Entries by Meghan or Rebecca

Challenge Your Fashion

Saturday, January 27, 2018 Don’t miss a special night filled with fashion and fun — for a great cause. Join us on Saturday, January 27, 2018, for the 11th annual Challenge Your Fashion benefit. Headlining the fashion show this year are Rex and Jennifer Hudler as Co-Chairs. TheChallenger program holds a special place in their hearts. Their son, Cade, has participated in Challenger […]

Sensory Performance of Happy Elf

  Sensory Friendly Holiday Show at Theatre in the Park INDOOR My name is Sarah Saugier and I am the Production Manager for Theatre in the Park.   We are very excited to share with you that we are offering sensory friendly performance of our Holiday show, The Happy Elf.  Below is a quick look at […]

Touch Signal Workshop

February 23-24, 201  TOUCH SIGNALS WORKSHOP  Presenters: Maricar Marquez and Beth Jordan Touch Signals is used with people who are deaf-blind; providing visual and environmental information using various methods of touch on the body.  These signals do not interrupt formal spoken or signed communication.  Touch Signals are discreet and in real-time; allowing the deaf-blind person […]

College for Students with Special Needs

    One of the Special Education Advisory Council parent reps from BV Southwest HS attended a recent College Night for Students with Disabilities.  She graciously shared the following information:   CLEAR program at Johnson County Community College (JCCC)   Non-credited, life skills based training Most classes cost $5 http://www.jccc.edu/community-resources/clear/index.html   PROPEL program at University […]

BUNCO, HALLOWEEN AND CHRISTMAS at SOAR

  Our next SOAR Mom’s Bunco Night – Painting Part version is Friday, Nov 3rd  from 630-9pm in room 30 at Grace Church – OP. We invite you to paint a picture! You will vote NOW on which picture you would like to paint (the pictures are attached). The cost will be $26 for the Snowman or the Family […]

Challenger Benefit Fashion Show

Don’t miss a special night filled with fashion and fun — for a great cause. Join honorary co-chairs Rex and Jennifer Hudler on Saturday, January 27, 2018, for the 11th annualChallenge Your Fashion benefit. Event proceeds will give more children with special needs the opportunity to play sports, learn new skills, build confidence and make new friends through the YMCA […]

Challenger Fund Raiser

Join us on November 8 for an evening of fun questions, music, food and exciting prizes benefiting the Paul Henson Family YMCA and the YMCA Challenger program for children and young adults with special needs. Trivia Bingo by local favorite Danny Collins, DC Entertainment. Wednesday, November 8 6-9 p.m. One Block South Kanza Hall 7300 W 119th […]

Christmas is Just Around the Corner!

Do you need some extra Christmas magic? Let Parenting Children with Special Needs make this Christmas the most magical yet! Applications for Santa’s Miracle Program are due November 1st.To qualify, the child must be under the age of 18, have a complex medical issue that is considered chronic or terminal, reside within the Kansas City metropolitan […]