Greetings!
Whatcom County Transition Fair |
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FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL
Thursday
April 2, 2009
St. Luke's Education Center
3333 Squalicum Pkwy
Information contact:
360-676-6724 X 32014
Representatives from organizations in Whatcom
County will be
available to discuss: Jobs, Education, Fun &
Recreation, Health, Supportive Living and Advocacy
services.
Morning Session 10:00 - 11:00
A panel of individuals, families, and vocational
providers discuss the transition process,
i ncluding inspirations, challenges, keys to
success, and more.
Afternoon Session 11:15-12:30
How do we prepare for tough times?
Join Rick Pribbenow of
Compass Health in this interactive seminar
identifying how
to weather change, and this process
called 'transition,' whether you are a student, educator
or parent.
This event is a collaboration of: The Whatcom
County Developmental Disabilities Program,
Division of Developmental Disabilities,
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and The Arc
of Whatcom County
This event is in an accessible location. For
sign language interpreter service, assistive listening
devices or a communication material in alternative
format, large print or audiotape, please call 10
working days in advance @ (360) 676-6724 ext. 32014
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Using Functional Assessment Designing |
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Free workshop present ed by Jackie Chotiner, PhD.
This session focuses on learning how to turn
functional assessments into individualized
support plans for people with challenging
behavior.
Strategies will be presented for breaking
down a functional assessment into manageable
units of intervention development.
Detailed approaches for altering
environments and teaching new behavior are
discussed.
Target Audiences:
- care providers in residential, vocational
and recreational programs
- parents
- educators
- DDD case resource managers
- mental health specialists
Tuesday April 14
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
DDD Region 3 Office
840 N. Broadway, Suite 100, Room 103
Everett, WA 98201
There is free parking in front of and behind
DSHS buildings in DSHS-designated parking spaces.
Registration:
Kristin Ihrig by e-mail ihrigkr@dshs.wa.gov
or phone (425) 339-4828.
Give the title of the workshop(s), your name,
agency, 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.
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ADVOCATE |
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Keeping track of important bills
Issues that are important to
individuals with developmental disabilities
are continuing to be looked at for budget cuts.
It is important
to monitor the progress of and to advocate
for bills that affect supports and services
for individuals with developmental disabilities.
The link below is to the Arc of Washington
State's Bill of Interest sheet. It contains a
lot of useful information for following the
bills.
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ADVOCATE |
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To find your senators' and representative's
phone numbers, you may use a searchable
online congressional directory or call the
U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202)224-3121 and
ask for your senators' and/or
representative's office.
Remember that telephone calls are usually
taken by a staff member, not the member of
Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who
handles the issue about which you wish to
comment.
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Upcoming Events |
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Whatcom County Interagency Coordinating
Council
Wednesdays
Knowing Your
Personal Boundaries~
Safety Awareness
4:00-5:30 p.m.
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
Parent Therapeutic Support Group
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
April 2
Whatcom County Transition Fair
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. Luke's Education Center
3333 Squalicum Pkwy
Information contact:
360-676-6724 X 32014
April 4
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
April 13
Parent to Parent Support Meeting
7:00-8:30 p.m.
2001 H Street
Childcare available please call ahead
Contact Christine at 360-255-2056 X 1
April 24
Autism Support Group Monthly meeting
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
The Arc's
Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Rd.
Bellingham
For more information contact
Maureen at 360-715-0170 X 302
April 27
Whatcom County
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
A public forum on the budget cuts and priority
setting<br>
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
St. Luke's Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Pkwy
Information contact: Jessica
360-676-6724 X 32014
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