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Early Intervention and Parent Panel
Doug Bowman, Coordinator for the Kansas Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services, will provide an overview of parent rights along with strategies for effective parent-professional partnerships. Michelle Garris's two year old son Liam was diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects, acid reflux requiring a gastrointestinal feeding tube, and autism. Tammy Schoepner's four year old son, Mark, recently exited Infant-Toddler services. Michelle and Tammy will share their journeys through early intervention services and what they learned along the way.
Register before February 14th and save $20!
Click here for the conference flyer and mail in registration form!
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R�sum�s: Opening Doors, Creating Results!
The average time a hiring manager reads a r�sum� is just 20 seconds - so it is extremely important to make every second count. For youth seeking employment their r�sum� needs to be a clear snapshot, highlighting their strongest skills and experience as directly related to the position desired.
This is a simple, yet effective, checklist to help ensure their r�sum� is employer ready!
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Sweet Treats and Other Inspirations
Valentine's Day can be a sugar-powered swirl of unsafe edibles, confusing feelings and school exclusion for a child with special needs. Here are some tips to make the holiday safer, happier, and a whole lot sweeter for everyone close to your heart.
Click here for more safe treats tips for Valentines Day.
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Parents Push for Autism Insurance Reform
Kansas is one of 14 states that doesn't require insurance companies to pay for autism treatment. Families are going into debt trying to take care of their children with autism. Now, they're pushing state lawmakers to act.
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Frequently Asked Question
"What does it mean to "partner" with your health care provider?"
We are all used to having our health care providers give us information. Have you ever thought about what information you could give to your provider? When you partner with your health care provider, you share information that will help improve your health care. Here are some ways you can be a good partner:
- Go to visits and check-ups prepared with a list of your questions and concerns.
- Tell your provider about your family situation, your culture, and your traditions.
- If your child is seeing a specialist for a special health care need, let your provider know about any recent visits or changes.
- Share information about resources, support groups, or other information specific to your child's special health care need or disability that you have found helpful. That information could help another family!
- As your child grows, help him or her learn to be a partner. Your child may have questions or information he or she wants to share with the provider.
The Family Voices Bright Futures for Families Pocket Guide can help you know what to expect at well-child visits. Click here for more information about the Pocket Guide.
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"If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love."
Maya Angelou
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(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
Wichita Parent Center
(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
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February 14th-15th, 2014
Garden City
February 25, 2014
March 1, 2014
Wichita
Education Advocate Training
March 4, 2014
Iola
Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)
Part I: March 29, 2014
Part II: April 4, 2014
Emporia
Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)
Part I: April 5, 2014
Part II: April 25, 2014
Garden City
Education Advocate Training
April 8, 2014
Hays
Family Enrichment Weekend
April 25-26, 2014
Part I: October 18, 2014
Part II: October 24, 2014
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Featured Partner
The Kansas Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) Program promotes the functional skills of persons, who have or are at risk for a disability or chronic disease. The program is responsible for the planning, development, and promotion of the parameters and quality of specialty health care in Kansas in accordance with state and federal funding and direction.
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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.
Click here to view our archived publications!
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