The Parent Coalition Newsletter The E-newsletter of The Arc of Whatcom County
August 11, 2008

Greetings!
in this issue
  • Upcoming Events
  • Stipends available for the Valued Lives Conference- September 24 - 26
  • Save the Date
  • ADVOCATE
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    • Stipends available for the Valued Lives Conference- September 24 - 26

    For individuals with developmental disabilities and a family member or care giver

    Deadline for submitting the stipend request is August 15, 2008.

    There are a few stipends set aside for Whatcom County residents to attend the Conference.

    To apply for the resident stipend,
    follow the link below,
    click on attendee registration,
    then on stipend registration form.

    September 24 - 26
    Yakima Convention Center
    Yakima, Washington


    Save the Date

    Dr. Tony Attwood will present at a one day conference in Bellingham

    Dr. Attwood is an internationally known authority on high-functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome.
    His writings, lectures and workshops provide indepth information for families, professionals, people with Asperger's and their partners.

    For more information on Dr. Attwood
    and his work go to:
    http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/index.html

    Dr. Attwood's presentation in Bellingham
    will discuss:

    • improving social understanding
    • strategies to reduce bullying and teasing
    • sexuality in adolescence
    • profiles of abilities and a challenges in girls with Asperger's
    • managing anxiety and anger
    • a child's reaction to being different
    • how to explain the diagnosis
    • special interests
    • love and relationships

    Sponsored by the Northwest Behavioral Health Independent Provider Association.

    October 27
    7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    St. Luke's Health Education Center
    3333 Squalicum Parkway
    Bellingham, WA


    ADVOCATE

    BE INFORMED!

    Legislators in Washington, D.C. have adjourned for their August recess.
    They will return to the capital after Labor Day in early September.

    Meanwhile, Washington State residents will have their first election using the new
    Top 2 Primary.
    The primary is August 19 and ballots have already been sent out.

    For explanations of the Top 2 primary,
    the Voters Guide with information on the primary and candidate positions,
    or to register to vote
    follow the link below to the Washington
    Secretary of State's website.


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    Upcoming Events
    Arc staff demonstrating the wheelchair stair lift

    Arc staff demonstrating the NEW
    wheelchair stair lift

    Wednesdays
    Knowing Your
    Personal Boundaries~
    Safety Awareness
    4:00-5:30 p.m.
    Groups now forming
    for weekly sessions beginning in September!
    Here is an opportunity to learn all about personal safety and awareness.
    Presented by
    John Davis and Jan Jung
    Husband and Wife Team
    Mental Health Counselors
    203 W. Holly St.
    Bellingham, WA
    Registration required
    please call 360-715-0170 X 302

    Wednesdays
    Care Giver Support
    Learn Self-Nurturing Techniques
    Noon-1:30 p.m.
    Weekly Group Meetings for parents and other family members who are primary care providers
    Facilitated by
    John Davis and Jan Jung
    Mental Health Counselors
    203 W. Holly St.
    Bellingham, WA
    No fees
    Registration required, please call
    360-715-0170 X 302

    August 11
    Parent to Parent Support Meeting
    7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
    Topic: Getting set for the first day of school and/or a new setting.
    What you can do to help the process go more smoothly for everyone.
    2001 H Street
    Contact: Christine at
    360-255-2056 ext. 1
    Childcare available,
    please call ahead

    August 16
    Parent to Parent Sibshop
    Pottery Painting at Creativitea
    3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
    Ages 8 - 13
    Contact: Christine at 255-2056 X 1
    RSVP by Aug. 14

    August 17
    Down syndrome Outreach
    Family Support
    Waterslides Event
    10:00 a.m.
    Birch Bay Waterslides
    4874 Birch Bay Lynden Rd
    Blaine, WA
    For more information or to RSVP,
    Contact Kristy at
    360-715-0170 x 307 by August 5.

    August 23
    DsO Movie Night
    "March of the Penguins"
    6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
    The Arc's
    Dan Godwin Community Center
    2602 McLeod Rd.
    Bellingham
    Contact: Kristy at
    360-715-0170 X 307

    September 6
     Youth Self Advocacy Group
     10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
    The Arc's
    Dan Godwin Community Center
    2602 McLeod Rd.
    Bellingham, WA
    Contact: Maureen at
    360-715-0170 X 302

    September 8
    Parent to Parent Support Meeting
    7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
    2001 H. Street
    For information contact:
    Christine at 360-255-2056
    Childcare available, please call ahead

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