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Developmental Disabilities Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2024 EDITION
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2024 Transition Resource Fair!
March 26, 2024, at Cascade High School from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This is a free community event that welcomes individuals with developmental disabilities (ages 12 and older), their families, caregivers, teachers, employees, and other interested community members.
The event will host community agencies and a variety of free workshops that will provide information on services, community connection and access to the people and tools available to help everyone pursue their employment and career goals.
Click the links to view the fair flier in your preferred language: Arabic, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese
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Helpful Websites
Click on the links below to view websites.
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Black Heritage Month is a time to recognize and honor the many people, events, and significant contributions of Black and African American people to our community, nation, and world. More than 25,000 Black and African American people live and work in Snohomish County and make significant contributions to our economy, arts and culture, science, education every day.
Black and African American people with disabilities continue to shape American History. This includes past leaders such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Thomas Wiggins, and Malcom X (to name a few). Currently, leaders such as Olympic Champion Simone Biles, Hip Hop Icon Missy Elliot, Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist and Disability Advocate, Clarence Page, along with Clothing Mogul and “Shark Tank” Star, Daymond John. To read more about these leaders, go to Black History Month: 8 Influential Black Americans with Disabilities - Kids Included Together
Leaders such as Keith Jones and Leroy Moore continue to advance the disability justice movement with Krip Hop Nation, a crossroad of music, disability, community, and political action. To read more about their work go to Krip Hop Nation — Keith Jones and Leroy F. Moore - ABILITY Magazine
Lunar New year is widely celebrated in China and other Asian countries. Participants honor their ancestors, show love and gratitude, enjoy family time, and serve traditional foods. Deeply rooted in history, it is the most important holiday for billions of people world-wide.
2024 is the Year of the Dragon. To learn more about the significance across a variety of cultures, go here: Year of the Dragon | Smithsonian Institution
In Snohomish County, more than 117,000 residents identify as Asian American, and many observe Lunar New Year.
Asian American leaders with a disability who celebrate Lunar New Year include Alice Wong, Lydia X. Z. Brown, and Steve Lee. To learn more about these Asian American leaders and to access the Asian Americans with Disabilities Resource Guide, click the links below:
Job Foundation engages, connects, and launches efforts earlier for students in their second to last year of Transition (ages 19 to 20 years old) who are eligible with Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). This occurs through discovery and the completion of a Job Foundation Report which includes actionable next steps for paid employment.
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Experience a rich tapestry of narratives made possible by the
Dan Thompson Memorial Community Services Account.
- Explore a collection of captivating videos that share unique stories, highlighting
challenge, strength and the power of community.
- Embrace Community Values through videos created by Colibri Facilitation,
Children of the Setting Sun Productions and The Arc of Washington that beautifully
illustrate the diverse and vibrant values within our community. Celebrate the
unique strengths that bind us together and contribute to the tapestry of our
shared identity.
- February 1st - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - Contribution and Status
- February 8th - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - Personal Sovereignty
- February 15th - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - Project Summary & Next Steps
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Click here for more information.
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Club Independence
- Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm via Zoom
- A monthly group that The Arc of Snohomish County facilitates and is a place for young adult self-advocates to discuss topics for successful independent
- Club Independence is currently doing an Online Safety Series!
- For information contact Brandi Piecora - Brandi@arcsno.org/425-258-2459 x113
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Click here to learn more about Club Independence.
Transition Clubs
- The Arc of Snohomish County facilitates monthly clubs in partnership with local school districts and community.
- Transition Clubs use the Charting the Life Course Tools and Philosophy in order to teach participants and practice the skills for Self-Determination, Self- Awareness and Self-Advocacy.
- If you are interested in partnering with The Arc for the 2023/2024 school year, please contact: Jessie Moore - Jessie@arcsno.org/425-258-2459 x109
- Click the links below to learn more about the Transition Clubs
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An Exciting Opportunity for the Washington State Developmental Disability Employment Community!
- The 2023-2024 Dan Thompson Employment Rallies are coming to Washington State! Please join us to celebrate, share the history of our movement, and work together to define a vision and create a plan to move Employment forward through 2030. Come Rally with us!
- There will be six regional rallies culminating in a statewide gathering. All of the events will be led by people with developmental disabilities and include an online and in-person option for attendees.
- All event materials will be translated into Spanish and Russian.
- CESP recertification CEs and DDA/DSHS Residential CEs have been pre-approved for these events and will be included on your certificate: 5.5 hours for the Regional Events, and 8.5 hours for the Statewide event. For school staff looking for Clock Hours, you will need to reach out to your local school district for approval prior to the event – let us know if you need assistance with this at support@gowise.org
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Region 2: Bellingham - February 20, 2024 (9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.)
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Region 2: Des Moines - February 22, 2024 (9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.)
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Edmonds College: Pursuit Lab – College and Career Prep for Students with Disabilities
- The Pursuit Lab is a pre-employment transition service for students transitioning out of high school or looking for jobs/careers.
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Click here to learn more about these amazing opportunities.
Trade School Guide for Students with Disabilities
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Partners4Housing
- Offers free webinars to learn about Roommate Matching Pool, online Residential Assessment and Consulting Services
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Click here to get a free Residential Assessment
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Click here to learn more
Community Homes
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Technology Opportunities for DDA Clients
- If you have a loved one who is eligible with Developmental Disabilities Administration, even if they do not have an assigned case manager, they could be eligible to receive a free phone.
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Click here for more information and to access the online form to make a request for a free phone.
- If you do not know who your DDA Case Manager is, you can contact DDA - 425.740.6400.
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Arc of Snohomish Events (virtual setting)
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Life after High School - Expand your Possibilities
- Monday, February 12, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Click here for more information
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Sexual Abuse Awareness and Response
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Click here for more information
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Addressing Behavior Challenges in School
- Monday, February 26, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Click here for more information
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2024 Community Summit
- When: May 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2024,
- Where: Wenatchee Convention Center
- Hosted by DSHS DDA
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Click here for more information
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Click here to view Arc's Event Calendar
Northwest Access Fund: Navigating SSI Applications
- Bring your questions! Monthly classes are led by a Certified Benefits Planner and provide an overview of the SSI application process.
- Get tips and strategies for the application and redetermination process and leave with a clear idea of the next steps to take.
- These classes are recorded and shared with the people who are registered.
- Over Age 18 Initial Application & Age 18 Redeterminations
- CLASSES ARE HELD ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
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Click here for more information
Uniquely Human - 2-Day Workshop
- Presenter: Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
- When: May 8 and 9, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Where: Darrington Community Center: 570 Sauk Ave, Darrington, WA 98241
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Click here to learn more
Washington Medical Legal Partnership/Seattle Children’s Hospital: Your child with Disabilities is Turning 18
- On-Demand classes for parents and caregivers of youths in their late teens who will need ongoing support as adults or help with legal decision making. Classes include Supported decision-making; Durable power of attorney; Legal guardianship; and Conservatorship.
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Click here to access videos (also available in Spanish and Vietnamese)
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Click here to view PDF of presentations
Wise Webinar Series (virtual setting)
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Transition Supports and Services - Summary for Students, Families and Caregivers
- The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction developed a resource is to support students and families to learn more about how the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Transition Plan and aligned High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) support a student to be ready for their goals for post-secondary goals. Employment providers, community members, and other agency providers can benefit in their work with supporting students and families.
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Click here to learn more
Front Door Events
- Arlington School District
- February 15, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Arlington High School
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Click here to view flier for more information
- Sultan School District - Special Education - Resource Night
- February 21, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sultan High School
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Click here to view flier for more information
Everett Transit Free Youth Transit Pass
- For those 18 years and under
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Click here to get your free Transit Pass
SNOTRAC
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 If you have any questions, comments, concerns or topic/content ideas for this Developmental Disabilities Newsletter, please email us at ddinfo@snoco.org
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