September 2016
 
We had another great Annual Picnic (even in the heat). 
Thank you to all the families who came out to play!
Big thanks to South Sound Reading Foundation, Hands on Children's Museum and Rhythm Fire School of Music for making the day special and fun!

Thank you to Washington Federal Foundation for funds to assist with events and to the following 2017 Champions of Courage sponsors: Olympia Federal Savings for a "heroic" level sponsorship, Pediatric Therapy Associates for a "fearless" level sponsorship, ABC Pediatrics for a "fearless" level sponsorship and Williams, Wyckoff & Ostrander Attorneys at Law for a "gallant" level sponsorship! 

Thank you to Bonnie Kavanaugh and Susan Wise for donations toward Happy Bottoms 2016 Diaper Drive! 
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  Calendar   
     
*9/10 Signing Social @ 1:00 pm - P2P

*9/12 Positive Discipline Mason County begins (6 week course) @ 6:00-8:30 pm - Shelton Elks Lodge

*9/13 Transition Support Group @ 5:30 pm - P2P

*9/15 Sibshops @ 6:00 pm - P2P

*9/20 Up With Downs Support Group @ 6:00 pm - P2P

*9/21 Sensory Processing Disorder Support Group @ 6:30 pm - P2P

*9/27 Mom to Mom Support Group @ 6:00 pm - P2P



*10/1 Buddy Walk @ 9:00 am - Lacey Fire Station 34

*10/3 Positive Discipline @ 6:00 pm - Shelton Elks  Lodge

*10/8 Signing Social @ 1:00-3:00 pm - P2P

*10/9 Pumpkin Patch @ 1:00 pm - Schilter's Family Farm (All P2P families welcome)

*10/11 Transition Support Group @ 5:30-7:30 pm - P2P

*10/13 SibShops @ 6:00-7:30 pm - P2P

*10/18 Up With Downs Support Group @ 6:00 pm - P2P

*10/18 GHEL/ICC @ 3:00 pm - Hopkins Bldg in Aberdeen

*10/19 Sensory Processing Disorder Support Group @ 6:30-8:00 pm - P2P

*10/20 MELC/ICC @ 9:30-11:00 am - Mason County Health Dept.

*10/22 Sensory Friendly Movie @ 10:00 am - Yelm Cinemas

*10/25 Mom to Mom Support Group @ 6:00 pm - P2P

*10/27 TECC/ICC @ 9:00 am - ESD 113

**Special Needs Connections Swim EVERY Sunday from 12:00-1:00 @ Briggs YMCA

**Challenger Days for Teens EVERY Thursday from 3:30-4:30 @ Briggs YMCA

***For the full year of SSP2P events, please click on
P2P Staff
 
GENERAL OFFICE LINE
(360)352-1126 ext. 100

Kim Smith, Executive Director and Early Intervention Program Director
(360) 352-1126 ext. 108
ksmith@ssp2p.org
 
Sheila Kavanaugh, Fund Development Director
(360) 352-1126  ext. 101
skavanaugh@ssp2p.org

Sylvia Davenport, Helping Parent and Transition Coordinator
(360) 352-1126   ext. 106 
sdavenport@ssp2p.org

Karen Huggins, Lead FRC and FRC (North Thurston)   (360) 352-1126 ext. 103
khuggins@ssp2p.org

Brandi Clarke, FRC
(North Thurston)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 102
bclarke@ssp2p.org

Alissa McClellan, FRC (Yelm and Rainier)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 109
amcclellan@ssp2p.org

Dawn Harrison, FRC (Olympia and Griffin)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 104
dharrison@ssp2p.org

Sara Loyer, FRC (Tumwater, Tenino and Rochester)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 107 
sloyer@ssp2p.org

Olivia McGuire, FRC
(South Mason County)
(360) 432-7788 (Mason)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 112 (Thurston)
omcguire@ssp2p.org

Connie King, FRC
(Grays Harbor County)
(360) 972-0460 
cking@asd5.org

Marisol Guzman, Assistant
(Grays Harbor County, bilingual)
(360) 972-0460
mguzman@asd5.org

Chris Brandt, Office Support

Hayley Harris, FRC Assistant and Lending Program, 
(360) 352-1126 ext. 111
hharris@ssp2p,.org

Shanelle Montano, Admin. Assistant
(360) 352-1126 ext. 105
smontano@ssp2p.org

Spanish Line,
(360) 352-1126 ext. 110

Mason County Line for Messages, 
(360) 352-1126 ext. 112
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Thank you for the ongoing support of South Sound Parent to Parent that allows us to serve our community!
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Kim Smith
Executive Director
Helping Parents Needed for IEP Support!

We are looking for NEW or SEASONED Helping Parents willing to go through additional training that would enable you to support families in the IEP process.  You would meet with the parents prior to the IEP, act as a
support person during the IEP and debrief after the IEP.  Please contact Sylvia if you'd be willing to help with this truly valuable service!  She can be reached at 360-352-1126 x 106 or sdavenport@ssp2p.org

ANNUAL DIAPER DRIVE!

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South Sound Dads' Advocacy Group
 
There is a long-standing Dad's Advocacy Group that has been meeting at the Dancing Goats Coffee Shop in Lacey (near the Lacey Transit Center and new SPSCC campus).  They meet on most Tuesdays at about 1:15 pm.  This group advocates with agencies and with the Legislature on issues impacting young adults with developmental disabilities.  The group is open to dads but will accept needs, issues and questions from anyone related to the population served.  The group is currently working on:  1) housing alternatives for young adults with disabilities whose parents are aging or otherwise impaired; 2) tax issues; 3) labor/union issues, and; 4) problems being experienced with CARE assessment processes.  For more information contact:  Loren M. (Mike) Freeman at freemlm@hotmail.com
 

Events

Support Group Resumes!


 
9th Annual Buddy Walk

The 9th Annual Buddy Walk will be on October 1, 2016.  The event is held to promote awareness and inclusion of Down Syndrome.  Where: Lacey Fire Station 34 at 8407 Steilacoom Road SE  in Lacey.  Registration, which is free, starts at 9 am and there will be a short program at 10 am.  There will be a photo booth, face painting, bubbles, lots of free food, a balloon artist and magician.  After the program, there is a one mile walk around the nearby Regional Athletic Center.  The sidewalk is wide and level.  There will be door prizes also.  Everyone is welcome!  The proceeds from this event are used to aid children and adults with Down syndrome, including therapies, dance classes, martial arts, horse riding, Special Olympics and scholarships.
 
For ALL SSP2P Families!


All P2P Families Welcome!


Every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30!
Educational Information


MASON COUNTY - REGISTER NOW for FALL 2016!


Starting in September!

Please click on the link below for a more clear copy!

COMMUNITY
High School Transition Tool Kit from Informing Families!

Planning for Life After School
Creating a successful transition to adulthood requires support from a lot of different sources. This Transition Toolkit provides a timeline and checklist to help you make the most of your high school years. The following STAR FORM offers an example of ways to identify helpful people and
resources to help reach your goals. Download your own
STAR FORM at Star Form


Supports for Children with Behavior Challenges
Great read if you're looking for ideas and supports for challenging behaviors.  Go to this link: