OCTOBER - HARVEST PARTY ON HALLOWEEN DAY,
OCTOBER 31
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - ONLINE REGISTRATION STARTS SOON
This family event will be attended by Western Washington families who have children with autism and their friends. The event will provide a safe and fun Trick-or-Treat and Harvest Party for children affected by autism and is a fundraiser to help TACA continue to provide important services to families affected by autism at no cost.
The event will feature: Gluten-Free Casein-Free Trick-or-Treating
Gluten-Free Casein-Free + SCD Cupcake Walk
Crafts
Pumpkin painting
Hay RidesFace painting
Cupcake Walk
Petting Farm
Hay Maze
Fire Truck
NEW THIS YEAR: Bouncy house!•Silent Auction for great items and servicesThis event will happen rain or shine - activities and Trick-or-Treating will be under cover inside a large barn at the farm. Gluten-/Casein- free treat options will be provided.READ ABOUT LAST YEAR'S EVENT:http://meetup. talkaboutcuringa utism.org/ events/harvest- party/2009- harvest-party- wrap-up.htm
Sunday, September 12, 2010
TACA Meeting - Improving Sensory Integration
SEPTEMBER MEETING - IMPROVING SENSORY INTEGRATION PLUS: FREE COPIES OF JODI PICCOULT'S 'HOUSE RULES' + LUCY'S COOKIES
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 18th
Location: Building E Auditorium, South Campus, Bates Technical College, 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma, WA
Christopher Heistand CCC-SLP, SLP & Renae Lewandowski, OTR/L
Effective Strategies for Improving Sensory Integration10 a.m. Sat., Sep 18th at South Campus of Bates Tech College, Tacoma
Join us as Christopher & Renae offer effective tips & strategies for addressing speech challenges, sensory processing disorders & sensory based feeding difficulties. Thanks to a generous donation, we'll be giving away hardcover copies of Jodi Picoult's House Rules (fiction - about a teenage boy with Asperger's Syndrome) and a box of Lucy's Gluten-free cookies to the first 30 families who arrive at our September TACA meeting - don't miss out!
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 18th
Location: Building E Auditorium, South Campus, Bates Technical College, 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma, WA
Christopher Heistand CCC-SLP, SLP & Renae Lewandowski, OTR/L
Effective Strategies for Improving Sensory Integration10 a.m. Sat., Sep 18th at South Campus of Bates Tech College, Tacoma
Join us as Christopher & Renae offer effective tips & strategies for addressing speech challenges, sensory processing disorders & sensory based feeding difficulties. Thanks to a generous donation, we'll be giving away hardcover copies of Jodi Picoult's House Rules (fiction - about a teenage boy with Asperger's Syndrome) and a box of Lucy's Gluten-free cookies to the first 30 families who arrive at our September TACA meeting - don't miss out!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Gluten Free Support Meeting Gig Harbor
GLUTEN FREE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15TH
Peninsula Retirement Gig Harbor
6:00
Join us for a night of fun and sampling
Granny LaLa's bakery will be offerings samples of
GF, dairy, egg, soy, nut, peanut and corn free
goodies baked in a dedicated facility!
Bring your check book or cash as she will
have product available for sale through Harbor Green's
Lorri Jones from Blazing Onion
will be there to introduce their new GF menu
Metagenics protein bars will be available for sampling
they are the yummy with 20 grams of protein and a net carb of 3
Bring a friend this will be a casual night of sharing and getting
to know some of the newer members of the group!
See you then,
Gay McCray
(253) 851-4610
Facebook: Gig Harbor Gluten Free
Be our friend
SEPTEMBER 15TH
Peninsula Retirement Gig Harbor
6:00
Join us for a night of fun and sampling
Granny LaLa's bakery will be offerings samples of
GF, dairy, egg, soy, nut, peanut and corn free
goodies baked in a dedicated facility!
Bring your check book or cash as she will
have product available for sale through Harbor Green's
Lorri Jones from Blazing Onion
will be there to introduce their new GF menu
Metagenics protein bars will be available for sampling
they are the yummy with 20 grams of protein and a net carb of 3
Bring a friend this will be a casual night of sharing and getting
to know some of the newer members of the group!
See you then,
Gay McCray
(253) 851-4610
Facebook: Gig Harbor Gluten Free
Be our friend
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
New Award to recognize Disability Advocate of the Year - Nominations being accepted
The City of Tacoma’s Commission on Disabilities has created a new award to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of disabilities. Nominations are being solicited for this prestigious award. The deadline is September 19, 2010 at 5 pm. a
Area Disability Advocate of the Year Award
The 10 Tacoma Area Disability Advocate of the Year Award
The Tacoma Area Disability Advocate of the Year Award seeks to recognize and honor the contribution of advocates who, through their work in the community, have made outstanding efforts to increase the awareness of disability issues in the general community, to work towards the removal of both physical and bias related barriers for people with disabilities, and to speak for and represent those who cannot represent themselves.
There are two award categories.
1. Volunteer Advocate - recognizes the outstanding efforts of an individual dedicated to improving conditions and opportunities in the community for individuals with disabilities. They should be a positive role model whose actions encourage others to follow in their footsteps.
2. Professional Advocate - recognizes the outstanding work in the community by an individual employed in a role that improves conditions and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Their actions should positively impact their organization and the clients they serve.
Expectations of Recipients:
• Contribution and/or activity must have been performed in the Greater Tacoma
area for a minimum of one calendar year.
• Award recipients will be asked to attend a recognition event during Disability Awareness month in October.
• Award recipients may be asked to do media interviews.
A nominee is not eligible if:
• The nomination form is incomplete.
• She/He is currently serving on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities.
• She/He has received the award within the last four years.
For a nomination form or more information contact: email Gail Himes at ghimes@cityoftacoma.org, or call 253-591-5785, TTY 253- 591-5153
Area Disability Advocate of the Year Award
The 10 Tacoma Area Disability Advocate of the Year Award
The Tacoma Area Disability Advocate of the Year Award seeks to recognize and honor the contribution of advocates who, through their work in the community, have made outstanding efforts to increase the awareness of disability issues in the general community, to work towards the removal of both physical and bias related barriers for people with disabilities, and to speak for and represent those who cannot represent themselves.
There are two award categories.
1. Volunteer Advocate - recognizes the outstanding efforts of an individual dedicated to improving conditions and opportunities in the community for individuals with disabilities. They should be a positive role model whose actions encourage others to follow in their footsteps.
2. Professional Advocate - recognizes the outstanding work in the community by an individual employed in a role that improves conditions and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Their actions should positively impact their organization and the clients they serve.
Expectations of Recipients:
• Contribution and/or activity must have been performed in the Greater Tacoma
area for a minimum of one calendar year.
• Award recipients will be asked to attend a recognition event during Disability Awareness month in October.
• Award recipients may be asked to do media interviews.
A nominee is not eligible if:
• The nomination form is incomplete.
• She/He is currently serving on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities.
• She/He has received the award within the last four years.
For a nomination form or more information contact: email Gail Himes at ghimes@cityoftacoma.org, or call 253-591-5785, TTY 253- 591-5153
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sensory Friendly Movie - The Return of Nanny McPhee
What: Sensory Friendly Movie -- The Return of Nanny McPhee
When: Saturday, September 4, 2010 10:00 AM
Where: AMC Loew's Woodinville 12
17640 Garden Way
Woodinville, WA 98072
(888) 262-4386
When: Saturday, September 4, 2010 10:00 AM
Where: AMC Loew's Woodinville 12
17640 Garden Way
Woodinville, WA 98072
(888) 262-4386
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Interventions and Resources - MOCHA Meeting (Autism)
Septemeber 2010:
Date & Time: Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Topic: "Interventions and resources we've found to be helpful." Come
join us for some information and some time to share your/our experiences
on this journey.
Place: Canyon Park Tully's, just off I-405 at the Canyon Park exit,
right across the street from the QFC/Starbucks at 228th and
Bothell-Everett Highway. For those with special diets Tully's offers
different milk options: cow, soy and rice.
Tully's at Canyon Park - 22615 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell WA
98021, 425-487-3517. For directions see:
http://www.tullysco ffeeshops. com/storelocator /index.aspx
For those with special diets Tully's offers different milk options:
cow, soy and rice.
No RSVP needed, but always appreciated.
Contact: Janelle Hall, 206-371-5128,
tallcedars@comcast. net OR Sarah Richards, 425-260-1190,
buggy2005@comcast. net.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Topic: "Interventions and resources we've found to be helpful." Come
join us for some information and some time to share your/our experiences
on this journey.
Place: Canyon Park Tully's, just off I-405 at the Canyon Park exit,
right across the street from the QFC/Starbucks at 228th and
Bothell-Everett Highway. For those with special diets Tully's offers
different milk options: cow, soy and rice.
Tully's at Canyon Park - 22615 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell WA
98021, 425-487-3517. For directions see:
http://www.tullysco ffeeshops. com/storelocator /index.aspx
For those with special diets Tully's offers different milk options:
cow, soy and rice.
No RSVP needed, but always appreciated.
Contact: Janelle Hall, 206-371-5128,
tallcedars@comcast. net OR Sarah Richards, 425-260-1190,
Friday, August 20, 2010
Homeschooling versus Public School
Homeschooling versus Public School
Alternative Learning Programs
What Are the Issues?
Join the Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) as they present the
issues surrounding on-campus and virtual public school programs
currently being marketed to homeschoolers. Janice Hedin and Val
Howard, WHO Advocacy Committee members and long-time homeschoolers,
will help you understand the differences between these programs and
homeschooling, and why it really matters.
When: Thursday, August 26, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Puyallup Public Library
324 South Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
Cost: FREE, no registration required
 Washington’s homeschool law: its history and strengths
 History of Public School Alternative Learning Programs (PSALPs)
 Differences between homeschooling & PSALPs
 The current PSALP administrative code (rules)
 WHO’s efforts on behalf of homeschoolers in PSALP administration
 How the PSALP Programs affect and threaten homeschooling
 Alternatives to PSALPs
 What all parents can do to preserve homeschooling
For more information contact the
WHO Office
(425) 251-0439 whooffice@washhomeschool.org www.WashHomeschool.org
Or
Co-coordinator Sarah Phillipps (253) 537-9787 sarah@tipainters.com
Alternative Learning Programs
What Are the Issues?
Join the Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) as they present the
issues surrounding on-campus and virtual public school programs
currently being marketed to homeschoolers. Janice Hedin and Val
Howard, WHO Advocacy Committee members and long-time homeschoolers,
will help you understand the differences between these programs and
homeschooling, and why it really matters.
When: Thursday, August 26, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Puyallup Public Library
324 South Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
Cost: FREE, no registration required
 Washington’s homeschool law: its history and strengths
 History of Public School Alternative Learning Programs (PSALPs)
 Differences between homeschooling & PSALPs
 The current PSALP administrative code (rules)
 WHO’s efforts on behalf of homeschoolers in PSALP administration
 How the PSALP Programs affect and threaten homeschooling
 Alternatives to PSALPs
 What all parents can do to preserve homeschooling
For more information contact the
WHO Office
(425) 251-0439 whooffice@washhomeschool.org www.WashHomeschool.org
Or
Co-coordinator Sarah Phillipps (253) 537-9787 sarah@tipainters.com
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