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Technology Promotes Access

 

Sean J. Smith, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Kansas,  father, and presenter at the Together We Can Learn Conference, will focus on technology-based solutions (low, mid, and high tech) as well as ways family members can further enhance their involvement in the identification, implementation, and evaluation of technology tools to assist their son or daughter with a disability. Discover how technology can reduce a student's reliance on parents, siblings, friends and teachers, helping foster not only access to the general education curriculum but also improving self-esteem.  For more information about the conference  

 

Health Care Services
 
The Kansas Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) is looking for feedback from families all across the state, regardless of whether you have received services from this program or not. The program is working on planning for future services and as part of that process and how they can serve families better. So, they need to hear from you!

This survey is one part of the process to identify how they can best serve families in Kansas. If you are willing to share your thoughts and help them in their planning, please fill out the survey online.  This survey will close on February 14, 2014 at 5:00 pm. Please contact Kayzy Bigler, Heather Smith, or Geno Fernandez at 1-800-332-6262 or their e-mail for additional information or questions. Also, for more information about the SHCN program, call or email us at the information above. . Thank you!  


Prescription Assistance Available 

 

The Together Access Rx program for prescription help will be discontinued 2/28/14 but here are other resources:

 

PPARx Partnership for Prescription Assistance  

Pfizer Helpful Answers (also refers to non-Pfizer meds.)   


For more medical assistance see our

Family to Family Health Center.  

At work, it's what people CAN do that matters.

 

The Campaign for Disability Employment is a collaborative effort to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace.

 

Attend your local Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) for great information about how to help your child/student be gainfully employed.   

 

Register Today For Advocacy Day

 

Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol is Thursday, March 13, 2014, sponsored by the Kansas Mental Health Coalition--Speaking with one voice to meet the critical needs of people with mental illness. Spend the day in Topeka speaking to your legislators. Register or contact NAMI for more information.

Frequently Asked Question 

"How to resolve issues between parents and schools?"

   

 

Parents want the "best" education for their children. Schools are only required to provide "appropriate" services for children with disabilities. Conflict between parents and schools is normal and inevitable.   

Learn More:   

 

Families Together, Inc. can help.   For support from another parent try our Parent-to-Parent program. 

 

Contact Us 

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

 

  

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Upcoming Events

February 4, 2014

Kansas City 

 

Family Enrichment Weekend

February 14th-15th, 2014

 Garden City 


March 1, 2014

Wichita 

 

April 8, 2014

Iola 

 

Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) 

Part I: March 29, 2014

Part II: April 4, 2014

Emporia 

 

April 8, 2014

Hays 

 

Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) 

Part I: April 5, 2014

Part II: April 25, 2014

Garden City 

 

Family Enrichment Weekend

April 25-26, 2014


April 8, 2014

Wichita 

 

Part I: October 18, 2014
Part II: October 24, 2014
Derby

Part I: October 4, 2014
Part II: October 17, 2014
Wichita
  
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Featured Partner
 

 Area Mental Health Center of Southwest Kansas has changed their name to Compass Behavioral Health bringing a new focus on wellness as they provide comprehensive behavioral health services. 



30 Years 

 

Serving Kansas families and their sons and daughters for more than 30 years. 

 

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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