NEW RESOURCES:
Article: Companies that hire people with disabilities tout benefits
From DisabilityScoop: "Reporters Get New Guidance On Disability Lingo"
From Comcast: Internet Essentials - Does your child qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch at school? Do you struggle to pay for internet and need a computer? If so, Comcast may be able to assist you. http://www.internetessentials.com/
Washington State Sibs - a companion to the SibNet Yahoogroup and Facebook groups. Find them on Facebook at Washington State Sibs or http://www.siblingsupport.org
April 2013
4/13: Spectrum Respite Retreat: Serving Kids on the Autism Spectrum aged 11-18 - 11:00am to 2:00pm in Kirkland. Click here for more information.
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.
July 2013
7/22 - 25: Combined Summer Institute on Special Education "Learning: Make It Meaningful and Relevant" - Wenatchee. Click here for more info.
August 2013
The next Arc National Conference will be in Bellevue in 2013. Click here to get more info when it becomes available.
November 2013
11/14 - 16: WAEYC'S 37th Annual Conference
- SeaTac. Save the date! Click here for more info or to submit proposals to be a presenter. |