Check out these trainings and opportunities from our Community partners! If you are a community partner and would like us to share your trainings, groups, events and resources please email info@peacenw.org
Study.com wants to help empower students who have physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and other impairments by providing some financial relief toward a college degree. To do that, we’re offering several Study.com Student Scholarships for students with different types of disabilities pursuing degrees. Our scholarships award $1,000 to help cover some of the costs of college. These scholarships include:
- Study.com Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- Study.com Scholarship for Students with ADHD
- Study.com Scholarship for Students on the Autism Spectrum
- Study.com Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia
These scholarships all have an application deadline of May 1st
IRL Social Skills
Everyone belongs. We all have strengths, talents, and interests that make us unique and valuable in our communities and families. Yet too often, autistic and neurodiverse people are regarded as “broken”—as something to fix.
IRL Social Skills is a safe place where autistic and neurodiverse teens, young adults and their families can learn and practice social skills. As with any other skills—like learning to play piano, baking bread, or doing complex math—there are certain steps to follow to become adept. Through direct instruction, coaching, and peer interactions, we help people learn to initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships. Click here to learn more
AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Cozy up with a morning beverage and your computer on the 4th Saturday of each month at 10AM.
We are offering a FREE on-line group for parents of children on the autism spectrum living in Oregon, facilitated by Barbara Avila, MS, of Synergy Autism Center.
Open to:Parents of autistic children of any age
Location:ONLINE LINK
Time:10:00 – 11:30 am (It’s fine if you can’t stay the whole time)
The group will look at a different topic each month based on input from the group including self-care, safety considerations, understanding your child’s processing, social engagement and challenging your child without sending them over the edge.
To register and get the Zoom link, please go to LINK
Swindell’s upcoming events
Dad’s Move
Dad’s Helping Dads
Every 2nd Thursday at 6:30 PM, a place to be able to talk with others that are dealing with similar issues at home. For more Click here
11th Annual Dads Fall Retreat Oct 6-8, 2023
This weekend is open to Dads, grandparents, and other male caregivers, who have a special needs child in their family, or extended family. There is a $ 35 registration fee for the weekend and includes lodging and meals from Friday evening to Sunday checkout (noon). We can also arrange carpools or help with gas vouchers, bus/train tickets, etc. to help you get here.
All you need to bring is your bedding, pillow, and all your questions!
We are excited to announce our new video series, Conversations About Autism, which replaced our Autism 200 lectures.
Conversations About Autism is a series of 60-minute live-streamed sessions created for providers and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand the autism spectrum disorder. In these sessions, experts and advocates from our region share their knowledge and perspectives on autism as well as helpful tips for supporting a child, adolescent or young adult with autism.
These sessions take place on the third Thursday of the month from 7-8 p.m. Pacific time and the recordings are posted on our YouTube channel for future viewing for those interested in the series.
Among Friends, LLC specializes in social-sexual services & supports
for children and adults regarding everything to do with relationships, sexuality, consent and boundaries, gender identity, bodies, …and much, much more!
We can help anyone, but we excel at serving people who experience intellectual and/or developmental diversity, learning disabilities, mental health issues, and trauma. To learn more click here
Glad you are here, I hope I can help. I am offering a bi-monthly Education and Support Group for adults caring for neurodivergent kids. This group is designed for parents and caregivers interested in learning how to Think Differently about their kids. It has 2 components, Education and Discussion/Support. My goal is to create a supportive environment for caregivers to discuss our neurodivergent children and share information and strategies. Anyone from Anywhere is Welcome! (This is not a Therapy Group.) If you want to get to know my style, attend the monthly FREE Virtual “Open House” before you commit to attending, if you want…Upcoming Events (altruisticpursuits.com)
Get ready to observe, wonder, and learn with your child!
1-2-3 Grow and Learn is a playgroup for children ages birth to 5 and the adults that care for them. The play groups take place at multiple locations across Clark County, typically in participating school district locations. The focus of our play groups includes:
- Creating a level of comfort and familiarity with the elementary school the child will attend for Kindergarten
- Giving adults caring for children ideas for activities they can do at home to help promote their child’s learning and development
- Conducting developmental screening, along with the adults caring for the children, and help families with referrals for any needed services.
- Providing a safe environment where children can increase their social and emotional development with their peers
- Helping adults form connections and supports
- Focus on Executive Functioning and Self-Regulation Video
In-person play groups for children Birth-5
We are partnering with Vancouver Public Schools and Washougal Public Schools to offer in-person play groups.
Organizations with grant funding for families raising children with developmental disabilities and/or special health care needs
Nurture Northwest
Every new parent needs support. Nurture Northwest provides personal mentors for new parents with weekly check-ins from the third trimester through baby’s first birthday. It’s free and confidential, and it all happens through text.
Washington State Parks Disability Pass
Washington State Parks offers a one-year (temporary disability) and a five-year (permanent disability) pass. Both passes are no cost to eligible Washington state residents.
- Free entry to state parks- No Discover Pass required when visiting a state park.
- Free watercraft launch.
- Free trailer dump.
- 50% discount on nightly camping or moorage fees.
- Ability to reserve ADA accessible campsites.
Parents can apply on behalf of their children.
Tip: If asked for a letter stating the applicant is receiving disability benefits, A Planned Action Notice or the Identicard form will qualify as proof. You can contact your DDA case resource manager for these documents.
Hello AMAZING MOMS Please join us this year for our Amazing Moms Summer Schedule at…
LEROY HAAGEN PARK Covered Picnic Area. NE 136th at the light right across from the DMV
Thursday July 13th 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Thursday Aug 10th 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Thursday Sept 14th 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Leroy Haagen is fully accessible park , with a covered picnic area, play structure and paved walking paths. 4 large accessible bathrooms, community garden, picnic tables and benches . Lots of room to spread out or sit together for conversation.
These park dates are great times for moms to still connect and support each other during the summer as well as a great time for our kids (no matter the age) to meet new friends. Email Amazing Moms for more information.
Loved Ones “Moms” Luncheon
You are invited to a luncheon for moms with children with disabilities of all ages.
We will have lunch (free!) and a time of connecting with other moms walking a similar path.
Special Speaker: Danielle Shryock Bressel
Saturday, August 26, 12-2pm
Good Shepherd Community Church, Boring OR