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NEW RESOURCES:
Advocacy Days Are Back!
2014 Advocacy Day Schedule (click here to view the schedule and additional info online):
Jan. 22nd: Legislative Briefing & Reception
Jan. 29th: Supporting Families
Feb. 5th: Medicaid Services
Feb. 12th: Civil Rights
Feb. 19th: Independent Living Day
Feb. 26th: Employment
Stipends for travel are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact The Arc of Washington State at 1-888-754-8798, ext. 105 for more information.
The University of Washington's DO-IT Center is seeking students to be DO-IT Scholars - The DO-IT Center serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. Applications received before January 30th, 2014 will be given priority. Click here to access the application and more information online.
Smile for a Lifetime - Scholarships available for those who cannot afford orthodontic care for children ages 11 - 18
Project Unify by Special Olympics - ages 2 and up. Includes Unified Sports (ages 8 and up), youth activation, Leadership and Whole School Activities.
December 2013
12/3 & 4: Positive Practices in Behavioral Support - free training at Renton Technical College sponsored by WA DSHS, DDA, & Roads to Community Living. Join Dr. Gary W. LaVigna from the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis for this exciting 4 part training! Click here to e-mail Aelfwynn Freer to register.
12/8: Sensitive Santa - Auburn, 8am - 11am. This is a special time to visit Santa, which is reserved just for children with Autism. The Santa area will be "sensory friendly". Each family who attends with receive a free Santa photo and enjoy festive giveaways. Click here to e-mail Chantelle Herburger to RSVP or request more info.
May 2014
5/7 - 9: The Infant and Early Childhood Conference (IECC) - Tacoma, WA. Save the date! Presenter application deadline is November 1st. For more information, click here.
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