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Seclusion & Restraint Bill to be Heard March 8
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House Bill 2444 will be reviewed by the Senate Education Committee on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 1:30. If this is an important topic to you, please contact Darla at the Topeka Center to discuss what actions you can take. Your personal stories make the difference! Click here to review the bill.
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Mental Health & Early Childhood
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According to the 2010 Census and current research, between 17,000 and 61,000 Kansas children age 0-5 may have a mental health disorder that affects their development. In Kansas, early childhood mental health services are delivered through a complex system of early childhood and mental health organizations, as well as providers of child care, health care and child welfare. This special report, put forth by the Kansas Health Institute, outlines information on the types of early childhood mental health services in Kansas and the availability of services in regions of the state.
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KU Study on Female Development
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Menstruation is a topic that under the best circumstances is difficult to talk about. For our young women with disabilities it is that much more difficult and challenging a subject to problem-solve. For all females the hope is to help them be as independent as possible and be treated with respect and dignity. The University of Kansas is interested in learning about the menstrual impact for females with mild and moderate developmental disabilities. Take the survey by clicking here.
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Intellectual Disabilities and Aging
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Did you know that in 1929 the life expectancy for a person with Down Syndrome was nine years? By 1986, the life expectancy had risen to 47 years. Today, the life expectancy is approximately 70 years. In April 2012, the Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization will be partnering with the Sedgwick County Department on Aging to bring together Aging and Developmental Disabilities (DD) professionals for a day of learning on the topic of Aging and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Click here for details
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Costly Dental Destination
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Over 17,500 visits are made to Kansas emergency rooms each year by people with dental pain. The only services that can be provided in the emergency room are prescriptions for antibiotics and/or pain medication. Check out the Pew Children's Dental Campaign report that mirrors the message Oral Health Kansas has been sharing: people who experience extreme dental pain resort to emergency rooms when they do not have a way to pay for a dentist or when they cannot find a dentist.
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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.
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| Family Enrichment Weekends | |
May 4-5, 2012
Lawrence
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| Family Employment Awareness Training | |
May 4-5, 2012
Lawrence
University of Kansas Burge Union June 15, 2012 - PART 1 June 16, 2012 - PART 2 Printable Registration On-line Registration | |
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| Special Request Workshops | |
March 8, 2012
Challenging Behaviors Parent Support Evening
Topic: Success Sharing and Creative Planning
Wichita
March 24, 2012
Transition to Adulthood
Ulysses
What are Special Request Workshops?
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| Other Events | |
April 4, 2010
Welcome Wednesday Open House
Wichita
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