7/9: Omak Family Fun Day In the Park from Dads M.O.V.E. - 10:00am to 3:00pm, Omak. Click here for more info.
7/22 - 23: Pediatric Bioethics Conference: "Ethical Challenges in Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, Support & Research - Seattle. Click here for more information.
7/28 - 29: Summer Workshop Series for educators and providers working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - Spokane. The University of Washington Autism Center & Northeast WA ESD 101 are excited to partner to bring this 2-day workshop. Click here to register online.
August 2016
8/1 - 3: Starting Strong: P-3rd Grade Institute - Tacoma. Click here for more info.
8/9 - 10: Northwest Autism Conference - Kennewick. Click here for more information as it becomes available.
September 2016
9/16 - 18: Dad's Training Weekend from Dads M.O.V.E. - Coupeville, $20 registration fee. Click here for more info.
October 2016
10/1: 2016 Equity & Family Engagement Conference: Engage: United For Student Success - 9:00am to 4:00pm, Mill Creek. Click here for more info.
10/21: 6th Annual Lewis County Autism Awareness Conference - Chehalis. Registration details will be available later in the spring 2016.
Coming in 2017...
3/8 - 10, 2017: General & Special Education Conference - Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. Discounted rooms available at the Sheraton Hotel at the current prevailing government rate! Click here for more information.
New Resources
mygene2.org - mygene2 is a website developed by scientists and clinicians at the University of Washington to connect families, clinicians and researchers through sharing their stories of rare genetic conditions.
Presentation materials for "Coordinating Care For Kids - School Nurses Linking With The Medical Home" webinar can be found by clicking here. This webinar was presented in May 2016, and provides practical examples and resources on how school nurses, community-based clinicians and other providers can implement care coordination successfully.
From WA State Dept. of Early Learning: Practice Guide Materials For Infants & Toddlers With Sensory Disabilities - a practice guide to inform providers on services for infants and toddlers with sensory disabilities. The guide includes information on eligibility, pathways to services, and other resources for families. A self-evaluation tool has also been developed for agencies to help LLAs and EI agencies evaluate their readiness to support families with newly identified birth-to-three year olds with sensory disabilities.
The ABLE Act was signed in to law in Washington State on 5/1/15. Are you wondering what is going on with the ABLE Act these days? Click here for more information.
