Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (SEPACs) Bring Parents to the Table
From PAVE:https://wapave.org/special-education-parent-advisory-councils-sepacs-bring-parents-to-the-table/ A Brief Overview Parents and schools can learn step-by-step how to create and manage a SEPAC through the downloadable Advocacy in Action guidebook. An informal webinar about SEPACs is freely available through Facebook. Parents and schools who want to learn more about special education process, rights and responsibilities can reach out to PAVE’s [...]
Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound – Ready, Set, Kindergarten Registration Now Open
Ready, Set, Kindergarten program (RSK) provides parents with the tools needed to advocate for their children. Since 2017, RSK has educated a coalition of parents committed to the inclusion of their children with Down syndrome in general education classrooms. Parents meet once a month for six months during the year before their children start Kindergarten [...]
Bridge of Promise Summer Fun Fair, Carnation, WA – July 26
Bridge of Promise Summer Fun Fair & BBQ Lunch is an annual summer day camp at Tom & Sally Coomer’s place in Carnation WA, for children and adults with developmental disabilities. All activities are modified and equipped to allow full participation regardless of disability. Cost is $20 per participant and includes a Bridge of Promise [...]
Challenge Race in Issaquah: Co-Drives (Child with Disability) Sign Up – FREE in Issaquah, July 27
These gravity car races allow those with mental and physical disabilities the experience of a thrilling soap box derby-type downhill race while riding in a car piloted by a typically developing DRIVER who is 10 years old or older. The CO-DRIVER is a racer with developmental disabilities (no taller than 5’2” and 130 pounds or [...]
7 Tips to Help Your Son on the Autism Spectrum Cope With Haircuts
In my experience, a common issue for boys with autism is having their hair cut. Often, a hair salon is a busy and noisy environment. People coming and going can be enough to make a person with autism feel over the edge. The environment alone is just one factor, you then have the quandary of [...]
Looking For Dads To Be On A Panel At The WA State Fathers Network Conference on November 2nd in Bellevue
The WA State Fathers Network Conference will be held in Bellevue on Saturday, November 2nd. A tradition and highlight at the conference is a panel of dads who share about their experience raising a child or children with special health care needs. This year we're looking for dads who have a special set of experiences. [...]
UW LEND Family Leadership Opportunity
"Are you interested in helping people who work with our children to better understand the experiences of caring for a child with disabilities?