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 […]
Brady’s Story
Eleven-year-old Brady doesn’t want to tell you about his day. He wants to show you his day by setting up the scene, re-enacting the highlights and videoing it. He also loves taking selfies and wants to be a videographer and a photographer when he grows up. When Brady was 8 months old, the family began […]
Emma Low, Targeted Case Manager
Even before the pandemic hit, such a thing as a ‘normal’ day didn’t exist for a targeted case manager (TCM). In one day alone, a TCM can attend an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting, work on updating files, contact charitable funding sources, and meet with a new family to discuss their child’s needs. One activity […]
Our Blarney Breakfast Tradition
It was an every year thing. The whole family would get out of bed super early, clad ourselves in green and head out into the early morning darkness. We’d meet a dozen or so friends at Old Chicago and join the already gathered mass of Rainbows United supporters for the Blarney Breakfast. The food. The […]