louism

These broadcasts can also be heard on the internet by going here and hitting the play button at the top of the page.

The pandemic and its impact on education may feel especially confusing for youth working toward graduation and life-after-high-school plans. In this article, PAVE offers information about how to support young people working on their diplomas and goals for college, vocational education, independent living, and more. Read the article here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2020OLYMPIA, Wash. – As summer comes to a close, the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) is reminding individuals who lost their health coverage as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and were given more time to enroll that they have until September 30, 2020 to contact Washington Healthplanfinder’s Customer Support Center [...]

Register 2020 Vision: Keeping Our Focus 7th Annual Pacific NW Employment Forum This virtual PNW Employment Forum will be split into four days over Zoom: September 30th October 1st October 6th October 7th  Our theme, 2020 Vision: Keeping Our Focus guides our learning together and shares best practices to assure that employment for people with [...]

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/community-homes-inc-6892086239  

An editorial from the September 19th Seattle Times by Rachel Nemhauser, who works at The Arc of King County and is a strong advocate for parents who have children with special health care needs. https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/my-autistic-sons-educational-needs-are-not-being-met/

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-62, which suspended required, client in-home visits for reviews and assessments. The proclamation expired on August 7, 2020, and was not extended. Although assessments will continue to take place remotely, these brief (15 minute) in person visits are intended to touch base and reconnect with families [...]