Achievement Services empowers persons with disabilities in their quest to live, work and pursue leisure activities as independently as possible.

Contact: Caryl Knolton, Sandy Kunkel

Arrowhead West, Inc., (AWI) is a not for profit organization which serves children ages birth to three and adults over the age of eighteen with developmental disabilities. Common developmental disabilities are mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, head injury and multiple physical disabilities. We also serve young children who have substantial developmental delays or specific cognitive or acquired conditions which could result in developmental disabilities if our services were not provided.

The Purpose of the Autism Asperger Resource Center (AARC) is to foster the behavioral, academic, and social development of persons with Autism, Asperger's Disorder, and related exceptionalities by offering a variety of services to individuals and support networks.

The Autism Society - The Heartland is a certified 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, a chapter of the Autism Society formerly known as the Autism Society of America. Our membership is composed of families, educators, and other professionals who are dedicated to providing effective support, education and advocacy for the autism community.

Our Mission: Improving the Lives of All Affected by Autism

ASJCK is a Chapter of the Autism Society of America.

Autism Society of America chapter

Provides technical assistance to families and local services.

In the belief that Big Lakes Developmental Center was incorporated to provide services for the citizen who is developmentally disabled, our mission is "to provide quality services and programs which promote independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion into the community for persons with developmental disabilities." We advocate the rights of individuals with developmental disabilties.

Has your child recently been diagnosed with Autism? Don't know where to turn, or get answers? I am here to help you. Our family support group is for everyone that is affected by Autism and want to learn more about it. Would you like to know more about what to say and do to receive services for your child in your school district? Would like to become an advocate for your child? That's what we're all about, please email or call to find out more information.

Support for families of children with autism/asperger syndrome.

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities programs provide long-term, graduate level interdisciplinary training to health professionals . The purpose is to develop leadership potential to improve the health status of infants, children, and adolescents with or at risk for neurodevelopmental and related disabilities and to enhance the systems of care for these children and their families. The program focuses on health conditions of mental retardation, neurodegenerative and acquired neurological disorders and multiple handicaps. All LEND Programs operate within a university system and most have collaborative arrangements with local university hospitals, children's hospitals, and/or health care centers.

Private practice of mental health professionals specializing in therapy with children. Registered Play Therapists.

The purpose of CLASS LTD is to assure that community services and supports are available to people with developmental and similar disabilities. CLASS LTD's services and supports will assist them in achieving the lifestyle of their choice, community inclusion, opportunities and coordination of services to enhance their quality of life. CLASS LTD serves four counties in Southeast Kansas: Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, and Montgomery. CLASS LTD has Assistive Technology Services that helps adapt an individuals environment to meet special needs in residential, vocational, and recreational settings. ATS is always willing and able to meet the needs of the people it serves. Fax: (316) 429-1231

The mission of COF Training Services, Inc. is to develop, coordinate and implement services that support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving their chosen life style. COF is committed to helping individuals with developmental disabilities in maximizing their level of independence and quality of life.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri (EF) is a not-for-profit organization. Begun in 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri, EF has grown from a small affiliate office to supporting outreach services in 33 western Missouri counties and the state of Kansas. EF provides programs of information, referral, public and professional education, employment assistance, advocacy, and self-help.

Equal Chance Education Consulting, LLC (EC²) is dedicated to providing solutions and support to parents of children with special needs through qualified advocacy, education and legal services. EC²’s philosophy is simple: facilitate direct and constructive communication between parents and school districts that focuses on the child’s needs and works to provide that child with an opportunity for success within the current legal framework. Nancy Huerta, Esq., founder, and owner of EC², has practiced special education law since 1994. She is an honors graduate of Harvard University and the University of Chicago Law School and is currently completing her Master’s in special education with an emphasis on behavior disorders and autism at the University of Kansas. Ms. Huerta recently co-authored the handbook, IDEA As Amended in 2004 (Turnbull, Huerta and Stowe) and a special education textbook, Free Appropriate Public Education: Law and the Education of Children with Disabilities, (Turnbull, Stowe and Huerta).

Families Together, Inc. is a statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. The program's mission is to encourage, educate and empower famiiles to be effective advocates for their own children.

Families Together, Inc. is dedicated to a society that includes and values all people. They offer families the security of belonging to a support network of other parents that face similar goals, challenges and needs.

Parent Training and Information Centers are located in Wichita,
Topeka, Garden City and Kansas City.

Parents may call or come by any of the centers for individual assistance. Events include mini-conferences, Parent Networking Conferences and Family Enrichment Weekends are held statewide to provide opportunities for parents to learn and network with each other.

Services are also provided to Spanish speaking families in their native language. Please see our website.

Families Together, Inc. is a statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. The program's mission is to encourage, educate and empower famiiles to be effective advocates for their own children.

Families Together, Inc. is dedicated to a society that includes and values all people. They offer families the security of belonging to a support network of other parents that face similar goals, challenges and needs.

Parent Training and Information Centers are located in Wichita,
Topeka, Garden City and Kansas City.

Parents may call or come by any of the centers for individual assistance. Events include mini-conferences, Parent Networking Conferences and Family Enrichment Weekends are held statewide to provide opportunities for parents to learn and network with each other.

Services are also provided to Spanish speaking families in their native language. Please see our website.