Community Calendar

Jan
22

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.

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Feb
5

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.

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Feb
19

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.

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Dec
11

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.

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Dec
7

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.

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Nov
27

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.

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Nov
15

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

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Nov
13

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.

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Nov
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.

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Nov
2

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.

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Oct
30

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.

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Oct
23

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

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Oct
17

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.

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Oct
16

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)

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Oct
9

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

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