Top 5 Questions About Hearing Health
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, which raises awareness about communication disorders, such as hearing loss and speech disorders. As Rainbows’ Audiologist, I enjoy educating our families about the importance of hearing during early intervention services. It’s encouraging to leave a home visit knowing our families have a better understanding of the value of […]
As working parents, we trust Rainbows’ care
Isaac Paul Louis Anaya III “Louie” is named after his grandpa and daddy. Their birthdays are even consecutive (Grandpa-December 4, Daddy-December 5 and Louie-December 6). “You will never meet another 5-year-old with faster comebacks or funnier one-liners; he is our little comedian,” said Amanda, Louie’s mother. The family’s first experience with Rainbows was a premie […]
Paula Madsen, Assistant Teacher
Kids’ Point Assistant Teacher Paula Madsen says, “Developing relationships with our children and their families has been my biggest achievement at Rainbows.” Paula received her Associate’s Degree in Child Care and Guidance from Barton County Community. She brings 18 years of experience serving children with special needs, latchkey programs and teaching infants and toddlers with […]
We now look to the future.
The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose. The theme is a nod to our past, a reflection of our present, and a wink […]
Providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is Rewarding Work
“I remember the very first time I had a child verbalize a simple “no” instead of having a tantrum behavior – that’s when I knew that what I was doing was making an impact,” said Danielle Parrott, Autism Specialist for Rainbows. Danielle is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). “This impact may not have been […]
Disability Service Providers Get Creative As Pandemic Threatens Programs
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, Wichita, Kansas, nurse Heather McFann was at a loss as to what to do for her 11-year-old son, Hunter, who has autism. Not only had Hunter’s school closed due to COVID, but the disability service center where he went after school also had to close. It wasn’t safe […]
Excellence in Pediatric Care
Congratulations to Myra Niederee, Speech Language Pathologist, for her recognition in the Wichita Business Journal’s Excellence in Health Care: Pediatrics feature! Why did I choose a career in health care? I chose to go into a career in Speech Language Pathology following an opportunity many years ago with the Special Olympics. Originally my plan was […]
“Make children and families our highest priority” and “Be responsible stewards of our assets and resources”
“A few months ago, I was able to read “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss to the 2-year-old children in Room 5,” said Christina Eakes, Human Resources Specialist. “It was awesome because you could tell some of them knew the story I was reading to them. They were so happy to have me be […]
Early Intervention Services help children
As a parent, we tend to think a certain way about our children. Thinking about all the things you imagine them doing as they grow. What will they grow up to be, praying they don’t deal with any major struggles and hoping they don’t deal with a lot of pain and hurt. When my daughter […]
Blarney Breakfast makes a difference for children like Keegan
The 46th Annual Blarney Breakfast To Go, a benefit for Rainbows United, Inc., kicked off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Wichita at Old Chicago East during a wet morning with a SOLD OUT drive thru event. More than 600 meals were delivered through a COVID-friendly drive thru concept, raising $44,000 in net proceeds to benefit […]
