Research shows that children with disabilities are more likely to be bullied than their peers. Tips on how to handle bullying of children with special needs.

With summer and vacations fast approaching some children need extra support when going out in the community.

Going on an airplane

Using a public restroom

Riding an elevator

Let them play! 

Different types of play help children grow in different ways. The CDC highlights three types of play that children need.

Find an accessible playground

An accessible playground means it's as easy as possible for everyone to play, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Now, more than ever, to meet ADA and due to community pressure, playgrounds are being built with an eye towards accessibility and usability. Thanks to Accessibleplayground.net, you can search for playgrounds via its directory, educate yourself about accessible play, find resources on all aspects of designing and building a playground in your community, and more.

Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care & Early Education Settings  

IEP 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

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.

June 15 & 16, 2012

University of Kansas

Burge Union

June 15, 2012 - PART 1

June 16, 2012 - PART 2

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