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 […]
Lindsay Kral honored as Unsung Hero
Video credit: Braxton White Congratulations to Vice President of Programs and Services Lindsay Kral. She was honored by the Wichita Business Journal on June 26, 2025. Read more here. Image Credit: Selena Favela Lindsay Kral Vice President of Programs & Services, Rainbows United What do you do in your role? I ensure our organization’s operations are […]
The Importance of Routines for Toddlers
What is more frustrating for parents then wondering why their child is consistently testing boundaries and why is it so difficult to establish daily routines? These are questions I have been continually asked in years of working in early intervention. Research shows that toddlers have less stress and feel secure when they know what to […]
Early Communication – It might not be what you think!
What skills help my child learn to communicate? Communication can look like many different things! This can include: giving a meaningful look, saying words out loud, using a hand gesture or sign, pointing to a picture, and pushing a button on a communication device. Behaviors are a major way that infants and toddlers communicate their […]
He does whatever he sets his mind on!
Fifteen-year-old Jay Jay loves Fortnite video game and is the strongest person his mom has ever known. She recalls his many surgeries, how he advocates for himself and how he sets his mind to do things others say he will never do. Born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, doctors didn’t seem to know […]
“Early Intervention Really Works!”
“Babies love their mommas,” said Tia. “I used to think I wasn’t holding them right or they just didn’t like me, then I learned about the bond between a mother and her child when my son Archer was born.” Archer came into the world 6 weeks early and spent 10 days in the hospital before […]
Kids’ Point Pre-K graduate Class of 2025
Sharing the story of one of our Pre-Kindergarten graduates. Five-year-old Ember knows everyone and isn’t shy about asking questions or taking the lead on an activity in her Pre-Kindergarten classroom at Rainbows Kids’ Point. Her mother, Gemma says, “I have noticed Ember become more confident and be her own person since going to Rainbows. She […]