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						1 The Arc of Whatcom County is closed December 17, 2021 – January 2, 2022 Read more New Year's Day January 1, 2022 Public holiday Read more
2 The Arc of Whatcom County is closed December 17, 2021 – January 2, 2022 Read more	3	4 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 4, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 4, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 4, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 2:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM January 4, 2022 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham , every Tuesday. We are going to be outside so bundle up and j oin us for some cool Fall fun! We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has be en able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guide lines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For membe rs who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your ow n microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! Greene’s Corner 2208 James Street, Bellingham WA 98225 Read more	5	6 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours on zoom 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM January 6, 2022 Parent to Parent and The Arc of Whatcom County will now be offe ring Open Office Hours. Staff will be available on zoom to help with resour ces, support, information, and connection. No RSVP needed. We will not h ave a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. Every Thursday on Zoom 11am - 12:00pm Join Meeting: https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Read more 4:30 PM: Self-Advocacy Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM January 6, 2022 Virtual Zoom Meeting Register: selfadvocacy@arcwhatcom.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Self Advocacy Meeting. Pre-registration is REQ UIRED 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. This is a fun opportunity to learn about self-advocacy, make friends, and work t ogether to make a difference! Check out the self-advocacy page on The Arc o f Whatcom County’s website: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/programs/self-advocacy / or on Facebook www.facebook.com/WhatcomCountySelfAdvocacy The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingha m Read more 4:30 PM: Self-Advocacy Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM January 6, 2022 Virtual Zoom Meeting Register: selfadvocacy@arcwhatcom.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Self Advocacy Meeting. Pre-registration is REQ UIRED 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. This is a fun opportunity to learn about self-advocacy, make friends, and work t ogether to make a difference! Check out the self-advocacy page on The Arc o f Whatcom County’s website: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/programs/self-advocacy / or on Facebook www.facebook.com/WhatcomCountySelfAdvocacy The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingha m Read more 4:30 PM: Self-Advocacy Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM January 6, 2022 Virtual Zoom Meeting Register: selfadvocacy@arcwhatcom.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Self Advocacy Meeting. Pre-registration is REQ UIRED 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. This is a fun opportunity to learn about self-advocacy, make friends, and work t ogether to make a difference! Check out the self-advocacy page on The Arc o f Whatcom County’s website: http://arcwhatcom.org/wp/programs/self-advocacy / or on Facebook www.facebook.com/WhatcomCountySelfAdvocacy The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingha m Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 6, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 6, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more	7	8
9	10 7:00 PM: P2P Parent Support Virtual Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM January 10, 2022 We understand how isolating it can be right now, so we are hol ding our Parent Support Meetings virtually through Zoom. Grab you favorite hot beverage, a cozy blanket and join us. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a while. To register contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2p@arcwhat com.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Parent Support Meeting via Zoom. Please register early so you can get the link. Must be able to connect through a cell phone, tab let or computer. Read more	11 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 11, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 11, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 11, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 11, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 11, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 2:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM January 11, 2022 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham , every Tuesday. We are going to be outside so bundle up and j oin us for some cool Fall fun! We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has be en able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guide lines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For membe rs who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your ow n microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! Greene’s Corner 2208 James Street, Bellingham WA 98225 Read more	12 2:00 PM: Virtual Advocacy Days: IDD Briefing 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM January 12, 2022 Advocacy Days, part of The Arc’s Advocacy Partne rship Project, are held during each legislative session to involve individ uals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families an d their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportun ities to make their voices heard by their legislators and to have an impact on policy and budget legislation that affects the services and supports av ailable to them. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have moved to a virtual platform. The hope is that we will be able to have a hybrid of virtual and in-person activities for the January 2022 Legislative Session! &n bsp; Today's topic: Briefing on issues of importance for people with in tellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To register go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdOuvrzMoHN eUB0_7XGY6FPg9zP7G2hDl Read more 5:30 PM: The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM January 12, 2022 The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors meet monthly from 5:45 – 7:15 pm. No RSVP is needed. Meetings are virtually via zoom &a mp; will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiti ng room until staff admit you. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401244924 Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 Join by Telephone For higher qual ity, dial a number based on your current location. Dia l: US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 3 01 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 &nbsp ; Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 To contact any director:&nb sp;boardofdirector s@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170. Go to: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 Read more 5:30 PM: The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM January 12, 2022 The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors meet monthly from 5:45 – 7:15 pm. No RSVP is needed. Meetings are virtually via zoom &a mp; will not have a password to join, but participants will be in a waiti ng room until staff admit you. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401244924 Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 Join by Telephone For higher qual ity, dial a number based on your current location. Dia l: US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 3 01 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 &nbsp ; Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 To contact any director:&nb sp;boardofdirector s@arcwhatcom.org or (360) 715-0170. Go to: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 854 0124 4924 Read more 5:30 PM: Virtual Advocacy Days: Reception 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM January 12, 2022 Advocacy Days, part of The Arc’s Advocacy Partne rship Project, are held during each legislative session to involve individ uals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families an d their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportun ities to make their voices heard by their legislators and to have an impact on policy and budget legislation that affects the services and supports av ailable to them. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have moved to a virtual platform. The hope is that we will be able to have a hybrid of virtual and in-person activities for the January 2022 Legislative Session! &n bsp; Today's topic: Briefing on issues of importance for people with in tellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To register go to https://us02 web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdeigrTkqE9HUFubqKgdY_sF8UAPof2jT Read more	13 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours on zoom 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM January 13, 2022 Parent to Parent and The Arc of Whatcom County will now be offe ring Open Office Hours. Staff will be available on zoom to help with resour ces, support, information, and connection. No RSVP needed. We will not h ave a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. Every Thursday on Zoom 11am - 12:00pm Join Meeting: https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 13, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 13, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 13, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 13, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more	14	15 6:00 PM: People First of Whatcom County Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM January 15, 2022 Learn about the latest legislation that affects people with dis abilities and help with fundraisers. Contact Susan: 738-2060. For meeting location and address, contact: Susan Larson, 738-20 60 Read more 6:00 PM: People First of Whatcom County Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM January 15, 2022 Learn about the latest legislation that affects people with dis abilities and help with fundraisers. Contact Susan: 738-2060. For meeting location and address, contact: Susan Larson, 738-20 60 Read more 6:00 PM: People First of Whatcom County Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM January 15, 2022 Learn about the latest legislation that affects people with dis abilities and help with fundraisers. Contact Susan: 738-2060. For meeting location and address, contact: Susan Larson, 738-20 60 Read more 6:00 PM: People First of Whatcom County Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM January 15, 2022 Learn about the latest legislation that affects people with dis abilities and help with fundraisers. Contact Susan: 738-2060. For meeting location and address, contact: Susan Larson, 738-20 60 Read more 6:00 PM: People First of Whatcom County Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM January 15, 2022 Learn about the latest legislation that affects people with dis abilities and help with fundraisers. Contact Susan: 738-2060. For meeting location and address, contact: Susan Larson, 738-20 60 Read more 6:00 PM: People First of Whatcom County Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM January 15, 2022 Learn about the latest legislation that affects people with dis abilities and help with fundraisers. Contact Susan: 738-2060. For meeting location and address, contact: Susan Larson, 738-20 60 Read more
16	17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 17, 2022 Public holiday Read more 6:00 PM: SPIN DANCE 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM January 17, 2022 Who is ready for SPIN dance?! We sure are! Join us join us vi rtually, monthly on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6pm-8pm. SPIN dan ce is free, and open to the community, ages 14 and up. Registration is re quired to receive the link. https://apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham /Activity_Search/spin-dance-at-home/11087 Bellingham Senior Center 315 Halleck Street, Bellingham, WA 9822 5 Read more	18 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 18, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 18, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 18, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 18, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 2:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM January 18, 2022 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham , every Tuesday. We are going to be outside so bundle up and j oin us for some cool Fall fun! We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has be en able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guide lines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For membe rs who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your ow n microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! Greene’s Corner 2208 James Street, Bellingham WA 98225 Read more 6:00 PM: Care Notebook Workshop: Organizing your Records 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM January 18, 2022 In caring for your child with special health needs, you may ge t information and paperwork from many sources. A Care Binder can help you o rganize the most important information in a central place and share key inf ormation with members of your child’s care team. Join us to learn tips and strategies for effectively organizing your child's records. Register : parentcoalition@arcwhatcom.org or ( 360) 715 - 0170 Please register for the private ZOOM Meeting Link. Read more	19 10:00 AM: Virtual Advocacy Days 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM January 19, 2022 Advocacy Days, part of The Arc’s Advocacy Partne rship Project, are held during each legislative session to involve individ uals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families an d their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportun ities to make their voices heard by their legislators and to have an impact on policy and budget legislation that affects the services and supports av ailable to them. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have moved to a virtual platform. The hope is that we will be able to have a hybrid of virtual and in-person activities for the January 2022 Legislative Session! &n bsp; Today's topic: Meeting All Needs in Education. Briefi ng on issues of importance for people with intellectual and developmental d isabilities (IDD). To register go to http s://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocOyrqj0rG9E7HRMqBjUPA5Am8KDWRZ0u &nbsp ; &nb sp; Read more 10:00 AM: Virtual Advocacy Days 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM January 19, 2022 Advocacy Days, part of The Arc’s Advocacy Partne rship Project, are held during each legislative session to involve individ uals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families an d their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportun ities to make their voices heard by their legislators and to have an impact on policy and budget legislation that affects the services and supports av ailable to them. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have moved to a virtual platform. The hope is that we will be able to have a hybrid of virtual and in-person activities for the January 2022 Legislative Session! &n bsp; Today's topic: Housing Accessibility. Briefing on issues of importance for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID D). To register go to https://us02 web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kf-mhrjkvH9DV0XBH0itS5tuCwqfvP4EX Read more	20 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours on zoom 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM January 20, 2022 Parent to Parent and The Arc of Whatcom County will now be offe ring Open Office Hours. Staff will be available on zoom to help with resour ces, support, information, and connection. No RSVP needed. We will not h ave a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. Every Thursday on Zoom 11am - 12:00pm Join Meeting: https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Read more 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours on zoom 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM January 20, 2022 Parent to Parent and The Arc of Whatcom County will now be offe ring Open Office Hours. Staff will be available on zoom to help with resour ces, support, information, and connection. No RSVP needed. We will not h ave a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. Every Thursday on Zoom 11am - 12:00pm Join Meeting: https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Read more 7:00 PM: Conversations About Autism: What is Autism? 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM January 20, 2022 Check out The Autism Blog for resources, support s and perspectives on Autism. https://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/ You can live -stream classes using Facebook Live on Seattle Children’s Face book page or on Seattle Children’s YouTube page. Conversations About Autism is a series of 60-minute live-streamed session s created for providers and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand the autism spectrum disorder. In these sessions, experts and advocates from our region share their knowledge and perspectives on au tism as well as helpful tips for supporting a child, adolescent or young a dult with autism. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 20, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 20, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 20, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more	21	22
23	24 4:30 PM: DD Advisory Board Meeting 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM January 24, 2022 The Whatcom County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board me ets on the fourth Monday of each month from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at St Lukes Heal th Education Center (3333 Squalicum Parkway) 3333 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA Read more	25 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 25, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 25, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 25, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 12:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM January 25, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education legal clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please leav e a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, inclu ding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipli ne of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters or translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided.& nbsp; Read more 2:00 PM: Out of the Ashes 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM January 25, 2022 Great News! Out of the Ashes will be back in Bellingham , every Tuesday. We are going to be outside so bundle up and j oin us for some cool Fall fun! We've missed our friends and we've missed our music. It's been too long and we hope everyone has be en able to stay healthy and safe. We will continue to follow CDC guide lines at our performances and they may look slightly different. For membe rs who will be singing with us, we ask that you purchase and bring your ow n microphone for health and safety reasons. There are some very affordable options out there and Jon can hook them into his system when you perform. We will be so glad to see you again! Greene’s Corner 2208 James Street, Bellingham WA 98225 Read more	26 10:00 AM: Virtual Advocacy Days 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM January 26, 2022 Advocacy Days, part of The Arc’s Advocacy Partne rship Project, are held during each legislative session to involve individ uals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families an d their service providers in the legislative process, giving them opportun ities to make their voices heard by their legislators and to have an impact on policy and budget legislation that affects the services and supports av ailable to them. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have moved to a virtual platform. The hope is that we will be able to have a hybrid of virtual and in-person activities for the January 2022 Legislative Session! &n bsp; Today's topic: Civil Rights: Nothing About Us Without Us &am p; Shut Them Down Rally. Briefing on issues of importance for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To register go to https://us 02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pc-isqT4vH9IJaOnKHeKhV2Y6aMt3ynuq Read more 5:30 PM: The Arc of Whatcom County Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM January 26, 2022 All community members are welcome to attend and learn more abou t The Arc’s services. The Arc has many committee openings - including fundr aising, program development and outreach. Please contact Beverly: 715-0170 , ext 306 to learn more! The Arc’s Dan Godwin Community Center 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingha m Read more	27 11:00 AM: Virtual Office Hours on zoom 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM January 27, 2022 Parent to Parent and The Arc of Whatcom County will now be offe ring Open Office Hours. Staff will be available on zoom to help with resour ces, support, information, and connection. No RSVP needed. We will not h ave a password to join, but participants will be in a waiting room, until we admit you. Every Thursday on Zoom 11am - 12:00pm Join Meeting: https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/86909304702 Meeting ID: 869 0930 4702 Read more 7:00 PM: Autism Parent Connect Virtual Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM January 27, 2022 Autism Parent Connect Meeting virtually through Zoom. Grab you favorite hot beverage, a cozy blanket and join us. Pop in for a few minute s or stay a while. To register contact P2P at (360) 715-0170 ext 302 or p2 p@arcwhatcom.org After registering you will receive an email containing the link for you to join the Parent Support Meeting via Zoom. Please regist er early so you can get the link. Must be able to connect through a cell ph one, tablet or computer. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 27, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 27, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 27, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more 7:00 PM: Special Education Legal Clinic 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM January 27, 2022 NW Justice Project is introducing a free special education lega l clinic to provide advice about your child's rights to an education. To apply and schedule a phone appointment, please lea ve a voicemail with contact info at: 206-707-7292. NJP attorneys are available to discuss topics related to your child’s IEP or 504 plan, incl uding: qualifying for services, access to the services you need, discipl ine of students with an IEP or 504 plan, failure to provide interpreters o r translations, and discrimination. Interpreter Services Provided. Read more	28	29
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