Listed here are Kitsap events related to developmental disabilities or special education including our monthly meeting. If you would like to add an event, contact us.
Focus of this Gathering: Because of the pandemic, we haven’t been able to meet for two years. So,
our focus will be on reconnecting, welcoming new members, and spending time together.
We turn down the music, reduce the whistle blowing and limit the number of people we allow on the floor so families can enjoy a calmer night of fun and entertainment
Fathers Network Webinar Schedule Join us for our free virtual webinars on the first Tuesday of every month. Men, Women, and All Couples Are Welcome All Sessions Will Be Recorded SESSION SCHEDULE • August 2: Sexual Assault Awareness & Response: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know • September 6: Special Education: 10 Tips for […]
Mark your calendars, TWICE! Children learn best through play! Parents play and learn alongside their kids! Math, Science, Language, Social Emotional Learning and much much more! Free!!!!
Despite the gains observed in practice, the field is not without criticism from self-advocates and others who have either received treatment in the past or are associated with one who has. In this presentation, common criticisms of ABA will be discussed and ethical considerations surrounding the development of treatment plans and preferred outcomes will be reviewed.
For families and caregivers of people with disabilities Learn about the new law affecting guardianship and how it pertains to families caring for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. How does the law affect our families caring for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities? What is the difference between guardianship, power of attorney, and supported […]
Behavior management for Individuals with Intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD)
Sea To Sound is a 74-mile, three-day, multi-modal group ride spanning the entire length of the Olympic Discovery Trail. For our event, we will offer aid stations and support along the entire route. Wheelchair users are strongly encouraged!
Kim Stirling will underline the importance of creating an estate plan and using a team approach. Seminar participants will learn about how to formalize a retirement, estate, and succession plan ...
In this training, we will review what is Universal Design for Learning (UDL). We will talk about how UDL means designing instruction for and usable by all people to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specially design services.
Everything you do, everything I do, and everything your child or students does happens for a reason. All our behaviors are communicating something. Some behaviors may be trying to communicate wanting access to something...
Support and training for various diagnoses can be found on our Resources page.
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