Community Calendar
Neurodiversity Awareness Night with the Spokane Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs is offering a special ticket offer to this game to anyone with neurodiverse tendencies. You can receive a complimentary ticket and anyone accompanying you can receive tickets at a discounted rate of $13.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
Central Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
Central Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
Central Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
Central Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
Central Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
Central Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.
Central Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
Breakfast with Santa
Jump into the holidays with Parent to Parent and Transition & Young Adult Programs! Join us for this free event filled with holiday cheer including pancakes, Bingo and other activities The big man himself, Santa, will be there for stress-free photos! Throw on your most festive clothes and join us for this special event.
All ages welcome.
Choose a time: 9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon
Questions? Contact advocacy@arc-spokane.org
About Parent to Parent
We empower and support parents of a child with a disability. The Arc of Spokane is here to offer support for both you and your loved one. All services are free of charge. Learn more here.
About Transition and Young Adult Programs
The Arc of Spokane offers person-centered programs for teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as they transition into adulthood. The Arc’s Transition & Young Adult Programs (TYAP) provide one-on-one mentoring with local college students, life skills classes, career readiness programs, and other social opportunities and events. Learn more here.
TYAP Fall into Fun: Yarn Ornament Craft
$20
Join us in repurposing yarn scraps to create beautiful ornaments! Adult coloring books and other crafts will be available as well.
TYAP Fall into Fun: Holiday Trivia and Bingo!
$20
Come learn more about winter holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, etc. Plus, play some bingo and go home with prizes!
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
Central Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.
TYAP Fall into Fun: Paint Night
$25
Parent to Parent Coordinator Tami Leitz will lead us in a painting class creating a beautiful fall image!
TYAP Fall into Fun: Movie Night
$20
Join us for a film screening (voted on by participants when they arrive) with some classic movie snacks!
Family Support Conference
The Family Support Conference is for caregivers of kids ages 3-15 with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or medically complex children. Connect with local resources and support, learn tools and skills for this stage of life and connect with other families.
Those registering after November 4 will need to bring their own lunch.
Registration is $15
Contact Tami Leitz at tleitz@arc-spokane.org if you are in need of a scholarship.
Questions? Email Tami Leitz at tleitz@arc-spokane.org
TYAP Fall into Fun: Cooking Class, Side Dishes
$25
Join us in preparing some classic Thanksgiving side dishes like stuffing and mashed potatoes. We’ll use simplified recipes but with options to customize and get creative with it!
Harvest Hoedown Dance
Join The Arc of Spokane for a Harvest Hoedown in the Community Center! Dust off your favorite cowboy boots and put on your ten-gallon hat for our line-dancin' Western themed party. This dance will be facilitated by trained staff at The Arc, including the amazing DJ Justin!
Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Dressing up is optional but encouraged!
Community Center members attending the day program may stay past 3 pm to attend the event. Pre-registration is preferred so we know how many dancers to expect.
Tickets are $10 each.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
TYAP Fall into Fun: Animal Lovers Club
$20
Gather with fellow animal lovers to share fun facts about your favorite animals, share photos of your pets, learn to draw animals, watch cute Youtube videos and more!
TYAP Fall into Fun: Video Game Night
$20
Join us for some Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and more!
Sibshops
These high energy, fun filled groups are designed specifically to bring together the siblings of people with disabilities to support each other, learn and play together. These peer support sessions are geared towards children ages 7 to 15.
Each session costs $15. Scholarships are available upon request to Tami Leitz at tleitz@arc-spokane.org
Questions? Contact Tami Leitz at tleitz@arc-spokane.org or at (509) 789-8793.
North Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs as well as children. There are activities set up for kids to enjoy during the meeting.
Central Spokane Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.
TYAP Fall into Fun: Spooky Party
$25
A costume fashion show, trivia, bingo, snacks and more!
Sunday Funday in the Community Center
Join us in the Community Center for a Sunday afternoon where we will be serving snacks and beverages, playing video games, pool, painting, and we will also have the Seattle Seahawks football game on.
Pre-registration is preferred.
Cost is $10 to attend
Questions? Email Justin Ostberg at jostberg@arc-spokane.org
TYAP Fall into Fun: Pumpkin Painting and Other Art
$25
Join us for a variety of pumpkin-themed art projects!
Life After High School
Parents, are you wondering about next steps for your child after graduation? The Arc of Spokane is here to help guide you through the transition and embrace the next exciting steps your student can take after high school!
During this workshop series, we will give you the tools to support your child in living a life filled with dignity, choice, and opportunity! Learn from a team of experts who will continue to be available for support and helpful resources through graduation and beyond. Perfect for parents of current high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Achieve 301:
Transition programs/Adulting 101
Supported Employment
Healthy relationships
Parent to Parent supports
How to develop a person-centered plan
TYAP Fall into Fun: Karaoke and Just Dance!
$20
Belt out your favorite song, or show us your best dance moves!
TYAP Fall into Fun: Video Game Night
$20
Join us for some Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and more!
Supporting Your Family with a Special Needs Master Plan
On Zoom
Join The Arc of Spokane, and Mary McDirmid, ChSNC, to learn more about how to support your family with a Special Needs Master Plan!
Objectives of this workshop are:
Address immediate needs
Understand the planning process
Understand a funding strategy
Understand the cost of care
Understand a legal strategy
Understand a support strategy
Review public benefits options
Understand care planning
Understand planning for the whole family
A Zoom link will be sent you after registering.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Oliveri at joliveri@arc-spokane.org or call 509-789-8321.
Life After High School
Parents, are you wondering about next steps for your child after graduation? The Arc of Spokane is here to help guide you through the transition and embrace the next exciting steps your student can take after high school!
During this workshop series, we will give you the tools to support your child in living a life filled with dignity, choice, and opportunity! Learn from a team of experts who will continue to be available for support and helpful resources through graduation and beyond. Perfect for parents of current high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Believe 201:
Supported decision making
Alternatives to guardianship
How to apply for Social Security
Understanding Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
TYAP Fall into Fun: Games Galore!
$20
We’ve got ping pong, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4 and more!
TYAP Fall into Fun: Movie Night
$20
Join us for a film screening (voted on by participants when they arrive) with some classic movie snacks!
Life After High School
Parents, are you wondering about next steps for your child after graduation? The Arc of Spokane is here to help guide you through the transition and embrace the next exciting steps your student can take after high school!
During this workshop series, we will give you the tools to support your child in living a life filled with dignity, choice, and opportunity! Learn from a team of experts who will continue to be available for support and helpful resources through graduation and beyond. Perfect for parents of current high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Imagine 101:
Respect for people with disabilities
Intro to person-centered planning
The importance of self-advocacy
New legislation for the betterment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families
TYAP Fall into Fun: Trivia and Bingo Night
$20
Trivia! Bingo! Prizes! What more can we say?