The Parent Coalition Newsletter The E-newsletter of The Arc of Whatcom County
October 27, 2008

Greetings!
in this issue
  • Upcoming Events
  • Community Meeting about services for children with developmental delays
  • Community Meeting
  • Happy Teeth
  • ADVOCATE
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    • Community Meeting about services for children with developmental delays

    Families, care providers, school personnel, health care providers, community service agencies ALL are invited to attend

    This community meeting is planned to identify and address issues facing children with developmental concerns, their families, and the community that provides service for them.

    In preparation for the meeting, families and care providers are being asked to take separate surveys.

    Follow the link below for the family survey.

    Please take the survey and share the link with other families.

    Direct questions to Margaret Jahn, PHN
    360-676-6772 X 32098
    and reference the Community Meeting

    Paper copies of the survey at will also be available at :
    The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
    2602 McLeod Rd.
    Bellingham
    Office hours:
    9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Monday-Friday

    Community Meeting:
    Friday, November 21
    8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    St. Luke's Health Education Center
    3333 Squalicum Parkway
    Bellingham


    Community Meeting

    Care Provider survey link.

    This is a community meeting to identify and address issues facing children with developmental concerns, their families, and the community that provides service for them.

    For questions contact Margaret Jahn, PHN
    360-676-6772 X 32098
    and reference the Community Meeting

    Community Meeting: Friday November 21
    8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    St. Luke's Health Education Center
    3333 Squalicum Parkway
    Bellingham

    Please RSVP by Nov. 14
    Janice at 676-4593 X 50804 or
    jdeptuch@whatcomcounty.us


    Happy Teeth

    Healthy Teeth ~ Healthy Bodies ~ Healthy Community

    Visit the website for the Whatcom County Oral Health Coalition and learn important facts about oral health and local resources.

    The Whatcom County Oral Health Coalition is a broad-based coalition working to improve oral health among community members of all ages through prevention, education, and increased access to dental care.


    ADVOCATE

    Election Day is November 4

    Elections are just more than a week away now. Follow the link below to see where the presidential candidates stand on many disability related issues.

    This information is published by the Access Press of Minnesota.

    The link below goes to a pdf. version of their news article about the candidates.
    The article describes the candidates' position on the issues and the newspaper's sources

    You can also follow the link at the top of that page and go directly to the issue the article was published.
    This gives you an opportunity to read news for the disability community in another region of the country.


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    Upcoming Events
    Walking the Buddy Walk- October 4, 2008

    Walkin' the Buddy Walk
    October 4, 2008- Maritime Heritage Park

    Wednesdays
    Knowing Your
    Personal Boundaries~
    Safety Awareness
    4:00-5:30 p.m.
    Register now
    Groups now forming
    Here is an opportunity to learn all about personal safety and awareness.
    Presented by
    John Davis, Ph.D. and Jan Jung, M.Ed.
    Bellingham, WA
    Registration required
    please call 360-715-0170 X 304

    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, Ph.D. and Jan Jung, M.Ed.
    Bellingham, WA
    No fees
    Registration required, please call
    360-715-0170 X 304

    October 27
    Whatcom County
    Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
    4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
    St Luke's Health Education Center
    3333 Squalicum Pkwy
    Information contact: Jessica
    360-676-6724 X 32014

    October 27
    Dr. Tony Attwood presentation on High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
    7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    St. Luke's Health Education Center
    3333 Squalicum Parkway
    Bellingham
    Contact Richard Spitzer at
    360-671-1966 or spitz24601@aol.com

    October 29
    Road Show at Lynden School District
    Community Transition Program
    6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
    205 B.C. Ave Suite 113
    Lynden, WA
    For information contact:
    Beverly at 360-715-0170 X 306

    November 1
     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: Carol at
    360-715-0170 X 304

    November 8
    Parent to Parent
    Helping Parent Training
    9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    The Arc's
    Dan Godwin Community Center
    2602 McLeod Rd.
    Bellingham
    Information contact: Christine at
    360-255-2056 X 1

    November 10
    Training Opportunity
    with Michael Callahan
    1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    St. Luke's Health Education Center
    3333 Squalicum Parkway
    Bellingham
    Registration requested, contact
    Vicki McClure at
    360-676-6724 X 32243
    vmcclure@whatcomcounty.us

    November 10
    Parent to Parent Support Meeting
    7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
    2001 H Street
    Contact: Christine at
    360-255-2056 ext. 1
    Childcare available,
    please call ahead

    November 15
    Psychological and Psychiatric Problems in Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities Workshop
    9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Presented by: Dr. Ann Uherek, Psy.D.
    The Theater (Bldg. 1600) at
    Shoreline Community College
    16101 Greenwood Ave N
    Shoreline, WA 98133
    To register: contact Kristin Ihrig at:
    ihrigkr@dshs.wa.gov or 425-339-4828

    November 17
    Road Show at
    Nooksack Valley High School
    5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
    Nooksack High School Library
    3326 E Badger Road
    For information contact Beverly at
    360-715-0170 X 306

    November 21
    Community Meeting on Services for Children with Developmental Concerns and their Families
    8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    St. Luke's Health Education Center
    3333 Squalicum Parkway
    Bellingham
    RSVP by Nov. 14
    Janice at 676-4593 X 50804 or
    jdeptuch@whatcomcounty.us

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