The Arc of Whatcom County

PARENT COALITION E-ALERT

February 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

FACES Parent Meeting

Autism Outreach Project

Assistive Technology Seminar

Bowling with NWWCD

Special Needs Trusts

P2P Meeting

RESOURCES

Upcoming Events

Legislative Action Center

Programs

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)786-7980

Rep. Luanne Van Werven

luanne.vanwerven@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

Governor

Governor Jay Inslee

info@ofm.wa.gov

(360) 902-4111

MAILING LIST

Dear ,

The February Parent Coalition Newsletter will soon be on it's 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

TONIGHT: FACES PARENT MEETING

Wednesday, January 28, 6-8pm

St. Luke's Community Health Education Center

3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham

Families for Autistic Children's Education & Support (FACES) is a non-profit organization serving children and young adults with autism & their families in Whatcom County.

FACES provides a summer program with one-on-one instruction, therapeutic activities and community outings. We are looking forward to another fun, successful summer program for our youth. If you are interested in having your child participate in FACES this year, we need at least one (both if you can swing it) Parent/Guardian/Family Representative per FACES child at this mandatory meeting. This meeting is required in order to be eligible for the family participation tuition discount for 2015.

Contact FACES if you have any questions at (360) 389-2151 or email facesnw@hotmail.com.

For more information or to learn about FACES Northwest, visit www.facesnorthwest.com.

AUTISM OUTREACH PROJECT

Upcoming Workshops Offered in Bellingham via Teleconference.

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.

February 5th: Building Executive Functioning Skills in Students with Autism. Julie George, M.Ed., BCBA

February 24th: Transition Planning for Students on the Autism Spectrum. Crystal Gray, Ph.D.

Be sure to register online:

https://www.nwesd.org/aop/training

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR

Monday, February 2, 12:30-3:30pm

Bellingham Public Library

210 Central Ave, Bellingham

Samantha Murphy, a WATAP (Washington Assistive Technology Act Program) representative, will present information about assistive technology including:

What is assistive technology?
Information about the cost and use
Services provided by WATAP

This is an interactive seminar and assistive equipment will be available to try.

To RSVP for this event, call the Center for Independence at (360) 393-3890 and leave your name and phone number.

"LET'S GO BOWLING" WITH NW WASHINGTON COMMUNITY OF THE DEAF

Sunday, February 8, 1-4pm

Park Bowl and Splitz Grille

4175 Meridian Street, Bellingham

(360) 734-1430

All are welcome to go bowling and meet new and old friends! Please arrive at 12:30pm for shoe rental. Cost: 2 games for $4, plus $2.50 for shoe rental.

Sponsored by Northwest Washington Community of the Deaf (NWWCD). The mission of NWWCD is to promote educational activities, social and personal enrichment, leadership abilities, just rights and privileges for individuals as well as introducing awareness of deaf culture and American Sign Language to society at large. Visit nwwcd.org for more info.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS WORKSHOP

Tuesday, February 17th, 6-8pm

The Arc, 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham

Welcoming special guest Barry Meyers

from the Elder Law Offices of Barry M. Meyers

A Special Needs Trust can allow individuals to enhance their quality of life through trust assets while retaining government benefits. There are several different Special Needs Trusts which can be created depending on the origin of the assets that may be used to fund the trust. Please join us for this informative workshop to learn more.

Supervised care for family members is available if you RSVP. Please RSVP to Monica: 360-715-0170 ext. 303 or email monicab@arcwhatcom.org by February 12th.

P2P SUPPORT MEETING TRAVELS TO LYNDEN!

Monday, February 9th, 7-8:30pm

Fisher Elementary School

501 N. 14th Street, Lynden

Learn about the Developmental Disabilities Administration services and the changes ahead with guests: Leslie Terpstra, Case Resource Manager/Eligibility Review from DDA; and parent, Monica Burke. Find out about DDA eligibility, how to apply, Individual & Family Services, waivers, and other supports.

Free on-site child care is available if you RSVP by February 6. To RSVP or for more info, contact Karlene at (360) 255-2056 ext. 3 or karlene@p2pwhatcom.org.

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.