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BREAKING NEWS...
Our new Executive Director has been selected!
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ms. Becky Bullard has been selected as our new Executive Director, beginning January 1, 2012. Please welcome her to her new role when you get the chance. Stay tuned for more information and a more complete introduction to her in the near future...
Thank you for your patience with us as we move forward during this transition period. We appreciate your support and have many opportunities for you to be involved as a volunteer or participant. We look forward to a new year of new opportunities together!
Thank you for your patience with us as we move forward during this transition period. We appreciate your support and have many opportunities for you to be involved as a volunteer or participant. We look forward to a new year of new opportunities together!
Join us in 2012 for Advocacy Days in Olympia
What to Expect
Advocacy Day begins at 10:00am on Wednesdays during the legislative session. We start the day with an hour briefing on current issues and end with an afternoon of advocacy (about 3:00 p.m.). While we feature a highlighted topic each week, the morning briefing will also cover late breaking news on budget items and bills of interest relating to individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Briefing/Legislative Reception See below for more info. January 25, 2012 Self Advocates Overview @ First Christian Church February 1, 2012 Medicaid Services February 8, 2012 Employment Day February 15, 2012 Autism Day February 22, 2012 Independent Living Day Rally February 29, 2012 Legislative Budgets @ First Christian Church March 7, 2012 Session Wrap-Up Location for Advocacy Days except where listed above: The United Churches 110 Eleventh Avenue SE Olympia, WA 98501 |
The Arc of Island & Skagit Partners with Local Schools to Meet Mandated Requirements
According to Senate Bill 6313, October is Disabilities Awareness Month! Section 3 of Senate Bill 6313 states: “Annually, during the month of October, each public school shall conduct or promote educational activities that provide instruction, awareness, and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities. The activities may include, but not be limited to, school assemblies or guest speaker presentations.”
On Friday, October 21, 2011, the Mount Vernon High School welcomed guest speaker Joy Caldwell, Executive Director for The Arc of Island & Skagit Counties. Joy gave a presentation on the history of developmental disabilities and presented the school with a box of books and DVD’s for teachers’ use in classrooms, designed to help schools comply with these un-funded requirements.
Each resource box contains a variety of captivating contemporary books and movies that offer instruction, awareness, and understanding to help educate our local students about intellectual, developmental, physical, and learning disabilities. The donation of this box was made possible by the collective efforts of The Arc, local businesses, and individuals from the community; The Arc will be delivering boxes to more school districts soon.
If you would like to sponsor a box or individual resources, please contact us or donate here.
On Friday, October 21, 2011, the Mount Vernon High School welcomed guest speaker Joy Caldwell, Executive Director for The Arc of Island & Skagit Counties. Joy gave a presentation on the history of developmental disabilities and presented the school with a box of books and DVD’s for teachers’ use in classrooms, designed to help schools comply with these un-funded requirements.
Each resource box contains a variety of captivating contemporary books and movies that offer instruction, awareness, and understanding to help educate our local students about intellectual, developmental, physical, and learning disabilities. The donation of this box was made possible by the collective efforts of The Arc, local businesses, and individuals from the community; The Arc will be delivering boxes to more school districts soon.
If you would like to sponsor a box or individual resources, please contact us or donate here.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Leadership Development Series
All workshops are open to the public. Please pre-register at least one week in advance so we can prepare for you.Location Change!!! Now meeting in Room 112 at the Anacortes Middle School. Call to RSVP & for directions.
Download Flyer with details of remaining 3 scheduled dates here. Read more... | Downloads regarding Budget
DSHS Budget Proposals - PowerPoint presentation from DSHS.
This is an easier to understand
presentation of the above put together by John Lemus, President of People First of Washington.
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Out of the Shadows...Into the Light
The Arc of The United States recently conducted a groundbreaking survey of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and discovered there are many urgent unmet needs for support keeping these individuals in the shadows of our society. Read about the FINDS (Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports) survey and results.
The Arc of The United States recently conducted a groundbreaking survey of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and discovered there are many urgent unmet needs for support keeping these individuals in the shadows of our society. Read about the FINDS (Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports) survey and results.
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Door-to-door Donation Pick-up Service
To donate your used clothing and small household goods to benefit our LOCAL CHAPTER - call our Northwest Donation Office: 1.800.446.4980 or e-mail arcbhwa@callatg.com (Tax deductible receipts provided.) |  |
We are here to help you understand the services and resources available to you and your family member with intellectual & developmental disabilities. If there is any way we can help, please contact us.
OFFICE ADDRESS:
1285 Goldenrod Rd. Burlington, WA 98233 OFFICE HOURS: MON - THURS 10:00 am - 2:30 pm The office used to be Realty Executives Building. It is located between the Hyundai dealership and By Design Auto Group, 2 doors down from the Harley Davidson dealership along the I-5 frontage road. Goldenrod Rd is accessible from George Hopper Rd. Exit or Hwy 20/Nesbitt Rd. towards the McDonalds & Hugo Helmer Music. |
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