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For Kansas City parents of children with disabilities, here are resources to help

Several Kansas City area organizations provide assistance for families who have children with disabilities.
Several Kansas City area organizations provide assistance for families who have children with disabilities. McClatchy

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Parents sue Raytown schools after son sexually assaulted

A middle school student with an intellectual disability was sexually assaulted by a fellow student on a field trip in Kansas City. His parents are now suing the Raytown district.

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CAP4Kids, or the Children’s Advocacy Project of Kansas City, helps connect social service agencies and community resources with the families who need them. cap4kids.org/kansascity

The Whole Person offers services to people with disabilities to help them live independent lives and integrate into the community. thewholeperson.org

Families Together Inc. is a parent training and information center serving Kansas parents who have a child with disabilities. familiestogetherinc.org

The Center for Developmentally Disabled helps those with developmental disabilities ages 16 and older with residential care services and housing. cddkc.org

Sarah Ritter
The Kansas City Star
Sarah Ritter was a watchdog reporter for The Kansas City Star, covering K-12 schools and local government in the Johnson County, Kansas suburbs since 2019.
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Parents sue Raytown schools after son sexually assaulted

A middle school student with an intellectual disability was sexually assaulted by a fellow student on a field trip in Kansas City. His parents are now suing the Raytown district.