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Assistive Technology for Kansans EXPO 2012 and KSHA Conference
Do you need assistive technology to go to school, stay in your home or to get out into your community? Then attend the ATK EXPO 2012 and KSHA Conference - September 27-28 at the Wichita Hyatt - Century II Bob Brown Exhibit Hall for hands-on demonstrations of hundreds of products including mobility devices, educational software, technology solutions for vision, hearing, safety and memory issues, adaptive vehicles and much more. Check out the Program Guide for information on workshops, classes and registration.
EXPO hours:
Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
You can get a FREE ticket to the Assistive Technology Exhibit Hall. Just call 800-KAN DO IT (800-526-3648) for more information and your free Exhibit Hall ticket or contact any of the Families Together offices.
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Step by Step Walk, Run and Roll a Success!
 Thank you so much to everyone who joined us in making the Step by Step Walk, Run and Roll such a huge success! We had great sponsors, great families, great team captains, and great weather! Congratulations to the winners of the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest: Caminando Juntos, Tomados de la Mano! They won a $50 gift card to Best Buy! View and order pictures from the event! These Teams were recognized as: Best Team Spirit: Juan's Angel's Best Team Look: The Avengers Most Team Fans:Little Ears and Hands Best Team Name: The Ding-a-lings Most Years Participated: Makayla's Hot Wheels |
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Happening this month at Families Together
Harley's and Hulas benefiting Families Together
Saturday, September 22
6:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Kemp Garage, 1018 N. Battin, Wichita
Tickets: $35 on line or $40 at door (includes Roasted Pig, Beer and Wine)
Featuring: Silent Auction, Crisis-Classic Rock 'n Roll Band and Aloha Dancers from Amira Dance Productions!
Sponsored by Kemp Financial Services and Jacob Liquor
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Thursday, September 27
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Indian Creek Technology Center, Overland Park
Find out about more Families Together events on our website and Facebook page!
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Time to Voice KanCare Concerns
Public comment is open until September 21 to voice your opinion on KanCare. Your voice is important as the Center for Medicaid and Medicaid Services (CMS) considers approving the State's waiver, and your voice will also encourage additional safeguards to protect services. Click here to comment or read and support other's comments.
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Contact Us
Topeka Parent Center 
(785) 233-4777 or (800) 264-6343
Garden City Parent Center
(620) 276-6364 or (888) 820-6364
Kansas City Parent Center
(913) 287-1970 or (877) 499-5369
Wichita Parent 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 are for Kansas parents & education advocates.
www.familiestogetherinc.org
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Education Advocate Training
September 27, 2012
Overland Park
E3 Series--How Can We Help-FAQ
October 4, 2012
Kansas City
Family Enrichment Weekend
October 5-6, 2012
Spanish
Power Up!
Team Empowerment Conference
October 8, 2012
Education Advocate Training
October 16, 2012
Wichita
Transition Team
Empowerment Conference
October 20, 2012
Liberal
E3 Series--IEP Basics
November 1, 2012
Kansas City
Holiday Extravaganza
November 3, 2012
Garden City
Pilgrim Pacer Race
November 10, 2012
Kansas City
Statewide Conference
*NEW FORMAT!
March 8-9, 2013
Topeka
Family Enrichment Weekend
April 19-20
Wichita
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 Serving Kansas families and their sons and daughters for more than 30 years. 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 children. |
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