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April is National Autism Month

In order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, the Autism Society has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s. The United States recognizes April as a special opportunity to educate the public about autism and issues of the autism community. View new CDC report on Autism.

See also Families Together website for Kansas Resources.

Prepare Your Family for Severe Weather

"When severe weather strikes you often have only a few minutes to respond and seek shelter. It is essential for you and your family to be prepared in an emergency," said Cherie Sage, Safe Kids Kansas. Safe Kids Kansas recommends becoming familiar with the type of weather you may encounter, prepare an emergency disaster kit, and practice your emergency plan frequently with your entire family.

Summer Camps

We encourage all parents to allow their children to take advantage of opportunities available to them. It is time to be looking for those summer camp experiences to register before camps become full. Also, check out those summer activities for kids at your local college, recreation commission, and churches.

Check these links for Kansas Camp opportunities.

AmericanCampAssociation.org

Accessible Playgrounds

Summer will be here soon and many will be wanting to be outside and/or traveling on vacations. Here is some information for accessible playgrounds. Here is a directory for North America playgrounds that are accessible.

What to do when your child ingests poison?

It's time for spring cleaning and that being said we need to be aware that many common household items can be dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands. Many of our children are on medications also, what if we mess up and give them to much or the child takes their own medication incorrectly? What is a parent/caregiver to do if your child ingests a poison? Get help right away.

Frequently Asked Question

"Do we need to do a change of placement if they change my child's label?"

No, changing labels is not a change of placement. The overriding rule in placement is that each student's placement must be individually-determined based on the individual student's abilities and needs.

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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

Kansas City Parent Center

(913) 287-1970 or (877) 499-5369

Statewide Spanish Parent Line

(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

Upcoming Events

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 26, 2014

Garden City

Family Enrichment Weekend

April 25-26, 2014

Full ~ Wait list is available

Lawrence

Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)
Part I: October 4, 2014
Part II: October 17, 2014
Wichita

Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)

Part I: October 18, 2014

Part II: October 24, 2014

Derby

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Beach Center on Disability

The Beach Center on Disability is a multidisciplinary research and training center committed to making a significant and sustainable positive difference in the quality of life of individuals and families affected by disability and the professionals who support them.

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The Most Inspirational Disability Stories of Success

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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