Early intervention means developmental success

Liam is two years old. He was born two months prematurely and spent the first six weeks in the hospital. Liam receives speech/language services through Rainbows’ Sumner County early intervention program. He was referred to Rainbows by his doctor, due to challenges with eating. “Liam is eating way more and so much better than before,” […]
Future Forward

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 thanks to Brandon Paulseen, host […]
Everyone Needs Friends

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 thanks to Brandon Paulseen, host […]
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 thanks to Brandon Paulseen, host […]
Accessibility in Public Spaces

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 thanks to Brandon Paulseen, host […]
Quality of Life

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 thanks to Brandon Paulseen, host […]
My Life with a Disability

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 thanks to Brandon Paulseen, host […]
Grace’s Story: A Journey of Hope

When Florence and her husband, Magara fled the civil war in Congo with their children, they carried little more than courage and the hope of safety. Their journey took them first to Zimbabwe, and finally to Kansas in February 2024, where they hoped to build a new life for their growing family. The family quickly […]
Siblings support brother with special needs

Irvin is 20 years old and is full of energy, laughter, and charisma. Irvin was diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome and has received support from Rainbows United since he was just six months old. His progress over the years has been nothing short of inspiring. Throughout the years, Irvin’s personality has transformed thanks to at-home […]
Milestone staff members celebrated

Employees gathered on Monday, August 4 taking time to reflect, reconnect, and renew a shared commitment to the children and families served through Rainbows. This year’s theme, Harmony, is more than a word—it’s a way of being. President Rachel Banning said, “Harmony doesn’t mean we’re all the same. It means we’re moving together, with purpose, […]