Parent To Parent of Whatcom County

06/02/2026

Seattle Children’s Autism Center created a new video series to help families better understand autism. The videos explain autism, the diagnosis process, and the support options in a simple and easy-to-follow way.
The article also features an interview with Joy Gehner, a case manager and family advocate, who shares how important it is for families to feel supported, informed, and connected to resources throughout the autism journey.

Seattle Children's launches the first hospital-led animated autism series to provide families with accessible information and combat misinformation.

05/22/2026

Make sure to register your child for our upcoming Sibshops!

05/19/2026

💦 Safe swimming saves lives! Whatcom Family YMCA is offering its Safety Around Water program FREE for families of non-swimmers ages 3–11 in Whatcom County.

These lessons are led by certified YMCA instructors who create a safe, supportive, educational, and FUN environment for swimmers of all abilities. Kids will build confidence in the water while learning important life-saving swim skills and water safety techniques.

Families can use promo code SAW-BC during registration to receive the program at no cost. 🌊

Register here: https://www.whatcomymca.org/safety-around-water

05/16/2026

🐴Yee haw! Woolley Wranglers Adaptive Rodeo event is coming to Sedro Woolley!🐴

Sunday, July 5, 2026
10 to 11 AM
Sedro Woolley Rodeo Grounds
24538 Polte Road, Sedro Woolley

➡️ This event is for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.⬅️

🐴 Each participant will receive a belt buckle and more!

👉 Register ASAP as space is limited! 👈 https://sedrowoolleyrodeo.com/woolley-wranglers

05/15/2026

Looking for information about working while receiving SSI or SSDI?

Join the Social Security Administration’s free WISE webinar on May 27: “Ticket to Work: Support on Your Employment Journey.” Learn about employment supports, available resources, and how work may fit into your future goals.

This free webinar is open to adults ages 18–64 receiving SSI or SSDI.

Learn more and register through the Ticket to Work program: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/

05/14/2026

Save $25! Earn $50!

Through June 30, existing Washington State ABLE Account holders can earn a $50 match just for using their account. Eligible individuals who make a minimum contribution of $25 to their WA ABLE account using the promo code SAVEUP2026 will receive a $50 match. This is only available to first the700 participants, so act fast!

See the promotion rules for more details:
https://bit.ly/saveup2026waable

05/13/2026

Sharing from (Lynden)

We’re a group of Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) employees working to make our libraries more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association in partnership with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, we’re launching new efforts focused on better serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing community members—through improved programming, technology, and staff training. We want to build this work with the community, not for it, and would love your input.
Join us for a Community Conversation on Wednesday, June 10th from 6–7:30pm at the Lynden Library (216 4th Street). We’re inviting Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and all interested community members to share ideas, experiences, and feedback on how libraries can better support accessibility and inclusion—including what’s working, what could improve, and what tools or technology would make the biggest difference. This is a welcoming, all-ages event with crafts and games for kids. Snacks, ASL interpretation, and a hearing loop will be provided. Register on our website: Community Conversation with the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing – WCLS Library Events.
https://wcls.libcal.com/event/16748269