Kansas Autism Mom

14/07/2025

Great opportunity if you are in the Wichita area!!

Dont miss this amazing opportunity to learn to ride a bike! 🚲 

29/05/2025

Check out this opportunity...

29/05/2025

Check out these free opportunities to learn more about advocating with your legislators...

Greetings!
As many of you know, disability rights and services are one of the first things called into question when
we experience changes locally or on a state/federal level. Over the years, throughout the Independent
Living movement, we find that, if we are sitting still, we are losing ground! Therefore, the Kansas
Disability Caucus is offering a FREE Webinar Series called: “Activate Your Inner Advocate!”

Webinars will be held on five consecutive weeks starting on June 4th and continuing through July 2nd:

 Wednesday, June 4, 2:30-4:00 pm
 Wednesday, June 11, 2:30-4:00 pm
 Wednesday, June 18, 2:30-4:00 pm
 Wednesday, June 25, 2:30-4:00 pm
 Wednesday, July 2, 2:30-4:00 pm

These webinars will focus on the different ways to advocate for issues that are important to you and the
disability community, as well as how to engage legislators in this advocacy work. Topics will include
“what’s your advocacy language?”, written communication, legislative testimony, face to face meetings, and using social media for advocacy.
We will be announcing speakers for each webinar soon, so stay tuned for those details!
You are encouraged to share this email with others who might be interested in learning more about
advocacy and improving their advocacy skills.

Individuals can attend all webinars or just those of
interest.

To learn more about each webinar, please see the attached flyer.

Registration IS REQUIRED before each webinar at:

https://tinyurl.com/KDCWebinar25

We look forward to seeing you in the coming weeks!

11/05/2025

Currently, I am working on a project with the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities - the Speak UP Docuseries and we are looking for more Kansas families from across the state.

Do you have a story about services and supports to tell that you want legislators to hear? Complete the application today! Do you know of a family who would be perfect? Please share the link with them.

Looking for families from all disabilities. No travel involved, we will come to you. Rural families highly encouraged to apply!!

SPEAK Up! DocuseriesThe SPEAK Up! Docuseries is an advocacy-driven project created by and for self-advocates with IDD. This series will document the lived experiences of 30 self-advocates and their families across Kansas. We want to share stories of resilience, challenges, and triumphs. From educa...

29/04/2025

Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities is looking for families across the state of Kansas and across ages to share their story! Check out this fantastic opportunity to get your story shared with legislators and others... tell your wins and your challenges with disability supports in the state of Kansas. To be considered compete their application process today! Please share with others who have great stories as well!

📽️ Your Story Matters – Let’s SPEAK Up! 🗣️

The Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, with grant funding from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, is launching the SPEAK Up! Video Series — and we want to hear from YOU!

We’re looking for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or their families to share their stories through short interviews that will be used to educate policymakers, raise awareness, and inspire change.

💬And we’re thrilled to introduce the two incredible self-advocates leading this project:
🎤Ollie and Matthew – passionate storytellers who will be interviewing, filming, and producing these videos to ensure voices from the IDD community are front and center. 🙌

✅$100 stipend for each participating self-advocate/family advocate
✅Interviews led by self-advocates
✅ Supportive, inclusive experience
✅ Resources shared based on your needs

📆Ready to share your story? Apply now on the project webpage:
🔗 https://www.kcdd.org/speak-up-video-series

Together, let’s SPEAK Up for equity, visibility, and change. 💪

24/04/2025

Two more organizations that provide sensory-friendly options for our kiddos in Kansas City. Children should have the opportunity to experience the beauty of cultural events just like everyone else.

24/04/2025

Did you know that The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art provides a Low Sensory Morning (free) on the 3rd Sunday of every other month? The next one is scheduled for May 17th 9-10:30am.

24/04/2025

Did you know that the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium have sensory bags individuals can check out?

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is happy to check out sensory bags to our guests who need them. The bags, including noise-canceling headphones, are available at Guest Relations. Weighted blankets are also available.

Stretched across 202 acres, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is home to nearly 10,000 animals.

20/03/2025

Have you ever been concerned about medications that you child may take and the risk of addiction or overdose? Check out this brief presentation on Substance Abuse in Adolescents from the Kansas LEND team!

As a parent with a child who has been diagnosed with autism or a related disability you don't know what you don't know. The Kansas Leadership Education in Ne...

10/03/2025

Will you join me at the Autism Across the Lifespan Conference this Friday at KU Edwards campus in Overland Park, KS? I will be presenting on Matthew's (not needed) guardianship story in the morning! For more information and to see the schedule check out this link!

Autism Across the Life Span, March 14th, 2025 REGISTER HERE On March 14, 2025, Autism Across the Life Span will bring together families, autistics, researchers, educators, providers and students for the 2025 Autism Across the Life Span Conference.  The is a one-day conference is presented by the ...

23/12/2024

We need to do more to change these stats...

20/12/2024

Are you in the Wichita area? Thinking about traveling and how your kiddo might do on a plane? Check out this opportunity to get a chance to have a real life experience in a safe environment. Space is limited so reach out today!

Calling all aspiring world adventurers and potential travel vloggers ✈️

Here I Go Travel Co. launched an airport practice event (Navigate ICT) earlier this year for anyone in the community with autism or any other unique need that has prevented them from previous flight trips, to come and learn about new support programs and empower individuals with education, preparation, desensitization, and real world practice.

This event is now slated to return to Wichita Eisenhower Airport in early January 2025. Check it out and follow Here I Go Travel Co for more information!