Explore common values and goals in working toward inclusive communities.

Over 400 inter-generational leaders from the developmental disabilities field and their community partners will gather to develop and support leaders who personify the values of the Washington State developmental disabilities field, and provide the energy for an overall community vision that reflects and perpetuates those values.

Wednesday April 16 - Friday April 18, 2008
Hotel Murano (formerly Tacoma Sheraton) - Tacoma, WA

More info:
Marnie Valenta, Conference Coordinator (206) 313-0577 or marnie@theinitiative.ws

Early Learning: Building Tomorrow's Workforce, Today

An event to moblize business and policy leaders to join parents, educators, and care givers in building a new public-private partnership for early learning.

Keynote Speaker is William H. Gates, Sr.
Co-chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Co-chair with Gov. Gregoire, Thrive-by-Five

Friday, April 28
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Bellingham Golf and Country Club
3729 Meridian Street, Bellingham

Please register by April 11, as space is limited.

For more information:
call Kathy Adams at 360-783-1196
or email: wilanne_ollila-perry@oppco.org

All recipients must file 2007 Tax Return

Low income Social Security recipients may qualify for the rebate check if they have more than $3000. in annual income.

File by the regular April 15 deadline to get the rebate check in May 2008.

Those who qualify for a stimulus check will receive one by the end of 2008 if they file by October 15, 2008.
No rebate checks will be issued after 2008 ends.

Receiving a payment under the stimulus package does not have any effect on eligibility for or amount of needs-based benefits programs (i.e. Food Stamps).

Do you have questions about the stimulus package?
Contact Hilary Dalin
at the National Council on Aging
at 202-479- 6626.

Statewide Conference that promotes the mutual understanding of the contributions families and providers bring to the lives of young children.

May 8-9
May 7th - preconference sessions

Meydenbauer Center,
Bellevue, WA

For Additional Information Contact:
Tracy Ulrich, Conference Coordinator
Boyer Children's Clinic
1850 Boyer Avenue E
Seattle, Washington 98112
t: 360-629-8181
e: tracyulrich@verizon.net