Parents who are informed are able to make the best choices for their children.

This blog was created to be a source of information about events in the Western Washington State area for parents and educators of children with special needs and learning challenges.
If you have an event that is not listed here please e-mail us complete information.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Kitsap Countys Annual Homeschool used curriculum and resource sale!

This yearly event is coming up!! Its a don't want to miss!

Come
fellowship with other homeschoolers. See what resources are availableto you all over Kitsap County!

We have over 30 sellers each year!

Food, fun and fellowship!

Its a great way for the entire family tospend their Saturday!

When: Saturday June 4th 2011

Where: Silverdale Baptist Church
8278 State Highway 303 NEBremerton, WA 98311

Its just down the way from Wallmart in Bremerton.

Time: 9:00 am-1:00pm

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Sensory Friendly Movie - Rio

Join AMC Theatres and the Autism Society on April 30 for a special showing of Rio.

We will be showing the movie at 10 a.m. local time in participating theatres nationwide.

For more information or to find a theatre near you, visit www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Managing Behaviors with a Token Economy System

Please join us for the May SPECIAL Families of Pierce County meeting!

There will be selected lending library resources available for check out, and new attendees receive a valuable binder of information for free (until they are gone).

Professionals and other interested parties are welcome to attend. Childcare is not available.

Topic: Managing Behaviors with a Token Economy System

Speaker: Dr. Penelope Zindt, DC

Where: Pierce County Library Processing & Administration Center3005 112th St E., Tacoma (at 112th and Waller Rd, just off Hwy 512 Portland Ave exit)

Date: Monday, May 2nd Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Wrightslaw Yellowpages for Kids

Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state. You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities. http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/add.htm

Friday, March 11, 2011

Financial Planning Aspects of Special Needs Trusts

Monday, April 11 · 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Pierce County Library Processing and Administration Center
3005 112th St E
Tacoma, WA


Please join us for the April SPECIAL Families of Pierce County meeting! There will be selected lending library resources available for check out, and new attendees receive a valuable binder of information for free (until they are gone). Professionals and other interested parties are welcome to attend. Childcare is not available.

Topic: Financial Planning Aspects of Special Needs TrustsSpeakers: Matthew Robertson, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney & Michael Wiggins, Assure Estate Planning

Where: Pierce County Library Processing & Administration Center3005 112th St E., Tacoma (at 112th and Waller Rd, just off Hwy 512 Portland Ave exit)

Date: Monday, April 11th (postponed one week for Spring Break) Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Family Community Dance by Pierce County Includsion Program

NEON Family Community Dance


Time
Friday, March 18 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location
Curtis Junior High School
University Place, WA

Created By
Community Inclusion Program of Pierce County

More Info
Join us for a community dance for the entire family! This dance will be DJ'ed and adaptable for people of all abilities! Bring a friend or two, and spend your friday night meeting new friends at a free event!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

FEAT's Speaker Series (Autism)

The Speakers Series belongs to FEAT of Washington's collection of service programs aimed at disseminating practical, topical, useful science-based information to the autism community of Washington. Bringing together local, regional, and national experts from disciplines that include behavior analysis, education, law, health and human services and more, the Speakers Series allows FEAT members to gain access to the information they need to support persons with autism and their families.

The Speakers Series also seeks to help support professionals who work with persons with autism and their families by offering events that qualify as continuing education experiences for educators, behavior analysts, and speech-language pathologists.

http://www.featwa.org/Speaker_Series_Main_Page.html