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Technology Promotes Access
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Together We Can Learn Conference
Breakout Session
Sean J Smith, Associate Professor of Special Education, University of Kansas. Dr. Smith has a background in the area of special education and technology, specifically towards the integration of technology across teacher preparation programs. He is the proud parent of four young children, one having an intellectual disability.
This session will focus on technology-based solutions (low, mid, and high tech) as well as ways family members can further enhance their involvement in the identification, implementation, and evaluation of technology tools to assist their son or daughter with a disability. Discover how technology can reduce a student's reliance on parents, siblings, friends and teachers, helping foster not only access to the general education curriculum but also improving self-esteem.
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Ask the Experts: Empowering Parents in the Transition Process Webinar
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Ask the Experts: Empowering Parents in the Transition Process -Kansas Secondary Connections (KSSC) invites you to participate in a one-hour webinar on parent engagement in the transition to adulthood process for high school students with disabilities.
- Go to www.SecondaryConnections.org and click "Webinars" at the top.
- Find the webinar you want to join.
- To participate, you'll need to create an account.
- Click the "Join Here" on the left panel of the webpage under "Login" and follow the instructions to create an account
- Login the day of the webinar using this account.
- This account will give you access to this webinar, to handouts, and to all future Ask the Experts webinars and discussion forums.
When: January 26, 1:00pm |
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Want a great book and help Families Together with a click.
Go to www.DisABILITIESBOOKS.com, click on books. FTI can will receive a portion of the proceeds from 2 books.
The books are:
Managing a Special Needs Trust: A Guide for Trustees
Reflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew
Please type FTI in the space for customer comments. If you choose to order using a check enter FTI in the memo space, please.
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| Contact Us | |
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 |
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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 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. | |
| Save the Date! | |
Together We Can Learn Conference
February 25, 2012
Topeka Capitol Plaza
Early Bird registration is $40 for parents and $50 for professionals. (After Feb. 10 fees increase $10) Conference Schedule* 8:00 Registration 8:30 Opening Keynote 10:30 Breakout Sessions 12:00 Lunch (provided) 12:45 Honoring Jay Turnbull 1:00 Sibling Panel 2:15 Closing Keynote 4:00 Closing *Actual session times may change A limited number of parent scholarships are available through Families Together. Parents should call (785) 233-4777 or 1-800-264-6343 to request a scholarship. Scholarships cover registration, lunch and conference materials. A donation of $15 to cover the cost of lunch would be greatly appreciated. |
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Lawrence
January 26, 2012
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Feb. 17-18, 2012
Garden City
May 4-5, 2012
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