Understanding Respite Care
The link below, from the Arc of King County, provides great information on respite care: the different types and how to access them. http://bit.ly/2vtuAtp
Art Studio Helps Adults With Disabilities Turn Their Passion Into A Career
Nice story. Great to know these facilities are out there. Does anyone know of studios like this in Washington? http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/07/16/537016761/art-studio-helps-adults-with-disabilities-turn-their-passion-into-a-career
Inclusion Festival – Attend and/or Volunteer
This sounds like a wonderful event. Northwest Center, The Arc of King County and Special Olympics of WA invite you to join them for a day of family fun to celebrate inclusion and diversity and to learn more about community resources. If you can volunteer please contact Laura Kneedler at 206-286-2388 or lkneedler@nwcenter.org. Volunteer opportunities [...]
Seattle Children’s New Escalate Care Coordination Hotline
Seattle Children's Hospital is looking to improve patient care. As part of that effort they have created a pilot hotline to field emails and calls when someone is experiencing a challenge with care coordination. The information for the hotline shows that it was set up for the use of healthcare professionals but I've been assured [...]
Registration is Now Open for the Network’s Family Camp out at Carnation Farms
Registration is now open to attend the WA State Fathers Network Family Camp out at Carnation Farms. The event is from Friday afternoon, September 22- Noon on Sunday, September 24. A $50 fee per person covers food, indoor accommodations and optional scheduled activities. See below for more information and the link to register. https://kindering.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Carnation_Farms_Campout_Flyer_2017.pdf
Temporary Home/Hospital Instruction for Students with Special Medical Needs
Home Hospital Instruction (H/H) provides ongoing education at home or in a hospital for a student who can't be in school because of a temporarily disabling physical or mental impairment. The student, family members and the school district work as a team to determine the best possible H/H program to meet an individual's abilities and needs. Learn more in this link from PAVE: http://wapave.org/temporary-homehospital-instruction-students-special-medical-needs/?utm_source=Summer+Pipeline+June+-+July+2017&utm_campaign=Summer+Pipeline+2017&utm_medium=email
The ABCs of LRE
LRE stands for Least Restrictive Environment. LRE is a foundational principle in special education. Our special education laws are intended to provide all children ages 0-21 with access to a Free Appropriate Public Education. Learn more through the link. http://wapave.org/the-abcs-of-lre/?utm_source=Summer+Pipeline+June+-+July+2017&utm_campaign=Summer+Pipeline+2017&utm_medium=email
Interactive Planner for Caregivers
This free online resource allows caregiver's to effectively log their child's daily activities. From scheduling their day, logging meals, recording game and activities, and uploading emergency contacts. http://www.knowledgeinitiative.org/planner