Welcome to the BSD and Bellevue Special Needs PTA’s
Family Resource Series:
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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April 27th 2021 Event: How to Succeed in a College Setting
Hear from a panel of members from various colleges that serve individuals with disabilities
on how to best prepare students with disabilities for success in a college setting.
Colleges that will be included are:
OLS Program at Bellevue College,
Neurodiversity Navigators Program at Bellevue College,
ACHIEVE at Highline,
SAILS at Seattle Central,
and Bellevue College Disability Center.
Here's a link to a video of the session: m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0F-cMyG383VkjfEhUasASXodRq_OTIpn3_BEb7aWN-6gtdj7YHUs9zQWk&v=5RJNwLcg-dY&feature=youtu.be
Hear from a panel of members from various colleges that serve individuals with disabilities
on how to best prepare students with disabilities for success in a college setting.
Colleges that will be included are:
OLS Program at Bellevue College,
Neurodiversity Navigators Program at Bellevue College,
ACHIEVE at Highline,
SAILS at Seattle Central,
and Bellevue College Disability Center.
Here's a link to a video of the session: m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0F-cMyG383VkjfEhUasASXodRq_OTIpn3_BEb7aWN-6gtdj7YHUs9zQWk&v=5RJNwLcg-dY&feature=youtu.be