Zoe Tiger
Congratulations to Rainbows’ girl Zoe Tiger for being recognized as Outstanding Youth of the Year at the Annual InterHab Power Up Conference. Zoe was honored with the award on Friday, October 18 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Wichita. A sweet girl with lots of energy and a sweet spirit, Zoe Tiger was born right on […]
Give Thanks
As your family gathers for the upcoming holiday, think about ways to make a difference in your community. It’s a great way to give thanks for what you have and to show your children that giving back can do good and feel good. There are many opportunities to volunteer at Rainbows United, no matter what […]
Julie Gentile
Since moving to Wichita three years ago, my family and I have enjoyed getting to know Wichita better. Unique venues like the new B-29 Doc Hanger and Education Center at Eisenhower National Airport, the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, and Exploration Place help make Wichita distinctive. We are never at a loss for places to visit and […]
Raising Toddlers
Routines can be useful for establishing boundaries and guidelines for toddlers. In addition, they can help a child feel comfortable and secure knowing there is certainty and predictability they can count on. Consistent routines can help a child with their ‘body clocks’ and with many day-to-day basics such as: naps and sleeping well at night […]
10:15+ Club
At 10:15 a.m. on October 15 (10/15), buses rolled into Kids’ Point and Kids’ Cove to carry staff members who have worked at Rainbows 10 or more years to a surprise location for the annual Rainbows’ 10:15+ Club celebration. This is a day set aside to recognize and honor these employees. The festivities are sponsored […]
Escape Room
As your children approach the tween and teen years, trick-or-treating loses it cache’, and most youngsters would rather hang out with their friends. When your young person has an I/DD diagnosis, you want to make sure they have fun, while still being safely in your care. Why not take the opportunity to plan a special […]
We LOVE
Volunteers are an integral part of Rainbows United’s ability to provide services to children with special needs and their families. Because of the commitment of our volunteers, projects such as painting and staining, replacing carpet, laying sod, building a raised-bed garden, clearing a tree line, pruning and trimming trees, laying mulch, cleaning classrooms and organizing […]
Andy Walston
My name is Andy Walston. I have been with Rainbows for a little over 5 years split into 2 time periods. I was originally here from July of 2011 to January of 2013. I then spent a period of 3 years at an accounting firm auditing non-profits and governmental entities. I came back to Rainbows […]
Survey Results
We are living and working in an exciting time. Innovation is everywhere. Because of this, we must also evolve from the way we utilize data to the experiences we create with the children and families we serve to how we work together. In April, we asked our employees to reveal what they believed their work […]
Rainbows’ Early Intervention Services
A cutie with a big smile and a lot of curly hair, Kaia steals hearts everywhere she goes. Born right on time, Kaia was diagnosed at 6 months with Hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess fluid builds up in the brain and causes pressure in the head. “Fluid on her brain made her uncomfortable and […]