World Down Syndrome Day was March 21st so this is late in terms of recognizing the day but it's a great video. Scroll down below the article to see the video. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/03/23/beautiful-50-mothers-sing-lipsynch-duets-with-their-fouryearolds-with-down-syndrome-n2464096
For anyone wanting to know about employment options for people with any kind of 'disability'. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barrier-busters-workshop-working-with-a-disability-tickets-44274343754
The Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration is pleased to sponsor the 6th Annual Community Summit. The 2018 theme is “Click Forward: Refresh, Connect, Evolve.” It touches on the importance of technology in all of our lives, and the opportunities that technology provides to help individuals live the life they want. http://www.communitysummit.ws/
This was posted on the blog of the National Fatherhood Initiative and makes mention of the Fathers Network (although they got a few details wrong.) https://www.fatherhood.org/fatherhood/ceo-of-microsoft-shares-impact-of-raising-a-child-with-special-needs?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=61311156&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9D_dKVhKAcHEXEapAxyw_qwl5wgNTxfxS18-1cfY1b9RsavqzqKlNuZGNJZDboUldYWHl5aktGCcS-LrjqeZQGubJQrCXnOAQWWMHQrX217pDrjV0&_hsmi=61311156
Over 80 summer camps and programs for children, youth and young adults with behavioral conditions, learning and developmental disabilities, medical conditions, and physical disabilities across Washington Now includes camps in Northern Oregon and Western Idaho Search the online directory by camp type, specific condition, region and more. https://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/summer-camp-directory/
https://girlscoutsww.campintouch.com/ui/unrestricted/pricing/DatesAndRates Using the above link, fill in the information requested then in the sessions column scroll down and click on Session 9 SA overnight camp. When you do that "Classic Camp for All" shows up in the programs column, click on that then click on the filter button.
In June, a two day WA State Fatherhood Summit will take place. On day one data about Fatherhood will be presented to the attendees to get everyone on the same page. What data topics regarding fatherhood should be researched and shown to the attendees about fatherhood in general or specifically about fathers who have children [...]
This article is re-posted from the National Fatherhood Initiative blog. They get some details wrong about Kindering, the Fathers Network and the WA State Dad Affiliates (which they refer to as the Fathers Network) but on the whole it's nice to get the recognition. https://www.fatherhood.org/fatherhood/ceo-of-microsoft-shares-impact-of-raising-a-child-with-special-needs?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=61311156&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9D_dKVhKAcHEXEapAxyw_qwl5wgNTxfxS18-1cfY1b9RsavqzqKlNuZGNJZDboUldYWHl5aktGCcS-LrjqeZQGubJQrCXnOAQWWMHQrX217pDrjV0&_hsmi=61311156