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Great Time to Contact Representatives & Senators
 
As most of you are well aware, the economic circumstances led the governor to make dramatic cuts in Medicaid services and in money for education. These cuts have affected many of your families or the students you advocate for.
 
During the legislative session, there will be many decisions that will alleviate or aggravate the cuts to these vital programs.
It is more important than ever to:
  •  get to know your legislator;
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let them know your story (call, write, email); and
  •  ask for their help in restoring the services that your family member needs.
  • If you are not sure of who your representative or senator is, call the Families Together, Inc. office and we will help you get the information you need to contact them. You can also look up your representative or senator on the legislative website at: http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrvlegisportal/redistricting.do
     
    Together, we can make a difference in the way our legislators view the needs of families of children and youth with disabilities!
     
    Making the Most of Summer
     
    This week's Wrightslaw newsletter advises parents on helping their child pursue their interests through specialized programs while helping them relax and have fun.  They encourage parents to find activities that offer positive and rewarding experiences that foster independence and self-esteem.
     
    There are articles on finding the right camp, resources on finding youth programs and summer camps.  There is also an item on Summer Planning for Military Kids and the new special needs park in San Antonio (Morgan's Wonderland).
     
    This issue and information is at:  http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/10/nl.0330.htm
     
    While it is not always easy to find camps and organized activities in many areas, there are organizations & groups in your area that may be aware of opportunities.  Also parents can work with other parents to provide periodic activities.  Families & groups should brainstorm to find activities that address the objectives mention in the first paragraph
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    Topeka Center (785) 233-4777 or (800) 264-6343 

    Garden City Center (620) 276-6464 or (888) 820-6364

    Kansas City Center (913) 287-1970 or (877) 499-5369

    Wichita Center (316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364

    Statewide Spanish parent line (800) 499-9443 

    Wichita Administrative Center (316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364

      

    (All toll free numbers for Kansas parents & education advocates)

    Who Are We?

    Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities.  Our program's missions is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their own children.
     
    Families Together, Inc. is dedicated to a society that includes and values all people.  We offer families the security of belonging to a support network of other parents that face similar goals, challenges and needs
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