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Turning Compulsions into Employment

With guidance from his family Erick Warren has found a true gift to help him deal with his compulsions. Erik and his family live in Kansas. Erik is an amazing individual who lives with autism. Check out Erik's website

Resources for LD/ADHD Evaluations

The attached list of individuals or agencies have indicated that they perform learning disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder evaluations as of February 2011. This list was developed by the Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas. Click here for list

Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)

Everyone has strengths and skills. It can be difficult to navigate the various systems and supports available to ensure young adults with disabilities strengths equal employment opportunities! Join us for A FEAT and discover resources, supports and unique ways to transform strengths and skills into jobs.

 

Wichita

Part 1: Aug. 6 

Part 2: Sept. 9

 

 

 

For more information contact wichita@familiestogetherinc.org or (316) 945-7747

Autism Study Participants Needed

The Neurocognitive Development of Autism Lab at the University of Kansas is currently looking for families with boys between the ages of 2 and 5 with Autism to participate in research at our lab in Lawrence. We are conducting studies using eye-tracking and saliva samples to understand more about neurological indicators of Autism that may be used for early identification. Participants will be compensated for their time and travel. If you are interested please contact us at 785.513.5345 or autismlab@ku.edu. 

Resources

Families Together, Inc.

Topeka Center

(785) 233-4777 or (800) 264-6343 

Garden City Center

(620) 276-6364 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

 

www.familiestogetherinc.org
Who are We?

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 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.

Upcoming Events

 

Family Employment Awarness Trainings

 

Wichita

Part 1: Aug. 6
Part 2: Sept. 9 


Hays

Part 1: Sept. 10
Part 2: Sept. 24

Salina

Part 1: Oct. 21
Part 2: Oct. 22

 

Overland Park

Part 1: Nov. 11
Part 2: Nov. 12

 

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