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Down Syndrome Awareness Month
One in every 691 babies in the the United States is born with Down
syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common genetic condition. Approximately 400,000 Americans have Down syndrome and about 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year.
Resources:
If you're a parent/caregiver of a child with Down syndrome and are interested in speaking with another parent/caregiver that also has a child with Down syndrome, contact a Parent-to-Parent Coordinator near you for more information!
Click here for more resources and information!
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Youth to Adulthood Transition Conference
Friday, November 8, 2013
This free conference is for families that have a child/youth with a disability and/or a special healthcare need and the professionals that assist them.
In addition to a community resource room, Keynote Speakers include:
Zach McCall, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Special Education, Division on Curriculum and Instructional Leadership, University of Missouri-Kansas City and Scott Adams and Leslie Byram from The Special Needs Planning Center.
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Ways to Say No Positively
"No" is a power-packed word, quick on the lips, easy to say.
 Your child will hear you use this word often. It's necessary for a parent to say "no" to a child so the child can later say "no" to him/herself. Here are some tips on how to use this negative little word to teach positive messages. - Use creative alternatives to "no"positive messages
- When you say no, mean it
- Have a "yes" day!
Click here, for more tips on how to say no positively.
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How to Help with Dysgraphia
Is your child struggling with dysgraphia, or difficulty writing? The following resources will help you learn more.
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How can I see Marketplace health plans and prices before I fill out an application?
Start by providing some basic information to find plans and sample prices available in your area. After you answer a few questions, you'll see plans and premium estimates available in your area.
The monthly premiums shown do not take into account your income and household details. They don't reflect any savings you may qualify for based on this information. The only way to find out what you will pay for a specific plan is to fill out a Marketplace application.
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Frequently Asked Question
"I think my child/student might need AIM? How can I learn more?"
This booklet, available in English and Spanish, will help families and educators decide whether the student needs Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM), what type of specialized format the student needs, how to access the materials for the student, and what supports the student needs to use AIM.
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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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Featured Partner
The Special Needs Planning Center was formed specifically to work with families who have children with special needs. The firm was created out of the need for a comprehensive planning service which would assist families in coordinating their legal and financial planning with the intent of preserving government benefits such as social security.
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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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