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Greetings!
 Happy Wednesday!
The Arc's July 2013 newsletter will soon be en route to everyone's mailboxes and features important legislative news, emergency services, workshops and more.
If you have questions or need support for your family, please contact The Arc's Parent Coalition Coordinator, Monica Burke: 715-0170, ext 303, monicab@arcwhatcom.org.
Thank you.
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ONLINE VIDEOS ON DISABILITY TOPICS | |
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DANCE CLASS FOR ALL ABILITIES | |
5:30-7pm, Monday, July 22
Classes will be held every Monday (5:30-7pm)
from July 29 - August 12 ($30 for three classes)
The Arc of Whatcom County
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
Genevieve Dunn, a certified DanceAbility instructor, will be teaching DanceAbility classes this summer for adults of all abilities.
This free introductory class is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and experience the joy of dance. Space is limited, so sign up early. Please notes that scholarships are available.
To register for the introductory class and/or the dance program, contact Amy at The Arc: (360) 715-0170 ext. 309, amym@arcwhatcom.org. To learn more about DanceAbility, visit www.danceability.com. |
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AUTISM 200 SERIES:
THE TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD | |
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7-8:30pm, Thursday, July 18
Western Washington University, Speech-Language Clinic
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DOWN SYNDROME OUTREACH MEETING | |
12-2pm, Friday, July 26
The Arc of Whatcom County
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
 Interested in programs and activities for individuals with Down syndrome? Down syndrome Outreach (DsO) is an all volunteer committee and would greatly appreciate your input and involvement! The mission is to advocate for the rights, promote the potential and abilities, and create a supportive and inclusive community for people with Down syndrome. A main focus of this meeting will be the Buddy Walk. For information, contact Makenna: (360) 715-0170 ext 205, |
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AUTISM HOUSING SURVEY | |
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Autism Speaks Launches First-of-its-Kind
National Housing and Residential Supports Survey
Within the next decade, more than 500,000 individuals with autism will enter adulthood. Finding and securing housing and residential supports for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can be extremely challenging for individuals and their families. Autism Speaks seeks to quantify and characterize the housing needs of individuals, adolescents and adults with autism in the United States through the first-of-its-kind National Housing and Residential Supports Survey.
The goal is to increase the support of both the public and private sectors to expand housing and residential supports opportunities for individuals with autism. They hope to receive 10,000 responses by Friday, August 9.
The survey is designed for individuals with autism ages 14 and older and their caregivers. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Survey for Individuals with Autism:
Survey for Caregivers of Individuals with Autism:
NOTE: All who complete the full survey will be entered
into a drawing to win an iPad!
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