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The Arc of Whatcom County
PARENT COALITION E-ALERT
January 2015
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
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FEDERAL
2nd District
STATE
42nd District
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Dear ,
The Arc's January newsletter will soon be on its way to your mailbox! You can also read it online by clicking here.
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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SAFETY & WANDERING WORKSHOP
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Tuesday, January 20th, 6-8pm
The Arc, 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham
Does your family member often wander or run off? Are you concerned for his or her safety? Do you want to know what options are out there to keep him or her safe? We will have parents and professionals available to provide safety tips and discuss their experiences with various options.
Please RSVP to Monica: 360-715-0170 ext. 303 or email monicab@arcwhatcom.org. Supervised care for family members is available if you RSVP by January 15th.
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| THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET BREAKDOWN | | | Governor Inslee's budget proposals have been released. How do children and adults with developmental disabilities fare? Find out from Andi Smith, Senior Policy Analyst for Governor Inslee. Watch the latest Olympia Insider from The Arc of Washington, hosted by Ed Holen and Sue Elliott.
 | | Governor's Budget Breakdown |
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| AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP | | |
Friday, January 9, 12-1:30pm
The Arc, 2602 McLeod Rd
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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YOUNG ADULT SELF-ADVOCACY
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Saturday, January 10th, 10am-12pm
The Arc, 2602 McLeod Rd, Bellingham
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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PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT MEETING
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Monday, January 12
7-8:30pm
The Arc, 2602 McLeod Rd
Bellingham*
Join other parents of children with developmental delays, disabilities, and ongoing health care needs in a comfortable, confidential setting for mutual support. For more info or to RSVP for on-site child care by January 9th, call Christine: (360) 255-2056 ext 1.
*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION.
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| 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. |
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