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Eastside CHADD virtual meeting March 9, 2023: Beverley Johns Presents "Why Children are Resistant and What We Can Do About it"

Sunday, February 26, 2023

http://www.Eastside-CHADD.org
This is a FREE virtual meeting on Thursday, March 9th - 6:45 -8:30pm Pacifc Time

Beverley Johns explains the WHY of children's behavior when kids say NO or refuse to engage in a task adults ask them to do. 

Learn effective strategies to help your child or student to engage in a task that we adults assume is doable, but instead is met with negative behavior by our children and/or teens.

We are fortunate and honored to bring Beverley Johns to the Seattle area via Zoom to help both adults and our children learn and accomplish what once seemed insurmountable. 

Eastside CHADD is pleased to present Beverley Johns, who brings decades of experience teaching those with learning disabilities who also have behavioral challenges and teaching teachers how to reach and teach those students. 

Beverley Johns founded a school for kids with these struggles. She has trained special education teachers in different settings. She has authored over 15 books in the field of special education to address anxiety, behavioral and learning challenges. She also has presented at national and international conferences as a keynote speaker on special education topics.

Register now to save your spot for this important March 9th talk. Priority enrollment is given to Eastside CHADD members so this is a good time to join Eastside CHADD to gain understanding and techniques to help our children who struggle to address their challenges by learning the skills they need to do so.

Space is limited so we encourage early registration.

Do invite your child's teachers and providers to this talk to help us reframe how we interact with our children when we understand the why of what appears to be resistance.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

To register go to www.Eastside-CHADD.org

Click on the blue "Eastside CHADD Meeting Schedule" button on the left of the screen. You'll see the description of this meeting, along with directions on how to register.



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GBCIB Charitable Foundation grants $5,000 to Banchero Disability Partners

Monday, January 30, 2023

Clifford Sullam, GBCIB Manager of the Shoreline branch presents a $5,000 check to Banchero Disability Partners. Accepting the check are Farzana Rehman, CFO/COO, (left) and Carol Salter, Executive Director. Photo by BDP

Banchero Disability Partners (BDP) dedicates energy and funds to promoting healthy living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by enhancing clients’ medical, physical and emotional hierarchy of needs. 

The mission of BDP focuses on eliminating discrimination against individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their local communities. Banchero Disability Partners empowers adults with developmental disabilities so that they may realize their potential, achieve their goals, and be active and contributing members of their communities. 

We envision a future where people with developmental disabilities are accepted, integrated, respected, and take an active part in living their lives to their highest potential. 

Staff teach tenants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) how to shop for nutritious ingredients, prepare meals, balance checkbooks, pay bills, and clean their apartments. They identify activities in the community where they can integrate with those who may not have had exposure to individuals with developmental disabilities. 

Their staffing model provides a 1:2 ratio, with a few 1:1 services for those with significant disabilities. 

We strive to facilitate feelings of belonging and fulfillment, create a safe home, and emotionally meet their hierarchy of needs. 

BDP currently owns two apartment complexes, one in North Seattle and one in Shoreline, where they house individuals with I/DD and low-income individuals who are refugees or immigrants.

On January 25, 2023 GBCIB Charitable Foundation representative, Clifford Sullam, local bank Manager, presented BDP with a $5,000 grant to further our mission to Carol Salter, Executive Director, and Farzana Rehman, CFO/COO. 
The BDP Board of Directors and senior administrators are committed to providing the most accurate and updated education and training to our staff who provide medical and emotional support to the 34 adults we serve. Funds received will allow us to access training for staff and clients and will include: mental, emotional, nutritional, and physical health interventions.

The GBC International Bank (GBCIB) Charitable Foundation’s goal is to support organizations that offer health care, human services, and education for youth and the elderly. GBCI is a full-service community business bank established in 1976 as the “First Women’s Bank”, whose mission was to fight discrimination in the banking industry on the basis of sex. 

The Shoreline branch is located at 16001 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Since then they have expanded that non-discrimination model to the present Charitable Foundation supporting initiatives for healthy living for seniors, educating youth, and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their local communities. 

"BDP’s similar mission to GBCIB Foundation is the reason we chose GBCIB as our full banking partner."



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Community fundraiser to support disabled adults

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Waterfront hotel stays. Wine-tasting with friends. A glass-blowing experience not to be outdone. Even a visit from the Seafair Pirates, who challenge you to ride along with them -- if you dare! (And bid enough!)

Join the Camelot Society at its 50th Anniversary Fundraiser and Auction on Saturday, November 5 at 5:30pm at Holy Rosary Parish in Edmonds. 

Enjoy a plated dinner, beverages, entertainment hosted by radio personality Gee Scott, and of course, some stunning auction items that make for not only great early holiday gifts, but also some memorable experiences and useful items for yourself -- all in support of empowering people with disabilities, and those who support them, to live extraordinary lives.

Tickets are available here: https://camelotsociety.ejoinme.org/auction2022 or by calling 425-771-2108.

Camelot Society is a non-profit organization providing residential services for adults with developmental disabilities. We currently serve 46 adults at 15 different locations throughout King and Snohomish Counties, including Group Training Home settings and Supported Living sites. 

While being the primary provider in Washington state for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome, we also serve clients with a wide range of developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome, and other genetic disorders.



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Walk for White Cane Day Saturday, October 15, 2022

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Participate in the White Cane Day Walk 2022 in Seattle Saturday, October 15, 2022

The 1-mile walk, which will begin at the south base of the Space Needle and end at the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL), celebrates people who are blind and visually impaired, many of whom use a “white cane.” 

White canes not only help drivers and other pedestrians see them; they also enable users to avoid obstacles, find steps and curbs, locate and step over cracks or uneven surfaces, find doorways, get into cars and buses, and more.

Through the years the white cane has become a symbol of independence that empowers the blind and visually impaired to explore and navigate their environment.

Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10am. The White Cane Day Walk starts at the south base of the Space Needle, 400 Broad St, Seattle WA 98109, and ends at the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, 2021 9th Ave, Seattle WA 98121

People who are blind or visually impaired, their families and friends, and the general public are encouraged to join the fun. It’s free and open to all!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

At the end of the walk, WTBBL will host a reception. Vendors will be on hand to provide information and services such as cane repair, wayfinding apps, human guides, and more. 

Vendors include the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind, DeafBlind Service Center, Lighthouse for the Blind, National Federation of the Blind, and Washington Council of the Blind. 

In addition, You Cane Give is sponsoring a cane drive for participants who wish to donate an old, gently used cane to people in need.

About White Cane Day

In 1964 a joint resolution of the Congress, HR 753, was signed into law authorizing the President of the United States to proclaim Oct. 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety Day.” 

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the first White Cane Safety Day proclamation within hours of the passage of the joint resolution. Through the years the focus of White Cane Safety Day has shifted from safety toward greater independence and equality. In 2011, 

White Cane Day was also named Blind Americans Equality Day by President Barack Obama



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Museum of Flight offers free early access for families with sensory needs October 8

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Museum of Flight Apollo capsule
Lighting and sound adjusted for 8-10am Sensory Day subdued experience October 8, 2022

SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2022—On Oct. 8 from 8-10am, the Museum offers free admission for families of children, teenagers and young adults with disabilities including intellectual disabilities, autism, sensory processing disorders and other cognitive disabilities. 

During these regularly programmed Sensory Days, families will get access to the Museum during off-hours, where they can explore the galleries in an uncrowded environment with adjusted light and sound for the best possible experience. Pre-registration is required.

The Aviation Pavilion and Charles Simonyi Space Gallery are not included in the experience and will open with the rest of the Museum at 10am. Museum Store and Wings Café will be open during Sensory Days.

For additional information, please email access@museumofflight.org

Social Narrative

The Museum’s Social Narrative is a resource for guests on the autism spectrum who may benefit from descriptions and pictures that show what a typical visit to The Museum of Flight is like. If you, your child, or someone else in your group would benefit from this resource, you may download the Museum’s Social Narrative as a PDF: Download Social Narrative PDF



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Guardians of the Flame: Special Olympics Torch Run brings local police departments together for a good cause

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Runners pose in front of the City of Shoreline sign at N 205th

Story and photos by Steven H. Robinson

The Shoreline leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run had representatives from Lake Forest Park PD with Chief Mike Harden, plus one officer running and one following the runners in a car; Kenmore Police Department Chief Brandon Moen running; Shoreline Police Department Deputy Wyatt Hunt, who organized the run, and four other officers who ran with a patrol vehicle leading the runners.

Thumbs up - ready to go

The Torch was transferred from Edmonds Police Department at N 205th St on Aurora to the Shoreline contingent of officers. The torch was run to N 145th St by various officers and transferred to personnel from Seattle Police Department.

Running past Shoreline Place at N 160th

This event is sponsored by the Special Olympics of Washington and this year returned to a full run since the COVID-19 interrupted the ongoing multi-year event.



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Friendship Academy finds a new home in Shoreline

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Friendship Academy
Photo by Marla Tullio
Some Shoreline area residents may have noticed the new sign that says Friendship Academy on the old police station at N 185th and Midvale. 

Hmmmm I wonder what that is? 

Well, it’s the new home of an established nonprofit called Friendship Adventures that has served adults with disabilities in our area for over 18 years. 

After operating for many years out of community centers and other temporary spaces, Friendship Adventures finally has a home.

Friendship Adventures provides recreation and social programs such as cooking, art, and dance classes, holiday parties, social activities, field trips, health and fitness programs, formal and themed dances, vacations, daytime activity programs, and day trips around the greater Seattle area. 

The focus is on adults over the age of 21 with developmental disabilities, many of whom are socially isolated and basically alone outside of their living situations. 

Friendship Adventures was formed to fill that void, building friendships one smile at a time!

Friendship Adventures is currently looking for paid part-time staff and instructors, volunteers, and donations to get our programs up and running. 

Do you have a special skill or talent you’d like to teach in a small group setting? Does your teen need volunteer hours or do you or someone you know need a part-time job helping people have fun in the community? Would you like to come help us in our garden? Friendship Adventures is looking for you!

Learn more at https://friendshipadventures.org and please contact us at info@friendshipadventures.org



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Disabled Parent/Caregiver virtual listening session sponsored by Seattle Council PTA

Monday, March 14, 2022

Join Seattle Council PTA for a virtual Disabled Parent/Caregiver listening session on Saturday March 19, 2022 from 11:00am -12:15pm to share your experiences and your perspectives on family-school partnerships.

  • Note: this session is for Disabled Parents and Disabled Caregivers, whether or not their student qualifies for IEP/504. This is not for non-disabled parents/non-disabled caregivers of students who qualify for IEP/504.

How do you and your family want to engage with your school? What makes for strong relationships between you and your teachers? 

Seattle PTA will use this feedback to make family-school partnerships more inclusive and impactful in your community. 

National PTA will also use your feedback to inform a set of National Standards for family-school partnerships nationwide.

Here is the registration link and please request accommodations as soon as possible : https://pta.zoom.us/.../tJEqcOqpqTsqGNA6CPiolixst1QA1wiGVt-w



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Special Needs PTSA hosts Q /A panel with middle school principals for parents of 5th graders

Friday, March 11, 2022

Parents of 5th Graders! On March 15, 2022 at 7pm the Shoreline Special Needs PTSA will be hosting their first transition meeting with both Middle School principals and parents of students.

Register today 

Bring your questions and concerns or email your questions to SSNPTA@gmail.com



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Letter to the Editor: Special Needs PTSA Board Members Support Shoreline Parks Proposition 1

Saturday, January 29, 2022

To the Editor:

Many students with disabilities are not able to access and enjoy our current play spaces; this park bond will finally address that big need in our community. The proposed design for Richmond Highlands park includes a sensory trail and playground, which would be such a wonderful addition to our community. 

If passed, it will allow families with special needs to enjoy the parks on a whole new level. We love that the plan includes better play surfaces that are accessible to students with mobility challenges.

Please return your ballot and vote YES on Prop 1.

Ananda Scott, Jessica Mercer, and Kirsten Bannister
Shoreline Special Needs PTSA Board Members



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Panel discussion today: Education for All -- A Civil Rights Milestone — and So Much Further to Go

Tuesday, May 25, 2021


Education for All: A Civil Rights Milestone—and So Much Further to Go
Free presentation
Tuesday, May 25 · Noon - 1:30pm


There's still time to register to join us on May 25, 2021 at noon for a free, virtual discussion to mark the 50th anniversary of Washington State House Bill 90 – Education for All, the first U.S. law to grant public education to people with disabilities.


Panelists will discuss the legacy of Education for All, examine the current state of special education, and how we can take steps to realize the promise of the original bill.

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"My Unforgotten Seattle" embraces disability

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Lina Benson 
Photo provided by Lina Benson
By Lina R. Benson and Sally R. Yamasaki

A few months ago, author of "My Unforgotten Seattle" Ron Chew was interviewed virtually at Lake Forest Park’s Third Place Books about his memoir and preservation of Asian American history and the strength of its community leaders.

Epiphanies that turn to reality come to Ron Chew on his daily 20-mile runs. On one particular day, it struck him that several Seattle activists that he had worked with over the years were now gone and he was concerned that their stories might be lost forever. 

That epiphany inspired him to write his memories of growing up in Seattle as the son of parents who immigrated from China, and of the many people who have helped shape the communities that have too often been ignored. 

The result is his recently published memoir, "My Unforgotten Seattle."

I had heard so much about Ron’s book and couldn’t wait to dive into all the stories he collected. Bill Radke of KUOW described "My Unforgotten Seattle" as the “most Seattle book” he had ever read. 

It is a unique and rarely told story of Ron’s life woven into the history of Seattle’s International District which gives us an intimate experience with a significant part of Seattle history that you won’t see anywhere else.

Ron recalls his grandparents, undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. from China during the Chinese Exclusion Act, and because of this, shares how he came to understand on a deeper level his mother’s fear of her security as a U.S. resident, and the fear some immigrants live with today. 

Ron portrays the dignity and humanity behind the often-overlooked waiter who was his father at a well-known Chop Suey restaurant in the International District. We also get to know Lily Yamada, “an older woman with a bun of white hair,” who worked as a hairdresser at Uwajimaya and lived on the same floor as Ron. Lily was a survivor of the atomic bomb, a hibakusha, from Hiroshima. She told Ron about the horrific experience and what that meant to her.

As a young adult Asian American Trans-Racial Adoptee, I knew I wanted access to this captured history through the voice and lived experience of Ron, a Chinese American who was raised in Seattle. 

However, just like tens of millions of other Americans like me, reading for me means reading audibly, due to my learning disability. As a result, the way I access printed literature is through audio books.

Soon to be available in audiobook

One thing I’ve come to know about Ron is his life mission of being a disruptor for justice and that he’s always reaching a hand behind him to support future BIPOC generations to further this goal. 


To make his book more accessible, Ron’s latest project is creating an audio version of his memoir. A joint project between Chew Communications, partnering with Seattle’s Talking Book and Braille Library, and the International Examiner, they plan to have the audio book available later this year. 

Soon, I and many, many more, will be able to enjoy Ron’s memoir and the stories of the many unforgotten people who have helped shape the history of Seattle’s International District.



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Polar Plunge helps LFP Police meet Special Olympics goal - still time to donate

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

It's cold out there!
Photo courtesy LFP Police

As previously reported, Lake Forest Park PD  partnered with UW Police to raise funds for Special Olympics Washington.

The big event was the Polar Plunge into Lake Washington from the Civic Club.

We met our goal of $2,000. Our new goal is $2,500! Donations are still being accepted through 2/26. 

Help us reach our goal! Go to https://impact.sowa.org/team/339070 

Thank you NorthShore Fire for the help!


 

 

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New COVID telephone line for blind and low vision individuals


Funded by a grant from WA Department of Health, Washington State School for the Blind began working on ways to increase awareness of accessible resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic through the creation of BLIND COVID. 

Blind and low vision individuals can call 360-947-3330 to ask questions regarding access to resources related to COVID-19. No medical advice will be given, as the purpose of BLIND COVID access line is to provide access to information over the phone that may otherwise be difficult to locate through the web or other means. 

BLINDCOVID.COM will have additional media and a podcast specifically focused at providing information related to navigating daily life throughout the pandemic.



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Lake Forest Park police join forces with UW police to raise money for Special Olympics

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Lt. Zanella 2019 Polar Plunge
Lake Forest Park police have supported the Special Olympics for years, with multiple events each year to raise money for the cause. 

This year Lieutenant Diego Zanella is again spearheading the project for LFP.

Some weeks ago, University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) Sergeant “Willy” Bergin and Zanella decided that their two police departments could combine forces to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Washington. 

Special Olympics is a global movement of people who are trying to create a new world of inclusion and community, where every person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability.

Zanella talked about the changes to this year's events. 

"Usually, the Polar Plunge is one of the top fundraising events that supports Special Olympics. We get together, we decide where to plunge, we raise money… and we jump in freezing waters! 

'This year, due to Covid-19, the organizers decided that, although we may be miles apart, we can still come together virtually and “SIGN UP, SPLASH, and SHARE.” 

See the video https://polarplungewa.com/ to find out how to Plunge virtually!

Chief Harden and Zanella, and UWPD officers and cadets, will participate in the event, which is scheduled on February 22-26, 2021 and the money raised between the two police departments will go entirely to Special Olympics to support children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout Washington state. 

'We are not sure yet how we are going to “splash” although it appeals to me to throw a bucket of cold water at my Chief… for charity of course!'  
 

Fundraising page here https://impact.sowa.org/team/339070 for Team UW Police and Lake Forest Park Police

People can make online donations on our team fundraising page or mail a donation directly to Special Olympics Washington at Special Olympics Washington, C/O Polar Plunge, 2815 Second Ave, Suite 370, Seattle, WA 98121 (please be sure to include our team name with the donation!).




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Shoreline Fall Recreation 2020

Friday, September 4, 2020


Registration for Shoreline Recreation programs begins on September 8, 2020 for Shoreline residents,  September 10 for LFP residents, and September 11 for everyone else.

Adult Trips and Hikes

Adult trips and hikes are offered this Fall to give us all the opportunity to get out, stay active and be social in a safe environment. 

Due to Covid-19, we will not be able to provide transportation and participants will need to drive to the trip location. Prices will be lower to reflect this change and we’ve be added optional zoom meetings prior to some of the trips to have a chance to connect with the trip leader, learn more about the destination and ask questions about driving to the destination. 

For more information about trips and to register go to shorelinewa.gov/registernow

Upcoming Trips
  • 9/19 – Barclay Lake
  • 9/26 – Monte Cristo Ghost Town Hike
  • 10/10 – Pacific Bonsai Museum Outdoor Tour
  • 10/24 – Heather Lake Hike
  • 11/7 – Nisqually Wildlife Refuge Hike
  • 11/20 – Burra Cheesemaking at River Valley Cheese
  • 12/5 – Fort Nisqually Outdoor Living History Museum

Specialized Recreation Programs
 
City of Shoreline Specialized Recreation begin exploring the new world of Virtual Programming over Zoom. Participants will get a chance to see familiar faces of friends and Staff. Please look at the flyer located on the Specialized Recreation City page for more information about the programs. Shorelinewa.gov/specrec


Youth Recreation Programs
  • Skyhawks Soccer
  • Nature Vision Day Camp (Starting in October)
  • Kruckeberg Programs and Camps Register Here

Teen Recreation Programs

Teen Relay Music Production is a free online class offered for middle and high school students to learn the basics of beat-making, sampling, songwriting, and more! 

Participants will attend from home each week and engage together as well as work on their own individual projects with help from the instructor. No additional equipment beyond their laptop is required.




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DO-IT [Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology] to speak at Kiwanis virtual meeting

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The North Central Seattle Kiwanis Club will hold a ZOOM virtual meeting beginning at 6:45pm on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

DO-IT Center at the University of Washington is dedicated to empowering high school students with disabilities through technology and education. It promotes awareness and accessibility for students to prepare for college and their career paths. 

High school student learn how to be better prepared for college through high school support, mentoring, job-shadowing, and college resources. 

Do you know a student with a disability looking to attend college? This is the perfect time to get more information on this award-winning program. Hear from some Camp Casey Alumni about their experience. More info on this program HERE

All Kiwanis members and members of the public are welcome to participate. Those who are not Kiwanis members can get instructions on how to access the ZOOM meeting by contacting Barbara Williams at: bandpwilliams@comcast.net
We hope that you will use this opportunity to hear a distinguished judge discuss a promising judicial concept.



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Dandylyon Drama summer camps; all ages special needs camp

Friday, July 10, 2020

At this difficult time when theatre organizations are closing down (permanently or temporarily) due to COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions, Dandylyon Drama has found creative ways to keep its robust summer theatre program going strong. 

Founded in 2009, Dandylyon Drama brings theatre programs into multiple schools in North King County, and has run successful summer camps for several seasons. 

The organization has grown exponentially over ten years and it is ready to take on the challenge of bringing arts education and programming to kids during a time when so many outlets are closed.

This summer Dandylyon Drama is offering online, in-person, and even a hybrid of both, for kids ages four to 18, including a camp for those with special needs.

“Our mission is to grow more creative, compassionate, and courageous people through quality and accessible arts education,” says Dandylyon Drama founder and Artistic Director Melani Lyons. 
“We feel fortunate that we’re able to really turn this mission into action by finding ways to keep kids actively involved in theatre-making during these complicated times. It is definitely taking creativity, compassion, and courage from teaching artists, staff, campers, and families to make this happen. I’m proud that we are being trusted to offer safe and meaningful summer options to the community.”

The camps being offered this summer include fully online camps (via Zoom) for ages 4-6 which include circus, Star Wars, and Superhero themes, and two full productions for ages 8-14. 

All online camps end with virtual performances for family and friends. Modified physically-distanced outdoor camps are available for ages 6-10 throughout the summer in Shoreline’s Cromwell Park. 

Dandylyon Drama’s staff has worked closely with Shoreline officials to create a safe and healthy environment for all campers. Older campers (ages 12-18) can enjoy a hybrid camp going both online and in-person.

In addition to these camps, Dandylyon Drama is offering a Special Needs Online Film Club (currently underway) which brings an online arts program to people of all ages with special needs. 

This camp is an extension of Parachute Players which, under the fiscal sponsorship and mentorship of Dandylyon Drama, produces immersive, multi-sensory theatrical experiences for young people with disabilities under the belief that ALL people need and deserve equitable access to quality arts experiences. Future special-needs online programming will be announced soon by Dandylyon Drama and Parachute Players.

Of bringing the online camp to those with special needs, Parachute Players director Maddie Napel says “It’s been unbelievably life-affirming to connect with this ensemble of young adults online. 
"I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how well this group does connecting over Zoom— some students have really opened up and participated more than they had in person. I think it takes away some performance anxiety to be in our own homes with family nearby to support.”

Dandylyon Drama’s success with the online camps comes from multiple hours of practice to get it right, working through trial and error to find the best technology and the strongest virtual activities that will keep the campers interested, engaged, and fulfilled. 

Along with focusing on the solid online camps, Dandylyon Drama’s teaching artists have worked tirelessly to create a safe outdoor camp experience that will bring the joy and fun of traditional summer camp while following strict social distancing and safety guidelines. An outline of the outdoor camp’s safety plan can be found online.

Information and registration for Dandylyon Drama’s 2020 Summer Camps can be found on their website. Dandylyon Drama can be followed on Facebook and Instagram (@dandylyondrama).

Dandylyon Drama’s mission is to grow more creative, compassionate, and courageous people through quality and accessible performing arts education.



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Eastside CHADD: Deep Dive into IEP and 504 plans for students with disabilities

Sunday, February 16, 2020

The Wednesday, February 19, 2020 meeting of Eastside CHADD will feature Scott Raub, OSPI Special Education Liaison.

His topic will be “Deep Dive into IEP and 504 plans for Students with Disabilities: How to Get What You Need for IEP and 504 Plans”

This important discussion will explore the differences between 504 plans and IEPs and what are the different criteria for eligibility.

Learn more about what to look for in your student’s 504 plan or IEP so that you can be more effective in working with your school district to get what your student needs.

Meeting Time: 6:45pm to 8:45pm

Eastside CHADD, Support and information for families and individuals living with ADHD. now meets the THIRD WEDNESDAY of the month, September - June (except December) at the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue, 209 100th Ave NE, Bellevue 98004, Room-(2nd Floor)

Park in the Bellevue Downtown Park Western Parking Lot

All are welcome to join us for this informative meeting.

Eastside CHADD Members : No fee - a membership benefit
Non-members: Suggested donation of $7 to help defray the meeting costs and chapter expenses
Doors open at 6:30pm. Please arrive early to volunteer. Eastside CHADD is an all-volunteer group.

More information about meetings here


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StoryBook Theater’s upcoming sensory-friendly performances

Thursday, January 30, 2020



StoryBook Theater is excited to be in their third season of offering sensory-friendly performances for each of their musicals. Thanks to Safeco Insurance Fund, the StoryBook team is able to present 12 sensory-friendly shows a season for only $7 a ticket.

StoryBook’s goal is to ensure everyone is able to experience the magic of live theater. In order to make their shows more accessible for individuals with autism, neurodiversity, Asperger syndrome, Down syndrome or other sensory processing disorders or special needs, they adjust the sound and light levels, offer a quiet space, and make sure to have friendly ushers to offer assistance to those in need.

In addition, StoryBook offers venue tours and social stories on their website that carefully explain what to expect during your hour at a StoryBook show.

Over the past three years, the most common feedback from parents has been gratitude for a safe space their child can be themselves. It’s ok if they make noise, move around, play with a toy, or wear their headphones. It’s a place both parent and child can relax, feel safe, and enjoy a live theater experience.

“We really appreciate the sensory-friendly shows, without which my daughter wouldn’t have been able to enjoy any educational and entertaining live theater,” a recent StoryBook patron said. 
Another patron commented, “Thanks for this fantastic opportunity. You made it possible for me to go to the theater with my son!”

Coming up, StoryBook has four sensory-friendly performances of Little Red, and four more of The Frog Prince in the spring. View the website for more details and ticket information.

Little Red sensory-friendly shows:
  • February 1 at 1:30pm – Renton Carco Theatre
  • February 9 at 3:30pm – Kirkland Performance Center
  • March 8 at 3:30pm – Everett PUD Auditorium
  • March 21 at 1:30pm – Shoreline Conference Center

The Frog Prince sensory-friendly shows:
  • April 18 at 1:30pm – Renton Carco Theatre
  • April 26 at 3:30pm – Kirkland Performance Center
  • May 9 at 1:30pm – Shoreline Conference Center
  • May 17 at 3:30pm – Everett PUD Auditorium

About Studio East and StoryBook Theater

Studio East has become one of the largest children’s theater training programs in the Seattle area. Studio East is the home of StoryBook Theater, an adult professional touring troupe that introduces young children to live theater at venues throughout the Puget Sound area. Today, Studio East serves over 60,000 people annually with a comprehensive program of drama classes, theater arts camps, Mainstage productions and live performances for children from ages 3 through 19.



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