SPECIAL REPORT: EDUCATION
By Kirk Seminoff Associate Editor, Wichita Business Journal You think you have had it tough working remotely during Covid-19? Think about the challenge of working with babies and toddlers who are developmentally delayed as part of Rainbows United’s early intervention program. Where before mid-March those educators were sitting on the floor, teaching and laughing with […]
Rainbows’ Infant/Toddler Services
“Rainbows has been with us through this journey since the day I brought Drake home,” said Ashton, Drake’s mom. “Not having them available with all the help and love they have given, I would be lost. He has grown so much in the last three years doing things we never thought he would.” Drake was […]
Jamee Funk, Rainbows’ Infant/Toddler Services
As a Physical Therapist with Rainbows’ Infant/Toddler Services, Jamee Funk normally sees between 4-7 families a day. She works with families in their homes and sometimes daycare facilities, teaching and coaching family members how to help their child in a playful manner. During COVID-19, Rainbows continues to provide services to children with special needs and […]
Providing audiology services during a pandemic is a challenge, but Rainbows has adapted.
At a very young age, Patrick Washington suffered hearing loss as a result of a slap from an abusive babysitter. It wasn’t until a routine kindergarten screening that torn hearing and balance nerves were diagnosed. By Second Grade, Patrick had decided to become an Ear Doctor, or Audiologist. Patrick joined Rainbows in March of 2019. […]
COVID-19 and Infant/Toddler Services
“When he sees her face on the screen, he gets so excited,” said Beckett’s mom, Alli when she talks about the speech therapy he gets by tele-therapy through Rainbows. “Beckett will pull out his toys and talk to Peggy. He likes to hold the phone and engages with Peggy by mimicking her sounds. He will […]
Community supports virtual event
Three-year-old Zoe loves horses and Peppa Pig. She is a happy, quiet child who has a genetic disorder that shows symptoms similar to Autism. Both Zoe and her older brother Romeo have received services through Rainbows’ Infant/Toddler Services and now Targeted Case Management. Zoe has mobility difficulties which require the need for SMO foot braces. […]
Alexia Foster, Infant/Toddler Services
http://198.211.108.227/team/alexia-fosterWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”-Fred Rogers That is why I love this program. There are always people helping.-Alexia J. Foster
Ayah and Fritz
Kelly and Scott have two children. Both have received Rainbows’ services in their home. Kelly says she has appreciated having Rainbows’ Physical Therapist, Rhonda come to their home over the last 18 months. “Having Rhonda come to our home has been great,” said Kelly. “I find her visits so supportive as a parent learning how […]
Seth Russell
From Infant/Toddler Services to Early Care and Education to Targeted Case Management to Latchkey and Camp Woodchuck, Rainbows has been a part of Seth Russell’s life for 14 years. “Seth came to us through adoption,” said Robyn, Seth’s mom. “Seth is one of 5 kids, 4 of whom are adopted, in the Russell family.” “Seth’s […]
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 […]
