March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!
How much do you know about intellectual/developmental disabilities and what services are available to individuals and families? Come learn with the Senior Family Caregiver Support Project at The Arc of King County’s Spring Workshop Series! Please feel free to distribute widely to any individuals, families, students or professionals who may also be interested in attending.
ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE! OPEN TO FAMILIES OF ALL AGES!
Taking Care of Me: Resources for Senior Caregivers
Date and time : Saturday April 6th 2013, 10am – 12pm
Location : The Arc of King County 233 6th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
RSVP to : Amanda Peterson at apeterson@arcofkingcounty.org or 206-829-7035
Online Registration at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SpringSeniorsSibs
Description : Learn an array of resources for seniors! While caring for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it is also important to consider our own needs as we age. Leading community organizations on aging resources (including Senior Services and Full Life Care) will join us to present an overview of supportive services and resources are available to seniors in King County! Siblings, students and professionals welcome; excellent opportunity to become more familiar with resources available to any aging caregiver in your life!
*Treat yourself! All registered participants will receive a free ‘Taking Care of Me’ gift bag full of resources and goodies!
Just for Adult Sibs
Date and time : Saturday April 20th, 2013 10am-12pm
Location : The Arc of King County 233 6th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
RSVP to : Amanda Peterson at apeterson@arcofkingcounty.org or 206-829-7035
Online Registration at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SpringSeniorsSibs
Description : Are you an adult sibling trying to figure out what to do and where to start in your role supporting a brother or sister with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Some adult sibs are seasoned in navigating the Developmental Disabilities (DD) system while some are just like new parents who are overwhelmed. Are you a professional or student who wants to become more familiar with the system in order to better connect your clients to available resources? All are welcome to this informational presentation on both the aging and disability system and how their intersectionality impacts family caregivers in the community.
About The Arc of King County: Founded in 1936, The Arc of King County is the oldest non-profit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in the Greater Puget Sound area, and is one of the oldest such organizations in the United States. We work with children and adults with all forms of developmental disabilities and their families. To find out more, visit our website, like us on Facebook or call 206-364-6337!
