What's New at The Arc

PRESS ROOM

Spread the Word to End the Word awareness day, March 3, 2010.  Read about how you can help end the use of the R-word!  The Arc of US issued a press release condemning White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel's use of the R-word.  Timothy Shriver, CEO of Special Olympics also condemns Emanuel's use of the "R" word in a letter to him.  Read the letter here.

Upcoming! 

January 28, 2010 Join us, Parent to Parent and Northwest Center Kids for a panel discussion on the topic of, "Including Children with Disabilities in Community Childcare."  For more information Click Here

February 11, 2010 Family and personal preparedness class presented by the American Red Cross in association with the King County Parent Coalition.  For more information, Click Here.

Volunteer at The Arc! 

Many great opportunities exist in our volunteer program for you to contribute in a positive way.  We will work with you to place you in a role that best suits your interests and abilities.  Get started today by filling out The Arc's volunteer application Here!

For more information contact Aaron Clarry at 206-364-6337 or aclarry@arcofkingcounty.org

 

Disability advocates applaud Governor Gregoire's commitment to reform services for people with developmental disabilities.  Read comments here.


Community Living Grant

Deadline January 31, 2010

Applications are currently being accepted through January 31, 2010.  Please send your applications to The Arc of King County, Attention: Community Living Grant Program, 233 Sixth Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109.  The Arc of King County's grant committee will review each application and notify recipients by mail.

Click here to read more about this opportunity.

For more information contact Mary Jo Magruder at mjmagruder@arcofkingcounty.org or call 206-829-7010.


Nearly 600 community members gather at the King County's 20th Annual Legislative Forum for Developmental Disabilities.  Watch the TVW video here

Thank you, Supporters

Thank you to the following for generously supporting our work at The Arc:

Cooper Levy Trust

Elizabeth A. Lynn Foundation

Fales Foundation Trust

Kawabe Memorial Fund

Lucky Seven

Thomas V. Giddens, Jr. Foundation

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council 

For more information about our supporters, Click Here.

 
 
 
 

Spotlight

The Arc of King County is the oldest non-profit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in the Greater Puget Sound area.

ADVOCACY DAYS 2010

You can make a difference by way of the legislative process!

Testimony given by Evangeline Abadinas, Advocate, on January 15th in support of HB 2490, Respectful Language Law:

"Good afternoon committee members and chair.  My name is Evangeline Abadinas.  I live in Federal Way and my district is the 30th.  Thank you for listening to me today.  I want you to know that to use the word retarded is not respectful.  It is a word that hurts.  When people call someone retarded, they are calling them a name and that is not respectful to other people.  It hurts. 

 This legislation is very important in my life.  I want to be respected, and I want respect for everyone.  I am going to keep working to be a good advocate, and to support other people.  Please pass this legislation and get rid of the R-word. 

 Thank you very much and have a nice afternoon and a nice evening."


Join us at The Arc for the ADVOCACY LEARNING GROUP.  All are welcome to attend.

Learn about issues and bills under consideration that impact the developmental disability community. 

Practice your advocacy skills in a casual and informal group setting.   

Reflect upon the previous week's advocacy day in Olympia

All Advocacy Learning Group meetings will be held at The Arc from 11:00am - 12:30 pm on the following dates:

January 19, 2010  ~  January 26, 2010  ~  February 2, 2010  ~  February 16, 2010  ~  February 23, 2010  ~  March 2, 2010

On Wednesdays, Advocacy Day will take place in Olympia.

Please register to attend.  Those interested will meet at The Arc prior to traveling to Olympia.

The following is a list of dates and topics that will be discussed during Advocacy Days in Olympia:

January 20
 January 27
February 3
February 10
February 17
February 24
March 3
Autism Rally
DD Briefing
Legislative Reception
 A look at the 2010 Session
 Budget Overview
RHC Study
and Concerns
HB 2078 Report
Jail/Corrections
Independent Living Day
Rally
Session Wrap-Up

If you are a self advocate and would like to attend Advocay Day, please contact Mary Jo Magruder, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator, at 206-829-7010, or mjmagruder@arcofkingcounty.org

 If you are a parent or family member and wish to attend Advocacy Day, please contact Betsy McAlister, King County Parent Coalition for DD, at 425-882-2010, or email at bmcalister@arcofkingcounty.org

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Thanks to the following for providing some of the photos found on our website: Tina Eskelin, Katie Wilkins Photography, Marti Louther, Eric Matthes, Jodi Reimer, Student Studio-The Art Institute of Seattle, Jeff Welch.

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