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2020 Spring Family Camp

WSDS in collaboration with the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY), sponsors an annual weekend for families with children and teens who are deaf/hard of hearing. Families stay in cabins at the Lazy F Ranch outside of Ellensburg, attend workshops, and have a great time.

SAVE THE DATES:
When:
May 1 – 3, 2020

Where:
Lazy F Campground
Ellensburg, WA

For additional information or questions contact:
Christy Camarata, Program Coordinator
christy.camarata@cdhy.wa.gov
509-963-1670 V/TTY

2020 Deaf Fiesta

Come and enjoy a day of fun and learning for Spanish-speaking parents of deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children. Child care & activities are available for all ages.

HIGHLIGHTS:

⇒  Opportunities for Spanish-speaking parents to network with other parents.
⇒  Learn about community resources and attend workshops with Spanish-speaking and Deaf presenters.
⇒  Activities available for children of all ages, DHH children’s hearing siblings are welcome. There will be activities for ages 0 to 8; and children 9 and up can enjoy the rock climbing wall or outdoor challenge course.
⇒  Lunch will be provided.

SAVE THE DATE:

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Please check back for more information and registration.

2019 Western Region Early Intervention Conference (WREIC)

September 11 – 13, 2019
Denver, Colorado

AIM HIGH: ELEVATING OUR EARLY INTERVENTION PRACTICES

The Western Region Early Intervention Conference (WREIC) is designed to support professionals working with, and families of, children birth to five years old who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind. WREIC has been in place for over 30 years, making it one of the longest ongoing early intervention conferences in the country.

This conference will be hosted by:
-A Shared Vision
-Anchor Center for Blind Children
-Colorado Department of Education
-Colorado Services for Children and Youth with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss Project
-Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
-Hands and Voices

Visit the conference website for more information and registration –  www.wreic.org

2019 Spring Family Camp

WSDS in collaboration with The Center on Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss (CDHL), sponsors an annual weekend for families with children and teens who are deaf/hard of hearing. Families stay in cabins at the Lazy F Ranch outside of Ellensburg, attend workshops, and have a great time.

SAVE THE DATES:
When:
May 3-5, 2019

Where:
Lazy F Campground
Ellensburg, WA

To view the event schedule, costs or  register –  download a copy of the flier (PDF)

Driving directions to Lazy F in Spanish (PDF)

For additional information or questions contact:
Christy Camarata, Program Coordinator
christy.camarata@cwu.edu
509-963-1670 V/TTY

Infant and Early Childhood Conference (IECC)

Save the Dates – May 1 – 3, 2019

The Infant and Early Childhood Conference is a two-day conference that attracts nearly 2,000 participants and offers a blend of national keynote speakers, more than 100 breakout sessions, and extensive exhibits.  Visit the Conference website for more information

Who Should Attend:
– Parents
– Special Educators
– Paraprofessionals
– Service providers in developmental and neuro-developmental centers
– Head Start and Early Head Start staff
– Agency Administrators
– Case Managers
– Health Care Professionals
– Child care providers

Save the Date:
May 1, 2019/Pre-Conference
May 2 & 3, 2019/Conference

Location:
Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma, WA

Early Childhood Visual Impairment Workshop

WSSB is pleased to offer a one day workshop for TVIs and O&M specialists who serve children ages birth to 5?  Topics covered include:

1) Babies Count: Using a national database to identify and define a population of young children with BVI.  What is our role here in WA?
2) Introduction to Infant Mental Health, Trauma Exposure Responses, and Implicit Biases: Recognizing them in ourselves and others
3) The Art of Home Visiting: Keys to working with families of young children with BVI
4) Active Learning: Implementing approaches into classroom settings, home visits, and family routines

Workshop Details:
Friday, June 14, 2019
9am to 3pm
WSSB-Fries Auditorium

Cost: $40, includes lunch and snacks
5 CEUs will be available through ESD 112
Target audience: TVIs and O&M who serve birth to 5

For information or registration contact DeEtte Snyder, Washington State School for the Blind at (360)947-3305 or email DeEtte.Snyder@wssb.wa.gov

2019 Deaf Fiesta

Come and enjoy a day of fun and learning for Spanish-speaking parents of deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children. Child care & activities are available for all ages.

HIGHLIGHTS:

⇒  Opportunities for Spanish-speaking parents to network with other parents.
⇒  Learn about community resources and attend workshops with Spanish-speaking and Deaf presenters.
⇒  Activities available for children of all ages, DHH children’s hearing siblings are welcome. There will be activities for ages 0 to 8; and children 9 and up can enjoy the rock climbing wall or outdoor challenge course.
⇒  Lunch will be provided.

EVENT DETAILS:

Cost:
Free for families

Date and Time:
Saturday, April 6, 2019
9am – 4pm

Download the flier for information and registration:

English Version (PDF)

Spanish Version (PDF)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – March 22, 2019

For questions, please contact Julia Petersen, Fiesta Coordinator at julia.petersen@seattlechildrens.org

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