Clark County Parent Coalition

01/08/2025

Tonight! join the Medicaid Matters Town Hall at 6:30 PM. Medicaid is more than just healthcare—it is the foundation that funds essential Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This is an opportunity to learn why these services matter, understand the potential threats they face, and discover how to take an active role in ensuring they remain in place.
Spanish interpretation will be provided during the event.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZckfuqvqD4sE9WLafmrJvIgflJq9...
¡Esta noche! Únase al ayuntamiento de Medicaid Matters a las 6:30 p. m. Medicaid es más que solo atención médica: es la base que financia los servicios comunitarios y domiciliarios esenciales (HCBS, por sus siglas en inglés) para personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (I/DD, por sus siglas en inglés). Esta es una oportunidad para aprender por qué estos servicios son importantes, comprender las posibles amenazas que enfrentan y descubrir cómo asumir un papel activo para garantizar que sigan existiendo.
Se brindará interpretación en español durante el evento. Regístrate aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZckfuqvqD4sE9WLafmrJvIgflJq9...

04/19/2024

Inclusive Support Services NW
Empowering Inclusivity & Changing Lives
[email protected]
Call or Text: 360-784-3991
Portland Zoo Adventure

When: April 23rd, 2024
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Portland Zoo
Cost: $24 for zoo entry. DDA pays applicable
Community Respite Hourly Rate
of $21.80
**Please pack a small lunch and a snack for a small picknick at the zoo!
**transportation will be provided. Depending on need C-Van and LIFT can
be scheduled and support will be provided by staff.
If you happen to miss this opportunity, don't worry there are many more
trips to be arranged!!!

04/15/2024

Thanks to a generous grant from the Dan Thompson Memorial Fund and contracted through the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Partners 4 Housing is giving out their $500 review for free to Washington State residents for a limited time!
Intended for individuals with IDD 16 and older.

04/11/2024

Activity listings are now available for online viewing to help you plan your summer schedule before registration opens. Open registration for summer recreation programs, camps and activities will begin at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17 for people who live within Vancouver city limits and at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 18 for everyone else.

Creating and championing essential spaces Parks, trails, events and recreation improve quality of life and contribute to a vibrant and connected

04/11/2024

Spots are still open for the Klineline Fishing Event tomorrow

Klineline Kids Fishing Nonprofit organization seeks to create the stewards of our future fisheries by introducing the youth of our community to the joys and thrills of fishing as both an individual and family activity, while also becoming more aware of our amazing outdoor environment and natural res...

04/08/2024

The Clark County Youth Commission, an official youth advisory board to the Clark County Council, is seeking youth from all walks of life to join its group for the next school year.

I am emailing you because the Youth Commission wants to be even more intentional about reaching out to youth who are currently underrepresented or unrepresented in the group and extend an invitation for those youth to apply to join the board.

It is our hope you will look closely at the extraordinary young people you know, whether they’re a part of Parents Empowered and Communities Enhanced or in other parts of your community, and ask: Who hasn’t yet had an opportunity to have a leadership role in their community? Who has experienced things their peers haven’t and/or has a unique point of view? Who needs to know their voice is valued? Who are the deep thinkers? Who has a lot to offer? Please consider sharing this opportunity with these young people. The group continuously strives to be more representative of the diversity of youth living in Clark County.

Between now and April 30, we are actively recruiting for Youth Commission members to fill at least 10 vacancies throughout Clark County:

· All open positions are available for youth who live in Clark County.
· New Leader positions are available for youth with no previous leadership experience.
· We have some positions open to students living in the geographical boundaries of specific school districts as the Youth Commission uses school district boundaries to ensure broad representation of youth from all areas of the county.

More information about the Youth Commission and applications to apply can be found at https://www.clark.wa.gov/community-services/youth-commission. The application is available in Word, PDF, and Google Forms.

Please feel free to use the enclosed materials and information to spread the word about the Youth Commission to youth in your school or community.

We appreciate your interest and want to let you know we are here to help. Please contact Elizabeth Houston-Hill at 564.397.5133 or [email protected] if you have any questions or need additional materials.

Thank you for your help and time,

Clark County Youth Commission

Youth Commission seeking diverse youth for unique opportunity. Between now and April 30, we are actively recruiting for Youth Commission members. We continuously strive to be more representative of the diversity of youth living in our county.Currently, we are accepting applications to fill at least....

03/29/2024

Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council Town Hall Meeting April 24, 2024 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Heathman Lodge – General Howard Ballroom 7801 NE Greenwood Dr. Vancouver, WA 98662 The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) will host a Town Hall event during our Quarterly Council Meeting in Vancouver. The Council wants to connect with the greater Vancouver community to share information about our work and learn about the challenges and opportunities in your area. We are especially interested in meeting and hearing from people with developmental disabilities their families, service providers and other interested stake-holders. Join us and share your thoughts and experiences. The DDC will use this information to develop policies and programs on statewide issues facing our developmental disabilities community. Coffee/tea and light refreshments will be served. Please use the link below to RSVP and request accommodations. Seating is limited. All accommodation requests need to be made by April 13, 2024: https://forms.office.com/g/4PFdVSpwFk For more information contact Council staff at [email protected] or (360)586-3560.

03/28/2024

Special Celebrations Egg Hunt

Date: Saturday, March 30th, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
***The egg hunt begins PROMPTLY at 11:30 AM***

Location: 15815 NE 18th St., Vancouver, WA 98684

Register here: https://bit.ly/3OozEXv

Questions? Want to volunteer or make a donation? Please contact us to learn more!

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: 360-823-2247
Website: [www.PEACENW.org]www.PEACENW.org

03/28/2024

2024 Theme: A World of Opportunities
“A World of Opportunities” – we’re celebrating people and working together to remove obstacles. Our goal is to build a community that’s committed to creating a world where everyone can do well and succeed. Join us in making a world where all kinds of people have the chance to thrive.

03/27/2024

Coming this April! So you want to date? A series designed to support and cultivate relationships.
Spots are limited, registration details are included below and can be accessed here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7yg98k5

03/22/2024

https://informingfamilies.org/applying-for-social-security-over-18/

Informing Families - Today and Tomorrow