Families Together, Inc.
Thanksgiving Traditions and Abilities

Before planning our Thanksgiving weekend, we may want to reflect on treasured holiday memories and consider how we can make those moments a larger part of new traditions. And before getting caught up creating accommodations for our children, we may want to figure out if there are ways to eliminate some unpleasant parts entirely. 
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Decades of Progress, Challenges Under Federal Special Education Law

Forty years ago, by overwhelming margins, both houses of Congress decided that children with disabilities could no longer be allowed to languish in classrooms that did not meet their needs-if they were even allowed through the schoolhouse doors at all. Read more.

See also White House IDEA 40th Anniversary Celebration Panel Discussion - Featuring Rud Turnbull, Founder Beach Center at the University of Kansas.
Section 504 - Just What Exactly Is It?

You've probably heard about it, but every school district addresses Section 504 in a different manner. Some districts have even been heard to say, "We don't do that in this district." But in fact, compliance to Section 504, which is a federal statute, is not optional. Read more.

Each of us navigates daily life--learning, work, recreation and relationships--thanks to intrinsic skills called executive functions. Children and adults with learning and attention issues, including learning disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), often struggle profoundly with many of these skills that most of us take for granted.  Read more.
KAMU Cautions Kansans Against Possible Scam

With open enrollment now in full swing, the Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved (KAMU) reminds consumers to be cautious and aware of companies offering health care insurance information.
KAMU has been notified of a possible scam regarding the sale of insurance. Consumers are reporting that an aggressive marketer from the National Health Enrollment Center has been calling and trying to enroll them in insurance. 
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Upcoming Events

Offices Closed
Nov. 26-27, 2015

Dec. 25, 2015 - 
Jan. 1, 2016

Family Enrichment Weekend
Feb. 26-27, 2016

Together We Can Learn Conference
April 9, 2016


November is National Caregiver Awareness Month


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 and/or special health care needs. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.

Families Together, Inc. | 785 233-4777 | [email protected] | http://www.familiestogetherinc.org
5611 SW Barrington Court South
Suite 120
Topeka, KS 66614