Category: Education

Workshop: School Advocacy 101

Hosted by The Arc with Parent to Parent Saturday, October 22nd, 2016, 10am-2pm The Arc of Whatcom County 2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham This training is designed for parents who want to learn more about how to effectively advocate within the school system for their child or to assist another family. We will cover: how to… Continue reading Workshop: School Advocacy 101

Fall 2022 Special Education Workshop Series

Parent Coalition “Ask the Advocate” Special Education 2 Part Series Online Zoom Workshop Part 1: Special Education 101 6 – 8pm, Tuesday, September 20 Families are encouraged to attend this parent focused workshop navigating the IEP process. Participants will gain an overall understanding of special education, its purpose, and the process. Learn more about the… Continue reading Fall 2022 Special Education Workshop Series

Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance MonthAutism acceptance means embracing and valuing autisticpeople as autistic people instead of being afraid of us, having low expectations, or trying to find a way to make us not autistic. The Americans With Disabilities Act says “disability is a natural part of the human experience.” Autism is a natural part of… Continue reading Autism Acceptance Month