Families Together, Inc.
IF i NEED HELP
A family that has a child with autism, is finding a way to help others in similar circumstances. They have put together a charity that helps children and adults who wander or become lost. The family started a charity called "If I Need Help." They use scanner apps on cell phones and "quick response" codes that have emergency contact information.  Read More  
Next Funding Cycle Opens April 1, 2016

The Ralph Braun Foundation was created for a simple purpose: to assist those with mobility needs through education, information and product acquisition.

The Ralph Braun Foundation works nationally to provide vehicle modification grants to individuals with disabilities in need of financial assistance.

If you are an individual or family member in need of  the remaining funds to secure your purchase, please visit The Braun Foundation website to complete an application.  We will open our second funding cycle of the year on April 1, 2016 (no joke!).  The application will be open for one month, closing at midnight ET on April 30th.  For more information. 
Gardner Edgerton Engineering Team Finalist in National Engineering Competition
During the past semester, Gardner Edgerton students partnered with Johnson County Developmental Supports in Lenexa, Kan., to solve a workplace productivity barrier for its employees with disabilities. Their project, called CAPS, is a device that helps employees with disabilities more efficiently count drywall anchors and screws. CAPS increased the productivity and efficiency by 40 percent per day of individuals participating in the project.    
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Internet for Low Income Families 

Technology has the ability to revolutionize education and empower lives, but only for those who can connect to it. Access to the Internet brings with it an opportunity to apply for jobs online, connect with family and friends, access virtual library shelves, research health questions, complete an online education-and a whole lot more. The Access program from AT&T provides an affordable way for low-income consumers to take advantage of these opportunities.

Beginning April 22, AT&T will offer low-cost wireline home Internet service to qualifying households:
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Tax Information
1095B Forms May Cause Problems for Enrollees Who Transition from Marketplace to Medicaid Coverage

It's tax time, and there is more to be said about the many issues that swirl around reconciliation of premium tax credits and accurate assessment of the penalty for going without health insurance. But there is one issue in particular for consumers who were enrolled in a Marketplace plan with financial assistance but then transitioned to Medicaid at some point during the calendar year.  Learn More

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Upcoming Events
 
Education Advocate Training
April 21, 2016
Wichita

FEAT
Family Employment
Awareness Training
Part 1:  Sept. 17, 2016
Part 2:  Sept. 30, 2016
Salina

Spanish Family
Enrichment Weekend
FEW
October 21 & 22, 2016
Salina


APRIL  

Autism Awareness

Child Abuse Prevention
National Sibling Day
Stress Relief 
 
Volunteer AwarenessWeek of the
Young Child  




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.

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

Families Together, Inc. | 5611 SW Barrington Court South | Suite 120 | Topeka | KS | 66614