Deadline Extended To Apply To Be On The Dad Panel at the 2022 Fatherhood Summit
(Note: It would be great to have a father who has a child with a disability/special health care need be on the dad panel. Please consider applying.) We’re still looking for dads to take part in our Dads Panel roundtable discussions. You can fill out this application and join us for our Day 2 discussion. [...]
Annual Fathers Network Family Photo Event, Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Reservations Are Needed
Contact Louis Mendoza at louis.mendoza@kindering.org or 425-653-4286 to make a reservation.
Get The Right Insurance For The Adaptive Controls In Your Vehicle!
An article by Fathers Network member, Eric Keerbs. Do you have adaptive controls in your vehicle? Do you know someone that does? It’s important to ensure appropriate auto insurance coverage before a wreck occurs! Adaptive controls range from simple pedal extenders to a minivan modified for a wheelchair lift – and include a lot of [...]
2022 WA Behavioral Healthcare Conference: Surviving & Thriving in a Changing World, June 15-17 Virtual
For more information and to register go here.
Supported Decision Making is an Option for Adults with Disabilities
A Brief Overview In Washington State, Supported Decision Making (SDM) is a legal option for supporting a person with a disability after their 18th birthday. The format for an SDM agreement is up to the individual and their supporters. A sample form is available for download from WashingtonLawHelp.org. The final section of this article provides [...]
Registration is Open for the 2022 Virtual Infant and Early Childhood Conference
Register Here The conference organizers are especially interested in having parents, family members and caregivers attend. Conference Goals: Challenge thinking about diversity and disability; Increase family and provider effectiveness through new skills, strategies and ideas for providing high quality services; Enhance understanding of the unique strengths and needs of each family; Foster partnerships across families, [...]