Parent to Parent of Washington State Newsletter
December, 2011

A Program of the Arc of Washington State 

 

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Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those who sang best.  
-Henry Van Dyke

 

 Wishing you all a Happy Holidays, with your family and friends. Hope you are able to relax and spend time enjoying the Season.

Thanks for all you do!

Take care of yourselves.

Susan and Cathy

Calendar of Events

 
NEW RESOURCES:
Read about updates to Medicaid's Budget 2011 - 2013 by clicking here.
 
Click here to read Governor Gregoire's letter to the Washington State Legislature about budget reduction alternatives.
 
SibTeen is a place on the Internet just for teenage brothers or sisters of kids with developmental disabilities.
 

New show on OWN Network "Rollin' With Zach" follows the travel adventures of Zach Anner, who doesn't let Cerebral Palsy stop him from conquering his "top five" list for each destination. The show premiers December 12th, 8pm ET.
 
The HOLA! (Hispanic Outreach Launch Assistant) Toolkit from The Arc of Maryland - assists providers in reaching members of the Hispanic community to offer services and supports and improve access to community resources.
 
Social Security Announces Expanded Spanish Language Online Services: www.segurosocial.com


The Fall 2011 edition of the Linkages newsletter, Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents includes resources and info on sleep issues in children with special needs.
 
Driver Evaluation Program - UW Medicine. Once a young adult has obtained a medical permit from their local DMV, they can call for a driver evaluation to see if they are capable of passing the driver's test. Call (206) 598-5857 for more info.
 
December 2011
 
12/2: Future Horizons' and Sensory World's 2011 Conference - Seattle. With Dr. Temple Grandin, Jennifer McIlwee Myers, and Maria Wheeler. Click here for more info and to register.
 
12/2 - 3: Sibshop Training - Puyallup. Contact Normajean McClure at (253) 697-5225 for more info and to register. 

 

March 2012

 

3/7 to 3/9: Special Education Conference: Improving Special Education & Related Services to Students of All Ages - A Professional Continuing Education Conference in Seattle. Click here for more info.

 

May 2012

 

5-2 to 5/4: Infant and Early Childhood Conference.  Click here for more info.

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Smooch-inducing plant - Mistletoe
"Harvested from white oak trees on farms and ranches throughout Oregon. Mistletoe bunches cling to the oaks, and removing them is said to improve the growth and stability of the trees - which means all those holiday kisses are also showing the planet some love."
 
December 2011/RealSimple.com

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