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.

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.

$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!

$20
Join us for some Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and more!

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.

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
A costume fashion show, trivia, bingo, snacks and more!

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

$25
Join us for a variety of pumpkin-themed art projects!

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

$20
Belt out your favorite song, or show us your best dance moves!

$20
Join us for some Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and more!

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.

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)