The Parent Coalition Newsletter The E-newsletter of The Arc of Whatcom County
April 13, 2009

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in this issue
  • Upcoming Events
  • Interfaith Community Health Center Opens New Clinic
  • LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
  • ADVOCATE
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  • Interfaith Community Health Center Opens New Clinic

    Ferndale now has an
    Interfaith Community Health Center

    5616 3rd Ave.
    Ferndale, WA 98248
    360-752-7410

    Providing medical and dental care for children and adults

    Accepting Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance

    Open Monday -Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Accepting New Patients !


    LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

    Keep track of the state government's proposed budget and changes in services

    It is important to monitor the progress of and to advocate for bills that affect supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

    One proposal is the transfer of oversight and management of programs for Birth to Three and Adult Vocational services from each county Developmental Disabilities Program to the State Division of Developmental Disabilities.

    For details go to Washington state's official legislative website.

    Click
    House Operating 2009-11 Biennial Budget Proposals: Funding Bill - PSHB 1244

    Look for : NEW SECTION. Sec. 205.
    FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
    --DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM

    The transfer proposal is number : 20 (i)


    ADVOCATE

    To find your senators' and representative's phone numbers, you may use a searchable online directory or call TOLL-FREE: 1-800-562-6000 & ask for your senators' and/or representative's phone number.

    Remember that telephone calls are usually taken by a staff member, not the legislator. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the issue about which you wish to comment.


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    Upcoming Events
    Whatcom County 2009 Transition Fair

    Whatcom County 2009 Transition Fair

    Wednesdays
    Knowing Your
    Personal Boundaries~
    Safety Awareness

    4:00-5:30 p.m.
    Register now
    Groups now forming for sessions
    that will begin this month!
    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 302

    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 302

    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
    2:00 - 3:30 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

    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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