The Arc of Tri-Cities Newsletter

HARVEST BALL

November 18th 
6-8:30 pm 
at CBC (the Hub) 

For more info/directions, click th e 


Learn ABLE ACCOUNTS
November 7th: 6 -7:30 pm
at The Arc of Tri-Cities

ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities* and their families to save for future expenses without losing their state and federal benefits
*Broad definition of disabilities (physical, developmental, mental, military-induced, etc.)
 
The Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 (ABLE Act) established the creation of ABLE accounts for people with disabilities.  The Washington ABLE Program provides tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals and their families to save for qualified disability expenses without losing federal and state benefits.
 
To learn more about ABLE and how it can work for you or your loved ones:
http://www.ablenrc.org/about/what-are-able-accounts

Here is a side by side comparison of ABLE and Trust Funds, http://informingfamilies.org/etf-able/

SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

THE NUTCRACKER SUITE  is a performance produced by  Mid-Columbia Ballet designed for children with special needs and their entire families. Selected scenes from the beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, will be performed with the music a little lower, the lights a little higher, and with a welcoming atmosphere that allows children to enjoy the performance in their own way. Unique features of this event include a Quiet Area in the lobby for children who need a sensory break and a Social Story provided to all families one week prior to the performance. Please contact our staff if you have any questions or concerns prior to the performance by emailing reneeadams@midcolumbiaballet.org  
 or calling 509-946-5417. 
Sunday
December 10th
4:00pm

Richland High School Auditorium


NO COST FOR TICKETS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
There is a suggested donation of $15 per person that may be made in  person or online. 

DISNEYWORLD TRIP












 Click here for the  2018 Disney trip flier.
VIVA LAS VEGAS
Regis ter here for VIVA LAS VEGAS


A  Nig ht with T he Arc of Tri-Cities!
This fun "Vegas" themed gala designed for attendees to enjoy dinner, casino-type games, live and silent auctions and dancing to COLORBLIND BAND.

When:  Saturday, April 28, 2018 
Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM 
Where:  Three Rivers Convention Center 
7016 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick






 



New Service to Families  Unserved by- DDA

 

Medicaid Managed Care

 

Mid-Columbia Down Syndrome Association   

 

Responding to Autism

 

Zumba

 

Attorneys Special Needs Alliance

 

Pave

 

Spring General Information Newsletter 

 

Seattle Children's Autism 200- Online TELECONFERNCE sign up  


National Autism Association webinar on-line

 
GIVING TUESDAY


"Giving Tuesday"is November 28th! You can make a difference in the lives of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities by "giving up just a little"! 
Your contribution will be greatly appreciated!!

SPAGHETTI FEED & BINGO FOR SADL
Flier for Spaghetti Feed
November 10th
5 -  8 pm
at The Arc of Tri-Citites
$10 per person
Call 783-1131 ext 109 to register

The Self-Advocates Developing Leaders (SADL) are accepting donations of bingo prizes, pasta, and spaghetti sauce. Call Yuriy at the phone number above in you are interesting in helping. Thank you!










Kennewick City Council Meeting 

Tuesday, Nov., 7, at 6:30 pm
 At Kennewick City Hall,
210 6th Avenue.
For more info. click on this Rally flier !

PROLOQUO2GO HELP 

November 13
12:00 -1:30 PM 
at The Arc of Tri-Cities

Contact  M elissa Brooks for more info. at:  
p2p@arcoftricities.com  or 509 783-1131 Ext. 108

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Each DDA client receiving Community First Services has access to Technology.
Learn more about Assistive  Technology  on 
The Arc Website.

COMMUNITY CLUB
Community Club is cancelled for the remainder of this year. More information to come in the new year. Thank You!

Better Together  ~Autism  Support~
Better Together is an autism group created and run by parents!  Visit us on the website to learn more and see what we are about!
Contact Melissa at p2p@arcoftricites 
for more information!

SHOP and Help The Arc
November 4th 9 to 4 pm
 
10%  of proceeds will be donated to The Arc's Art Class!  So you can do some holiday shopping AND support The Arc at the same time!  Located 640 N Columbia Center Blvd,  (kitty corner from Texas Roadhouse Grill and Ranch & Home).  Visit    http://www.thelordoflife.org  or call 509-783-5222 for more information.