The Kitsap County Parent Coalition (KCPC) provides education, advocacy and referrals to help people with developmental disabilities get the support and services they need to improve their lives.
The purpose of the Parent Coalition is to provide information and resources for parents, caregivers and families with children and adults with developmental disabilities living in Kitsap County. The goal is to get you connected with the appropriate services available in our community, and offer opportunities for networking with other families, training, and education.
We connect families to resources available on a community, state and federal level for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
We provide trainings on all issues and services affecting your loved one that experiences a disability
We make sure that parent voices are heard at all levels of decision making on issues affecting our loved ones.
The University of Washington Autism Center has just launched its summer 2022 training schedule! See below for live events or visit our website for a list of live and on-demand offerings. Stay
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* This program is for parents of children with ASD and sleep problems, such as bedtime resistance, difficulty falling asleep, not getting enough sleep, and night wakings.
* These workshops will teach parents about the science of sound sleep and share practical strategies for improving children’s sleep problems. Parents will learn from UWAC staff with expertise in addressing sleep problems and have opportunities to connect with and learn from other families with children who are struggling with sleep.
Register for job training and education; see schedules for upcoming classes, the Open Job Lab, and the Employment Preparation Workshop.
Spelling to Communicate: Help for Individuals with Autism who are Nonspeaking or Minimally Speaking *Free or low-cost sessions available with student practitioner* My name is Lili Story, and I’m
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