A Resource Guide for Children and Adults With Developmental Disabilities Living in King County

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The Arc of King County
Phone: (206) 364-6337 ext. 121
Fax: (206) 364-8140
E-mail: reimeroo@aol.com
Web:  http://www.arcofkingcounty.org
Info:  Parent to Parent Support of King County sponsored e-mail distribution lists for parents of King County School Districts.  Subscribe:  Contact Jodi Reimer, Coordinator, King County Parent to Parent Support for details.

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Bridges4Kids News Digest
Web:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bridges4kids-NewsDigest/
Info:  Weekly updates in your email on State and National Education News, Special Education, Disability Issues, Legislative Updates, Resources, Conferences and more.  Bridges4Kids is a community of equal partners coming together to provide a circle of support for all children from birth to adult life with a special focus on those who have disabilities, special needs, or who are at-risk.
Subscribe:  Visit the Bridges4Kids News Digest Yahoo Groups web site and follow the instructions there for joining the list, or send an email to bridges4kids-NewsDigest-subscribe@yahoogroups.com .

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CADRE Listserv
Coalition Advocating DisABILITY Reform in Education
Info:  From the CADRE list administrator- CADRE is a non-profit organization that was created by students to allow them to network and share information.  CADRE is interested in discussing problems and success that you may be having in your academic endeavors both accessible and program wise. This LISTSERV gives us an opportunity to share ideas, problems, and exchange information that will allow us to make proper decisions. We welcome everyone to join (students, facuilty, businesses, and administration) because the more opinions we bring to the table the better our chances of finding solutions that will help us all.
Subscribe:  Send an e-mail to listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu with "subscribe cadre your@email.address" (substitute your e-mail address after 'cadre') in the message BODY.

CEC Smart Brief
Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.smartbrief.com/cec
Info:  Free electronic newsletter with messages 3-4 times per week with links to important articles on special education,  news stories about special education curriculum and instruction, updates on relevant policy issues and technology trends, and insider information from the Council for Exceptional Children.
Subscribe:  Subscribe from the CEC web site at http://www.smartbrief.com/cec

COSEP - Coalition of Special Education Parents 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/COSEP/
Info:  The Coalition of Special Education Parents (COSEP) is a discussion group focused on the pre-school, elementary and secondary education of children having special needs, and particularly those who qualify for individualized programs and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("the IDEA").  Membership is by application only and is restricted to parents, guardians or relatives of children who receive special education under the IDEA and to those who provide support as advocates or attorneys. School employees and school attorneys, without exception, do not qualify.
Subscribe:  Visit the COSEP Yahoo Groups web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cosep or send an e-mail to cosep-subscribe@yahoogroups.com .

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Division of Child Care and Early Learning Listserv (Washington State)
http://listserv.wa.gov/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=dshs-childcare-news&A=1
Info:  Information about the Divsion of Child Care and Early Learning, STARS, and other child care related topics.
Subscribe:  Visit the listserv web site at http://listserv.wa.gov/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=dshs-childcare-news&A=1 and enter your name and e-mail address to join.

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Heath Resource Center Electronic Mailing List
Web:  http://www.heath.gwu.edu/ContactUs.htm
Info:  National clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. Support from the U.S. Department of Education enables the clearinghouse to serve as an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities.  HEATH participates in national conferences, training sessions, and workshops; develops training modules; publishes resource papers, fact sheets, directories, and website information; and fosters a network of professionals in the arena of disability issues.
Subscribe:  Send an e-mail to askheath@heath.gwu.edu using “Mailing List” as the subject and include your e-mail and home addresses. Once subscribed to the mailing list, you will automatically receive the quarterly electronic newsletter, Information From HEATH.

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IDEAnews Mailing List
Web: http://www.ideapractices.org/ideanews/subscribe.php 
Fax:  (617) 332.5321
E-mail:  ideapractices@ideapractices.org
Info:  Mailing list of the ideapractices web site.  Sign up to receive the monthly ideapractices electronic newsletter, containing articles and information including:  IDEA news briefs, upcoming conferences and events, new product and resource announcements, other information related to special education, early intervention services and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.  
Subscribe:  Sign up on-line, or by e-mailing or faxing a request to subscribe with your e-mail address and other contact information (name, address, phone).

Inclusion-L
Web:  http://www.ualberta.ca/~jpdasddc/inclusion/inclusion-L-faq.html 
Info:  Inclusion-L is an electronic mail network on the topic of Inclusive Education. It is for parents, educators, researchers, and other individuals who are interested in inclusive education and would like to discuss and share ideas and materials. The list began in January, 1997.
Subscribe:  Send an e-mail message to majordomo@majordomo.srv.ualberta.ca with the words "subscribe inclusion" (no quotes) in the message body.  Leave the subject heading of your e-mail message blank. The listserver will acknowledge your message. If you have any difficulty contact lorraine.macpherson@ualberta.ca

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National Statewide Systems Change Network Listserv
Web:  http://www.asri.edu/cfsp/brochure/swsc.htm 
Info:  The National Statewide Systems Change Network (SWSCNet) Listserv was created for the purpose of coordinating the work of national, state, and local efforts that support the improvement, reform, and restructuring of school and community supports to children and youth with disabilities and their families. In addition, the Network provides systems change personnel with a vehicle for collaboratively addressing issues that affect the implementation and evaluation of inclusive school and community supports.
Subscribe:  Send an e-mail message to mailserv@pgh.auhs.edu (leave subject blank) with "subscribe SWSCNet (your name)" in the message body (no quotes).

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) E-News List
Web: http://www.nichcy.org/SurveyIntro1.html
Info: Individuals electronic news service by the NICHCY. Users fill out a brief survey identifying their areas of interest, and receive regular mailings and updates tailored to those interests.

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SSDParents
Web:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ssdparents
Info:  This group is for parents in the Seattle School District who have children receiving special education services
Subscribe:  Visit the group web site and click "Join This Group", or send an e-mail to ssdparents-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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The Ultimate Advocate 
Web:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheUltimateAdvocate/
Info:  The focus of The Ultimate Advocate is on those who have a child with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder but EVERYONE is welcome. If you have a question, someone here either has the answer, or can lead you to someone who has. The Ultimate Advocate has been formed to help parents learn to navigate the Special Education "Maze" and to learn how to effectively advocate for their child(ren). Parents need to understand their Rights and Responsibilities under Special Education Laws, as well as what the Educators are required by Law to provide our children. We can help answer questions about IDEA, IEP's, Letter Writing, Complaints and much more. We are here to share information, both locally and globally, and most importantly, to support each other.
Subscribe:  Visit the group web site and click "Join This Group", or send an e-mail to TheUltimateAdvocate-subscribe@yahoogroups.com 

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Can't find the answer to your question here? Call the Arc of King County at: (206) 364-6337 or toll-free (in Washington only) 1-877-964-0600 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday You may also use the online form or e-mail connections@arcofkingcounty.org

To request the addition/correction of a resource listing, to have your event included in the Community Calendar or Recreation calendar, or for other questions:  e-mail Jeff Welch at jwelch@arcofkingcounty.org or phone (206) 349-6182 .

Listings in Community Connections and events on the Community Calendar come from a variety of host organizations and individuals.  For information about events, please contact the event sponsor.  The distribution of information  via Community Connections does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of any specific organization or event by The Arc of King County, the King County Developmental Disabilities Division, or affiliated entities.

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This page last updated:  Sunday, November 25, 2007