Four statewide ombudsmen available to help parents.

OEO is a new agency within the Governor's office and is a neutral third party that can assist parents in their interactions with school districts.

Their mission is to promote equity in K- 12 education and the academic success of all students attending elementary and secondary public schools in Washington State.

For more information contact the website below or
Patti Carey
Communications Manager
Office of the Education Ombudsman
206-729-3227

"We listen. We inform.
We help solve problems."

Birth to Three Services in Whatcom County

• Learn about the current services
• Discuss the future plans
• Find out how you can be involved

Presented by:
The Opportunity Council- The Local Infant Toddler Early Intervention Lead Agency,
The Arc of Whatcom County and
Whatcom County Developmental Disabilities Program

Open to the Public
Free
No registration required

April 29
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
St. Luke's Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Pkwy. Rm E
Bellingham, WA

For more information contact:
Maureen at 360-715-0170 X 302

Do you want to own a business?

Do you already own a business
and want to sharpen your skills?

The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation and Enterprise for Equity are collaborating to offer a Business Readiness Workshop for Deaf Entrepreneurs.

Participants will learn about:

• What it takes to launch a new business
• The elements of a successful business plan
• Financing
• Future plans for small business training programs for deaf entrepreneurs
• The new deafbiz listserve (deafbiz@lists.watf.org)

ASL Interpreters will be provided.
Please give us at least two weeks notice of any other interpreting or accommodation needs.

Sign up NOW!
Space is limited.

To Register, contact:
1-888-808-8942 (TTY)
1-877-428-5116 (toll free)
info@watf.org (e-mail)

Registration Deadline is April 28.

May 3
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
South Campus, Bates College in Tacoma.

Half-Day Workshop

Presented by:
Shirley Paceley, Clinical Psychologist
Brenda Henson, Self Advocate

Statistics show that people with developmental disabilities are at high risk for sexual abuse, yet many people don't know how to reduce that risk.

Shirley and Brenda will present specific steps service providers can take to improve prevention and response to sexual abuse.

Target Audience:
Everyone who wants to reduce the incidence of sexual abuse and assault of people with developmental disabilities.

To register:
Contact Martha Gluck by e-mail:
gluckmk@dshs.wa.gov.

Give the title of the training, your name, affiliation, phone number, and number of people in your party.
Once you have registered, assume that you are enrolled unless you receive a message to the contrary.

May 22
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Region 4
Division of Developmental Disabilities
1700 E. Cherry St. Seattle, WA 98122