by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
The Return of The Arc’s Legislative Forum On September 18th, The Arc of Snohomish County hosted its first large in-person Legislative Forum since 2018. Legislative Forums are disability advocacy events held during election years for state legislators and...
by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
Autism Acceptance Month 2024 April is Autism Acceptance Month. In celebration of this month, The Arc of Snohomish County dedicates this Arc Amplified post to our autistic friends, family, and community members. We see and appreciate you. It’s Autism Acceptance, Not...
by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
2024 Legislative Session Recap Each Washington State legislative session brings new policy changes impacting our state’s intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) community. From January to March 2024, there was a short 60 day legislative session where many...
by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
Disability Activism Book Club and Watch Club! In the spirit of Women’s History Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, The Arc of Snohomish County is celebrating the contributions of disability rights advocates who have shaped history. The following...
by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
Community Transit plans to expand ZIP Shuttle Community Transit has been identifying areas in Snohomish County where people who don’t drive are needing access to public transit to get around their communities. Lynnwood developed a micro transit system in...
by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
Leadership Through Art – Painting Orcas What does painting Orca whales have anything to do with Leadership? Orca whales are powerful, regal creatures. They can tip over a boat or lead fishermen to better waters. Self-advocates met...
by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
August US Congressional Recess The United States Congress will be going into recess from July 31 through Labor Day Weekend this year. Two key issues that are going to be considered are Social Security (“SSI”) Income Limits and Marriage Penalty Act. Neither of these...
by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
“Special Needs” OR “Disability”… Do words matter? Facebook can be time-waster but occasionally someone initiates a thoughtful discussion. In one of the groups to which I belong (several groups for parents with kids with Down syndrome), a mom posted a...
by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
At a Glance We’ll say it – special education is a big deal! From curriculum modifications to assistive technology to occupational and physical therapy, special education supports and services help students with disabilities thrive. Between the ages of 3 and 21,...
by crusonweb | Sep 28, 2024 | Arc Amplified
Transition Club Empowers the Next Generation of Self-Advocate Leaders Why does our community need self-advocate leaders? There are many local committees, boards, and planning groups create programs, activities, projects, and make a difference in our...
