KCPC Meeting: Advocacy & Leadership Workshop Part 2
2023-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Join us for the second part of this two-day workshop with amazing advocate, Jeremy Kredlo.
Practicing Your Pitch – Finally! This is the time to practice telling your story in front of other advocates. You will receive the best feedback to help you refine your talking points to get your message across effectively and create change in your community.
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DD Community Resource Fair
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Cougar Valley Elementary, 13200 Olympic View Rd NW, Silverdale, WA, 98383, United States
Connect and learn about resources in our community. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Representatives from community partners are:

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office
Haselwood Family YMCA
Martha & Mary Childcare
CKSD Student Services
South Sound Parent to Parent
Kitsap County Parent Coalition
Kitsap Community Resources

and more!
Questions? Want to be involved? Call 360-662-8405 or email mondayg@ckschools.org
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Special Ed Training: Mediation and Facilitated IEP
2023-11-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
What happens if you don’t feel like your concerns are being heard by the school? Attend online to learn about the mediation process, a free offering by the OSPI. This event is hosted by Washington PAVE and presented by Sound Options Group.
Register to sign up for all or some of the trainings below:

November 29 – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Mediation / Facilitated IEP
January 31 – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Extended School Year
April 10 – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – High School Transition
May 8 – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Preparing for the 2024-2025 School Year

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KCPC Meeting: Avenues for Advocacy
2023-12-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Join us for an informal online meeting. We won’t have a guest speaker.

Meet other parents and caregivers
learn ways to advocate for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Autism & I/DD Training: The Importance of Planning
2024-01-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
Don’t Let Fate Be in Control of Your Loved One’s Destiny
Families and care providers of loved ones with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities need to stay engaged in the disability community because it takes a village. We know that life after the entitled school years is often scattered with challenges and setbacks; we as parents and self-advocates need to be persistent, hopeful, and planful. The reality we face is that we cannot rely on the social service system to meet the needs of our loved ones, there isn’t enough money or expertise to do that. What we can do as parents for our children is to dream, innovate, and activate a plan for the lifespan. This training will provide you with an overview of lifespan supports and services, planning tools, who to involve, and how to activate and sustain a plan.
Training participants will learn:

The importance of knowing the social service system.
When to plan and how to revise the plan.
Developing a plan is a helpful outcome that will benefit the guardianship annual reporting.
When to ask for services, how to ask for services, and be planful of the future for you and your loved one so no one gets surprised, uprooted, or traumatized by unforeseen life circumstances.

Register to get the Zoom link. There are three teacher clock hours available.
This class is provided free by Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities and Monica Meyer Consulting.

Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair
2024-01-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Long House, 31912 Little Boston Rd NE, Kingston, WA, 98346, United States
Eddie and Rachel Flores are two special education teachers on a mission to make sure families with individuals who have diverse needs, have access to all of the resources available to them. The Port Gamble S’Klallam tribe is hosting the resource fair in their beautiful long house for the greater community with many resource providers. There will be health providers, behavior services, respite, advocates, social security, DSHS, Easterseals, special needs travel resources, and more.
They are very excited about this opportunity and cannot wait to bring so many amazing resources together for the community. If you want to represent your agency, please contact Rachel Flores.
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Special Ed Parent Training: Extended School Year
2024-01-31 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Learn about the Extended School Year, who qualifies, and how to ask for it.
Register to sign up for all or some of the trainings below:

January 31 – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Extended School Year
April 10 – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – High School Transition
May 8 – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Preparing for the 2024-2025 School Year

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DDA Information Night and Application Assistance
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Learn about the types of services DDA offers, application timeline, roadmap, and conditions for eligibility. There will be lots of time for questions and answers. After the short training, there will be time to meet with an eligibility specialist from DDA in a private breakout room.
Email us for the Zoom link.
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Info & Solicitud de DDA
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:30
¡Únase a South Sound Parent to Parent y a nuestros amigos de la Colición de Padres del Condado de Kitsap para hablar sobre DDA con la especialista en admisión de DDA, Doreen Vandervort, para este seminario web informativo.
Este evento GRATUITO es virtual. Para obtener más información o para solicitar alojamiento, comuníquese con Angie Godinez. Coordinador de Padres Auxiliares del Condado de Mason
agodinez@ssp2p.org, 360.352.1126
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KCPC Meeting: Planning for the Future with Partners4Housing
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Learn about the free Benefits and Housing Review offered by the Dan Thompson grant.
We will hear answers to these important questions:

What does my family member need to live outside our family home?
Who will my family members live with?
How will we afford it?

Join us on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2063834209?pwd=[REDACTED]

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Autism and I/DD Training: Value of Assistive Technology
2024-03-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
Assistive technology (AT) is defined as any product, equipment, software program, and/or system that enhances learning, working, and daily living for a person with autism and intellectual disability. The goal of assistive technology is to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities. Assistive technology has made considerable advances in a short period that can be of value for your loved one by helping with independence, autonomy, safety, and aids in activities of daily living. Assistive technology has made a difference in our lives; it is no different for our loved ones with autism and intellectual disability. This training will provide you with examples of low to advanced technology that enhances the life, safety, learning, and well-being of our loved ones with autism and an intellectual disability.
Training participants will learn:

The importance of assistive technology (AT) in the lives of our adult children with autism and intellectual disabilities
How technology can advance a person’s capacity for learning, independence, safety, and well-being
Examples and applications of AT
Purchasing and implementing AT

This class is provided free by Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities and Monica Meyer Consulting.
Register: http://tinyurl.com/y7cwpcx4
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Special Ed Training: High School Transitions
2024-04-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Some students qualify for high school transition education, extending time in school until their 21st birthday. Find out more and learn about concurrent services such as School to Work and Job Foundations.
Register to sign up for all or some of the trainings below:

April 10 – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – High School Transition
May 8 – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Preparing for the 2024-2025 School Year

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Kitsap Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair
2024-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 | 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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Meeting ID: 270 390 102 53
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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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Meeting ID: 276 386 449 987

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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
