Staff Favorites & Headlines
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Resources and events to help you engage
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If you are looking for support and information, be sure to check The Arc of King County’s Community Calendar for a complete listing. Also, check out our Resource Guide. You can find these on our website, http://arcofkingcounty.org
Staff Favorites:
Disability Empowerment
Help raise awareness with this online library.
Recommended by Eric Matthes, Community Change Champions Coordinator.
Disability Empowerment is a campaign that aims to empower those with learning disabilities by helping them better understand, explore and utilize their differences — encouraging them to thrive, in both academic and professional environments, and inspiring parents to foster their success. Sampling of articles: The Hidden Advantages of Dyslexia; Tapping the Potential of Our Disabled Workforce; From Misinformed to ADHD Advocate; David Flink on Teaching Kids to Have Pride in Learning Differences
Disability Empowerment is a campaign that aims to empower those with learning disabilities by helping them better understand, explore and utilize their differences — encouraging them to thrive, in both academic and professional environments, and inspiring parents to foster their success. Sampling of articles: The Hidden Advantages of Dyslexia; Tapping the Potential of Our Disabled Workforce; From Misinformed to ADHD Advocate; David Flink on Teaching Kids to Have Pride in Learning Differences
Website address: http://www.educationandcareernews.com/campaigns/disability-empowermen
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United for Student Success – 2016 Equity and EngagementConference
Experts, advocates & professionals: 1 building, 1 day (and pretty close by)
Recommended by Cathy Murahashi, Family EngagementCoordinator
Join advocates and education professionals from across the state, and leading engagement voices from across the nation. Learn how to bridge divides and come ready to be inspired by experts in equity, engagement and inclusion.This is event designed for both families and professionals.
