Ending 2016
Rainbows held the Annual Meetings and Holiday Reception last week in the beautiful Omni Business Center – After Hours Lounge. It was a joyous time of dedicated individuals coming together in support of common passion for helping children with special needs and their families. The group joined 2016 Board Chair Dr. Josh Umbehr in celebrating […]
December 2016
It is that time of the year when we look into our mailboxes each day, there is another letter or request for support of some worthy not-for-profit organization in our community. Rainbows, too, recently mailed out its annual giving request. People have a lot of different reasons for giving. There is the traditional motive of […]
Wichita Collegiate School
Wichita Collegiate School’s website says it is a school “committed to our community and to making it a better place, while also teaching care and concern for others on a daily basis. A culture of volunteerism is instilled within each division.” In the Early Childhood Division of the school, students participate in a variety of […]
Prioritize the Holidays
An increased demand on your time and long to-do lists can create extra stress for families during this time of year. But there are steps you can take to lower the stress for you and your child. 1) Prioritize the important things. Not everything on your to do list may need to be completed. Often […]
Megan McCumbers
Megan McCumbers was born prematurely, three months later she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. For the 15 years since then, she has been receiving services through Rainbows, starting with in home Infant/Toddler Services and then moving to center based services, like Latch Key and Camp Woodchuck. During this time, she has also been diagnosed with […]
President’s Letter for November 2016
One of Rainbows’ Guiding Principles is to “Be positive, celebrate success and recognize achievements”. One of the ways we do this with staff is through our 10:15+ Club. Every year on October 15 at 10:15 am, staff are picked up and taken for a day of activities and surprises. This year we visited Karg’s glass […]
‘Tis the Season
–Compiled by Carol Martin, RUI Finance Dept The holiday season looks different from family to family, and that’s a good thing. Some folks enjoy traditions, while others try new things every year. Whether it is volunteering your time, making a donation, or learning about a new culture or craft, the holidays are a great […]
Interhab 2016
The Power Up! InterHab Annual Conference not only empowers human services professionals from across the Midwest, it provides them with the tools they need to empower persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to powerful keynote speakers and informative learning labs, Power Up! also features an Art & Awards Ceremony, which recognizes the personal […]
Wichita State’s Future Health Care Professionals
The Future Health Care Professionals from Wichita State University brought a volunteer group to Rainbows’ on Thursday, September 29. Future Health Care Professionals (FHCP) is a recognized student organization at Wichita State, hosted by the College of Health Professions. FHCP provides leadership, developmental, and intentional co-curricular experiences for its members pursuing a degree in a health professions field. Students from […]
2016 10:15+ Club Celebration
One day each year is set aside to honor staff members who have served at Rainbows for 10 years. This special celebration is the 10:15+ Club event. Typically, every year on October 15 at 10:15 a.m., Club members are transported to secret locations where the day is spent doing fun activities and celebrating milestones. This […]
