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The Arc of Whatcom County

Parent Coalition E-alert

February 2013
 

In This Issue
AUTISM SUPPORT
DSO MEETING
P2P SUPPORT
FERNDALE FAMILY NIGHT
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

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Know Your Legislators


FEDERAL

 

Sen. Maria Cantwell

cantwell.senate.gov

(202)224-3441

 

Sen. Patty Murray

murray.senate.gov

(202)224-2621

 

1st District

Rep. Suzan Delbene

delbene.house.gov 

(202) 225-6311
  

2nd District

Rep. Rick Larsen

http://larsen.house.gov/

(202)225-2605

   

  
STATE
  
42nd District

 

Sen. Doug Ericksen

ericksen.doug@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7682

 

Rep. Vincent Buys

buys.vincent@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7980

 

Rep. Jason Overstreet

overstreet.jason@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7980

 

40th District

 

Sen. Kevin Ranker

ranker.kevin@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7678

 

Rep. Kristine Lytton

lytton.kristine@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7800

 

Rep. Jeff Morris

morris.jeff@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7970

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Greetings!  

 

Below are reminders on upcoming support groups, as well as a meeting for parents and community members dedicated to events and programs for individuals with Down syndrome.

 

Last but not least, here is the link for the February newsletter that includes valuable information on iPads, legislative advocacy, Project Unify and much, much more!

 

Enjoy! 

 

AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP

12-1:30pm, Friday, February 8
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
For more information, contact Monica:
monicab@arcwhatcom.org, call 360-715-0170, ext 303.  
  
DOWN SYNDROME OUTREACH MEETING
  
DSO
  
12-1:30pm, Friday, February 8
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
Contact Makenna: 715-0170, ext 205, makennap@arcwhatcom.org
  

PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT GROUP


7-8:30pm, Monday, February 11

WCEL, 2001 H Street, Bellingham 

Join other parents of children with developmental delays, disabilities, and ongoing health care needs in a comfortable, confidential setting for mutual support. On-site child care available for those who RSVP by February 8: 360-255-2056 ext. 1. NOTE: The topic for this month is sensory processing issues.

 

FAMILY NIGHT AT FERNDALE HIGH

  

"Is There Life After School?"
 5:30-7pm, Thursday, February 14

Ferndale High School, Room 414/416

 

life after hsThe Arc of Whatcom County is partnering with Ferndale School District for a family night. High School Life Skills students are making dinner for the parents. Families will have the opportunity to meet with Beverly Porter, Executive Director of The Arc of Whatcom County, and talk about life after school.

 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in hosting a transition or awareness event at your school, please contact The Arc: 360-715-0170. We would love to meet more families and offer support in any way.

 

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY WORKSHOP
 
Knowledge is Power!
6-8pm, Tuesday, February 19
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
Are you concerned about the lack of funding or services for individuals with developmental disabilities? At this workshop, you will learn about pending legislation and how you can make your voice heard.
  
RSVP: 715-0170 ext 303, monicab@arcwhatcom.org. Supervised care for family members is available if you RSVP by Friday, February 15.