TONIGHT (Tuesday, October 22nd) is The Arc's Health Care Workshop (info below). Representatives from Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) will be here to answer your questions and help your family better understand the changes in health care. We hope you can join us for this informative event.

Friday is our 2nd annual Halloween Party....free and open to the community. So much fun!

If you need more information on these events or other issues, please contact Monica: 360-715-0170, ext. 303 or monicab@arcwhatcom.org.

Sincerely,
The Arc of Whatcom Team

HEALTH CARE WORKSHOP

Changes, Challenges, Costs, and Coverage

Tuesday, October 22 (TONIGHT)

6:00-8:00pm

The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center

2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham

Individuals with developmental disabilities have a greater need for healthcare services than the typical individual and therefore are more impacted by the cost of healthcare and changes to the healthcare system. Big changes have occurred in recent years and new changes are starting in 2014.

What changes can be expected with the ACA/Obamacare/Insurance Exchange?
For individuals with disabilities, what are the important features to research when choosing a plan?
If specific medical costs are not being covered by their insurance company, how does one appeal or find other support to help with these costs?

Please RSVP: 360-715-0170 ext. 303, monicab@arcwhatcom.org.

Supervised care for family members is available

if you RSVP by Friday, October 18.

COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY

Halloween Party

Friday, October 25, 2013

5:00-7:00pm
Bloedel Donovan Park Multi-Purpose Building

(fully accessible location)

This is a free event for the community sponsored by The Arc of Whatcom County. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! There will be fun games and yummy treats for all to enjoy. Please dress in your costume, and bring non-perishable food to donate to the Bellingham Food Bank.

Last year was our first Halloween Party and it was a tremendous success...so much fun celebrating with children and adults of all ages and abilities!

If you have questions or would like to volunteer, contact Christine: christines@arcwhatcom.org, 360-715-0170. We hope to see you there!