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The Arc of Whatcom County
PARENT COALITION E-ALERT
February 2015
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
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FEDERAL
2nd District
STATE
42nd District
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Dear ,
Don't miss next week's workshop on special needs trusts and the ABLE Act! Supervision for family members is available if you RSVP by Thursday, February 12th.
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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SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS &
THE NEW ABLE ACT 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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EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
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Wednesday, February 18th, 6-8:30pm
St. Luke's Health Education Center
3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham
For some of us, utilizing technology comes with more questions than answers. This Parent Workshop is designed to help lessen the concern you may have about your child accessing technology. In addition, you will see a hands-on sampling of technology assisting our students today. Presented by WWU faculty, Paula Dagnon, Linda Schleef with grad student, Brian Pahl.
Topics include: Technology as a scaffold rather than a crutch, keeping your kids safe online, affordable and intuitive emerging technology, screen time as active versus passive, and technology in the classroom.
For information and to RSVP, contact Parent to Parent:
(360) 255-2056, ext. 1 or christine@p2pwhatcom.org.
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AUTISM 200 SERIES
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Autism 202: Medication Management & ASD
Thursday, February 19th, 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. Please RSVP by February 16th if you plan to attend. If you need a parking permit, please RSVP and be sure to include your first and last name. Contact Jessica: jessica.burchiel@wwu.edu.
For more info on this month's topic, click here.
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SURVEY ABOUT COMMUNITY INCLUSION
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A group of 5th graders from Wade King elementary are currently completing an Inquiry Project. They recently attended the Project Unify conference through Special Olympics and are looking at how to make communities more inclusive for people with disabilities. They have created a survey to help them learn more. Please click on the link below to complete the survey.
Thank you for taking the time to support these students in their endeavor!
Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JDM888G
to complete the survey.
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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 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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