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NEW RESOURCES:
The 2013 Summer Camps & Programs Guide is available now! Click here for more info.
The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) released their policy statement on non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS). The policy statement indicates that patients should be provided accurate, up-to-date, and balanced information about Down Syndrome upon receiving a diagnosis. Click here to read the policy statement.
The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) in response to the tragic death of 20-year-old Robert Ethan Saylor on January 12th in Frederick County, MD are working to develop and distribute best practices training materials to first responders and police departments across the country. If you have such materials or know of groups that have these materials and are willing to share them, click here.
Registration is now open for the 2013 WEA Special Education Boot Camps. Scholarships are available - click here for more info on dates and locations and to register.
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.
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