tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087789080231596542024-02-18T20:57:39.652-08:00Youth Self Advocacy of Whatcom CountyThe Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-5958249514306243282010-07-19T16:21:00.000-07:002010-07-19T16:27:59.676-07:00U.S. Senate Confirms Self-Advocate to National Disability Council<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BarTN-wGh4YgycUYmsv9JVlphVW6a66ocz6Kc-hE9yhjY4YkInO7KUB8ssSNDvOv9mG-kBZxLpTvm64CacBzn3OqVyV0tV15Kwty6wsdPdixlBLed0tn_I3cCOQ0Shz-WyaC2rGTItI/s1600/28autism01-articleInline.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 190px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 174px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495762949470320578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BarTN-wGh4YgycUYmsv9JVlphVW6a66ocz6Kc-hE9yhjY4YkInO7KUB8ssSNDvOv9mG-kBZxLpTvm64CacBzn3OqVyV0tV15Kwty6wsdPdixlBLed0tn_I3cCOQ0Shz-WyaC2rGTItI/s320/28autism01-articleInline.jpg" /></a>The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Ari Ne'eman to become the first person with autism to serve on the National Council on Disability.<br /><br />The Council, an independent Federal agency, makes recommendations on disability policy to the President, Congress, and Federal agencies. President Obama appointed Mr. Ne'eman along with seven others in December, but a unanimous hold was placed on Mr. Ne'eman's appointment. The hold, which prevented the Senate from voting on the nomination, was lifted earlier this month.<br /><br />For more information on the Council and its members, visit the National Council on Disability website <a href="http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/members/members.htm">(click here).</a>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-16912397713916069692010-07-06T12:42:00.000-07:002010-07-06T13:00:23.884-07:00Youth Self Advocacy THIS SATURDAYInterested in making friends, learning new skills, and making a difference?<br /><br />Come join the fun this Saturday, July 10th from 10am - 12pm. We will meet at the Dan Godwin Community Center (rec hall downstairs).<br /><br />If you have any questions, please call Amy at 360-715-0170, ext. 309.<br /><br />See you then!The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-65385215786291610082010-05-31T07:10:00.000-07:002010-05-31T07:18:36.525-07:00Amazing Parade Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhuzOlVhuZLG-oLSIkGe6Tfs9_lb3W4pW3W769LChpBqon_GXceJm4RjQDfSofpuW49p5GonKy_OBP30-Sik1KX2jgV4oYzKtBAL0yt0ts5NnOGz-geMmxfBu9rq-5QD6gYqNSOW2XG7c/s1600/025.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477437219575138722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhuzOlVhuZLG-oLSIkGe6Tfs9_lb3W4pW3W769LChpBqon_GXceJm4RjQDfSofpuW49p5GonKy_OBP30-Sik1KX2jgV4oYzKtBAL0yt0ts5NnOGz-geMmxfBu9rq-5QD6gYqNSOW2XG7c/s320/025.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk52iCLvwNkm3PxMGTQMKpfzpqZu3JPoZEiUk-ULsvzm5_GQjnpMKOeLrbiWBmkt60P8V_gxGEz2SnyTUwUXMy4Rn3RF6p0gh2B9N0sqRlYoQ11ZDZXQOQzZb2T6ARVQ_p2Xjd2ApgdDY/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477437209964817906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk52iCLvwNkm3PxMGTQMKpfzpqZu3JPoZEiUk-ULsvzm5_GQjnpMKOeLrbiWBmkt60P8V_gxGEz2SnyTUwUXMy4Rn3RF6p0gh2B9N0sqRlYoQ11ZDZXQOQzZb2T6ARVQ_p2Xjd2ApgdDY/s320/018.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOFZcOPrthz5I4wrjNTQV94hpmmxJgw2fd5RW_3M60xPf-gM4CjgEnKgSEB1BQd5jmp2yDVsNZTgbALkvOp3xtDWCbSMWikn3tXqdk_ChZ-wVyWXSfeFZThs4IHO7QsruBghxQ-iSa-U/s1600/042.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477437204079945586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOFZcOPrthz5I4wrjNTQV94hpmmxJgw2fd5RW_3M60xPf-gM4CjgEnKgSEB1BQd5jmp2yDVsNZTgbALkvOp3xtDWCbSMWikn3tXqdk_ChZ-wVyWXSfeFZThs4IHO7QsruBghxQ-iSa-U/s320/042.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jQr5tc9UjXjKqd1VosL_my4lE_Zy4Thq9oc8gwwz4WOvo0HmU0iZsKF2smt5jzOc0wknkLDwPcLCr_svmraB20YG7nNwyp2OxoqQb8FODA8JnjqUXtWPp363wWX5YEFNZwaJAjuiElo/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477437188577693122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jQr5tc9UjXjKqd1VosL_my4lE_Zy4Thq9oc8gwwz4WOvo0HmU0iZsKF2smt5jzOc0wknkLDwPcLCr_svmraB20YG7nNwyp2OxoqQb8FODA8JnjqUXtWPp363wWX5YEFNZwaJAjuiElo/s320/014.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJtSKQ44jedgqkOBgFDU6XxQW68l2-qiQdjYh9ejP4LPJLKYVfciMbYplE4qNGteTSZlMCjooszkY_vWvewkqaUjiVaVGt6RKfRu1BPlpI6zJNDUB19Bu-DlIm7GxMfXVFcIZdEZ9M4o/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477437182440665522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJtSKQ44jedgqkOBgFDU6XxQW68l2-qiQdjYh9ejP4LPJLKYVfciMbYplE4qNGteTSZlMCjooszkY_vWvewkqaUjiVaVGt6RKfRu1BPlpI6zJNDUB19Bu-DlIm7GxMfXVFcIZdEZ9M4o/s320/010.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-83928448804483817302010-05-27T13:27:00.001-07:002010-05-27T13:39:23.225-07:00Ski to Sea Grand Parade (updated)The Ski to Sea Grand Parade is THIS Saturday, May 29th! Come join the fun! :)<br /><br />This year The Arc of Whatcom County is partnering with Max Higbee Center and People First for the parade.<br /><br />Our entry is #64, and we will meet at the southside of Alabama - at the corner of Humbolt and Grant. Participants should arrive at 11 am. You can ride on the back of the truck, wheel in your chair, ride your bike, or walk...your choice!<br /><br />See you on Saturday!<br /><br />(*And next Saturday, June 5th, is our YSA meeting!)The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-33744976372639386412010-04-28T12:16:00.001-07:002010-04-28T12:24:01.351-07:00Come join the fun!This Saturday is our May YSA meeting...and we would love to see YOU!<br /><br />The topic will be:<em> </em>"Culture and Sports: We have the right to take equal part in arts, sports and leisure."<br /><br />After our discussion, we will continue with the art theme. We will be creating a special project for the wonderful mothers and caregivers in our life.<br /><br />We also hope to work on our community project. At the April meeting, participants decided it was important to bring love and joy to residents at a local nursing home. We will be creating beautiful flowers and cards to deliver next month as part of this effort.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Come join the fun!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Saturday, May 1st</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">10am - 12pm</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">The Dan Godwin Community Center</span></strong><br /><br /><em>*If you haven't participated before, please call 360-715-0170, ext. 309 for a registration form.</em>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-3777133428373297602010-04-15T10:08:00.000-07:002010-04-15T10:21:35.783-07:00Disability Awareness FairWestern Washington University's Students for Disability Awareness (SDA) hosted their third annual Disability Awareness Fair on Tuesday.<br /><br />The Arc of Whatcom County's team was headed up by Terri Hansen - Inclusion Advocate and YSA Mentor - and included other supporters of The Arc.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmAkpfxpAzMbLjsSzxs5QvcUAnLPfyJyRhB-WSLpgu5afYf4tuWFAhx-YWgL4j6K_c6GbmubQgwUt_fTsN3O3VqPDqQLwNeDDAMW3t8LrO1OJvhL7J_NlZkoQfHrFgCO1G3nQCwKH9Hg/s1600/IMG_9134.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460412495134420018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmAkpfxpAzMbLjsSzxs5QvcUAnLPfyJyRhB-WSLpgu5afYf4tuWFAhx-YWgL4j6K_c6GbmubQgwUt_fTsN3O3VqPDqQLwNeDDAMW3t8LrO1OJvhL7J_NlZkoQfHrFgCO1G3nQCwKH9Hg/s320/IMG_9134.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Jimmy Monroe, who is joining the YSA group, also attended with his family. Thanks everyone for a wonderful awareness event!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4BFky9O8ZT_7Diul_eJ8rRcNUdrN07PSn6eRNC9QmtqrH_qd6L5wGrCuyYmo6-4DIYakqlFzYu6OwPFZbWPiExwsHKBFJIeQ08Va1LyH0JT7m_L7qoU0eAD8qli-nVrToTmMariZa-I/s1600/IMG_9135.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460412481841559298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4BFky9O8ZT_7Diul_eJ8rRcNUdrN07PSn6eRNC9QmtqrH_qd6L5wGrCuyYmo6-4DIYakqlFzYu6OwPFZbWPiExwsHKBFJIeQ08Va1LyH0JT7m_L7qoU0eAD8qli-nVrToTmMariZa-I/s320/IMG_9135.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-89227185298636760652010-03-16T07:24:00.000-07:002010-03-16T07:39:54.446-07:00Lucky Me!<span style="color:#009900;">At our March Youth Self Advocacy meeting, we discussed attitudes and the ways we can demonstrate positive, respectful attitudes in the community. To embrace this concept, we thought we should do a community project to help others and demonstrate our compassion and strong abilities. There were many suggestions and we will decide on our first project at our April meeting. Your input is greatly appreciated! </span><br /><span style="color:#009900;"></span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">We also celebrated St. Patrick's Day and discussed all the many ways we are LUCKY! We shared our ideas and created one large poster. Suggested blessings ranged from having wonderful friends and family to respect and independence in the community...and much, much more!</span><br /><span style="color:#009900;"></span><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Everyone also made fun and colorful posters to take home and continue the "lucky" celebration. And of course, a St. Patrick's Day party wouldn't be complete without some yummy cupcakes. Thanks everyone for coming...so much fun!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;"><strong>Happy St. Patrick's Day!</strong></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNB44EgkhCr-ekuGH3MWMKcZeG7Q7WvNlpTLoLFD3LLl2yA0wZLXcaJdbTDOLiuEPqQshp7LSQJ0Wsg5hVhE61hNjpBwuBvXtZuANOk_NjgPaGlpaQSO1vQs03epTnXtuFEqz6jYacbQg/s1600-h/IMG_0202.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449237817395337698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNB44EgkhCr-ekuGH3MWMKcZeG7Q7WvNlpTLoLFD3LLl2yA0wZLXcaJdbTDOLiuEPqQshp7LSQJ0Wsg5hVhE61hNjpBwuBvXtZuANOk_NjgPaGlpaQSO1vQs03epTnXtuFEqz6jYacbQg/s320/IMG_0202.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillBIsldLRgSTL1lMYHCFZkjUUApWD677Ttn9nLxCADT7HHJUyDV1FA44JuQ4P4_ex7X7IomvJpPQIKvhMXe82yu6svlU8VziF_xdPllrzL1UJ-XB_EBI2rt1-zLiwUct9uamesQFIs88/s1600-h/IMG_0210.JPG"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNB44EgkhCr-ekuGH3MWMKcZeG7Q7WvNlpTLoLFD3LLl2yA0wZLXcaJdbTDOLiuEPqQshp7LSQJ0Wsg5hVhE61hNjpBwuBvXtZuANOk_NjgPaGlpaQSO1vQs03epTnXtuFEqz6jYacbQg/s1600-h/IMG_0202.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkXuIFiRARFyRdFk_SrZwz-bqc_Rj37M8N_BgfZ-fEXubjpNh4iMNY5pCNHKexmOC3I_NnI6G4-mO1sGyU7XKO7eRpFK-PhvmVre_HGdDlLvagxt8gVDBJpyB0V_lvTGCKiSX1lIcjfw/s1600-h/IMG_0198.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449237824744246738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkXuIFiRARFyRdFk_SrZwz-bqc_Rj37M8N_BgfZ-fEXubjpNh4iMNY5pCNHKexmOC3I_NnI6G4-mO1sGyU7XKO7eRpFK-PhvmVre_HGdDlLvagxt8gVDBJpyB0V_lvTGCKiSX1lIcjfw/s320/IMG_0198.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJxvt6VHeQcHdfx64u5aNhF09qf98O6gZzXkmuoMHugQJw6Y_kIrsyOugATx-2WU0cpDNc2fQx6p8IzCD80jarB1f5UklRd20B_CbLJtTTwLHMADLE5i-SB0nQgrZuzKUV5STITCEueU/s1600-h/IMG_0203.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449237808182742338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJxvt6VHeQcHdfx64u5aNhF09qf98O6gZzXkmuoMHugQJw6Y_kIrsyOugATx-2WU0cpDNc2fQx6p8IzCD80jarB1f5UklRd20B_CbLJtTTwLHMADLE5i-SB0nQgrZuzKUV5STITCEueU/s320/IMG_0203.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1Vpho8cmlpvDg74gvAaljrOPeg16QSJexP93p0_d13sGExlg4LlspCEk1emjodHGIeOfWKgQJf4icp1awzUzREPX2-l4kJxfbsGHtQLrko1JaDq6_8NhP3OWshOkvgWYS_X3PgTWkZw/s1600-h/IMG_0200.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449237853641372498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1Vpho8cmlpvDg74gvAaljrOPeg16QSJexP93p0_d13sGExlg4LlspCEk1emjodHGIeOfWKgQJf4icp1awzUzREPX2-l4kJxfbsGHtQLrko1JaDq6_8NhP3OWshOkvgWYS_X3PgTWkZw/s320/IMG_0200.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillBIsldLRgSTL1lMYHCFZkjUUApWD677Ttn9nLxCADT7HHJUyDV1FA44JuQ4P4_ex7X7IomvJpPQIKvhMXe82yu6svlU8VziF_xdPllrzL1UJ-XB_EBI2rt1-zLiwUct9uamesQFIs88/s1600-h/IMG_0210.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449237840962183202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillBIsldLRgSTL1lMYHCFZkjUUApWD677Ttn9nLxCADT7HHJUyDV1FA44JuQ4P4_ex7X7IomvJpPQIKvhMXe82yu6svlU8VziF_xdPllrzL1UJ-XB_EBI2rt1-zLiwUct9uamesQFIs88/s320/IMG_0210.JPG" /></a>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-830003327835079932010-02-26T11:41:00.000-08:002010-02-26T11:43:59.279-08:00Date Change for March MeetingPlease note that our next Youth Self Advocacy meeting will be held on March 13th (not the 7th) from 10am-12pm. We look forward to seeing you there...and why not invite a friend to join you? We would love to strengthen our group with more ideas and discussions! <br /><br />Thanks! AmyThe Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-46374495680184409522010-02-11T12:49:00.000-08:002010-02-11T12:55:45.405-08:00Spread the Word to End the Word<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MTCs8rMPiaR01Fvp00VCQ2ASfSNlLAyj7xGmRhfeoWnoYC-82AtfGXh6JexN46Lsxgt0P-_Y5GmyUzGqkUYhgEmJSKiUDAmhADHSRT0eBeuLzKWyGr85fVDRbaihAlVg69e9K2k5Yww/s1600-h/spread+the+word+to+end+the+word.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 230px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437091050572307714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MTCs8rMPiaR01Fvp00VCQ2ASfSNlLAyj7xGmRhfeoWnoYC-82AtfGXh6JexN46Lsxgt0P-_Y5GmyUzGqkUYhgEmJSKiUDAmhADHSRT0eBeuLzKWyGr85fVDRbaihAlVg69e9K2k5Yww/s320/spread+the+word+to+end+the+word.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />To learn more about this exciting campaign to end the "r" word, please visit: <a href="http://www.specialolympics.org/spread-the-word-to-end-the-word.aspx">Spread the Word to End the Word</a>.The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-73608178988503244242010-02-07T21:09:00.000-08:002010-02-07T21:53:50.815-08:00Advocacy and CraftsWhat a wonderful meeting on Saturday!<br /><br />The Youth Self Advocacy Group studied and discussed the importance of advocacy in the political process. Then we followed with Valentine's Day crafts and treats. Thank you everyone for joining us!<br /><br /><em>Amy reviewed the YSA blog with the group. Please send in your poems, stories and photos - we are excited to show off your great talents.</em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwpNgkebaJezYdW9U_s_rx9Egylldl_vasno4fX4L5KKso0H8HJV5JkJ2okUhVwCIq7b7dTRaPCIUEKJor_W2gmBc1SFp7yjzxWZD0J0z4q-wh0sQMxAISy4jh4U6nS8Z9bQIkXNu0dQ/s1600-h/IMG_8699.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435735607120343778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwpNgkebaJezYdW9U_s_rx9Egylldl_vasno4fX4L5KKso0H8HJV5JkJ2okUhVwCIq7b7dTRaPCIUEKJor_W2gmBc1SFp7yjzxWZD0J0z4q-wh0sQMxAISy4jh4U6nS8Z9bQIkXNu0dQ/s320/IMG_8699.JPG" /></a><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><br /><em></em><br /><em>We enjoyed talking and catching up with one another.</em><br /><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi9UU9-qsHRVNtsUah0ylXt2fJUTGOZ2yPPzxG-pdchDk4rZwl8ZSBS-S0G1ep9XyImDyalgcWMqd2NcOBZ_RFx_YsRNjKMHJmpxKdSrpycvqJxb5-7h8q0gW4GE7MfrBfTYzevPXfq8/s1600-h/IMG_8709.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435738450581708690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi9UU9-qsHRVNtsUah0ylXt2fJUTGOZ2yPPzxG-pdchDk4rZwl8ZSBS-S0G1ep9XyImDyalgcWMqd2NcOBZ_RFx_YsRNjKMHJmpxKdSrpycvqJxb5-7h8q0gW4GE7MfrBfTYzevPXfq8/s320/IMG_8709.JPG" /></a></em><br /><em></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em>Everyone did an amazing job with their Valentine's Day cards. WOW! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCgffXGcQwxnPxhw6cUCWqQ7-wjgSo5sLnF4w3TM8WV7bZ1dUQzyoIbngrwLdRzrHR45aGki88sFfTG1xO5HAfJIK-jvCIJ0fGgn98Zy3VMKEP0ImZwYXoBj8rJ9SnMr2mpHP-evDagE/s1600-h/IMG_8717.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435735644168875858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCgffXGcQwxnPxhw6cUCWqQ7-wjgSo5sLnF4w3TM8WV7bZ1dUQzyoIbngrwLdRzrHR45aGki88sFfTG1xO5HAfJIK-jvCIJ0fGgn98Zy3VMKEP0ImZwYXoBj8rJ9SnMr2mpHP-evDagE/s320/IMG_8717.JPG" /></a><br /></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfjR6rktB1E7TqGNO5c6PDkHJ29PqQtj_KH3xxWw_ZE80uQa2_xp7qwiVymN7-Mk2HQ3q-ztXo_dbKe-lRs-9nHNu4jgNs3HPo3bJTiBsOLqHlmMg5YyiMpCqxoE7eHJ28SdUX1JenEE/s1600-h/IMG_8713.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435735635081102514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfjR6rktB1E7TqGNO5c6PDkHJ29PqQtj_KH3xxWw_ZE80uQa2_xp7qwiVymN7-Mk2HQ3q-ztXo_dbKe-lRs-9nHNu4jgNs3HPo3bJTiBsOLqHlmMg5YyiMpCqxoE7eHJ28SdUX1JenEE/s320/IMG_8713.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgys8YHAyUlIKpyxf-PTR5BqCPpVcYM8jYRtz88iza7HoyrLvhnjHxbVnlRJMJ2_zWIE9mxagJ8wdSHRyj3X-Yy7d5R6q9kx7NuXPHi7kdhFJ3TNz8JC44Tls1x_s3vMED_cx2Rl7tyjsA/s1600-h/IMG_8706.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435735627038707154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgys8YHAyUlIKpyxf-PTR5BqCPpVcYM8jYRtz88iza7HoyrLvhnjHxbVnlRJMJ2_zWIE9mxagJ8wdSHRyj3X-Yy7d5R6q9kx7NuXPHi7kdhFJ3TNz8JC44Tls1x_s3vMED_cx2Rl7tyjsA/s320/IMG_8706.JPG" /></a>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-20579025667301500842010-01-28T12:21:00.001-08:002010-01-28T12:43:20.511-08:00Upcoming YSA Meeting / Valentine's Day Celebration!Saturday, February 6, 2010 is our next meeting for our Youth Self Advocacy Group. <br /><br />Not only will we be learning and practicing valuable advocacy skills, but we also will be celebrating Valentine's Day with fun crafts and treats! <br /><br />Come join the fun! <br />10am - 12pm<br />February 6, 2010<br />The Dan Godwin Community Center<br />360-715-0170The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-76065284578296336102010-01-05T12:00:00.000-08:002010-01-28T12:56:34.328-08:00Thank you Susan!At our 2009 Holiday Party, we also had the opportunity to celebrate Susan Jewell's amazing leadership and dedication to The Arc of Whatcom County. After years of serving as The Arc's Executive Director, Susan is retiring. Fortunately she will continue to be actively involved as a consultant. Thank you Susan for all that you have done for our organization and our families!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcPr7UCWQ5288m826MQW3bba83dlj6738qg1eyYalsLOn8mkGoHrVz2ZCgA41Ggehrk5JO_KIWKqSR-QimH0ZennqplnxIdtMy_qfVEavtWVFExxvex0N0AUWrgAyfEDJ0h3bHyicr-Q/s1600-h/Holiday+Party+2009+120.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431895840769874626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcPr7UCWQ5288m826MQW3bba83dlj6738qg1eyYalsLOn8mkGoHrVz2ZCgA41Ggehrk5JO_KIWKqSR-QimH0ZennqplnxIdtMy_qfVEavtWVFExxvex0N0AUWrgAyfEDJ0h3bHyicr-Q/s320/Holiday+Party+2009+120.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtbiABA3OjXUvPe5ji2ZTUPA2jlIhFAEjMVVgxXOiWJqtt68tFykeU0XjbXvSxX6mq0pL7-5-9f9JEKe9oc-9ayUYiB7oZ5pMqRUigZauMbksv8q4rdnEKe3uy0DDshMf69MBvSe4Te8/s1600-h/Holiday+Party+2009+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431895816803866242" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtbiABA3OjXUvPe5ji2ZTUPA2jlIhFAEjMVVgxXOiWJqtt68tFykeU0XjbXvSxX6mq0pL7-5-9f9JEKe9oc-9ayUYiB7oZ5pMqRUigZauMbksv8q4rdnEKe3uy0DDshMf69MBvSe4Te8/s320/Holiday+Party+2009+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkS2mjxhHUTaQnSUlBuNnXe0Yg-V_SImfzeqQg3Z1u18KPt80jH_8EMiexSMkbpmZeWaBa8ocwU20GKXVzTbb3szLA6gi-4TTE6hB7EzJgX5zYiLsJ-qatTc6erQYs-bmKbxogmhL1fKA/s1600-h/Holiday+Party+2009+019.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431895831516555618" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkS2mjxhHUTaQnSUlBuNnXe0Yg-V_SImfzeqQg3Z1u18KPt80jH_8EMiexSMkbpmZeWaBa8ocwU20GKXVzTbb3szLA6gi-4TTE6hB7EzJgX5zYiLsJ-qatTc6erQYs-bmKbxogmhL1fKA/s320/Holiday+Party+2009+019.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-79422368149337728912009-09-26T08:12:00.001-07:002009-09-26T08:19:39.365-07:00DsO Buddy Walk!Are you excited about next Saturday? We certainly are...it's the annual Down syndrome Outreach Buddy Walk! <br /><br />Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, come and join the Buddy Walk. Anyone can be a buddy!<br /><br />The event is being held at Maritime Heritage Park in Bellingham, WA and will include lots of FUN! Please call 360-715-0170 for more information.<br /><br />See you Saturday!The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-53687947602183027772009-08-13T11:54:00.000-07:002009-08-13T12:18:40.781-07:00"We Have Human Rights" Handbook<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRtF2D5nYJs90bqch8NuGgPwRg3O9Dfzw4-Js7s6Ge2ykSeH-D8L8WFkKtxgEazIq_RSNXx6d_zgi4BPHyh7BnpKw_7AN2kAdqZ-lwWqVs62vc-rMjNbGO6OtvuSHyDcxU3j7DQZ1er0/s1600-h/wehavehumanrights.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369525123396451954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 117px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRtF2D5nYJs90bqch8NuGgPwRg3O9Dfzw4-Js7s6Ge2ykSeH-D8L8WFkKtxgEazIq_RSNXx6d_zgi4BPHyh7BnpKw_7AN2kAdqZ-lwWqVs62vc-rMjNbGO6OtvuSHyDcxU3j7DQZ1er0/s320/wehavehumanrights.jpg" border="0" /></a>In 2007, the United Nations passed a law: people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiX19gInfhlZNIF95hk49Wd9wKMMWew0INzGZcXhQE8zt1m-XQIdTVqjZVufUzReW02waSCfW22i8Ag6Z0VvlhAv8pim5Xk07LpwnW3mM8kCui0zoNmEvDF8ugdveaXF2tqM6_d44DVA/s1600-h/wehavehumanrights.jpg"></a>To learn more, there is an accessibly written and designed "mini manual" just for you! This manual will support persons with developmental disabilities (self-advocates) wishing to do human rights education and advocacy work. We can use it to not only learn about our basic human rights, but also to teach others about these rights.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>What’s Included</strong><br /><ul><li>Step-by-step exercises on Human Rights </li><br /><li>Participatory activities, including role-play exercises </li><br /><li>Stand-alone pages on 12 rights </li><br /><li>Group activity with each right </li><br /><li>Photos from self-advocates around the world </li><br /><li>Beautiful full-color design for all pages </li></ul><p>This manual is free to download. Just click <a href="http://www.blogger.com/A%20human%20rights%20handbook%20for%20people%20with%20developmental%20disabilities">HERE</a> and enjoy learning and advocating!</p>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-32368372360152919102009-08-13T11:16:00.000-07:002009-08-13T11:53:50.677-07:00President Obama Signs UN Rights TreatyOn July 24, 2009, President Obama invited disability advocates to the White House to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Chester Finn was there representing <a href="http://www.sabeusa.org/">SABE, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered.</a><br /><br />During the celebration President Obama announced that the United States was signing the United Nations Treaty on Rights for People with Disabilities.<br /><br />“Disability rights aren't just civil rights to be enforced here at home; they're universal rights to be recognized and promoted around the world,” President Obama said. “And that's why I'm proud to announce that next week, the United States of America will join 140 other nations in signing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities -- the<br />first new human rights convention of the 21st century.”<br /><br />Read more thoughts and photos from Chester Finn by clicking <a href="http://www.selfadvocacy.org/docs/programs/ACT_Memo09_0729_ChesterFinn.pdf">HERE</a>.The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-12037176719712990032009-08-12T08:24:00.000-07:002009-08-12T08:31:36.133-07:00You have earned it!"The right to play on any playing field?<br />You have earned it.<br /><br />The right to study in any school?<br />You have earned it.<br /><br />The right to hold a job?<br />You have earned it.<br /><br />The right to be anybody's neighbor?<br />You have earned it."<br /><br /><em>-- Eunice Kennedy Shriver</em><br /><em>1987 Special Olympics World Games, South Bend, Indiana</em>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708778908023159654.post-84244070404424337142009-08-12T07:16:00.000-07:002009-08-12T07:32:19.897-07:00Ski to Sea ParadeWOW! What a day!<br /><br />The Arc of Whatcom County's entry in the 2009 Ski to Sea Parade was quite a success! Lots of dedicated people, fun balloons, spirited signs and celebration of inclusion!<br /><br />Thanks everyone for making this happen. We are looking forward to the 2010 parade, and we hope to see you there!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9-Jrm7PjlSguGBpdh-gDd8BjRTsgFsypKTi2_kHNQI081Gz-qLsbptiWHT_lE9FDRJcFGI5C6kenWx1AdmNNYkIpk19b9ntPaY1iJyTLfG1lUrzmy0VTB-i5WmXUhro1yqUDneyVuA8/s1600-h/IMG_6454.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369082531136598354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9-Jrm7PjlSguGBpdh-gDd8BjRTsgFsypKTi2_kHNQI081Gz-qLsbptiWHT_lE9FDRJcFGI5C6kenWx1AdmNNYkIpk19b9ntPaY1iJyTLfG1lUrzmy0VTB-i5WmXUhro1yqUDneyVuA8/s320/IMG_6454.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfU7bp2770DAuesiAJEtpl13s2xb1i-NJsqEC58bPHuiODtGPApBIbXm3nGVlDj46YxBhENNS8Cx_rKX97Vzw2YUcpMwGu3934_X3WgJ-PepaMYwALsKrz_1UxoLVz0D8xa131rzXtIk/s1600-h/IMG_6410.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369082520255164146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfU7bp2770DAuesiAJEtpl13s2xb1i-NJsqEC58bPHuiODtGPApBIbXm3nGVlDj46YxBhENNS8Cx_rKX97Vzw2YUcpMwGu3934_X3WgJ-PepaMYwALsKrz_1UxoLVz0D8xa131rzXtIk/s320/IMG_6410.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-ujfnAGupFBm-rslGeX4jy6c1VdJMkdFAACa7RvMpllJrLMWuU25bR32YIWCZJDXqvhqXf4bK0Dq1pCIlgxamUl9PnfKqQvFd13uQE2ilI3c3zTN0Kv0kCG3okP27aIujPcMfIZfhsI/s1600-h/IMG_6435.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369082538737292242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-ujfnAGupFBm-rslGeX4jy6c1VdJMkdFAACa7RvMpllJrLMWuU25bR32YIWCZJDXqvhqXf4bK0Dq1pCIlgxamUl9PnfKqQvFd13uQE2ilI3c3zTN0Kv0kCG3okP27aIujPcMfIZfhsI/s320/IMG_6435.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRgOkAssQEVUEN75dqlu3DNAdd9zHC2OJk4bKXTou0eOb6OO2uEQWkumwVBZ2ay7NIBDASb20RfQoCLA43sSvRe-xGTMxh56D_Pricq5rgusaS-W7gCYCOKRYqXZ2s2wyHa6QYMf0Vbg/s1600-h/IMG_6402.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369082514803981314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRgOkAssQEVUEN75dqlu3DNAdd9zHC2OJk4bKXTou0eOb6OO2uEQWkumwVBZ2ay7NIBDASb20RfQoCLA43sSvRe-xGTMxh56D_Pricq5rgusaS-W7gCYCOKRYqXZ2s2wyHa6QYMf0Vbg/s320/IMG_6402.JPG" /></a>The Arc of Whatcom Countyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278571804385292363noreply@blogger.com1