Community Calendar

The “Ask an Ombuds” webinar is free and open to the public and will be recorded. To protect student privacy, please do not include a student’s name or other personally identifying information in your question. We will select several questions to answer at each webinar and also invite audience members to ask questions for the second half of the webinar. Our team will follow up with information and resources by email if we are not able to respond to your question during the webinar.

OEO uses Zoom as its webinar tool. Zoom will prompt you to download a tool to run it in your web browser. OEO’s services are free, confidential, impartial, and collaborative.

Ask an Ombuds: Grab lunch and a question!

Ask an Ombuds webinars are held the second Tuesday of each month, from 12-1 p.m. These webinars are held in Spanish every third month.  Click here to register.

Email your questions in advance to oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov Attn: Ask an Ombuds. An Education Ombuds will answer your questions as time allows.

DESCRIPTION

A curriculum led, parent discussion group, for parents with children birth to 3 years, who have additional needs.

The curriculum contains information to support the emotional development and positive relationships between parent and child. It also provides resources for parents to advocate for their child’s needs and for parents to network together.

The program consists of:
3 class discussion groups (50 minutes in length) with a 20 minute Q&A at the end of each class with a total of 70 minutes. Families are encouraged to participate in the entire program.

This program is free of charge

A light lunch will be provided to parents that attend

Location:
Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital Spokane
101 W 8th Ave
Mother Joseph Room (level 3 adjacent to the cafeteria seating area)
Spokane, WA 99204

Karen Nelson (email)
Organizer of Attachment & Security: Your Child’s Emotional Development
I am the outreach director for Families Together. Families Together is a nonprofit organization that believes family involvement and support are essential for individuals with disabilities to reach their potential and maintain a life that is secure and meaningful. Families Together programs are designed to build and sustain strong, healthy, informed, and actively involved family members who can work together to improve the lifelong outcomes for their child or sibling with a disabilities.

ACCESS workshops help you navigate services

LET’S TALK events are where you can discuss emerging issues and learn about policy

SKILLS classes help you develop civic engagement and leadership skills

These events are produced by the Advocacy and Information & Family Support teams at The Arc of King County and support the work of the King County Parent and Family Coalition and Parent to Parent program. All are welcome.

Questions?
English: 206-829-7053, Ask@arcofkingcounty.org
Spanish: 206-829-7030, Preguntas@arcofkingcounty.org

Parent to Parent of Whatcom County Parent Support Meeting

Topic: Summer Planning for Children with Special Needs

Monday, May 14th 7 – 8:30 pm
Fisher Elementary 501 14th St, Lynden

Questions?
p2p@arcwhatcom.org 360-715-0170 ext 302
Parents and caregivers are welcome to join our free, con dential support meetings. Come have a snack and connect with other parents. We offer free on site childcare for those that RSVP by Friday, May 11.

Please join us in a safe place for you to share your thoughts and feelings related to raising a child with special needs. We will be discussing summer activities, camps, classes, events, and more!

BONNY LAKE  meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday @ 10am. Location is at Urban Timber Coffee, Microbrew & Wine – Sumner/Bonney Lake.

Spend time with other parents like you, talking and building friendships. Children welcome to attend with parental supervision. There is no cost, but donations are welcomed.

If you have questions about this recurring event, please email Exceptional Families at info@exceptionalfamilies.org.

DESCRIPTION

A curriculum led, parent discussion group, for parents with children birth to 3 years, who have additional needs.

The curriculum contains information to support the emotional development and positive relationships between parent and child. It also provides resources for parents to advocate for their child’s needs and for parents to network together.

The program consists of:
3 class discussion groups (50 minutes in length) with a 20 minute Q&A at the end of each class with a total of 70 minutes. Families are encouraged to participate in the entire program.

This program is free of charge

A light lunch will be provided to parents that attend

Location:
Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital Spokane
101 W 8th Ave
Mother Joseph Room (level 3 adjacent to the cafeteria seating area)
Spokane, WA 99204

Karen Nelson (email)
Organizer of Attachment & Security: Your Child’s Emotional Development
I am the outreach director for Families Together. Families Together is a nonprofit organization that believes family involvement and support are essential for individuals with disabilities to reach their potential and maintain a life that is secure and meaningful. Families Together programs are designed to build and sustain strong, healthy, informed, and actively involved family members who can work together to improve the lifelong outcomes for their child or sibling with a disabilities.

Thanks to a generous grant from Safeco Insurance, we are proud to present Exploration for All: Autism Early Open at Pacific Science Center. On the third Saturday of each month, all families affected by autism spectrum disorder are invited to explore Pacific Science Center during a special free morning visit from 8-10 a.m. – before we open to the public. Experience our exhibits without heavy crowds when we have softened general lighting and decreased the noise level and visual stimulation on interactive exhibits wherever possible. Additional accessibility resources can be found below.

Autism Resources

Before you visit, download our Autism Resources, which include a sensory guide and tips and tools for families with children who have special sensory needs.

• Adventure Planner: Primary Grades
• Adventure Planner: Intermediate Grades
• Picture Schedule
• Sensory Guide
• Tips and Tools for Parents: Children with Special Sensory Needs

Seattle Children’s Parent Support Program
Support Caregiver Training

Are you interested in offering peer support to families? Have you ever thought, “I would have loved to talk to another parent or caregiver when my kiddo was first diagnosed”?

Caregivers of children with ongoing medical conditions often mention how helpful it is to talk with another caregiver as they deal with unique issues not commonly shared by all.

Seattle Children’s is excited to offer a free training for caregivers interested in providing peer support to others. This workshop is open to those brand new to this role and those who are already experienced and looking to hone their skills. The training will include time for reflecting on your own experiences, building self awareness, exploring the range of emotions encountered by caregivers of children with health needs, enhancing listening skills and discussing communication pitfalls – all while sharing and learning from one another.

Join us!
Saturday, May 19, 2018
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lunch will be provided

Workshop facilitators:

• Maria Cervantes, Parent Support Program coordinator
• Colleen LaBelle, current support parent and family advisor

For more information or to RSVP please contact: Maria Cervantes, Family Support Specialist parentsupportprogram@seattlechildrens.org ; phone: (206) 987-1119

ACCESS workshops help you navigate services

LET’S TALK events are where you can discuss emerging issues and learn about policy

SKILLS classes help you develop civic engagement and leadership skills

These events are produced by the Advocacy and Information & Family Support teams at The Arc of King County and support the work of the King County Parent and Family Coalition and Parent to Parent program. All are welcome.

Questions?
English: 206-829-7053, Ask@arcofkingcounty.org
Spanish: 206-829-7030, Preguntas@arcofkingcounty.org