In the next few weeks, there are several events for you to share your experiences and suggestions on improving services in our community. Please read below for more information.

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

CARE MAP WORKSHOP

Tuesday, April 29th

5:30-7:30pm

The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center

2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham

The Arc and Whatcom Taking Action will be conducting a workshop on Tuesday, April 29th to gather data from families on building a system of care map for Whatcom County.

Every parent will have the opportunity to create their own care map that will illustrate and connect the various providers for their children. This is a powerful visual tool to help parents understand the magnitude of their "team" (and why it seems so overwhelming at times) and to show others as well. (For more information on care maps, click here.)

NOTE: Parents get a Fred Meyer gift card for participating in this workshop. If you would like more information or to participate: contact partakingaction@gmail.com or Monica at 715-0170 ext. 303. Childcare is available during the workshop if you RSVP by Friday, April 25.

HURRY, limited number of slots available!

DISABIILTY ISSUES AND EMPLOYMENT

Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, May 8

2pm-4pm

Peace Health, Health Education Center - Conference Room A

3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham

The Washington State Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE) is holding a town hall meeting to discuss issues important to people with disabilities, such as transportation, employment opportunities, health care and affordable housing.

For information or to request an accommodation, contact Melinda Johnson: 509-482-3854, msjohnson@esd.wa.gov.

BREWS DAY BRUNCH

Max Higbee Center's Brews Day Brunch

Sunday, April 27

10am-2pm

Boundary Bay Beer Garden

Max Higbee has expanded their April Brews Day event to create a more family friendly connection to the fundraiser: Brews Day Brunch. The goal is to create an inclusive event where the community can be more involved with Max Higbee members, so the more families and individuals attend the better!

Enjoy a heaping plate of hot food (for only $10!), bluegrass music by Tear Jerkers and Moongrass, and win raffle prizes for Max Higbee and April Brews Day merchandise.

For more info, visit www.maxhigbee.org/brews-day-brunch.html

SPECIAL FAMILY WEEKEND AT CAMP SEALTH

Max enjoyed riding a horse

at the 2013 Camp Sealth.

Camp Sealth

Special Family Weekend

May 24-26

Special Family Weekend is a fabulous opportunity for families with kids with special needs to experience the outdoors in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Families stay in camp-style cabins, enjoy delicious meals, and spend the weekend doing all of your favorite camp activities - including archery, boating, fishing, outdoor games, hikes, crafts and more! A variety of adaptive bikes are provided by the Outdoors for All Foundation so children of all ability levels will find a bike they can take out for a spin.

To register, visit www.campsealth.org/specialfamilyweekend or call 206-463-3174, ext 35. The deadline to register is May 3, but please note that this event fills up quickly.

INFANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE

May 7-9, 2014

Greater Tacoma Convention Center

The conference provides opportunities for families and service providers to learn, share and advocate on behalf of all young children, especially those with developmental delays, disabilities and/or other special health care needs.

For information, visit: www.ieccwa.org, email: ieccreg@ce.uoregon.edu, or call 800-280-6218. NOTE: Parent scholarships are available for this conference.

PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this email is for informational purposes only and should be evaluated by each recipient for content accuracy and applicability. Some articles are provided only to educate about a variety of perspectives on issues. It is not intended to represent the viewpoint of The Arc of Whatcom County.