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4th of July and Over-Stimulation
 
For some children and adults, the 4th of July holiday and other common summertime activities represent an overwhelming experience; at times these situations may even become painful events.  Read more.  
Apple Adding Accessibility Features
 
Apple is introducing new features designed to help people with disabilities be more physically active.
Good Grades: Does My Child Still Need Special Instruction?
 
Question: I spend hours helping my child with homework each night. She still struggles and is getting frustrated. I keep asking the school to evaluate her but the principal says her grades are too good. What should I do? Read more and  check out the Parent's Guide to Special Education in Kansas .
ICE Cards for Kids
 
Looking for a way to make disaster preparedness fun for kids? Check out the new PSA featuring characters from the upcoming movie Ice Age: Collision Course! Create your own free In Case of Emergency (ICE) card. 
Strategies for Parents of Children Birth to 5 Years Old

You're the expert on your child. Zero to Three has expertise in child development. Try their parenting strategies today and explore science-based resources you can trust.  Read more.
IEP Terms To Know

Does your child have an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? If so, you may run into some language you're not familiar with. Here are key terms you'll see and hear as you work with the IEP team .
For more information, take a look at our Disability Acronyms and Disability Related Definitions booklets.
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Upcoming Events
 
Education Advocate Training
July 12, 2016

Education Advocate Training
July 28, 2016
Topeka

Developmental Delays, Autism, & Behavioral Learning Conference

FEAT
Family Employment
Awareness Training
Part 1
Sept. 17, 2016
Part 2
Sept. 30, 2016
Salina

Spanish Family
Enrichment Weekend
FEW
Oct. 21 & 22, 2016
Salina 



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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.
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5611 SW Barrington Court South
Suite 120
Topeka, KS 66614

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