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THE THREE Rs OF ADVOCACY
Rights, Rules and Relationships
What are our rights under the law? Learn strategies, tips and
rules to advocate more effectively for yourself and others.
Saturday, April 17
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Contact Beverly:
360-715-0170 ext 306
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 LEARN TO COOK WITH THE ARC
Class Will Focus On Safety, Preparation
Interested in learning how to cook? The Arc's Success & Safety in the Kitchen class will teach you the skills you need! Students will learn how to safely dice, chop and slice ingredients using specially designed tools, as well as how to avoid fires while they're cooking.
The class is taught by Local Leadership graduate Dorothy Hopkins of Pampered Chef, and costs $10 per student.
Saturday, April 17
Noon - 1:30 pm
Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road
Bellingham, WA
Contact Maureen: (360) 715-0170 x302.
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 PUBLIC FORUM
Council Considers More Independent Living Centers
The State Independent Living Council (SILC) will be hosting a public forum on independent living services for people with disabilities. Community members are invited to attend and share their opinions and experiences. ASL interpreters and Real Time Captioning will be available.
The SILC is appointed by Governor Gregoire
to guide development of and promote access to independent living services for
individuals with disabilities statewide. The council works to increase
opportunities for self determination and empowerment for people with
disabilities, and to create awareness of people with disabilities as a valuable
human resource.
For
other accommodations, please contact Barbara Hathaway by Video Phone
(VP) 1-866-890-4539 or email: hatab@dshs.wa.gov or Rob Honan
360-725-3695 (V) or 800-624-4105 (V) or email Rob: honanrw@dshs.wa.gov.
Participants may access the meeting remotely by telephone (voice
only): Dial-in Number: (877) 216-1555 Passcode: 815648 OR by CART.
Thursday, April 22
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Whatcom Community
College
Syre Building, Room 108
Bellingham, WA
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TRANSITION FAIR
Students, Families Prepare to Leave School
The Whatcom County Transition Fair is for
students with developmental and other disabilities, their families, educators, and interested community members. Both middle
and high school students and families are encouraged to attend. Everyone is welcome who is interested in thinking about the future! Come
and learn about:
- Housing
options
- Recreation
- Advocacy
- Employment and vocational supports
- Guardianship
- Community and Technical Colleges
- Social Security
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
(DVR)
- Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
- and more!
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Community Health
Education Center
3333 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham, WA
Contact Beverly: (360) 715-0170 x306
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 A CHANGE IN MEDICAID
More Durable Card to Replace Paper Version
The Department of Social and Health Services is
changing to a new provider payment processing system known as
ProviderOne. With the new system, clients will be issued a permanent
Services Card during the month before ProviderOne goes live. This plastic
card will replace the current paper Medical Assistance ID (MAID) card that is
sometimes referred to as the medical coupon. The Services Card, like the
MAID, is free to clients and will be used much like other insurance industry
cards.
The transition to the Services Card will occur at the
same time the new system is implemented. At first when clients have both
a Services Card and a MAID, they should bring both cards with them to
appointments. Once clients no longer have a current MAID, they can just
bring the Services Card.
If you are eligible for Medicaid/GAU coverage by March 26, 2010, and you live in Northwestern Washington (Region 3) your Services Card will be mailed by
Friday,
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ABOUT US
The Arc of Whatcom County provides information and referrals,
educational programs, and funding for people with developmental
disabilities, their families, and the organizations that serve them. Click here to become a member of The Arc!
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KNOW YOUR LEGISLATORS
42nd District
Senator Dale Brandland
brandland.dale@leg.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 786-7682
Representative
Kelli Linville
linville.kelli@leg.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 786-7854
Representative Doug Ericksen
ericksen.doug@leg.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 786-7980
39th District
Senator Val Stevens
stevens.val@leg.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 786-7676
Representative Dan Kristiansen
kristiansen.dan@leg.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 786-7967
Representative Kirk Pearson
pearson.kirk@leg.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 786-7816
40th District
Senator Kevin Ranker
ranker.kevin@leg.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 786-7678
Representative Dave Quall
quall.dave@leg.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 428-1023
Representative Jeff Morris
morris.jeff@leg.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 786-7970
To reach any legislator:
Toll-Free: (800) 562-6000
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EVENTS CALENDAR
April 2010
17 Saturday
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Street Law at the Library
Bellingham Public Library
210 Central Avenue
Bellingham, WA
Contact: 671-3079
17 Saturday
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
The Three "R's"
of Advocacy Workshop
Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road
Bellingham, WA
Contact Beverly: 715-0170 x306
19 Monday
7:00-9:00 pm
Spin Dance
Max Higbee Center
315 Halleck Street
Bellingham, WA
Contact Amanda: 778-7000
23 Friday
Noon - 1:30 pm
Autism Support Meeting
Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road
Bellingham, WA
Contact Beverly: 715-0170 x306
24 Saturday
10:00 am - Noon
The Arc of Whatcom County Board Meeting
Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road
Bellingham, WA
Contact Maureen: 715-0170 x302
29 Thursday
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Transition Fair
St. Luke's Hospital
Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham, WA
Contact Beverly: 715-0170 x306
May 2010
8 Saturday
10:00 am - Noon
Youth Self Advocacy Group
Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road
Bellingham, WA
8 Saturday
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
IEP Clinic
Dan Godwin Community
Center
2602 McLeod Road
Bellingham, WA
Contact Beverly:
715-0170 x306
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