The Arc of Tri-Cities Newsletter

Runners and Sponsors Needed!
Marathon with Meaning Flyer


To volunteer, contact Megan Fort at meganf@arcoftricities.com or
(509) 783 - 1131 ext.129

To sponsor Chucky and Austin or help support 
The Arc of Tri - Cities day programs, go to the Website:
arcoftricities.com
 
Mark your calendar for 
October 29th
(runners to be there by 7:30am)
 
Join the Marathon with Meaning TODAY! 

DISNEYWORLD INFO. NIGHT


October 18
5:30 - 6:30 PM 
The Arc
All adults (18+) are welcome to come and learn more about the week long May 2018 Disneyworld Trip.
Total Trip cost is $2300 

PAVE- En Español

Conozca sus Derechos: Programas Individualizados de Educacion (IEP).

19 de Octubre
6:00 pm -7:30 pm
The Arc of Tri-Cities

Kids Day with Modern Living 


October 21 

11:30- 2:30 PM 

At The Arc

cost: $5

*Registration/Application Required*

For Individuals with developmental disabilities ages  5-21.

Modern Living Services and The Arc of Tri-Cities have pulled together to create this wonderful opportunity for families to take a break and help the everyone have fun. 

Our Kids Day of Fun is going to be filled with fun games, arts and crafts, and Halloween centered treats. ~Lunch will be provided.

Staff ratio is 1:4 or 5. If your child needs 1:1, Please contact Yuriy Zinchuk at yuriyz@arcoftricities.com

Applications are online at  www.arcoftricities.com. 
Return applications to The Arc by October 13 for 1:1 and October 18 for group to reserve your spot. 

 
HALLOWEEN DANCE

October 25 
 6 - 8PM  
 Ben Franklin Fairgrounds
1500 South Oak St. Kennewick

cost: $12 - $10 for members 

Annual Halloween Dance with The Arc!!!
 Dress up in your Halloween costume, bring some friends and come dance the night away! 

 Games, Music, Prizes for best costume, Pizza, Soda, Hay Ride and much more! 
RSVP 509 783-1131
MID-COLUMBIA BALLET 
for Children with Special Needs


Go to  www.MidColumbiaBallet.org 
or 509 946-5417 to Register.  

* ages 8-11 is now Full, but you can ask to be put on the waiting list.








Benton Franklin Parent Coalition
on Face Book

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

 
BUDDY CLUB
Help Wanted!
 Is in search of a Part-Time 
 Middle School Lunch Facilitator! Want to make some extra money?! And have some extra Fun?! 
  4-6 hours per week. 









Contact the Program Coordinator :
Sue Pederson at  buddyclub@arcoftricities.com  
783 - 1131 ext. 107 

PROLOQUO2GO HELP 

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

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

ABLE ACCOUNTS












November 7th
6 -7:30 pm
The Arc

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. 

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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

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!