News and Events
Last Updated: August 27, 2008

Upcoming Events

Monthly Support Groups & Meetings
Click here for a list of local support groups and scheduled meetings . . .

Legislative Reception
Monday, September 15, 2008
State legislators from five local districts as well as Governor Gregoire and candidate Rossi are scheduled to attend . . .

TOPSoccer
September 24 - November 5, 2008
Register between July 1 and August 15 for this community-based soccer program designed to meet the need of children with physical or mental disabilities age 4 or older . . .  

A Mariner's Baseball and Lilac Services for the Blind!
September 25, 2008
Support Lilac Services for the Blind by attending a Mariners baseball game in Seattle! Tickets are discounted . . .  

Valued Lives Conference
September 24, 25 & 26 in Yakima, Washington
An annual conference for people with developmental disabilities and their families, advocates and supported living or other residential service providers . . .

Wenatchee Washington Autism Conference
October 9 - 10, 2008
Enjoy renown speakers and break-out sessions on a wide variety of topics . . .

IEP Workshop - DATE CHANGED TO:
October 14, 2008
Need help getting the most out of your son or daughter's IEP? Presenter Marion Moore of Eastern Washington University will discuss the connection between skill level, IEP goals and classroom services . . . 

News

Supporters Rally against Tropic Thunder in Spokane
Concerned community members gathered in front of Riverpark Square on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week to educate the public about abusive language in the new Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder . . .   

In Memory of Dan Obenland
Dan Obenland, a recipient of independent living support from The Arc, passed away Thursday, July 17 at age 43 . . .

Arc Boardmember Top Fundraiser for Easter Seals
Arc of Spokane board member and self-advocate Tom Shanks has been recognized as the Top Individual Fundraiser for Easter Seals' Walk with Me fundraiser . . .

Summer Fun!
Click here to download a 2008 Summer Camp Directory . . .

Are You Prepared for a Emergency? 
Learn how city, county and local non-profit agencies are combining their expertise to create an emergency preparedness plan for people in Spokane with specific needs . . .

Parents: Take a Survey!
An Australian researcher needs parents' input about the experience of raising a child with a disability. His on-line survey will help researchers learn more about how parents cope and how they flourish and grow as well. Click the link above to learn more . . .

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