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2020-2021 Bellevue Special Needs PTA (BSNPTA) General Meetings SAVE THE DATE: Our next general membership meeting is April 21st at 6:30 PM Our topic for the meeting will be: What will my student with a disability do after high school? Will she go to college? Will he get a job? And what support is available for them once they're there? Join us for this can't-miss presentation exploring post-secondary education and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! First, we'll be joined by Jae Kim, MSW. Jae is the Information and Resource Coordinator at The Arc of King County and a wheelchair/AAC user. In this presentation she shares her personal experiences, insights, and observations about college considerations for your student with a developmental disability, including how to apply, how to find financial aid, and how to request the learning accommodations your student needs. Then we'll hear from Richard Mullen, former supported employment professional and current African American Family Support Coordinator at The Arc of King County, about the world of Employment Support and starting a career after high school. He'll explore how to find a job, what supported employment looks like, and so much more. Join Jae and Richard as they share their personal experiences and professional insights, enabling participants to walk away with a clearer sense of all the post-high school options available to your son or daughter. (The presentation will be recorded.) Join Zoom Meeting: zoom.us/j/93110471945?pwd=NWxsVmpWc09uZE9LME5HYkttdWVhZz09 Meeting ID: 931 1047 1945 Passcode: BSN One tap mobile +12532158782,,93110471945#,,,,*766623# US (Tacoma) +16699009128,,93110471945#,,,,*766623# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 931 1047 1945 Passcode: 766623 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aGZwmbhGj |
Our first meeting for this school year was Tuesday Oct 13th, 2020.
Our second general meeting was Thursday Jan 28th 2021
and our special guest speaker was Rachel Nemhauser.
She is the Community and Family Support Manager for the Arc of King County
and a parent of a BSD special needs student.
She talked about tips on advocating for your child during the time of COVID
and included topics such as
"What are compensatory services and how to bring it up".
Here's a link to a video of the Jan 28th talk: youtu.be/VQSjJTSLqvg
After watching the video, if you would like Rachel's contact information,
please follow this link: arcofkingcounty.org/about/our-team/
Our second general meeting was Thursday Jan 28th 2021
and our special guest speaker was Rachel Nemhauser.
She is the Community and Family Support Manager for the Arc of King County
and a parent of a BSD special needs student.
She talked about tips on advocating for your child during the time of COVID
and included topics such as
"What are compensatory services and how to bring it up".
Here's a link to a video of the Jan 28th talk: youtu.be/VQSjJTSLqvg
After watching the video, if you would like Rachel's contact information,
please follow this link: arcofkingcounty.org/about/our-team/
Welcome to the BSD and Bellevue Special Needs PTA’s
Family Resource Series:
Future Events:
How to Succeed in a College Setting
Tuesday April 27th, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:30
Past Events:
Nov. 2020 Event: Guardianship Info Session
(Including Alternatives to Guardianship, Wills and Special Needs Trusts)
This was a family-focused informational session where
local disability attorney Christy Ibrahim presented information on guardianship and related topics.
Here's a link to a video of the presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh9Prjc1v8U&feature=youtu.be
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Dec. 8th 2020 Event: Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) 101 Information Session
Please join this family-focused informational session regarding both DDA Intake & Eligibility Rules and Processes and Services. Learn if your child might be eligible for DDA services. Also learn about a variety of services DDA offers, such as but not limited to: personal care, waivers, respite care, behavior support/consultation, supported employment, assistive technology, behavior support and consultation, environmental adaptations, therapeutic equipment/supplies, nurse delegation, speech, hearing & language services, specialized clothing, transportation, and more. This session is designed for parents/caregivers who want a basic understanding of DDA, which can support children from birth to adults, lifelong. |
Dec 10th 2020 Event: Arc of King County Presentation on Proposed DDA budget cuts
Learn more about this topic, and how to advocate and lobby against these cuts.
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Here's a link to the slides that were presented:
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Dec 14th 2020 Event: Supporting Behavior and Organization Skills During Virtual Learning
Please join Bellevue School District Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Megan Kidder and Claire Sherman, for a family-focused informational session. We will discuss virtual learning supports including strategies on setting up your student’s learning environment, supporting your child during group and independent work, preventing behavioral challenges, and setting up rewards. Here's a link to a video of the presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm7MCwNMUg4&feature=youtu.be Here's a link to the slides that were presented: |
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And finally a link to a Family Support Checklist that is a summary of the presentation:
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March 11th 2021 Event: Helping My Anxious Child
Here's a link to a video of the presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-PnQKraRc
Here's a link to the slides that were presented:
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March 23rd 2021 Event: IEP Training
Here's a link to a video of the Elementary presentation: youtu.be/Zfw-RDAiZ2A
Here's a link to the Elementary slides that were presented:
Here's a link to a video of the Elementary presentation: youtu.be/Zfw-RDAiZ2A
Here's a link to the Elementary slides that were presented:
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Here's a link to a video of the Secondary presentation: youtu.be/Z9fwQb5t2Lw
Here's a link to the Secondary slides that were presented:
Here's a link to the Secondary slides that were presented:
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During this COVID 19 pandemic we are looking for ways to keep you informed and supported.
This is a stressful time for everyone and families with special needs children face unique challenges.
Here's a few tips for staying informed:
We recommend that you visit the
WA OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instructions) website:
www.k12.wa.us/student-success/special-education
and then "Subscribe to Special Education Updates".
You will find a lot of important information on this web site,
but we'd like to highlight the following document:
Make sure that you are following the
"Bellevue Special Needs PTA" facebook group:
www.facebook.com/BellevueSpecialNeedsPTA/
and consider checking out the new
"Bellevue School District Parent Discussion Group" facebook group:
www.facebook.com/groups/155881348841238/
and the new
"Bellevue School District Special Needs and Disabilities Parent Support" facebook group:
www.facebook.com/groups/155881348841238/
You are not alone...
JOIN the
Bellevue Special Needs PTA
Membership for the 2020-2021 school year is available now.
Click on the button below to find out how to sign up.
Click on the button below to find out how to sign up.
Building Community & Bringing People Together
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