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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
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| 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.
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AUTISM OUTREACH PROJECT
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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
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR
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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.
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"LET'S GO BOWLING" WITH NW WASHINGTON COMMUNITY OF THE DEAF
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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.
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SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS WORKSHOP
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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.
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P2P SUPPORT MEETING TRAVELS TO LYNDEN!
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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.
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