School should be a place where children feel safe and secure, yet many children are refusing to go to class, dropping out of sports & activities, and are no longer trying to socialize or make friends. Many students are changing schools - all because they are being bullied.

• What Can I Do if My Child is Being Bullied or Harassed?
• Office of Civil Rights: Letter Addressing Bullying and Harassment
• Prohibited Disability Harassment: Reminder of Responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Confidentiality v. Parent's Need to Know: How Much Information About Bullies Should a School Provide? 

Families Together, Inc.'s Finding Solutions conference will feature SuEllen Fried a nationally renowned bully advocate and

Dr. Charles Smith, author of Raising Courageous Kids. Register today for the November 12, 2011 Finding Solutions conference. The conference will be held in Wichita and a limited number of parent scholarships are available.

Jackie Kopaska was recently named the 2011 Young Entrepreneur by The Kansas Dept. of Commerce. Jackie is an innovative designer with a flair for fashion. She is a 21 year old graduate who lives in Olathe. Jackie's inspirational journey brings a glimpse of the possibilities for individuals who have significant disabilities. Jackie is not special because she has cerebral palsy. She is special because she has a flair for designing one-of-a-kind bags. Jackie and many other young adults with disabilities are paving the way to a future where all individuals are members of their communities. For more information visit JackieKBags.

November 5, 2011 in Garden City.  

Keynote Speaker is Aileen Simborio of KSN News.

Get answers about Health Care Reform, Oral Health & Preventative Care, Mental Health and the Health care System, Financial Literacy for families of children & youth with special health care needs, Youth Empowerment Academy addressing youth health care needs, Family-to-Family Health Information & Education Center,  Sexuality & Your Child with Health Care needs,  Medical Transition - Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Health Care, and more!! For more information.

• Ten Questions to Ask Doctors after a Diagnosis
• Steps to Success: Communicating with Your Child's School 
• Navigating College Handbook for Students with Disabilities 

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

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.

Pittsburg

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Overland Park

Part 1: Nov. 11 

Garden City

Part 1: Dec. 2

Part 2: Dec. 3

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