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The Arc of Whatcom County

PARENT COALITION E-ALERT

 March 2014

IN THIS ISSUE
Guardian Workshop
Special Olympics
End the R Word

RESOURCES

  
  

 

ELECTED OFFICIALS


FEDERAL

 

Sen. Maria Cantwell

cantwell.senate.gov 

(202)224-3441

 

Sen. Patty Murray

murray.senate.gov 

(202)224-2621

 

1st District

Rep. Suzan Delbene

delbene.house.gov  

(202) 225-6311   

2nd District

Rep. Rick Larsen

http://larsen.house.gov/ 

(202)225-2605

   

  
STATE
  
42nd District

 

Sen. Doug Ericksen

ericksen.doug@leg.wa.gov 

(360)786-7682

 

Rep. Vincent Buys

buys.vincent@leg.wa.gov 

(360)786-7854

 

Rep. Jason Overstreet

overstreet.jason@leg.wa.gov 

(360)786-7980

 

40th District

 

Sen. Kevin Ranker

ranker.kevin@leg.wa.gov 

(360)786-7678

 

Rep. Kristine Lytton

lytton.kristine@leg.wa.gov 

(360)786-7800

 

Rep. Jeff Morris

morris.jeff@leg.wa.gov 

(360)786-7970

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Next week is The Arc's Guardian Workshop...a great opportunity to learn from an experienced advocate on how to prepare for your family member (with disabilities) when he/she turns 18. 

 

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
  
GUARDIAN WORKSHOP

 

The Arc's Ask the Advocate: Guardian Workshop

6-8pm, Tuesday, March 18

The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center

2602 McLeod Road

 


Join us for this workshop designed to expand your knowledge and get your questions answered by an experienced advocate. Topics will include: power of attorney, guardianship, special needs trusts and adult services.
 

Supervised care for family members is available if you RSVP by March 14: 715-0170 ext. 303, monicab@arcwhatcom.org.


                  SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIMMING
                                     
Bellingham Independents
Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
1114 Potter Street
 778-7665
Sundays 11am-1pm

Please bring swim gear, towel and a water bottle. You must provide our own assistant in the locker room if needed.
For eligibility information, visit: www.specialolympicswashington.org/sowa/athletes/become_an_athlete

DATES:
  • First Practice - March 16
  • March 23, 30
  • April 6, 13
  • NO Practice April 20 (Easter)
  • Regional Swim Meet: Saturday, April 26 Location TBA
  • May 4
  • NO Practice May 11 (Mother's Day)
  • May 18
  • NO Practice May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
  • State Swim Meet: Fort Lewis/Federal Way May/June 30, 1 & 2 (for those who qualify)

Questions ? Call/Text Dave 360-296-1537

 

Donations to help Bellingham Independents Special Olympics

Suggested $2.00 per practice. (Donations not necessary to participate.)  

 

 SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE "R" WORD

 

 

Language affects attitude. Attitudes affect actions.

 

Have you taken the pledge yet? Visit www.r-word.org.

 

 

          

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