responding to a food allergy emergency.
 
Click here for more information on food allergies.
Click here for resources on medical needs at school.
Morning Routines
 
Launching the day can be stressful for any parent, particularly for those who have a child with a disability. Try these ideas for starting the day on a better note.
  • Invest in a good alarm clock.
  • Gently awaken with a touch. Try gently wiping a cool, damp washcloth over your child's brow and cheeks while whispering a morning greeting.
  • Let light into the room. Leave the bedroom curtains parted to allow natural light to prod your child into wakefulness in the morning.
  • Reward your child for a good morning.
Click here to read the full article. 
Children's Pre-Existing Conditions
 
Under the Affordable Care Act, health plans cannot limit or deny benefits or deny coverage for a child younger than age 19 simply because the child has a "pre-existing condition" - that is, a health problem or disability that developed before the child applied to join the plan.
 
Read the full article, here.

Frequently Asked Question

"How does a 504 Plan differ from an IEP?"

A 504 plan, which falls under civil-rights law, is an attempt to remove barriers and allow students with disabilities to participate freely; like the Americans With Disabilities Act, it seeks to level the playing field so that those students can safely pursue the same opportunities as everyone else. An IEP, which falls under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, is much more concerned with actually providing educational services.

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All toll free numbers are for Kansas parents & education advocates.

 

Garden City Parent Center

(620) 276-6364 or (888) 820-6364
(913) 287-1970 or (877) 499-5369
(800) 499-9443
Topeka Parent Center                        

(785) 233-4777 or (800) 264-6343   

Wichita Administrative Center

(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364

Wichita Parent Center                

(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364

 www.familiestogetherinc.org 


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Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.

 

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