All events are subject to change. Please call 360-715-0170, ext. 305, to confirm dates and times or for additional information.
Events in April 2025
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March 30, 2025
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April 3, 2025(1 event) 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours – 
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
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April 4, 2025
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April 5, 2025(1 event) 12:00 PM: Pizza and Bowling Sibshop – Join Parent to Parent for our Bowling & Pizza Sibshop!
A Sibshop is a free fun filled event for brothers and sisters of kids with developmental differences, delays, and on-going health care needs.
Saturday, April 5 from 12 pm – 2 pm
Mt. Baker Lanes & Coconut Kenny’s Pizza 1788 Labounty Drive, Ferndale We will meet at Mt. Baker Lanes and your child can be picked up at Coconut Kenny's. Limited spots available! Please RSVP by April 3rd to guarantee your child’s spot. If this is your child’s first time, please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out our Sibshop Form. Contact us at p2p@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170 ext 302 with any questions or to RSVP for your child.
If we can be of any further assistance, please give us a call at 360-715-0170 ext 302 or email at p2p@arcwhatcom.org
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April 9, 2025
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April 10, 2025(1 event) 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours –
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
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April 11, 2025
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April 14, 2025(2 events) 10:00 AM: Coffee & Conversation – typically 1st Monday of each month but moved to 2nd this month due to Spring Break
10am - 11am
The Arc of Whatcom County 2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham Parents and Caregivers of loved ones with developmental delays, disabilities, and on-going healthcare needs are welcome to join us for coffee (or tea) and a relaxed and friendly chat. Meet other caregivers in our community, find out new resources, and share your thoughts, insights, triumphs and experience.
Adults only please! Light refreshments provided.
RSVP is welcome but not required.
Email p2p@arcwhatcom.org or call 360-715-0710 7:00 PM: Virtual Support Meeting – 
We may not be therapy, but we sure are therapeutic. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7 - 8pm. We understand how isolating it can be right now, so we are hold our Parent Support Meetings virtually through Zoom. Grab your favorite beverage, a cozy blanket, and connect with other families - to chat, ask questions, and share resources. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a while. Those who attend will be entered into a drawing for a gift card.
To register contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhatcom.org Please register for the private ZOOM Meeting Link.
Parent to Parent is a Support Program that provides emotional support and information to families of children with developmental disabilities, delays, and special health care needs. |
April 15, 2025
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April 16, 2025
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April 17, 2025(1 event) 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours –
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
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April 18, 2025
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April 21, 2025
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April 22, 2025(1 event) 6:00 PM: 18 and Beyond Workshop – 
When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their future – especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Learn more about: Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) eligibility and services such as Personal Care (PC), Medicaid Waivers, respite care, etc. Social Security Benefits (e.g. SSI, SSDI) Special Education including Transition Plans Employment including School to Work Virtual Workshop via Zoom Tuesday, April 22, 2025 6 - 8pm
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April 23, 2025(1 event) 11:00 AM: Paperwork & Application Support – Need Paperwork & Application Support from Arc Staff Members?
2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month
11am - 1pm
Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Rd., Bellingham Join Arc Staff in-person at the Dan Godwin Community Center. We will be supporting families with filling out paperwork for their loved ones. Bring a laptop or tablet if you have one, some laptops will be available for use at the Arc.
- Partners4Housing Residential Assessment
- Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Eligibility - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Guardianship - Use of our printer, scanner, and paper shredder free of charge We may not have time to complete all your paperwork, but this is a great opportunity to have support looking over where to start.
If you need private one-on-one support, please email admin@arcwhatcom.org to set up an appointment at a different time. At our Paperwork Support Workshops, staff may be helping multiple people, and we cannot guarantee privacy.
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April 24, 2025(1 event) 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours –
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
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May 1, 2025(2 events) 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours –
Virtual Office Hours: Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
Staff are available every Thursday (unless it is a holiday)
11am - 12pm, No RSVP needed https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Do you have questions about:
- Special Education - Disability Systems & Resource Navigation - Future Planning & Transition to Adulthood - Disability Family Support There is no password to join but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. We can utilize breakout rooms to enhance privacy, if multiple participants have joined.
4:30 PM: Self Advocacy Meeting – The Self Advocacy Zoom meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month
Join us virtually for this meeting on zoom.
This is a fun opportunity to learn about self-advocacy, make friends, and work together to make a difference!
If you want to join us virtually, please register at: selfadvocacy@arcwhatcom.org
After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Self Advocacy Meeting. Pre-registration is REQUIRED to get the information on how to connect. You can connect by phone or through the free zoom app on your cell phone, tablet or computer.
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