A monthly virtual support group for the parents of autistic and transgender/nonbinary youth

The 4th Sunday of every month, 2-3:30pm Pacific time
Free membership is required on transfamilies.org to register for this group.

Professionally facilitated by parents of autistic and transgender/nonbinary youth, this one of kind group provides information and emotional support for parents by parents. For the days when you feel alone and isolated, and even more for the days when you’re proud and excited, meet us online for support, resource sharing, friendship and fun. Your unique family deserves unique support. Join us.

This meeting is held every other month and is the Open Forum General Meeting for the Community Connectors and those interested in hearing more about the SFN. The meeting includes updates from WSCC, updates from our community partners, and a training segment.

The Statewide Family Network has the unique opportunity to bring together family leaders, parents/caregivers in the children’s behavioral health community, FYSPRT Family Tri-Leads, and other organizations’ representatives to share space, have conversations, and plan the upcoming work of the Statewide Family Network, as well as strengthen our toolbox or gain new knowledge about a relevant topic. This is YOUR network. Come help us make it all we want it to be and be a part of positive change within the community! There is space for you and your perspectives, lived experiences, and ideas!

Tools 4 Success is a free, virtual conference designed for youth, young adults, and community members who experience a disability to dream, imagine and shape their future!

The conference focuses on career and college readiness and lifting up our youth, young adults, and community members who experience a disability.  All of us need a circle of support.  The Tools 4 Success Conference brings together the community to share their wisdom, insights, volunteer and paid work experience, college aspirations, resources, and more!

For twenty-four  years (March 23, 1999 to the March 22, 2023) the conference was held in-person and by design on the Tacoma Community College Campus (TCC).  Rooted to inspire, accessible by design, TCC offers a taste of a college campus.  Since 2020 we are offering virtual conferences and welcome your ideas to keep dreaming so that we can shape our future!

​If this is your first conference, welcome!  If you are learning at home, welcome!  We will be uploading as many resources as possible and tools from the sessions.

Sessions can include:
• Success Stories – hear from your peers!
• Build a better resume
• Employment advocacy – what are your rights?
• First impressions, how to create your own “about you” pitch
• Build your dream map – Person Centered Planning
​• Preparing for a job interview

Visit the Tools 4 Success Conference website for more information!

Please join KCPC to learn about DVR services. We’ll hear about services for high schoolers with disabilities transitioning to adulthood.

Attend in person at the OESD or online via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8599141421.

RSVP is requested but not required to attend. Contact Melia Hughes at kcpc@wa.easterseals.com or 360-373-2502 *100.

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Familias Resilientes Spanish speaking group –El cuarto martes del mes 6pm-7pm (excluyendo feriados) –
The 4th Tuesday of every month from 6 pm – 7 pm (except holidays)

*Este es un grupo en donde los padres que tienen niños con distintas habilidades pueden venir y conversar y aprender.

¿Qué es? Es un grupo para padres y cuidadores de personas con discapacidades que tal vez tienen necesidades médicas o con aprendizaje especiales. También es un lugar donde usted puede conocer otros padres con los mismos sueños, esperanzas y preocupaciones. Además, este es un lugar donde reír, compartir recursos y apoyo. Es un lugar donde simplemente se puede hablar con confianza y ser entendido.

What is this group all about? A Spanish speaking group for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities, special healthcare or learning needs. A place to meet other parents with the same dreams, hopes and concerns. This group is about laughter, sharing resources, support, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.

When /¿Cuando? The 4th Tuesday of every month (except holidays)- El cuarto martes del mes (excluyendo feriados)

What time/ ¿A qué hora? 6 – 7:00 pm

Where/ ¿Donde? Zoom online

Questions ¿Preguntas? (Padre a Padre Nincy Erazo)

P2P@wapave.org

253-565-2266 ext 115 

What to Expect:

• Different Topics to help you navigate the school year
• Adding ways to cultivate and share your culture
• Local resources for you to do both.

Topics covered each month:

• October 25 – Respect – Buffalo
• November 29 – Bravery – Bear
• December – No meeting – Generosity Butterfly
• January 31 – Honesty – Raven
• February 28 – Love – Eagle
• March 28 – Humility – Wolf
• April 25 – Truth – Turtle

Learning Outcomes:

• Define ableism and types of ableism
• Examine how personal beliefs influence ableist policies
• Discuss how ableism exists within the healthcare system
• Identify how ableism intersects with education
• Identify ways to dismantle ableism

This free online training is designed for all Alaskans providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It will show a view of trauma from the perspective of the lives of people with IDD. We will begin by exploring the sources of trauma and then the effects of that trauma on both a biological and psychological level. Finally, we will focus on the key ingredients to help individuals heal and build a positive sense of self. Throughout, case studies will be examined to show how this knowledge can help support people in real-life scenarios.