Resources

Resources listed on this page are not exclusively Heartspring or Heartspring-endorsed resources. Please decide which events are the correct fit for your family.

• Adult Services

  Resource	Format	Description
  Centers for Independent Living (Kansas Transition and Adult Services Contacts)	Resource List	A map of Kansas independent living centers. Click on your county and it will take you to the info for your center.
  Families Together, Inc. (Kansas Transition and Adult Services Contacts)	Resource List	Resources for both youth and adults with special and complex needs.

• Autism Research & Education

  Resource	Format	Description
  The Autism Institute	Resource List	Resources for individuals and families impacted by autism, including explanations of autism, first signs, transition age, and more.
  Autism Society Resources	Resource List	A list of state/local or national resources. After selecting a type of resource, you can follow a link to get help, referrals, and more information.
  Early Signs of Autism	Video	A tutorial on identifying early signs of autism.
  OCALI	Video	Resources for parents and educators on helping an individual with autism or intellectual disabilities
  WWC Find What Works	Resource List	Resources on many different subjects including autism and other complex needs. WWC researches existing programs, products, practices, and policies in education to ensure you get the best resources you’re looking for.

• Careers On The Spectrum

  Resource	Format	Description
  Autism Speaks Employment Tool Kit	PDF	Tips for finding a good-fitting job for people on the spectrum as well as reasons why employers need people with different abilities on their team.
  Beach Center on Disability	Website	Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)
  Career and Job Possibilities (The Road to Employment Resources)	Video	Video with career advice and guidance.
  Job Accommodation Network (JAN)	Website	The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability and shows employers how to The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.
  Kansas Works	Website	Kansas Works aims to help job seekers obtain job opportunities and assist in gaining the means for job seekers to do so. They also help businesses keep and maintain their work employees.
  Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)	Website	The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.
  Pacer	PDF	Helpful tips for people with ASD building a resume. The PDF features a job search checklist, an action plan for a resume, and more.
  The Spectrum Careers	Job Finder	Search for any job in any area and be provided with job listings specifically available for people with ASD.
  Vocational Rehabilitation	Resource List	Map of Vocational Rehabilitation contacts by county.

• Child Development

  Resource	Format	Description
  Center On The Developing Child - Harvard University	Resource List	Tools and Guides for child development

• Family Support & Mental Health Services

  Resource	Format	Description
  The Arc	Website	The Arc provides training, and resources to help families and other stakeholders navigate the special education system.
  Beach Center on Disability	Resource List	Beach Center works to help improve the quality of life for your loved one on the spectrum.
  Community Mental Health Center of Kansas	Resource List	Directory of mental-health centers in Kansas
  Families Together Inc.	Website	The Families Together Parent-to-Parent program matches supporting parents (who have experience raising a child with a disability) with referred parents who need someone to listen, encourage and support them.
  Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition	Website	The Sibling Support Toolkit provides topics to talk through with siblings of children with medical complexities, activities, books for children and adult siblings, videos, podcasts, etc.
  Supporting You Kansas	Website	A peer-to-peer support network giving an opportunity for people to gain support from a peer who has experienced a similar situation and/or in life.
  Wichita Mom Blog	Resource List	Resources in Wichita for families of children with special needs including information on education, support, funding, and more.

• Financial Support Services

  Resource	Format	Description
  ACT - Autism Care Today	Website	Autism Care Today is a national nonprofit whose mission is to raise awareness and provide treatment services and support to families to help their children with autism be able to achieve their full potential.
  Kansas Children's Foundation	Website	The mission and focus of Kansas Children's Foundation is to improve the lives of ill children through program and partnership opportunities. Offers both individual assistance grants and pediatric grants.
  Kaufman Children's Center	Resource List	A list of grant resources for Special Needs.
  Small Steps in Speech	Website	The mission of Small Steps in Speech is to help children with speech and/or language disorders take the steps needed to be better communicators.
  UnitedHealthcare Childrens Foundation Grant	Website	The mission of UHCCF is to provide medical grants to enhance the quality of life of children across the United States.

• Government & Legal Services

  Resource	Format	Description
  Disability Rights Center of Kansas	Website	DRC advocates for the rights of Kansans with disabilities under state or federal laws.
  Social Security Administration	Website	The US government social security website.
  Wright’s Law - Special Education Law and Advocacy	Website	Website FAQs and information about special education law.

• Transition & Independent Living

  Resource	Format	Description
  Building The Dream: Transition to Adulthood – Families Together (The Road to Employment Resources)	Resource List	Useful list of resources on transition and independent living.
  Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Program	Website	The mission of ILRU is to create opportunities for independence for people with disabilities through research, education, and consultation. This website has a wide variety of resources.
  Kansas DCF - Centers For Independent Living Finder	Service Locator	A map of centers for independent living by state. Click on your county and it will take you to the info for your center.
  Kansas Department of Eduction - Technical Assistance System Network (TASN)	Resource List	Resources for transition practices for those on the spectrum.
  National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)	Website	National organization whose mission is to “advance independent living and the rights of people with disabilities.”

• Wichita Children's Health & Self-Care

  Resource	Service	Location
  Adventure Dental and Vision	Dental, Vision, Orthodontics	1901 W. 21st. St. Wichita, KS 67203 316-500-6708
  Ark Valley Orthotics and Prosthetics	Orthotics & Prosthetics	12911 E 21st St North Wichita, KS 67230 316-630-8420
  Children’s Dental Professionals	Dental	6943 West 37th Street North Wichita, KS, 67205 316-747-4144
  Child and Family Eyecare	Vision	746 N. Maize Rd. #100 Wichita, KS 67212 316-252-0095
  College Hill Pediatric Dentistry	Dental	3305 E. Douglass Ave., Suite 101 Wichita, KS 67218 316-223-4455
  Frankenbery & Johnson	Dental	3101 N Cypress Dr Wichita, KS 316-634-0990
  Grene Vision Group	Vision	1851 N. Webb Rd Wichita, KS 67206 316-636-2010
  Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics	Dental	410 N. Hillside St. #100 Wichita, KS 67214 316-685-1268
  ICTeeth Pediatric Dentistry/Smile Safari	Dental	Sedation dental in hospital if indicated 2143 Collective Lane, Ste B Wichita, Ks 67206 316-512-2352
  Kidscape Pediatric Dentistry	Dental	400 N Woodlawn, Suite 1 Wichita, KS 316-684-2100
  Opticology Eyecare	Vision	7724 East 37th St. North, Suite 100 Wichita, KS 67226 316-337-5500
  Pig Tails & Crew Cuts	Childrens' Haircuts	EAST 2431 N Greenwich Wichita, Kansas 316-847-8888 WEST 2441 N. Maize Wichita, KS 316-729-7777
  Rogers Family Dentistry	Dental	Young adult sedation is available 1939 North 11th Arkansas City, KS 67005 620-442-5660
  Tiny Teeth Pediatric Dentistry	Dental	3933 N. Maize Rd Wichita, KS 67101 316-202-9629
  Wichita Medical Loan Closet	Durable Medical Equipment	6655 E. Harry Wichita, Kansas 67207 316-779-8989
  Wichita Pediatric Dentistry	Dental	1230 N. Broadmoor Ave. Suite 400 Wichita, KS 316-202-3721

• Wichita Special Needs Activities & Entertainment

  Resource	Activity Type	Description
  Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center	Horseback Riding	Provides equine-assisted therapies to children and adults with special needs.
  The Laughing Feet Performers	Drama/Perfromance	Laughing Feet's mission is to inspire relationships between individuals with special needs and their typical peers through musical and artistic expression as well as give performance opportunities to those who would normally not have them.