Beginning February 2019, RideKC will offer an on-demand service to connect people to work, school, shopping and more! What is RideKC Micro Transit? RideKC Micro Transit is an app-based, on-demand service that uses vans to get you where you need to go within the service area in Johnson County. What makes this service unique? It’s […]
Free Tax Preparation Volunteer Income Tax Assistance It’s income tax time! Johnson County K-State Research and Extension is again partnering with El Centro and NextStepKC to host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Dates and Times: Feb. 6 – April 13, 2019 Wednesdays: Noon – 4:30 p.m. (or until full) Thursdays: Noon – 4:30 p.m. (or […]
SPRING IDD SUMMIT: POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE FOR ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA RELATED ILLNESSES April 10, 2019 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center 8788 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS 66212 9:30-10 a.m. Registration 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Positive Approach to Care by Shelly Edwards (see below) – Part 1: 12-1 p.m. Lunch […]
The registration for SOAR R&R on Feb 1, 2019 with a Superheroes Theme is now open! Register online by clicking HERE! You will need to log in to register. Our siblings (5-13 y/o) will be having a great night of fun at BV Rec at 151st and Metcalf for a night of swimming in the heated pool!!! Superheroes will be joining us at Grace Church! We expect […]
Christmas Eve services at Grace Church. We will be offering Sensory Friendly Services during all of our services for your family. Our services will be as follows: South OP: Sat 12/22 – none; Sun 12/23 – 9/11am; Mon 12/24 – 2/4/6pm North OP: Sun 12/23 – 10am; Mon 12/24 – 5pm Olathe: Sun 12/23 – 9/10:45am; Mon 12/24 […]
You’re invited to a Project SEARCH Informational Meeting! When: Thursday, January 31, 2019 Tuesday, February 5, 2019 (Select one date to attend) Time: 6:00 pm – 8 pm Where: Johnson County Administration Building 111 S. Cherry, Olathe, KS 66061 In Lower Level Room 200 Project SEARCH is an education and employment program model for individuals […]
Our next SOARly Needed R&R will be on February 1st and it will be Superhero themed. Keep your eye out in the next few weeks for more information about registration. Notice!!! We sold out this R&R in record time and had a long wait list. To make it fair to all families, if you are on the wait list and DO NOT get accepted […]
The registration for SOAR R&R on Nov 16, 2018 from 6-9pm with a Christmas Theme is now open! You can sign up by clicking HERE! Our siblings will be having a great night of fun at Redeemer Presbyterian Church!!! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be attending and we will have inflatables at both locations. You will need to log in to register, this will help […]
Parent Support Groups can be a source of learning helpful information, getting emotional support or just making good friends. Whatever your need, The Autism Society-The Heartland currently has four area support groups that meet on a monthly basis. Below is a list of the four groups, their meeting times and locations and a contact for […]
THE DATE IS COMING UP!!! OCTOBER 25-26th, 2018 Wonderfully Made Special Needs conference is dedicated to providing “Strength for Today, and Hope for Tomorrow“ for families, ministry leaders, and professionals working with individuals with special needs. This two day conference will have three tracks available so attendees can engage in specialized breakout sessions designed to empower your involvement […]
From our friends at SKIL Resource Center. Information about advanced voting. The election is just around the corner! Consider applying for advanced voting today! Also, here is a link to a fact sheet created by the Disability Rights Center of KS about permanent advance voting for people with disabilities. Did you know permanent advance voting can make […]