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Arc Staff 4th of July

86. Ask THE ARC Staff 4th of July The Arc Amplified

Ask THE ARC Staff 4th Alaina Whitney

Ask THE ARC Staff 4th Jennifer Luz

Ask THE ARC Staff 4th Jenny

Ask THE ARC Staff 4th Leigh Courtney

Ask THE ARC Staff 4th Nicki

Ask THE ARC Staff Jenna

Ask THE ARC Staff Jessie

Ask THE ARC Staff Tara

A Community Story: “Amazing Mamas,” Friendship and Fun

85. A Community Story Jill Ford The Arc Amplified

A Community Story: “Amazing Mamas,” Friendship and Fun

A STORY BY JILL FORD, ARC LEADER & SNOHOMISH COUNTY MOM:

 Jill Ford Amazing Mamas

Jill Ford is a Snohomish County mom of a child with a disability and a leader in her community.

Recently, Jill joined other mom friends for a weekend camping get-away. This group of moms met years ago through their connection to The Arc as parents and loved ones of people with disabilities. Each of these moms are trained Arc leaders and engaged members of their communities.

Here is the story Jill shared:

I had sooooo much fun last weekend camping with friends. It’s our 5th annual “Amazing Mamas” camping trip.

We all have a child with special needs or are very involved with loved ones with special needs. There really is nothing like the comfort of finding people who just get it, jump into help without asking, and aren’t afraid. Our glow stick parade through the campground was the best.

If you are a special needs family and are feeling isolated and lonely (which, if you are a special needs family, you probably feel this way) seek out your local Arc chapter.

Jill Ford Camping 1

 

My daughter attends Sibshops, and I have attended Mother’s Network meetings with The Arc of Snohomish County. It’s between those groups that I befriended other moms who “get it.” Both my daughter and I have made friends for life!

Jill Ford Camping 3

READ-ALOUD: I’m Basically a Unicorn

84. READ ALOUD Im Basically a Unicorn The Arc Amplified

READ-ALOUD:

I’m Basically a Unicorn — A Celebration of What Makes Us Unique

 

This book is a celebration of our unique traits and abilities that will help us realize we are all basically unicorns! From unique traits that make us look or feel a bit different, to different abilities, this book is for everyone. No matter our abilities, strengths, or weaknesses, each of us is precious, rare, and beautiful.

This book can open dialogue about uniqueness, inclusion and the beauty of diversity.

Click here to read more.

Join Whitney Stohr, Leadership & Independent Living Program Manager at The Arc of Snohomish County, as she reads: I’m Basically a Unicorn — A Celebration of What Makes Us Unique, by author/illustrator Melanie Hawkins (published 2020 by Inspire Joy Publishing, LLC).

Happy Father’s Day!!

Happy Fathers Day The Arc Amplified

Happy Father’s Day!!

 

The Arc of Snohomish County wishes all of the fathers, dads, papas and pops, across Snohomish County, the very best Father’s Day.

For all that you do to support, uplift and strengthen your family and each family member, and for all that you are to your children, your partner, your parents, your colleagues and your community — we celebrate your commitment, your involvement and your continual acts of caring and nurturing.

Happy Father’s Day, too, to all men who step up as father figures and role models for children in their lives. The grandfathers, the uncles, the friends… your role is essential, and we recognize and celebrate you today.

Happy Father’s Day to all!

LEGO & Art Zoom Club — Project Showcase

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LEGO & Art Zoom Club — Project Showcase

Luca Keogh, a regular member of the monthly LEGO & Art Zoom Club, was thrilled about completing his most recent project — a T-REX dinosaur that he had been working on over the past several club meet-ups.

Way to go, Luca!Luca Keogh LEGO Club June 2022 1

That is quite the project!

The Arc of Snohomish County hosts the virtual LEGO & Art Club on the Second Sunday of each month, from 1 to 2 PM. Kids and families of all ages and abilities are welcome! (Parents are welcome to join, too!) Bring your favorite LEGO kit or a recent art project and join in the fun and conversation.

Register to attend the next LEGO & Art Club meet-up through our online calendar, available at arcsno.org/calendar.

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