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Assistive Technology Weekend!
Come by and visit the Families Together booths at the Assistive Technology Expo and the Kansas Truck & Mobility Rodeo! The ATK EXPO 2012 and KSHA Conference - September 27-28 at the Wichita Hyatt - Century II Bob Brown Exhibit Hall features 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.
EXPO hours: Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free tickets to the EXPO are available at any Families Together office.
The Mobility Rodeo on Friday will feature ideas and solutions for people with disabilities to live more independently. The rodeo runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Kansas Truck Mobility, 8846 W. Monroe Circle, two blocks south of Kellogg on South Tyler Road in Wichita. This is the fourth year for the event and includes 22 exhibitors such as vehicle mobility equipment manufacturers, specialized wheelchair providers, and those who offer daily living aids and home accessibility remodeling ideas.
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KanCare
KanCare is the State of Kansas health plan that will provide for medical, mental health, dental, and long term care services through an assignment to a health plan. You will receive an enrollment packet with information about the KanCare plans this fall. Click here for information on the Managed Care Organizations and updated provider lists.
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Custom Bath Design Nomination
Schloegel Design Remodel and the Love Fund for Children need your help to make a big splash in the life of a deserving child.
Tell us the reasons you believe a particular child and their family would benefit most from a complete bathroom makeover, including all handicap accessible fixtures and features (a $25,000 value).
We're determined to make a difference, if just by improving one, small aspect of life. You can guide us in choosing the most worthy recipient. Schloegel, the Love Fund and our participant sponsors appreciate your concern and support in nominating someone. It's proof that a little care can make a big splash! Click here for more information.
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This Week at Families Together
Thursday, September 27, 2012
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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End the Wait
You are invited to attend the Local Area Committee Meeting for Douglas & Jefferson Counties. This meeting will provide information and facilitate discussion on the Developmental Disability Waiting Lists for Home and Community-Based Services in Kansas.
The meeting will be on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the United Way of Douglas County, 2518 Ridge Court in Lawrence. For any questions, contact Tim Wood at the Disability Rights Center.
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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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