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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. | |
"Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."
- Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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Health Insurance for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Kansas | |
What Parents and Service Providers Need to Know About the Kansas Autism Insurance Law Autism service providers and parents of children with autism spectrum disorders are invited to attend a meeting to discuss details of the implementation of the Kansas Autism Insurance Law (HB 2160)
WHEN: Thursday, January 27th, 2011
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: KS Center for Autism Research & Training
The University of Kansas, Edwards Campus
12600 Quivira Rd
Overland Park, KS 66213
This event will be simulcast to sites in Wichita and Manhattan where participants will be able to interact with the speakers at the Edwards Campus:
KU School of Medicine - Wichita Campus In the Wichita Room
1010 North Kansas Wichita, KS 67214-3199
Kansas State University Dole Hall - Room 137 Manhattan, KS
For those who cannot attend in person, the meeting will be taped and posted to the KCAL and KCART websites.
ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED:
- Is your child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covered under the new law?
- What services does the law cover and what are the coverage limitations?
- What do parents and service providers need to know about filing claims for service in order to ensure timely reimbursement?
- What is being done to get coverage for children with ASD in Kansas expanded beyond the State Employees Health Plan?
For complete details, please visit the KCAL website or the Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training. |
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KSDE Seeks Input on Proposed Revisions of Special Education Forms and Guides | |
The Kansas State Department of Education seeks public input on proposed revisions of Special Education forms and guides, including the Special Education Process Handbook, and Parents Guide to Special Education.
A 30-day public comment period on forms, and a 60-day public comment period on guides began on January 10, 2011.
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4260
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Together WE Can Learn Conference | |
Feb. 26, 2011
Topeka, KS
CHECK IT OUT: Conference Preview!
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?
Keynotes
John Magg, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Controlling Your Emotions and Behavior Regardless of How Disagreeably Others Treat You
Colleen Riley, Directorof Student Support Service, Kansas State Department of Education -Systems Change using Multi -Tier System of Supports
Breakout Sessions
- AT as IT: Parents + Professionals = Integration
- Planning for Your Child with Special Needs
- Understanding Tests and Evaluations of Learning: How Specific Learning Disabilities Are Evaluated in Schools and by Independent Evaluators
- The Journey to Adulthood: What Parents Need to Know (Sexuality)
- Positive Behavior Support Extravaganza
- Understanding Processing Deficits
- Medical Home = Medical Team
- Technical Assistance System Network (TASN)
On-line Registration
More Information
Conference Preview |
| "Learn the Signs. Act Early." |
"Learn the Signs. Act Early." announces a new project to highlight the importance of early awareness and identification efforts through the experiences of individual families. These spotlights will provide an opportunity to recognize individuals who demonstrate the importance of acting early through diverse voices and perspectives (family member, early educator, health care professional) and to develop a resource of 'family stories' that may be useful to state policy and advocacy activities and in presentations to a variety of audiences. Champions for Families nominations can be submitted by completing a simple nomination form. Information about Champions for Families and the nomination form are posted on the campaign website at www.cdc.gov/actearly as a downloadable PDF for fax or mail submission. For more information, contact Cheryl Rhodes at crhodes1@cdc.gov |
| Helping Everyone Realize Opportunity | |
HERO - Everyone deserves an opportunity to play and be active regardless of limitations, and the Y's HERO program does just that. Each month, kids with special needs can participate in a FREE HERO event at the Y. All you have to do is call or email Elizabeth and let her know you would like to attend the scheduled event. For more information about HERO events or to RSVP for an event please contact: Elizabeth Avelar - YMCA Community Development Branch - 316-264-4066 ext. 230 or elizabeth@wichitaymca.org |
| Special Olympics Offers Great Opportunities | |
Special Olympics Kansas offers many sports for every child as young as 3 yrs of age. For more information and/or to find closest program to your city, the State Special Olympics office. Their busiest sports season is coming up with swimming, gymnastics, track & field, cycling, and tennis. The Special Olympics program not only benefits the athletes but their families as well with a support system. www.ksso.org/ |
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| 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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REGISTER TODAY! | |
Journey to Adulthood What Every Parent Should Know: Sexuality Workshop
(888) 820-6364
Great Bend
February 11, 2011
Family Enrichment Weekend (888) 820-6364
Great Bend
February 11-12, 2011 | |
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Inclusion Award | |
There are many Kansas parents, educators and community members who understand that given supports and services, individuals who have disabilities are valued and contributing members of our families, schools and communities. We invite you to nominate an individual who helps families and communities to maximize the abilities of children with disabilities for our annual Inclusion Award.
NOTE: Please send in a photo of the nominee for possible use in our conference brochure.
DEADLINE: Nominations must be received by the Topeka Center of Families Together by noon, January 26, 2011.
Families Together reserves the right to publish the nominations or any portion or edited form thereof.
For more information contact our Topeka Center. |
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Join Us! | |
Education Advocate Training
Topeka
January 27, 2011
Together We Can Learn Conference
Topeka
February 26, 2011
TEC Conference
Pittsburg
TBD
Family Enrichment Weekend (waiting list)
Topeka
April 8-9, 2011
TEC Conference
Wichita
March 12, 2011
TEC Conference
Garden City
April 2, 2011
February 11-12, 2011 | | *see center information |
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Celebrate 35 Years | | |
Thirty-five years ago Least Restrictive Environment was added to the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (today known as IDEA) emphasizing the importance of integrating special education students with general education students. Join parents, professionals and others who care for and about students who have disabilities February 26, in Topeka. At the Together We Can Learn Conference, you will have the opportunity to network and learn cutting edge strategies and resources.
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