RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN LIVING WITH AUTISM
Autism Society of Washington – Southwest Chapter (Clark/Skamania Counties)
http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org/asw-southwest/
ASW-SW Chapter serves families and individuals living with autism.
For more information, please contact: Vicki Fitzsimmons, Chapter Secretary 360-980-4019 aswswc@autismsocietyofwa.org
Parent to Parent Program
The Parent to Parent program offers parents a way to connect with other families who share similar experiences in parenting a child with a developmental disability or chronic health condition. Through one-on-one support, workshops, parent socials, education, newsletters, etc., this program helps parents better meet the needs of their children and families.
ARC Family Center Bldg A Conference Room
6511 NE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA
For more information, please contact: Parent to Parent 360-759-4917 ext. 104
Parent Coalition Program
www.arcofclarkcounty.org/parentcoalition.html
The Parent Coalition provides people with disabilities and their families with a support system that helps them link with their natural support system (the community), better understand and access the system, respond to crisis, and become involved in decision making at the state and local levels.
For more information, please contact: Darla Helt 360-759-4917 x109 DarlaH@arcofclarkcounty.org
Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation Inclusion Programs
www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation/recreation/index.htm
Parks & Rec brings a wide range of recreational opportunities to people with disabilities (of all ages). With support provided by Parks & Rec Inclusion Programs, everybody plays!
For more information, please contact:Teresa Williamson 360-487-7060 teresa.williamson@ci.vancouver.wa.us
Autism Support Group for Parents – Morning
This group allows parents to socialize with each other and share information and triumphs. Group meets the last Thursday of each month (during the school year), from 9:30 – 11:30am.
Panera Baker
915 SE 164th Avenue
Vancouver, WA
For more information, please contact: Susie Ringstaff 360-891-1038 susieringstaff@comcast.net
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support Meetings
This group features free guest speakers related to Sensory Processing Disorder and related topics. Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Advanced Pediatric Therapies WA Office, 11320 NE 49th St, Suite 208, Vancouver, WA
For more information, please contact: Sharron Donnelly donnellyot@comcast.net
Portland group: Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm.
Advanced Pediatric Therapies OR Office4444 SW Multnomah Blvd
Portland, OR
For more information, please contact: Teresa Denney 503-522-8148 tdenney24@verizon.net
Columbia River Miracle League
www.columbiarivermiracleleague.org
Everyone deserves a chance to play Baseball! CRML provides opportunities for children, adults and seniors with special needs to play Miracle League baseball, regardless of ability.
For more information, please contact: Bobbi Ferenchak 360-518-4790 bb.fern@gmail.com
Game Club – East Vancouver
Fun for the whole family! Cost is $5/family; bring a snack to share and E-rated video games. Group meets the last Friday of each month except August and December, from 6:30 – 9:00pm.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (SE Mill Plain and SE126th next to Kaiser)
12513 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WAKori Gaddis 360-609-2864 kori_gaddis04@yahoo.com
For more information, please contact:
Game Club – North Clark County (Asperger’s and HFA Family Support Group)
Fun activities for kids 5-13 with Asperger’s/HFA and their families. Group meets the first Friday of each month (except holidays), from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Cost is $5/family; bring a snack to share.
Manor Evangelical Church (across the street from Manor Grange and John Deere Tractor)
17913 NE 72nd Avenue
Battle Ground, WA
For more information, please contact: Tana Fitzthum 360-247-7086 tanafitz@tds.net
PAVE (Parents are Vital in Education)
Washington PAVE is a parent directed organization that works with families, individuals with disabilities, professionals and community members in all walks of life and with all types of disabilities. Since 1979, PAVE has provided information, training and support for over 1,000,000 individuals with disabilities, parents and professionals. wapave9@washingtonpave.com
For more information, please contact: Rhonda Smith 360-944-5683 or 1-866-838-4422 rsmith@washingtonpave.com
The local PAVE mailing address is:
Washington PAVE
P.O. Box 820324
Vancouver, WA 98682
State office info line 253-565-2266 (v/tty) or 1-800-5-PARENT (v/tty)
Autism Community Services
Autism Community Services provides support for adults on the spectrum and training via webcasts and workshops.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2553
Vancouver, WA 98668
For more information, please contact: Monica Meyer 360-735-8670 consult4autism@gmail.com
Special Education PTSA
www.vancouvercouncilpta.org/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=31
SEPTSA is a cross-district unit of the WA State PTA, providing support and education. General meetings are the first Monday of each month during the school year, from 6:00 – 7:00pm.
Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary Media Center
2921 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA
For more information, please contact: Theresa Ponce Rankin 360-607-4988 growingwize@msn.com