From Pave: Here are tips for getting ready for an assessment with the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), which is managed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Be sure to send information to the DDA case manager ahead of time and keep a copy. If you save the assessment electronically in [...]
Are you looking for a safe, secure way for your family member with developmental disabilities to save and invest resources without risking the loss of needed benefits? The Arc of Spokane is hosting a free webinar with the DD Endowment Trust Fund folks on January 22, 2020, from 6:00-7:30 PM. No matter where you live [...]
Being a parent is tough, so that’s why the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative is sponsoring “All About DADs” (and MOMS too!), a day-long conference to help men and women become better parents. Come hear speakers like former Seahawks quarterback Jeff Kemp plus family law and parenting experts. And MOMs, there’s a special session just for you [...]
From PAVE: Students with disabilities are disciplined twice as often as non-disabled peers. Washington is taking actions to remedy the inequities. Read on for examples of the new state rules and where to go for more information. https://wapave.org/what-parents-need-to-know-when-disability-impacts-behavior-and-discipline-at-school/
At Partners4Housing, we help you create a housing plan that meets your loved one's unique needs. Success begins with asking three critical questions: What do they need to live independently from our family? Who will they live with? How will we afford it? Our Residential Assessment is a valuable first step. It provides you with important questions [...]
The Fathers Network and its work was the subject of a recent episode of the Once Upon a Gene podcast. The host, Effie, is looking for other men who have a person with special needs in their life to tell their story. If you'd be interested contact me at louis.mendoza@kindering.org and I'll make an introduction. [...]
Isaac's Autism in the Wild is a weekly podcast, hosted by Holly Lytle (founder and Executive Director of the ISAAC Foundation). From choosing to share your diagnosis to your favorite autism bloopers, this podcast delves into everything autism. Holly and her rotating panel of real autism parents/advocates/professionals will make you laugh, make you cry, and [...]
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