Greetings!
Family-Wize Prescription Cards |
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United Way of Whatcom County helps families
cover prescription costs
FamilyWize prescription drug discount cards being
distributed by United Way of Whatcom County could
lower the cost of medications by an average of 30
percent or more.
United Way of Whatcom County is providing these
cards free-of-charge to everyone in the community.
There are no restrictions for age or income, no limit on
how many times the card can be used, no
registration or enrollment, and no waiting to get a
card. People who have no prescription coverage, need
medications not covered by their insurance, or have
Medicare, Medicaid or Veterans Assistance benefits,
can use these cards.
Many participating pharmacies will have the cards
available for customers and the public.In Whatcom
County, participating pharmacies are Costco, Cost
Cutter, Fairhaven United Drugs, Food Pavilion, Fred
Meyer, Haggen, Hoagland, Nooksack Valley Drug, Rite
Aid, Safeway, Sumas Drug, Target, Walgreens and
Walmart.
To Find a card online go to FamilyWize.org to print a
card
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Road Show to Sehome High School |
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Sehome High School
2700 Bill McDonald Parkway 5:00 pm
Thursday,
January 14, 2010
The Road show is about providing information on the
Adult Service System for individuals with
developmental disabilities, their families and
educators. The adult service system can be
challenging place to navigate, and we would like to
give parents and families a chance to ask questions
about services and the road ahead.
Topics include Important dates and Tips for Transition
into adult services, navigating the service system,
eligibility and services provided through the Division of
Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Short and long
term employment supports through the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Whatcom
County Developmental Disabilities Program, "building
a life" for your son or daughter after they leave school.
For More information, contact Beverly at 360-715-0170
X 306
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Legislative Reception in Olympia |
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January 20, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 pm Columbia
Room, Legislative Building on the Capitol
Campus in Olympia
January 20, 2010 will be the Legislative Reception for
all disabilities in the Columbia Room at the Capitol in
Olympia. This is a great time to meet and greet
legislators from around the state. If you plan to attend,
please contact your legislators and let them know at
least two weeks prior that you will be there so they
know they will have constituents from their district
expecting them.
A briefing for advocates of Developmental Disabilities
will begin at 2:30 pm at The United Churches across
from the capitol. Information will be provided to
participants on the current issues of importance to
developmental disabilities which they can share with
their legislators at the Legislative Reception later that
evening.
Go get dinner, then come back and join us for the
Legislative Reception with legislators at 5:30 pm in
the Columbia Room. Invite friends and family who
share your concerns about disability issues and be
sure to let your legislators you will be there
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ADVOCATE |
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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 |
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December 18
Autism Support Group meeting
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
For more information contact
Beverly at 360-715-0170 X 306
December 21
Spin Dance
Max Higbee Center
315 Halleck Street
Contact Amanda: 778-7000
January 11
Parent to Parent Support Meeting
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Whatcom Center for Early Learning, 2001 H Street,
Bellingham
Free on-site child care
Call to reserve a spot for your child
Contact Christine: 255-2056 ext. 1
January 14
Road Show on Transition to Adult
Services
5:00 pm
Sehome High School
2700 Bill McDonald Parkway
For more information contact
Beverly at 360-715-0170 X 306
January 25
Whatcom County Developmental Disabilities
Advisory Board Meeting
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
St. Luke's Education Center
3333 Squalicium Parkway, Bellingham
For more information contact
Jessica at 360-676-6724 X 32014
February 6
Youth Self Advocacy Meeting
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
For more information contact
Maureen at 360-715-0170X 302
No January Meeting
Know Of An Event ?
Want One Published?
Contact Us at
parentcoalition@arcwhatcom.org
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