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 The Arc's October newsletter will soon be en route to your mailbox. You can also read it online by clicking here. For additional events, click here for The Arc's community calendar or click on the left sidebar. As always, we are here to help you. Please contact us anytime. The Arc of Whatcom County
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| REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE BUDDY WALK! | |
11th Annual Buddy Walk
Saturday, October 4th
11am-2pm
Fairhaven Village Green
The Buddy WalkŪ is a fun and rewarding opportunity to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October.
The event will feature a one mile walk around beautiful Fairhaven, and all ages and abilities are invited to participate. After the walk, there will be food, entertainment, a silent auction and other fun activities for families to enjoy. All participants will receive a fun shirt and lunch!
Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, your participation and generosity are greatly appreciated! Anyone can be a buddy!
To register, visit www.arcwhatcom.org/BuddyWalk.html or call 360-715-0170. You can also register at the event.
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| STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL | |
Quarterly Meeting
Friday, October 10, 9am-3pm
Best Western Lakeway Inn - Conference Room
714 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham
The State Independent Living Council is appointed by the Governor to guide development of and promote access to independent living services for individuals with disabilities statewide. The council works to increase opportunities for self-determination and empowerment of people with disabilities, and to create awareness of people with disabilities as a valuable human resource. They welcome your feedback concerning your experiences and concerns.
Participants may access the meeting remotely by CART captioning online: http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=SILC
For other reasonable accommodations requests, please contact:
Marie Slusser at 800-624-4105 or slussmr@dshs.wa.gov.
For more information, visit www.wasilc.org or call:
360-725-3695
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| AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP | |
Friday, October 10, 12-1:30pm
The Arc, 2602 McLeod Rd, Bellingham
Join other parents and caregivers in a confidential setting for mutual support. For more information, contact Monica, (360) 715-0170 ext. 303, or monicab@arcwhatcom.org
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| FATHER'S NETWORK CONFERENCE | |
2014 State Conference
Saturday, October 11, 8:30am-4pm
Microsoft-The Commons/Mixer
15255 NE 40th Street, Redmond
This highly unique and compelling event for fathers of children with special needs is guaranteed to be an incredible and memorable day. Registration materials are now available. Contact Greg Schell: 425-653-4286 or visit www.fathersnetwork.org.
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| YOUNG ADULT SELF-ADVOCACY MEETING | |
Saturday, October 11, 10am-12pm
The Arc, 2602 McLeod Rd
Are you between the ages of 16 and 30? Are you an eligible client of the Developmental Disabilities Administration? If you answered yes to both questions, then you are welcome to join!
We will play games and get to know each other. We will learn about helping others and helping ourselves. You need not have any special skills to join the group. We will find the best way for everyone to have fun together. All meetings are free!
To sign up, call The Arc of Whatcom County at (360) 715-0170 ext. 304 or email Jessika Houston at jessikah@arcwhatcom.org.
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