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, […]
Now Using Civic Champs for Volunteer Hours
At Rainbows United, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. From lending a hand in our gardens to cheering on kids at Camp Woodchuck, your time and energy make a lasting difference for children with special needs and their families. To make volunteering even easier and more rewarding, we’re excited to announce that […]
Communication can be frustrating
Two-year-old Logan receives speech/language services through Rainbows. Logan works with therapist Katie Bally. “Because of the speech therapy Logan is receiving, he is finally able to say real words that can be understood,” Sarah, Logan’s mom, said. “He continues to learn new words every day; however, he is still behind.” Communication can still be frustrating. […]
Medications, g-tube feeding and more is part of care
Lennox is four years old. He was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that doesn’t have a specific name. “I knew before he was born that he would have at least three defects, but he was born with seven, including Vertical Talus, constricted fingers, a ventricular septal defect (VSD)/patent foramen ovale (PFO), cleft lip, cleft […]
Camp Woodchuck in Space
Camp Woodchuck, Rainbows’ summer experience for school-aged children, ages 6-21 years old with special needs, is in full swing! We have a summer filled with fun activities, meet-ups, special events, and field trips for our 40 campers. Our theme for the summer is “Camp Woodchuck in Space.” We do our weekly meetups where Campers participate […]