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[12/16/19]   PS Kids is on a snow schedule today. For details, please contact the office or your therapist prior to arriving for your appointment.

[12/16/19]   As of now, PS Kids will be open tomorrow. Hopefully the weather will not deteriorate overnight. We will keep you up to date with any changes on FB and KSDK.

The Color-Coded Chef - Teaching Cooking Skills for All Ages and Abilities

https://www.thecolorcodedchef.com/

thecolorcodedchef.com The Color-Coded Chef kit offers life skills for ALL AGES & ABILITIES through the power of cooking. Unique recipes include color measuring steps vs. the traditional numeric values.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

https://www.opera-stl.org/explore-and-learn/for-everyone/2019-ootg-sensory-friendly-performance

opera-stl.org Learn all about the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Missouri. Find Opera Theatre tickets. Opera Theatre schedules. Information, images, and videos from our history of opera productions in the archive. Find out about Opera classes, programs, and events for adults, students, kids, and families.

Missouri mother of 6 feeds hungry children in her neighborhood, report says

https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-mother-of-6-feeds-hungry-children-in-her-neighborhood

foxnews.com A Missouri mother of six is reportedly feeding hundreds of children in need in St. Louis.

Home page | mydss.mo.gov

MO HealthNet Coverage Alert

More than 90,000 children in Missouri have lost their health insurance coverage through MO HealthNet, effective Aug. 1. Many families may not be aware that their coverage has been terminated. If your child is insured through MO HealthNet service providers, please read the information below:

Once a child has been dropped, parents have 10 days to respond and 30 days to renew without a gap in coverage or they MUST reapply online. Families can check their status on the website https://mydss.mo.gov/.

Families can contact the Department of Social Services (DSS) Family Support Division at 1-855-373-9994 for assistance.
Families must complete the online MO HealthNet enrollment packet.

Families need the following information to reapply: name of child, physical mailing address, child’s date of birth, telephone number, social security number, departmental client number (DCN), income information (paystub)
MyDSS information packet

mydss.mo.gov

Missouri will become third state to make insurers cover therapies for disabled kids - Missourinet

https://www.missourinet.com/2019/07/29/missouri-will-become-third-state-to-make-insurers-cover-therapies-for-disabled-kids/

missourinet.com In 2010, the Missouri Legislature passed a bill requiring insurance companies to cover therapies for the state’s autistic children. A measure passed this year expands that policy by mandating insurers to include physical, occupational and speech therapies for Missouri’s physically and developmen...

Home Depot built a makeshift walker for a toddler, and some people say it reveals a dark truth about health care in America

https://www.businessinsider.com/home-depot-toddler-walker-healthcare-controversy-2019-5

businessinsider.com Home Depot employees built a walker out of pipes for a toddler in Georgia. Now, some critics are saying this isn't a feel-good story.

Synapsory Video

The Synapsory provides rest, regulation, and renewal for special needs families through innovative products for the home, church, and community. In this vide...

FREE DENTAL CARE

MiraclesNProgress | EVENTS

https://www.miraclesnprogress.org/superkids-n-supercars

miraclesnprogress.org

The Complete List of Free Things and Grants for Kids with Special Needs

dontpayfull.com The complete list of free things and grants for kids with special needs!

Wil Ohler’s fight with leukemia #wilswarriors

Calling all Wil's Warriors!
Sign up now to attend this great night for Wil.
Space is limited so don't wait!

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iAy1RBWDgbVP9jfQvV7UGpDcnIY0Qn_6YfYVhKDJhMM/viewform?edit_requested=true

Please consider donating a raffle basket and/or oral auction item.

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iAy1RBWDgbVP9jfQvV7UGpDcnIY0Qn_6YfYVhKDJhMM/viewform?edit_requested=true

All proceeds will go directly to Wil and his family. Don't miss this great event!

As this event is being organized by friends, and Tamara is extremely busy with the boy, please direct ALL correspondence and questions to us at:
[email protected]

Share and spread the word and keep those prayers coming!

Thank you!
Amy Raab Kaiser
Holly Miller Stockmann
Julie Link DuPont
Kim Roby Husman
Brandi Lea

[01/29/19]   It's COLD outside, but PS Kids is open today, tonight and tomorrow.

The Arya Foundation | DisabilityAwarenessConvention

https://www.thearyafoundation.org/

thearyafoundation.org We are currently seeking in-kind donations for raffle prizes and auction items. If you can donate an item or have a connection for gift certificates, tickets or goods, please email us at [email protected]. Is you are a non-profit or a business Interested in participating or becoming a spons...

[11/15/18]   PS Kids is on a snow-schedule today. Most therapists will be working on a shortened schedule due to weather conditions. Many therapists will need to cancel their appointments. Please contact the office or your therapist if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment for today. Please be safe.

Do You Need a Bike?

DEADLINE TODAY:
This year’s Bike for Kids event is just around the corner!
Variety’s Bikes for Kids - November 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Parkway Central High School.

Each year, Variety the Children’s Charity gives out standard Huffy bikes to children with disabilities.
Started in 1996, the Bikes for Kids Program has provided more than 2,950 bikes to children with disabilities. The purpose of this event is to give children with intellectual and physical disabilities (medically diagnosed) the chance to ride a bike like every other child. We would like to provide your child with a free standard bike!

To obtain a Huffy bicycle, please complete the request form –link within the Variety Blog below and return to Robin Diehl ([email protected]) by October 8, 2018. (**Deadline may be extended, please contact Robin for details.) We can provide bikes for children ages of 4 to 21. The smallest size is 12” and the largest size is 26”. Please note this when measuring children. There will not be tricycles given.

Bikes for Kids information and Registration form for the giveaway: https://varietystl.org/blog/do-you-need-bike

Per Variety’s mission, each child receiving a bike must have an intellectual and/or physical disability. This disability must be stated on the child form. If you have questions, please contact Robin ([email protected]) or (314) 720-7717. Being a current Variety child / family is NOT required for the bike giveaway!

varietystl.org

Virtual Donor Drive

dkmsgetinvolved.org Hey guys. I created a #DKMSVirtual Drive and need you to join me in the fight to delete blood cancer. You can change someone's life JUST by registering, swabbing your cheeks & saying Yes! It's all just a few clicks away.

Wil Ohler’s fight with leukemia #wilswarriors

Maybe you can help Wil. Please read to find out how.

Wil was diagnosed 5/18/17 with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Wil relapsed in Sept 2018, he needs a bone marrow transplant.

The BILLY Footwear Story

Hear co-founder Billy Price describe the genesis of BILLY Footwear and how his shoes are fashionable and promote universal design, meaning they both appeal t...

MO Disabled Water Ski Association

http://www.mdwsa.org/php/mdwsaorg.php?topic=2018SummerSplash

mdwsa.org The Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association (MDWSA) is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization that was incorporated in the State of Missouri in March 24, 2007, for improving the lives of children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities, visual impairments, and special needs by inv...

Best bets for camps for kids with special needs

stlsprout.com summer camp articles, news and reviews for St. Louis families

[05/17/18]   We have 2 pair of Temple Grandin Tickets for tonight. Each pair is $28. If interested let me know. Available at PS Kids after 12:00 today.

Happy Mother's Day to the best moms around!

State budget cuts could reduce autism services

https://www.semissourian.com/story/2506756.html

semissourian.com

Sensory Friendly Performances

http://www.ignitewithus.org/sensory-friendly-performances/

ignitewithus.org

The Complete List of Free Things and Grants for Kids with Special Needs

dontpayfull.com The complete list of free things and grants for kids with special needs!

West County Center | Autism Eats

shopwestcountycenter.com Autism Eats lunch/brunch event will take place at West County Center on Sunday, April 15 from 12-3 pm in Restaurant Village: Bravo! Cucina Italiana, J. Gilbert'

Timeline Photos

Cursive won't become a lost art at this school

ksdk.com Kirk Day School in Town and County has a rich history of students being honored for handwriting.

Superheroes are teaming up with Arc St. Louis to help local children

ksdk.com Last year's Superheroes for Kids event raised more than $200,000 to help families like the Kaisers afford therapy for children with developmental disabilities.

Vision for Children at Risk

Vision for Children at Risk builds and drives community action to improve the health and well-being of children who face serious socioeconomic risk.

Believe: The Story of Brad Bauer's Recovery at Ranken Jordan

This is a story about the power of self. An amazing story about a local teen.

M3: Microbiome, Metabolites and the Mind

redcap.stanford.edu