The Arc of Whatcom County


The Arc of Whatcom County

Parent Coalition E-alert: December 2011   

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Know Your Legislators


FEDERAL

 

Sen. Maria Cantwell

cantwell.senate.gov

(202)224-3441

 

Sen. Patty Murray

murray.senate.gov

(202)224-2621

  
2nd District

Rep. Rick Larsen

www.house.gov/larsen/

(202)225-2605

  
  
STATE
  
42nd District

 

Sen. Doug Ericksen

[email protected]

(360)786-7682

 

Rep. Vincent Buys

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(360)786-7980

 

Rep. Jason Overstreet

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(360)786-7980

 

40th District

 

Sen. Kevin Ranker

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(360)786-7678

 

Rep. Kristine Lytton

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(360)786-7800

 

Rep. Jeff Morris

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(360)786-7970

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Greetings!  

 

There are many informative events coming up this week and next. Please read below for more information. If you have any questions, contact Monica (360) 715-0170, [email protected].

 

Thank you, and we hope you have a great week!  

ASK THE ADVOCATE WORKSHOP:
"PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE"
Join us for this evening workshop designed to expand your knowledge and get your questions answered by an experienced advocate. Topics include power of attorney, guardianship, special needs trusts and adult services.

6:30-8:30pm, Tuesday, December 6
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
For information, call (360)715-0170, ext.303

To continue the discussion, The Arc will host a Coffee & Connections on Friday, December 9th from 10am-1pm. This is a "drop in" opportunity for you to stop by and  receive additional support and information.
AUTISM CONFERENCE IN SEATTLE

Future Horizons Autism/Asperger's Conference

Friday, December 2

Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue

 

The event will feature three extraordinary, nationally-renowned speakers, including: Dr. Temple Grandin, the noted scientist who has autism and the author of The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's; Maria Wheeler, 20 year psychology, special education, and ABA fields specialist and the author of A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism; and Jennifer Mcllwee Myers, an accomplished writer who has Asperger's Syndrome and the author of How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism or Asperger's.
 
Throughout the conference, there will be extensive resources available, as well as networking opportunities with other parents/caregivers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, ABAs, counselors, special education teachers, psychologists, physicians, social workers, etc., within the various ASD-related communities.
 
For more information, to register, and/or to download a (PDF) conference brochure, please visit:
http://www.fhautism.com/Conferences/SeattleAutismandAspergersSyndromeConference/tabid/304/Default.aspx or call Future Horizons at 800-489-0727.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS
  

3rd Annual Whatcom County Giveathon

1-7pm, Friday, December 2, 2011

3990 Meridian Street (former Value Village site), Bellingham

Sponsored by the Whatcom County Association of Realtors

 

Each participating non-profit will have a table with educational materials about its cause, and many will have items to sell that make excellent holiday gifts. They have wish lists of specific items that they need including but not limited to food, diapers, coats, sleeping bags, etc. These wish lists are published on the website, www.WhatcomGive.org.

 

The Giveathon is free and open to the public. There will be a wide assortment of homemade holiday cookies, coffee, live music and a visit from Santa. Come enjoy the fun and support your community!

 

*The Arc of Whatcom County, Parent to Parent, Whatcom Center for Early Learning and Max Higbee Center are among the many participating non-profits.

 

COMMUNITY FORUM ON INCLUSION
Beyond Reasonable Accommodation:
Accessing Strengths to Create Belonging and Purpose
 
Saturday, December 3, 2011
9:00am-1:00pm
St. Luke's Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway
(lunch provided)
Special Guest Speaker: Joe Erpenbeck, Director of ABCD Cincinnati
"How to Build a Community Based on Everyone's Gifts"

This event will be an opportunity to hear voices and stories of people often labeled with disabilities that have found ways to share their voices and unique gifts and how our community has benefited. Participants will respond to presenters through discussion about how we can expand on these stories and include everyone's skills and interests to benefit our community.  
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
The Arc's Holiday Open House
11am-1pm, Wednesday, December 14
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
Join the fun! Please bring a potluck dish to share, plus a non- perishable food item for our food drive to benefit the Bellingham Food Bank.

Parent to Parent Holiday Party
Co-sponsored by Down syndrome Outreach (DsO)
12-2pm, Saturday, December 10
Bloedel Donovan Park (Large Multipurpose Gym)
Please bring a potluck dish to share. There will be an appearance by Santa, crafts and fun activities.
2012 SMILES OF LIFE CALENDAR

front cover
The calendars make great presents for family, friends, neighbors, therapists, teachers, nurses, doctors...and anyone else special in your family's life.

To order copies, please call 360-715-0170, ext 200.

NOTE: We ask for a $10 donation per calendar. If you wish to have it mailed, there will be a postage fee. Thank you for your support!
YOUTH SELF ADVOCACY
COMMUNITY PROJECT
"Hunger Doesn't Take a Holiday"
The Youth Self-Advocacy is hosting another food drive to help the Bellingham Food Bank. Please support their efforts by bringing your non-perishables to The Arc, 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham.
 
The next YSA meeting is Saturday, December 3rd from 10am-12pm. If interested in learning more, please call 360-715-0170.
YSA Community Project
 

Parent Coalition

 

 

 

The Parent Coalition of The Arc of Whatcom County provides information and education to individuals with developmental disabilities, their caregivers, families and the community by responding to requests for assistance. We provide 1:1 support and serve as a resource to increase understanding of the developmental disability service system and special education system.

For information and assistance, contact Monica, Parent Coalition Co-Coordinator at (360)715-0170, x303, [email protected].

  

This E-Alert is made possible by funding from the Whatcom County Health Department, Developmental Disabilities Program and the United Way of Whatcom County.

www.arcwhatcom.org

360-715-0170

2602 McLeod Road

Bellingham, WA 98225

 

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