"If you can't write your idea on the back of my calling card, you don't have a clear idea." -David Belasco American theatrical producer, director and playwright
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Time to share our stories and those of the families you help every day! Legislators and professionals around the state need to hear about how
connecting parents with other parents can help parents feel supported, energized, more hopeful and less stressed in this journey of raising a child with special needs.
And utilizing volunteers we are able to help many more families at a lower cost. 19,000 families and counting.
Share the P2P word. And help families share what they need in services for their children and support
for their family to be healthy.
Join me in Olympia.....thanks,
Susan
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Calendar of Events
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NEW RESOURCES:
Click here for information about Med Alert technology from MedicAlert Foundation.
Life After High School - a two-part video series with tips from parents and professionals about helping to create a smooth transition to life as an adult for young people with developmental disabilites.
From Seattle Children's Autism Center and the Autism Outreach Project: Autism 101 & Autism 200 series classes. Click here for more info.
Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman has released their 2011-2012 annual report with public school recommendations. Click here for more info. From Susan: "We need to find out what the new Governor is planning for the OEO? Want to advocate for it to continue as it has been very helpful to families across the state and offered some great training."
February 2013
2/21 - 22: 26th Annual ATI & DBHR Warm Beach Retreat - for Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Prevention and Treatment Providers. Click here for more info.
March 2013
3/2: Partnerships in Action For Special Education - A day of inspiration and learning for family members and professionals involved in the life of a child in special education in Vancouver, WA. Click here for registration information.
3/6 - 8: Special Education Conference, Shoreline Conference Center. Click here for more information or call (360) 379-6994.
3/22: 34th Annual Duncan Seminar: Cerebral Palsy - Seattle Children's. For more info, contact Marianne Gonterman at (206) 987-5318.
3/30 - Family Support Conference, Spokane. Click here for more info.
May 2013
5/1 - 3: Infant and Early Childhood Conference - in Tacoma. Click here for additional information.
June 2013
6/3: Challenges in Caregiving Conference - Tukwila. This conference is for those caring for an elder or an adult with disabilities. Click here for more info.
6/19 - 21: "The Community Summit...Let's Get Connected" (Division of Developmental Disabilities) - in Ellensburg will bring together individuals committed to building inclusive communities...contact Monica McDaniel, Summit Coordinator with any questions at (206) 343-0881, #107.
August 2013
The next Arc National Conference will be in Bellevue in 2013. Click here to get more info when it becomes available.
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Resource Links |
Resource Links now on the Arc website in the Resource Library.
Click here to access the links.
Click here to find a local P2P Coordinator. |
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"Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."
- Joseph Addison
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