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PARENT COALITION E-ALERT

November 2014

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Greetings!  

 

Don't miss tonight's Parent Coalition workshop on Future Planning! Check out the details below and let us know if you plan to attend.

 

For additional events, click here to see 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 
360-715-0170 

 

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  REMINDER: FUTURE PLANNING WORKSHOP
   
Tuesday, November 18th, 6-8pm
The Arc, 2602 McLeod Rd
  

Forms, forms, and more forms! What do you need to fill out (and when) to ensure your child's financial future?

 

We will present timelines and easy-to-use tips to make future planning as painless as possible.

 

Topics include: 

  • Guardianship reports to the court
  • Social Security
  • Representative Payee
  • Medicaid Personal Care
  • Special Needs Trusts

 

Please RSVP: 360-715-0170 ext. 303, [email protected].

 

   AUTISM OUTREACH PROJECT

The Autism Outreach Project offers an exciting schedule of workshops for the 2014-2015 school year designed to provide the tools and information necessary to effectively educate learners on the autism spectrum. Educators, parents, early childhood providers, and community members are invited to learn valuable information and strategies; network with other professionals and family members; and share resources, advice, and support.

  

Thanks to the Bellingham School District, several of the workshops will be offered in our local area through the use of interactive video conference with live presenters. There are reduced rates available for parents who wish to participate. Some of the upcoming workshops that will be offered in Bellingham include:

  
Thursday, November 20 - Emotion Regulation and Anxiety management in Autism. Crystal Gray, Ph.D. Click here to register.
  
Monday, December 8 - Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Students with Autism Using Positive Behavior Support (Beginning), Nancy Rosenberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Click here to register.
  
 FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Open Forum: 

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 5-6pm

Larrabee Building

1409 18th St, Bellingham

The Family Partnership Program is seeking input in the visioning process for Bellingham Public Schools. The purpose of this initial meeting is for our advisory group to listen and learn about the supports, services and classes/workshops families would like to see offered in a Family Partnership Program. The program will be an alternative for students for whom a typical public, private, or home school setting is not a good option and will include a strong collaboration between parents, students, and Bellingham Schools. 
  
 RSVPs to this forum are encouraged but not required. To RSVP or for more info, call 676-6424. 
  AUTISM 211: WE HAVE A VOICE
  

Thursday, November 20, 7-8:30pm

WWU Speech-Language Clinic

AIC Building, 516 High St, Bellingham

 

Autism 200 is a series of free classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism sponsored by Seattle Children's Autism Center. You must RSVP in advance. Contact Katey: [email protected].

 

Autism 211: We Have a Voice -

A Panel of Individuals with ASD

Facilitator: Charles Cowan, MD

 

Join Seattle Children's Autism Center's medical director, Dr. Charles Cowan, and a panel of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, to hear about their perspectives. What was helpful? What was not helpful? What should parents and professionals know about their children, students, and patients?

 

www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics-programs/autism-center/resources 

  

    OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR WASHINGTON HEALTH PLAN FINDER 

 

Open enrollment started Saturday, November 15. 

 

At Washington Healthplanfinder, you can:

  • Compare health plans side by side
  • Find out if you qualify for financial help to pay for coverage
  • Get answers to your questions
  • Review your options and get enrolled

Visit wahealthplanfinder.org for more info, or call 1-855-923-4633, TTY/TTD: 1-855-627-9604.

 

  
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