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 We hope you are enjoying the sunshine despite the cold temps!
The Arc's February newsletter is on the way to your mailbox. To view online, click here.
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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| INFANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE | |
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Infant and Early Childhood Conference
May 7 - 9, 2014
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Tacoma, WA
The annual conference will offer a wide variety of topics covering every aspect of early childhood education, including more than 125 different sessions with a blend of local, regional and national speakers. The conference provides high quality, evidenced-based workshops, and networking opportunities for families and providers to come together to learn, share and advocate on behalf of all young children. Participants may earn CLOCK HOURS or STARS credits. Parents and childcare providers may be eligible for a scholarship or reimbursement to attend.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS BELLINGHAM
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Message from LaVonne Olsen with Special Olympics:
We are in desperate need of soccer coaches and volunteers for Special Olympics Bellingham. We may have to cancel the season without help, which would be really disappointing.
Practices are Saturdays starting March 29th - through May 4th (regional tournament.) The season may extend slightly longer if we make it to the state tournament. We can be a little flexible if you can't come to every practice.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE - for many of these athletes this is the only recreation or physical activity they get! You don't even have to be great at soccer, just great with our athletes! We can teach you enough to get the soccer part covered.
This is a desperate plea for help. We have worked six years to resurrect this program, we hate to watch it fade away for lack of volunteers and coaches. Call me (LaVonne Olsen) 360-927-5233 if you're interested!
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INFORMATION FROM
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | |
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Attached is a notice from the Social Security Administration regarding important changes to benefit letter requests and social security number letter requests.
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SOCIAL SECURITY 101 WORKSHOP
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Monday, March 10
5:30-7:30pm
St. Lukes Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham
Presented by the Whatcom County Health Department, this free workshop is designed for families and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Topics to include:
- Benefits and why you should apply
- Basic differences between disability benefits
- How employment can work with benefits
- Work incentives and other resources
- Common pitfalls
- Reporting and other requirements
For more information on the training, click here. RSVP is requested. Please contact Vicki: vmcclure@co.whatcom.wa.us or (360) 676-6724 ext. 32014
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