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09/04/2026

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

PCBS Parent & Caregiver Network Gathering!

Tuesday, September 29
- Pizza at 5:45 p.m.
- Conversation from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m.

Platte County Board of Services
7900 NW 106th Street
Kansas City, MO 64153

Mini Mobile NDC activities will also be available for teens and adults who can participate without one-to-one supervision. Caregivers must remain onsite.

https://us22.list-manage.com/survey?u=33463f323420e4800d1a8635a&id=19d5881a19&attribution=false

09/03/2026

Join us for a Community Resource Fair designed to connect families and caregivers of individuals with disabilities with local services, support networks, educational resources, recreational opportunities, therapies, camps, and more.
Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Park Hill High School Upper Gym, 7701 NW Barry Rd, KCMO
This event is free and open to the public, and all communities are welcome. We have over 30 vendors signed up to attend, and Tucker Time Coffee and Howdy Ice Cream will be in attendance.

09/01/2026

08/22/2026

Fall Review Kansas City is coming this September!

Join Missouri Parents Act for four FREE in-person trainings designed to help families better understand special education and strengthen their advocacy skills.

📍 Kansas City Public Library Waldo Branch – Room B
201 E. 75th St.
Kansas City, MO 64114

📅 September 21–24, 2026

9/21 | 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
The Art of Effective Advocacy
Learn the importance of gathering and organizing your child's records...

9/22 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Understanding the IEP Process
This training explains how an Individualized Education Program...

9/23 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Special Education Law
Learn the key components...

9/24 | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Disagreement Resolution Processes
Come learn about disagreement resolution processes.
💙 All Missouri Parents Act trainings are FREE! Register for one training or attend all four.

👉 Register at missouriparentsact.org/training
📞 800-743-7634
📧 [email protected]

08/21/2026

Center for Human Services Early Head Start and Head Start programs are open for enrollment! 🌟

We offer personalized resources and guidance to connect prenatal families and children 0-5 needing support with essential milestones. 🧩

👉 Apply today at chs-mo.org.

08/21/2026

What should the future of disability services and supports look like in Platte County? We’re asking the people who know our community best.

Parents and caregivers. School professionals. Service providers. Community partners. People with lived experience. Your ideas, concerns and experiences can help shape the Platte County Board of Services’ next strategic plan.

The conversations will be facilitated by Ann Graff, who brings 40 years of leadership experience in social services supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and individuals experiencing low income. Ann began her career as a direct support professional and later served for 14 years as CEO of the Center for Human Services. Her experience also includes working closely with nonprofit boards, Community Action and SB 40 Boards, MACDDS leadership, employment services, early intervention and more. She currently serves as a Senior Search Consultant for The Moran Company, recruiting nonprofit executives.

Choose the listening session that works best for you:

Monday, September 21 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
In person at PCBS

Thursday, September 24 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.
In person at PCBS or by Zoom

There’s a seat at the table for you. Join the conversation and help us Build the Future Together.

RSVP here:
https://us22.list-manage.com/survey?u=33463f323420e4800d1a8635a&id=165637ed4c&attribution=false

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08/21/2026

🚗 Learning to Drive with Autism: Building Confidence Behind the Wheel

Getting behind the wheel is a big step toward independence. And for people with autism, it can come with its own unique questions and challenges. Join the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism for a free live webinar featuring professional NASCAR driver, Armani Williams, Andrew Arboe: Autistic Self-Advocate and Speaker, and Centerpoint Driving Academy LLC to hear real experiences, practical tips, and helpful resources for the journey toward driving independence.

📅 Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM ET
💻 Live via Zoom (Link to be emailed after registration)

Register now using the link below! 👇

🔗 https://forms.monday.com/forms/3b3c9f660d0a6ea54bc90f3dcb650ffb?r=use1

08/21/2026

Mark your calendars, families.

Our What's Next Workshop returns October 17 at the Diamond Conference Center. A one-day seminar built for parents of kids ages 12–24 who are wondering what life after high school can look like.

We'll cover community engagement, employment, guardianship alternatives, housing, benefits planning, and more.

Registration is now open and sign-up details can be found below. Questions, comments, or concerns? Contact us at [email protected]

Register for What's Next Workshop here: https://www.summitfuturefoundation.org/whatsnextworkshop