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NEW RESOURCES:
TSA Cares - Are you concerned about traveling with a disability or medical condition? TSA has a toll-free helpline (1-855-787-2227) for passengers that might need extra assistance before and when they travel.
SocialBridgeSeattle.com - Works exclusively with teens and adults who have Asperger Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or ADHD throughout Seattle and the Eastside in building independent living, social communication, and job skills.
From Disability Scoop: Parent 'Optimism Training' May Reduce Behavior Problems
All In One Mobility - A company 'built to meet the needs of the rapidly growing aging and physically challenged population providing accommodable and accessible living solutions and offering products and installation.' For more information, contact Casey Flood, Accessibility Consultant at (509) 720-1551 or by e-mail at casey@allinonemobility.com
The Sibling Support Project has several Facebook and Yahoo Groups:
SibNet - for adult siblings of people with special needs
SibTeen - for teenage brothers and sisters
SibKids - for young sibs
SibParent - a Yahoo group for parents of kids with special needs where they can talk about their "other" kids
SibGroup - a group for those running SibShops
GKSN - for grandparents of kids with special needs
October 2013
TBD: Washington State Father's Network 35th Annual Conference - Bellevue. For more info, click here.
10/7 - 9: 30th Annual Pacific Northwest Institute on Special Education and the Law - Yakima, WA. Click here for more information as it becomes available. You can also join an e-mail list at the website by clicking on "keep me informed".
November 2013
11/13 - 14: Special Education Fall Autism Conference - Federal Way. Contact SETC at (509) 963-3350 or e-mail Sue Wright with questions.
11/14 - 16: WAEYC'S 37th Annual Conference - Marriott Convention Center & Hotel, SeaTac Airport. Click here to register.
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This is a group photo from The National Arc Convention held in Bellevue on August 3 - 5, 2013. The Arc of Washington's Executive Director Sue Elliott (5th from left, back row) received the Executive Excellence Award during the convention.