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The Student Experience
Welcome to a special six-part series featuring Megan Bailey. Megan speaks openly from her perspective as a young woman living with a lifelong disability. In her early years, she received therapy services through Rainbows United. Today, she’s a college graduate, a professional, and an advocate—ready to share her journey. Special

Butler County Infant/Toddler Services
Reprinted from the Butler County Times Gazette, By Times Gazette Staff Augusta—When COVID-19 hit in March, followed shortly by stay-at-home orders, little Natalie Lind’s need for

KYLA KUSS, AMERICORPS VISTA
Written by Kyla Kuss, AmeriCorps VISTA When I came across the opening in Rainbows United Research Department with AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America),

Mouth Breathing May Contribute To Developmental Delays
Could mouth breathing contribute to developmental delays?The short answer? Yes, it is possible. As you are reading this, pause, now observe where your tongue and

10:15+ Club
Every year Rainbows sets aside a day to honor staff members who have dedicated 10 or more years to making a difference in the lives

We Feel Extremely Lucky and Grateful
Landon, age 3, and his one-year-old sister Hollie both attend Rainbows’ Early Education and Child Care Center full time Monday through Friday. Their parents, Ben

Specialized Foster Care
The Specialized Foster Care program at Rainbows is small, but it serves an important role in serving a special population of Kansas children. Historically, most

Children’s Mental Health
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) are potentially traumatic events experienced in childhood. Experiencing traumatic events in childhood is linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and

If your child has a developmental delay, do not be embarrassed about it.
“The day Ryan took his first few steps (January 8, 2019) we cried the happiest, ugliest tears and thank goodness for technology because we could