Kansas

 Champions’ Night on the Town is a bi-monthly school year program that helps to promote social inclusion and participation by hosting events in the community. These events are for ages 15 and up and cost $20 per participant per event. This covers the cost of a meal and activity cost. *registration before the event is required* 

 Free bi-monthly SOARly Needed R&R (Respite) nights for families with individuals with disabilities. They also have a simultaneous sibling program for siblings from birth to 13-years old. Each evening has a special theme to it.  

 The Embraced program offers an inclusive environment during their weekly services to help meet each person’s needs. Their staff works with families to develop a plan that will work for them. They also have “Shepherds” (trained leaders) who help to provide assistance. This program is open to all ages, services are Sundays 9 and 10:45 AM. They also offer parent support nights each month and focus on different topics.  

 Britain Development is an important outreach program of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, touching the lives of more than 4,000 children with special needs since 1972.  Dedicated to serving children with special needs from birth through six years of age, Britain Development provides a unique program that involves family and friends in the process of therapeutic treatment and education.  

 KC Art Angels is a not for profit gallery and studio offering classes daily for adults and youth and unique services.  They strive to revitalize the arts in the community through workshops for all ages and provide outreach programs for people to freely create a nonjudgmental environment. Their overall goal is to bring healing through art by offering reduced or free classes to those with disabilities, grieving, or terminal illness. They believe in sharing beauty with the world through art.  

 Grace Church offers a specialized ministry aimed to allow all people to come, feel welcomed, grow to know Jesus and help them to grow in that relationship. They offer one-on-one buddies for every service and have different classrooms to best fit all who come. They also special adult classes for their older guests at certain times. On Wednesday, they offer a youth group for grades 6th-12th!   

ABS is an organization that offers ABA therapies for children on the Autism Spectrum, behavioral issues, developmental delays, or other special needs that may be keeping them from reaching their full potential. Their biggest goal is to provide effective and comprehensive behavioral services to meet the needs and improve the overall quality of life for those individuals they serve. 

* I was able to do a virtual tour of the new location and it is absolutely beautiful! 

Stepping Stones KC offers Music Therapy and Child Enrichment services, provided by Board-Certified Music Therapists. We offer Music Therapy, Music Enrichment Groups, Preschool Music Groups, Developmental Enrichment, Birthday Parties, Parent Consults, and more. Our programs are developed to meet the individual and unique needs of your family and child.  Our Board-Certified Music Therapists assess, plan, and implement HIGH-QUALITY, evidence-based services aimed at addressing the functional goals of your child. We are able to collaborate and co-facilitate sessions with SLP, OT, PT, BCBA's, and more to help your child receive the most effective and consistent care. We are passionate about helping children find the confidence and independence to reach their fullest potential, while having fun!