Kitsap Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair
2024-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Central Kitsap High School, 10140 Frontier Pl NW, Silverdale, WA, 98383, United States
Explore services in our community in the areas of education, advocacy, support, employment, care, housing, recreation, leisure, and more!
More info: Kelly Oneal, koneal@kitsap.gov
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KCPC Meeting: Autism Society of Washington
2024-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Autistic people face many barriers to healthcare, housing, employment, and full participation in society. ASW’s priority is bringing attention to these barriers by connecting with the community and fostering connections within.
Autistic President, Ali Burris, Board Secretary Maria Roark, and VP Ashley Jackson will speak about:

ASW’s mission and goals
Benefits of starting a chapter in Kitsap County

RSVP is appreciated but not required to attend. Join us online at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85205219986?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Special Ed Training: Preparing for the 2024-2025 School Year
2024-05-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
How can the IEP team, including parents, craft an IEP to support the student in their next year? What can parents do to prepare their students during the summer for the next school? Learn answers to these questions and more. Time for Q&A.
Register to sign up for this training.
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KCPC Meeting: Mental Health Supports for Youth with Developmental Disabilities
2024-05-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Hear from agencies supporting youth mental health in Kitsap County. We are meeting with the Salish Youth Network Collaborative and Kitsap Mental Health Services to learn:

Who to call in a behavioral health crisis
What supports are available during and after a mental health crisis

Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/8599141421
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Salish Regional Crisis Line at 888-910-0416. You can also call or text 988.
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Early Learning Spring Fling
2024-05-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Central Kitsap Teaching and Learning Center, 1400 NE McWilliams Road, Bremerton, WA, 98311, United States
Join us for a community event for families with children ages birth to 5 who live anywhere in the Kitsap area! Spanish and Tagalog interpreters will be available!
Resources and activities from:

Central Kitsap Fire Department
Kitsap County Sheriff Office
Peninsula Health Care Services
Local Area Childcare
Kitsap Regional Library
Central Kitsap Schools STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math): Beebots and Bubbles
School Bus Tour
Kitsap County Parent Coalition
Kitsap Parent to Parent
Kitsap Community Resources
Kitsap Credit Union
OESD Headstart/ECEAP
and more…

FREE! Kids Day
2024-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States
Join us for Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue’s Kids’ Day on June 1st from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds! Enjoy live demonstrations, explore emergency vehicles, and experience hands-on activities that will educate and entertain.
Activities include:

Bouncy Obstacle Course
Home Depot Kid’s Workshop Station
Fire Engines, State Patrol, Airlift Northwest
Free flowers from Lowe’s
Live car extrication & fire demonstrations
Free bike helmets
Meet Sparky!
Hot Dogs with the Firefighters
… and SO much more!

RESCHEDULED Autism Training: Advocacy for Appropriate Service Supports
2024-06-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
This training will be rescheduled.
If you are interested in dropping in for a casual discussion, please join us at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8599141421?omn=84159516064
We will be there until 7:30 PM
To be an autism advocate means standing up for the rights of people with autism and amplifying the voices of the community when they are faced with obstacles. This can be done in many ways, such as educating others, volunteering, or donating to autism advocacy organizations, and defending their right at local, state, and federal levels of services. Self-advocacy should be taught explicitly, and practiced at school, out in the community, and at home. In this training, you will learn the importance of self-advocate voices, the value of your loved one’s voice, and their ability to communicate their choice and interests. Come explore with us what advocacy is on all levels of advocacy.
Training participants will learn:

How communication supports and choice opportunities foster self-advocacy, specifically for non-verbal individuals.
Self-advocacy is especially important for students with autism and is necessary to achieve a higher level of independence, confidence, and a sense of identity.
Learn that advocacy from parents and guardians has been the trailblazing efforts that have made and changed policies on a local, state, and federal level.

There are three teacher clock hours available. This free class is provided by Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities and Monica Meyer Consulting.
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Summer Support Fridays 6/21/2024
2024-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Parent Coalition, 2528 Wheaton Wy Ste 106, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States
Virtual and In-Person Office Hours
Fridays from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – No RSVP Needed
Join us for a beverage and snack. We’re available for you to ask questions, get help navigating resources, browse our library, and connect with KCPC staff. You can attend in person or online with Microsoft Teams. Children are welcome. We will provide crayons and a coloring book, but no childcare will be available.
An RSVP is not required but is appreciated. RSVP at mhughes@wa.easterseals.com or call 206-486-0300.

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KCPC Meeting with Alta Vista ILS
2024-06-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Learn about services Alta Vista ILS offers to families and people with disabilities.

social groups
autism therapies
diagnostics
respite
preschool
after school care
summer camp
parent education and support,
and more!

Microsoft Teams meeting

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Summer Support Fridays 6/28/2024
2024-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Parent Coalition, 2528 Wheaton Wy Ste 106, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States

Summer Support Fridays 7/5/2024
2024-07-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Parent Coalition, 2528 Wheaton Wy Ste 106, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States

Summer Support Fridays 7/12/2024
2024-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Parent Coalition, 2528 Wheaton Wy Ste 106, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States
Virtual and In-Person Office Hours
Fridays from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – No RSVP Needed
Join us for a beverage and snack. We’re available for you to ask questions, get help navigating resources, browse our library, and connect with KCPC staff. You can attend in person or online with Microsoft Teams. Children welcome. We will provide crayons and a coloring book, but no childcare will be available.
An RSVP is not required but is appreciated. RSVP at mhughes@wa.easterseals.com or call 206-486-0300.

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Summer Support Fridays 8/2/2024
2024-08-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Parent Coalition, 2528 Wheaton Wy Ste 106, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States

Summer Support Fridays 8/9/2024
2024-08-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Parent Coalition, 2528 Wheaton Wy Ste 106, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States

Summer Support Fridays 8/16/2024
2024-08-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Parent Coalition, 2528 Wheaton Wy Ste 106, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States

Summer Support Fridays 8/23/2024
2024-08-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Parent Coalition, 2528 Wheaton Wy Ste 106, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States

DocLuvTheKids Back to School Event
2024-08-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Lions Park, Lions Park, 251 Lebo Blvd, , Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States
Food & Drinks! Games! Face Painting! Bounce House! and More! (All Free)

Please stop by our booth for a sensory toy and pick up the schedule of our Special Education classes.

Summer Support Fridays 8/30/2024
2024-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Kitsap County Parent Coalition, 2528 Wheaton Wy Ste 106, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States

Suicide Awareness Walk & Resource Fair
2024-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Evergreen Rotary Park, 1500 Park Ave, Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
KMHS and Kitsap County Suicide Awareness Coalition are working together to bring an all-inclusive event that spreads awareness and promotes community support, access to resources, and more.
Visit the Kitsap County Parent Coalition’s booth to learn more about IDD and co-occurring disorders and Autism and co-occurring disorders. Hear from adults and youth with lived experience, find support, and choose a sensory/calming gadget.
Volunteer! Contact Shay Peters. shayp@kmhs.org

Understanding the Special Education Process
2024-09-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
This training will bring understanding to the Special Education Process and how it works to ensure students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education. It will also clarify the rights and responsibilities under IDEA. Participants will become knowledgeable in navigating the Special Education process from eligibility, evaluation, and the development of IEPs and their implementation. After the training, an IEP Clinic is available to participants to share their questions and concerns regarding their students, evaluations, IEPs, or meetings.
Register for one or all classes

September 25th, 2024: Understanding the Special Education Process
January 29th, 2025: Washington State Governors Office of the Education Ombuds overview
April 9th, 2025: School To Adulthood: Planning The Path
May 7th, 2025: Assistive Technology (AT): Does my student qualify for Assistive Technology

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KCPC Meeting - Applying For Guardianship in Kitsap County
2024-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Did you know planning for guardianship starts at age 17 and local rules now require that an attorney or the Courthouse Facilitator review reports before submitting them to ensure proper forms are used and they are fully completed? Learn more about the Lay Guardianship process from Court Facilitators, Becky Turbyfill and Shauna Johnson.
We will learn:

What’s new in Guardianship law?
At what age should we start planning?
Learn about what adult guardianship is and some alternatives to guardianship.
Meet Kitsap County court facilitators and learn how they can help you seamlessly apply for guardianship.
Time for questions at the end

RSVP is not required but is appreciated. We send an after-meeting email with links to resources.
Zoom meeting link
Meeting ID: 931 4753 3593
Passcode: 614
Questions/RSVP: Melia Hughes at kcpc@wa.easterseals.com or (206) 486-0300.
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KCPC Meeting: How I Got My Driver's License
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Hear from a local family about the steps they took to obtain a driver’s license.
Celebrate your own advocacy wins & discuss barriers
Learn about driver’s resources & information for people with disabilities

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Sensory Friendly Halloween
2024-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Apple Tree Therapy, 9951 Mickelberry Road NW, Silverdale, WA, 98383, United States
Who: EVERYONE is welcome!
What: This year, we are happy to provide a TRUNK-OR-TREAT WALK-THRU Halloween Event. Children and families will park and walk around the building to receive prizes and treats while passing decorations and costumed staff and volunteers! Costumes are encouraged, but not necessary to join in the Halloween Fun.
Why: To provide a safe, fun, and inclusive Halloween event
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KCPC Meeting: The Rules of the Road with Edward Jones
2024-11-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Hear from Edward Jones financial advisors, Chris Goff and Matt Sawan, as they discuss investment strategies. Not sure how to invest? Regardless of your course, these 10 Rules of the Road can help you get where you want to be.
Also learn:

How to invest in the future while ensuring eligibility for vital services and benefits
Plenty of time for Q&A

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Meeting ID: 282 818 865 400
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Bring It Together Kitsap
2025-01-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States
A special monthly event with food, games and activities!
A community get together kick-off event to combat loneliness and isolation.
There is a national epidemic of loneliness and isolation but it doesn’t have to be this way! Doc Luvs the Kids is bringing the community together in order to provide partnership, connectedness, and a sense of belonging to everyone in Kitsap County! Join us as we gather monthly at different Kitsap Regional Library locations to build our BELOVED COMMUNITY by spending time with each other in a meaningful way.
¡Un evento mensual especial con comida, juegos y actividades!
Un evento de lanzamiento de un encuentro comunitario para combatir la soledad y el aislamiento.
Existe una epidemia nacional de soledad y aislamiento, pero no tiene por qué ser así. Doc Luvs the Kids está reuniendo a la comunidad para brindar colaboración, conexión y un sentido de pertenencia a todos en el condado de Kitsap. Únase a nosotros mientras nos reunimos mensualmente en diferentes ubicaciones de la biblioteca regional de Kitsap para construir nuestra AMADA COMUNIDAD al pasar tiempo juntos de una manera significativa.

KCPC Meeting: How Aging & Long-Term Care Supports People With Disabilities
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:30
Learn about programs within Kitsap’s Aging and Long Term Care that support people with disabilities and their families.

Information and Referral
Caregiving Support
Nutrition Services
Legal Support Options
WA Cares

RSVP is not required but appreciated. RSVP at kcpc@wa.easterseals.com or call (206) 486-0300.
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Meeting ID: 830 2931 6235
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Make a Snow Globe with Salish FYSPRT
2025-01-25 13:30 - 16:30 | Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States
Family Fun Event
Join our regional Salish Family Youth System Partner Round Table (FYSPRT) in creating your very own snow globe! Drop in any time between 1:30-4:00. Hot cocoa and snacks will be provided. Learn and share about your family’s mental health journey.
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Washington State Governors Office of the Education Ombuds
2025-01-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Description: Overview of the OEO’s work and how the office supports families, communities, and schools addressing the concerns that impact all students’ education. There will be an IEP clinic to address individual questions and concerns.
Register for any or all classes

January 29th, 2025: Washington State Governors Office of the Education Ombuds overview
April 9th, 2025: School To Adulthood: Planning The Path
May 7th, 2025: Assistive Technology (AT): Does my student qualify for Assistive Technology

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PGST Resource & Career Fair
2025-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Long House, 31912 Little Boston Rd NE, Kingston, WA, 98346, United States
Resource Fair: Meet with dozens of agencies and providers of support for families of adults and children with diverse needs from infancy to adulthood
Job Fair: Connect with dozens of agencies and supports for career opportunities & job assistance.
Price Frybread food truck will be onsite.
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Autism and Inclusion Training for Families, Teachers, and Community Partners
2025-02-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
Unlock the Power of Inclusion
In this session, we will:

Examine the transition from the traditional medical model of disability to the empowering social model, which emphasizes inclusion, self-determination, and societal support rather than focusing solely on deficits or impairments of a person.
Embrace a collaborative approach with community partners and neurodivergent individuals to create inclusive environments that enhance social communication and understanding.
Explore strategies to help neurodivergent individuals navigate social norms, recognize the consequences of their actions, and make positive, informed choices, ultimately supporting their successful participation in society.

Strategies learned in this class can also be employed to support people with FAS, TBI, and others facing barriers to social inclusion in our community.
This training is for families, teachers, and community partners.
Presenter: Monica Meyer, M Meyer Consulting, Inc.
Questions: Melia at kcpc@wa.easterseals.com
Three teacher clock hours available
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VA38jUHdRzOqjQ9Cr9Lkcw
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