$20
We will listen to music, or even create our own with the Community Center's collection of instruments. Feel free to bring your own instruments as well!

Dress up in as much pink and purple you can find and get ready to kickstart your heart at The Arc Community Center's Valentine's Sweetheart dance! 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.

The Arc of Spokane’s Advocacy & Family Support is excited to announce a one-evening version of Preparing for Life After High School!

The Preparing for Life After High School program is designed to help parents navigate the sometimes-complex support system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and create a richer life for their child. During this workshop, 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. It’s never too early to start thinking about next steps, so parents of students 14 and up are encouraged to attend. 

Topics Include:

• Intro to person-centered planning

• The importance of self-advocacy

• Legislative issues relevant to people with IDD and their families

• Supported decision making

• Alternatives to guardianship

• Understanding DDA and SSI

• Parent/caregiver supports

• Transition programs/Adulting 101

• Supported employment

• Healthy relationships

Separate activities for young adults and siblings will be provided - feel free to bring them along!
Registration for the event is required, as there is limited space. Dinner will be provided for all! 

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.

Topic: Employment & Community Inclusion
How do we ensure that individuals have the adequate supports and individualized services needed to work and build relationships in the community?

$20
Create some last minute Valentines cards or other crafts. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own as well.

Topic: Crisis
Why are so many people in crisis?

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.

Topic: Supported Living
How can I get the support I need to live in my home?

Share the love with family and friends during a Valentine’s Day-themed pizza party at The Arc of Spokane! This event is free and party goers are invited to make and exchange hand-crafted valentines. This is not a drop off event, individuals with care need are asked to bring support. All ages welcome!

Questions? Email Tami Leitz at tleitz@arc-spokane.org.

Topic: Housing
How can I have a safe, affordable, inclusive place to live?

Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.

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.

Topic: Supporting Families
How can we ensure families have the support they need?

Join The Arc of Spokane for a Winter Wonderland Dance in the Community Center! Come bundle up in your coziest scarves and hats and dance the cold away. 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.

Topic: Build Capacity
How can we plan for our system to grow so that it meets the needs of our community?
In Person | 10:00 AM at Churches 110 11th Ave SE , Olympia, WA 98501
This event will also be livestreamed.

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.

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.

Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.

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.

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.

$20
Join us in repurposing yarn scraps to create beautiful ornaments! Adult coloring books and other crafts will be available as well.

$20
Come learn more about winter holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, etc. Plus, play some bingo and go home with prizes!

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.

Open to all parents and caregivers of people with an intellectual or developmental disability or special healthcare needs.

$25
Parent to Parent Coordinator Tami Leitz will lead us in a painting class creating a beautiful fall image!

$20
Join us for a film screening (voted on by participants when they arrive) with some classic movie snacks!

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

$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!

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.