Families
Together is
guided by a
group of parents
and
professionals
who care deeply
about services
to families.
The board
recruits
families and
professionals to
bring
information and
expertise to
decisions of the
group. The
board always has
a majority of
parents of
children with
disabilities,
who are ages
0-26. Those
interested in
applying to the
board should
contact the
Chairperson of
the board for
more information
and/or an
application.
Robert
Anderson
- Olathe
- Parent
of three
child
who have
disabilities
&
community
member
Michael
Baker
-
Wichita
-
Founder
of REACH
Learning
Center
Liz
Carson
-
Wichita
- Parent
of young
adult
who has
a
disability
&
attorney
Francine
Parker
-
Hutchinson
- Parent
of a
child
with a
disability
&
licensed
master
social
worker
Dee
Steinbach
-
Hutchinson
- Parent
of child
who has
a
disability
&
occupational
therapist
Larry
Symonds
- Topeka
- Parent
of young
child
with a
disability
Tanya
Thomas
- Beloit
- Parent
of young
child
with a
disability
T.
ZoAnn
Torrey
- Topeka
-
Retired
State
Director
of
Special
Education
Linda
Peterson
-
Wichita
-
Attorney
& parent
of child
with a
disability
Statewide
Staff
Staff
is
available
in
each
center
to
help
parents
gain
support
and
information
concerning
specific
disabilities,
special
education,
financial
resources,
and
understand
their
rights
via
phone,
or
in
person.
