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Below is information on a great opportunity to make your voice heard on local services for children with special health care needs and/or disabilities.
Also, don't forget that March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Please contact Amy at The Arc: amym@arcwhatcom.org, 360-715-0170, ext. 309 if interested in hosting an awareness event at your school or business.
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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| IMPORTANT FOCUS GROUP ON
WHATCOM COUNTY SERVICES | |
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Does your child have special health care needs?
PARENT AND CHILD FUN FOCUS GROUP
Saturday, March 8, 2014
The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center
2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
The focus group's goal is to find out from the experts, YOU, how healthcare and support services are working and how they can be improved.
- Fun and interactive activities
- Refreshments
- Connect with other parents
- Find out about services
- Sign Up NOW...slots are filling fast!
Parents get a $25 Fred Meyer Gift Card for participating.
RSVP: ParTakingAction@gmail.com or 715-0170 ext.303
by Friday, March 7.
For more information, click here for the Focus Group Flyer.
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| SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP | |
Monday, March 10
5:30pm - 7:30pm
St Lukes Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Parkway
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.
About the presenter: Susan Harrell is with the Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (W.I.S.E.) and has worked with and on behalf of people with disabilities since 1985. Susan specializes in Social Security and Medical Benefits; Work Incentives; Individual Resource Development; Person-Centered Planning; and Policies and Regulations Related to the Self-Sufficiency of Individuals with Disabilities.
RSVP is requested. Please contact Vicki: vmcclure@co.whatcom.wa.us or (360) 676-6724 ext. 32014.
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