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42nd District
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 Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and are starting 2014 with great energy and hope!
The January newsletter is currently in the mail to families and community members. To have a digital copy, please click here. We encourage you to share this newsletter with others who would be interested. This legislative issue includes contact information for local and federal legislators, advocacy day dates and helpful information on how to get involved and make a difference. Remember, it can take just minutes a week to make your voice heard!
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Monica: 360-715-0170, ext. 303 or monicab@arcwhatcom.org.
Sincerely,
The Arc of Whatcom Team
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SUPPORT MEETINGS
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Parent to Parent Support Meeting
Monday, January 13, 7-8:30pm
WCEL, 2001 H Street
Contact Christine: 255-2056, ext 1
Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement (WAHA) will present current information on the WA State Healthcare Marketplace and Affordable Care Act to help answer any and all of your questions.
Onsite childcare is available for those who RSVP by Friday, Jan. 10.
Contact Christine at 255-2056 ext 1
or email christine@p2pwhatcom.org to register.
The Arc's Autism Support Group
Friday, January 17, 12-1:30pm
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
Contact Monica: 715-0170, ext 303,
monicab@arcwhatcom.org
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Want to expand your knowledge and understanding of autism?
Autism 200 is a series of classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism. Faculty from Seattle Children's, the University of Washington and community providers teach the classes via teleconference. Each class is open to the public and includes time for questions. Locally the classes are presented at Western Washington University Communication Sciences and Disorders AIC Building, 516 High Street, Bellingham.
PLEASE NOTE: You must RSVP in advance. Contact Jessica: bowerj2@students.wwu, 509-638-8980.
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| AUTISM WORKSHOP | |  Fostering Independence and Engagement in Children with Autism Educators and parents often struggle to promote engagement and independence in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD may demonstrate significant issues with off-task behavior and prompt dependency. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn a variety of strategies to facilitate engagement and increase independence. Self-management, prompt-fading strategies, activity schedules, and other practical, evidence-based tools will be covered.
Wednesday, January 15 8:30am - 3:30pm NWESD, 1601 R Avenue, Anacortes Registration Fees: Professionals $90 / Parents $30 Presenter: Nancy Rosenberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Autism and Positive Behavior Support Specialist
for information on classes and video conference participation.
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| COMMUNICATION & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY | |
THE ARC'S ASK THE ADVOCATE WORKSHOP
Communication & Assistive Technology
6-8pm, Tuesday, January 21
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
 Presenters will include Missy Bartel and Amy McKinley. Missy is a speech therapist and owner of Connections SLP, a leading speech therapy clinic in Whatcom County since 2000. Amy is a parent of a child with developmental disabilities who uses his iPad for communication. The focus of this workshop will be communication apps, as well as how to incorporate all assistive technology into school, work and home.
Please RSVP: (360) 715-0170 ext. 303, monicab@arcwhatcom.org.
Supervised care for family members is available if you RSVP by Friday, January 17th.
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| FACES PARENT MEETING | |
Do you know about the local summer camp
for children and young adults with autism?
FACES Northwest is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation founded and operated by parents of children with autism in Whatcom County. They conduct an eight-week therapeutic recreational day camp in July and August for children and young adults with autism from ages 5 through 21.
Campers are exposed to community involvement, independent living skills, academic enrichment and positive social relationships using evidence-based strategies. The camp works in partnership with school districts to offer an Extended School Year (ESY) program, targeting the specific needs of autistic children and young adults according to their Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Each camper is teamed with a one-on-one instructional assistant in order to maximize their potential for success.
For more information on FACES camp, costs and applications, please visit: www.facesnorthwest.com.
You can also attend the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, January 29 from 6:30-8pm at St. Luke's Community Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham
NOTE: If you are planning to enroll your child in this camp, this is a mandatory meeting for at least one parent/guardian per child.
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