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The Arc's Parent Coalition November 2013 newsletter is en route to your mailbox. It is filled with helpful information on the healthcare changes, upcoming events, and photos from recent activities.
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
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SILVER REEF GETAWAY RAFFLE PACKAGE
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 NEED A FUN GETAWAY?How about a relaxing overnight at The Silver Reef Hotel, dinner at the Red River Café and a massage? Sounds just about perfect, right? This is a fabulous gift for yourself or your favorite someone! Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased online. All money raised goes directly to The Arc's programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
The raffle ends Thursday, November 7th (at noon)...so act now. Thanks for your support...and good luck!
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iPAD GRANTS AVAILABLE | |
iPad 2 Grant Applications Open!
Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce that through the generosity of Sevenly, Wyndham Worldwide, the Geier Foundation, the James Walter Pickle Charitable Foundation, the Agarwal Foundation and Jonathan Izak, 800 schools and financially disadvantaged individuals with autism will receive an Apple iPad 2 with a Kraken A.M.S. case, by Trident Case. Eligible applicants are individuals who:
- Have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder by a licensed professional
- Reside in the United States
- Have limited income and cannot afford to purchase an iPad
The application deadline is Friday, November 8 at 11:59PM EST. Please visit the Autism Speaks website to apply.
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ACTION ALERT ON DISABILITY TREATY
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Hearings Start This Week:
Senators Need to Hear from YOU on the Disability Treaty!
The failure of the U.S. Senate to ratify The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) last year means that we have to garner more support for this important treaty this year.
The Arc of the United States is thrilled that the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has scheduled a hearing on the treaty on November 12. In advance of this next hearing, we need you to contact members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today. It is necessary for you to reach out now because committee members to know that the disability community supports the CRPD - they are hearing from the treaty's opponents, and we need to make our position known NOW!
For more information or to contact a U.S. Senator, please click here.
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SMILES OF LIFE CALENDAR
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 NOW AVAILABLE!
Featuring beautiful photos, inspiring profiles and motivating quotes, The Arc of Whatcom County's 2014 Smile of Life Calendar is dedicated to people with developmental disabilities and their friends and family. It is our true honor to celebrate the accomplishments and joys brought to us by our models. Despite any medical, developmental or behavioral challenges, they live with joy, courage and determination.
The calendar makes a unique and inspiring gift for families, friends, neighbors, teachers and anyone special on your holiday list.
Your generous support (suggested donation is $10 per calendar) will help fund valuable programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. To order, contact Christine: 715-0170 ext 305, christines@arcwhatcom.org. You can also order online: www.arcwhatcom.org.
PLEASE NOTE: The Calendar Release Party on November 7th is officially sold out.
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Friday, November 8
12 - 1:30pm
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.
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