Video: Ivanova Smith Shares the Reasons People with I/DD are Awesome
https://informingfamilies.org/dd-celebration/
Autism Walk for Hope – Kelso, April 20th
Come join The Arc of Cowlitz County at Joe Stewart Track at Kelso High School in our annual Autism: Walk for Hope. This walk is to honor individuals and their families who are affected with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and to support their full inclusion in the community. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-walk-for-hope-tickets-58380914888
Building confidence: children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder
"When you recognise and build on the strengths, interests and talents of your child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you can develop and strengthen your child’s confidence and self-esteem. Everyday activities give you lots of opportunities to do this." http://www.eparent.com/features-3/building-confidence-children-and-teenagers-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/
Workshop: The Ring of Safety and the Ethics of Touch – Spokane, April 23
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Center Place Event Center 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley This workshop is for self-advocates, parents, guardians, residential providers, case managers, agency staff and others who want people with developmental disabilities avoid sexual abuse and exploitation. Dave Hingsburger is a renowned author, speaker and sexuality counselor for people with developmental [...]
Behavioral and Developmental Skill Building Workshop Series in Oak Harbor
When: Tuesday, April 16th to May 21st in Oak Harbor Who should attend: Parents, Guardians, and/or Caregivers of individuals birth to 18 with Autism and/or Developmental Delays About Workshops: Attendees must be able to attend all the sessions for the Workshop Series (REGISTER ONLINE at 2019apicworkshops.eventbrite.com). Each session builds from the previous session. Childcare: We [...]
Forgetting Milestones and Learning to Measure Progress… a New Way of Thinking! #Reflection
An excerpt from a blog by a parent as she reflects on the autism journey of her daughter. http://www.eparent.com/exceptional-blog/forgetting-milestones-and-learning-to-measure-progress-a-new-way-of-thinking-reflection/
Applicants Sought to the WA State Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Their Families
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is soliciting applications for appointments to the Washington State Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Their Families. The SICC is mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C and established through the Governor’s Executive Order 14-03, as such, the Governor appoints [...]