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While we try to to be as inclusive as possible in providing information to you, the internet can increase that amount a thousandfold. Different information, wider variety, greater depth, and a different perspective are just a few of the things you may gain by visiting other sites. The Arc of Grays Harbor has a lot of training materials to teach adults with developmental disabilities important life skills. To view the list of videos training series we can loan, click here. We have divided this page into four sections: Clicking on one of the above topics will take you directly to that section of the page, or just scroll down the page and stop when you find something interesting. The
Arc of the United States The
Arc of Washington State The Arc of the Olympic Peninsula January 2004 DDD Waiver Fact Sheet. Resource guide that includes statewide resources. The
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Aberdeen Neighborworks ANHS has a versatile array of housing rehabilitation, financing and counseling tools for creating safe and affordable housing opportunities. Aberdeen Timberland Library Great information about parenting resources in Grays Harbor. http://www.timberland.lib.wa.us/kids-parents-GH-Parenting.htm Child Care Resource & Referral Referrals to state licensed child care providers. Information about subsidized child care care programs and more. Or call: (360) 533-5605. Grays Harbor Transit The site is a little sparse but does have schedules.
SchwabLearning A Parent's Guide to Helping Kids with Difficulties. Ability Hub Assistive Technology Solutions A great place for information on the use of technology. Access for Autistic Youth Serving the needs of autistic children and their caregivers. Provide information about autism, statistics, places to get help, training information and links & resources. www.cultural.org/aay/autism.htm Children's Hospital The Center for Children with Special Needs focuses on improving care for children with special needs by providing unique knowledge and expertise. New, revised and translated resources. Disability is Natural New ways of thinking, good news and so much more, including Kathie Snow's "People First Language". http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) This site will outline the system of support they, and others,
can provide. ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education ERIC is a national information system funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences to provide access to education literature and resources. Resources include "Teaching Decision Making to Students with Learning Disabilities by Promoting Self-Determination." Exceptional Parent Magazine A magazine for exceptional parents with exceptional children. Provides a monthly forum to network with others who are providing a richer life for themselves and their children. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies The ASK Line is 1-800-322-2588. Federal Income Tax Deductions? They may be available for you if you are the parent or other relative caretaker or non-relative caretaker, such as a foster parent, of a child with a disability. Learn more: www.schwablearning.org/print_resources.asp?type=articles&r=773 Free Guide to Raising Children with Disabilities Available from the Children's Defense Fund: The Grandparent's and Other Relative Caregiver's Guide to Raising Children with Disabilities. TO ORDER: Call (202) 662-3568 or e-mail at childwelfare@childrensdefense.org Teaching Self Control Skills to Young Children http://www.naspcenter.org/index2.html First Signs Help alert the public to the early warning signs of developmental disorders. PAVE Parents are Vital to Education Contact Becky Larsen (360) 249-3789 http://www.washingtonpave.org
Department of Social and Health Services The main web site is: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/index.html Cerebral Palsy Magazine Office of Crime Victims Advocacy Assists victims of crime in accessing services and investigating situations in which victims believe their rights have been violated. http://www.cted.wa.gov/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=81&tabindex=55 Or call: (800) 822-1067 SafeSchools Resources and links to help assure all students are safe in their educational settings. www.safeschoolscoalition.org University of Washington "DO-IT" Program Recruits and retrains students with disabilities in science, engineering, and mathematics programs and careers. Also acts as a catalyst and resource for other institutions who wish to make similar efforts. They also have a "DO-IT" Scholars Program which consists of scholars who are selected during their Sophomore or Junior years of high school, on the basis of specific interests and aptitudes, to help them prepare for college. http://www.washington.edu/doit/ Or call: (888) 972-3648. Video Training Resources, The Arc of Grays Harbor
I. Boundaries II. Stop Abuse III. AIDS: Safer Ways
TO CHECK OUT RESOURCES, you must sign for them at ArcGH, 2700 Simpson Avenue, Suite 202, Aberdeen. The office is typically open from 9:30 - 4:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and much of the day most Wednesdays. To contact the ArcGH, call 537-7000, (866) 537-7272 or email us at thearc@techline.com. Videos can also be viewed in our lobby.
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