This blog post from a special needs mom and advocate may give you some gifting ideas or inspiration. https://adayinourshoes.com/gift-ideas-for-teens-and-tweens-with-autism-or-other-learning-disabilities/
As the Fathers Network works to have a more robust social media presence help is sought from a volunteer. The volunteer would be: Comfortable and familiar with analytics for Google and Facebook Able to spend 30 minutes to an hour each week reviewing the Network's social media analytics Able, based on that review, to make [...]
New resources for youth and families transitioning to adult health care. http://informingfamilies.org/hc-transitions/
Seattle ranks 13th, Spokane was 89th and Tacoma 90th. See the full report at https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-people-with-disabilities/7164/
A Fathers Network dad in Chelan is seeking a second medical opinion for his son. He'd appreciate hearing from anyone who can recommend an orthopedic surgeon that does not work at Seattle Children's Hospital. He'd prefer that the surgeon be in the Seattle area but he's open to other locations. As he say's, "whatever it [...]
On Saturday, November 4th the Fathers Network held its annual statewide conference. This year it was in Bellevue and truly had a state wide feel with dads attending from, among other places, Whidbey Island, Ellensburg, Pullman, Pasco, Tacoma, Everett, Seattle, Vancouver, and Yakima. There were 7 very informative breakout sessions, a powerful and emotional dads [...]
As part of being "A Powerful Voice for Fathers and Families" the Network advocates strongly and frequently regarding equal access to the community. Part of the community are cultural activities. In conjunction with 4 Culture, the City of Seattle Arts and Culture Office and Arts Fund, slightly over 30 individuals came together on October 18th [...]
Learn about the new ABLE accounts, Special Needs Trusts and the DD Endowment Trust Fund at this event in Bothell on October 30th hosted by My Village Northwest. Get more information in the link. http://myvillagenw.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Financial-Planning-2.pdf