...Serving persons with developmental disabilities since 1953

Support Groups and Links

The Down Syndrome Society of Wichita

Resources are available to all interested families, friends, and professional.  Many of the people in our group have experiences with professionals in the community and are a valuable resource with whatever needs arise. Parent members are available for home and hospital visits to provide support for parents after the diagnosis of Down Syndrome.

The Down Syndrome Parent Support Group meets the second Saturday of each month between September and May.   Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 5002 E. Douglas Time: 10:00 a.m. Contact: Susan May (316) 218-1145 Email: wichitadowns@yahoo.com http://www.geocities.com/wichitadowns

Autism Awareness Association, Inc.

Mission and Philosophy:  The mission of the Autism Society of Kansas is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the Autism spectrum and for their families, in order that they may be fullly included members of the community

Services and Benefits: Parent Network, workshops, information, library, newsletters, annual Autism conference, child care for meetings, field trips. Mailbox: 2250 N. Rock Road                #118-254               Wichita, KS 67226               (316) 260-7923 Email: ASKansas@worldnet.att.net www.ask.hostrack.net

Parent and Guardian Advisory Group

This Advisory Group is open to all interested parents, guardians, and family members. Members of this group have targeted areas they would like to focus some attention: Programing and Funding, Information and Resources, Transportation and Employment.  Focus groups were formed to develop a plan as to what would benefit those we serve.  From these efforts The Arc Learning Series was developed offering workshops to parents, guardians and family members focusing on particular issues. Upcoming Arc Learning Series workshops get posted to our home page.