Mission Statement: Parent's Let's Unite for Kids unites parents, professionals, families and friends of children with special needs to support one another, and share information for the benefit of their children.

Vision Statement: Given information and support, individuals with special needs and their families will feel empowered to advocate for themselves and participate fully in educational and community opportunities.

Statement on accessibility: Today, we endeavor to be conscious of the need for making all electronic information accessible, as we are aware of physical accessibility issues in our community. For information visit http://webaim.org/intro/

Privacy Policy: We do not sell, rent, or lend the e-mail addresses of our subscribers.

Who Are We?
PLUK is a private, nonprofit organization formed in 1984 by parents of children with disabilities and chronic illnesses in the state of Montana for the purpose of information, support, training and assistance to aid their children at home, school and as adults.

PLUK is an organization of parents and other caring individuals who serve families and individuals with disabilities of any age and at no cost.

PLUK was founded by parents who felt strongly that parents of children with disabilities need to band together to give each other information and support. It seemed foolish for each new parent to try to learn all over again what other parents already know and would willingly share. It also seemed important for parents to lend each other support because of the healing that takes place when people who share a common problem can work together to find solutions.

We are people with disabilities, parents, professionals, relatives, and friends who want to assure that persons with disabilities participate in the community and have access to high quality educational, medical and rehabilitation services.

We are members of a statewide group that supports families in their desire to help people with disabilities lead productive lives.

What We Do:
We become as well informed as possible about best practices in the fields of education, medicine, the law, human services, rehabilitation and technology so that we can insure that our family members and friends with disabilities have access to high quality services. We willingly share information and emotional support with each other so that together we are stronger in our efforts to meet the challenges of disabilities and illnesses.

Values We Share:

• Full integration and participation of children and adults with disabilities at school, work, and in the community.
• Support for families so that they can nurture their children in the home.
• Empowerment of families and individuals with disabilities to make decisions about their lives.
• Individualization of services to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Access for persons with disabilities to education and technology needed to participate fully in community life.
• Age appropriate activities for children and adults with disabilities.
• High expectations for individuals who are challenged by disability or illness.
• Collaborative efforts among parents, professionals and people with disabilities. Use of language about people with disabilities which is respectful and recognizes their dignity and rights as full citizens.