The Arc of Snohomish County

10/26/2026

10/24/2026

The 2026 WSFN Annual Conference is just weeks away!
The Conference will be held on Saturday, November 7th.
This year's conference will feature a special dad's panel and a compelling keynote from Jeremy Kredlo on Fierce Advocacy, encouraging attendees to embrace their unique role as advocates and champions for their children and loved ones. Participants will gain practical tools, hear powerful personal stories, and connect with other male caregivers navigating similar journeys.
Limited seats available so grab your seat today!
Ticket Link: https://sherwoodcs.ejoinme.org/.../1603331/Default.aspx
If ticket cost is a barrier, there are limited scholarships available to attend at no cost. If you need a scholarship to attend please email [email protected].

10/24/2026

Join WEA and the WEA Inclusionary Practice Technical Assistance Network for a free virtual screening of Normal Isn't Real: Succeeding with Learning Disabilities & ADHD.

🎞This powerful documentary follows four young adults with LD and ADHD as they navigate challenges, build on their strengths, and define success on their own terms. This film runs 72 minutes. After the screening, join us for a lively discussion with our Panel.

🗓Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

☑Registration: https://wea-win.org/events/1953?type=Event
Open to everyone
2 Free clock hours are available for attending the film and discussion panel.

❔Questions can be directed to Brandi Dyment, [email protected]

10/22/2026

What does it take for people to thrive in Snohomish County?
We want to hear from you!👂
Snohomish County’s Community Needs Assessment is an opportunity to share your experiences and help build a clearer picture of community needs and strengths, with a particular focus on the experiences of residents with lower incomes and those facing challenges.
🌱 Take the survey and help inform how Snohomish County understands and responds to community needs.
Take the survey here: https://www.lisc.org/puget-sound/our-work/consulting-advisory-services/community-needs-assessment/?preview&edit_off&fbclid=IwY2xjawVHWI5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTRUcEhNaFdRMXRLTFFEaGtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeBuPXgtlSDJAJbcIcXPENAmuP48TJanyeYjkFPPNpRghFbuHM17fr2VIDAbc_aem_EPUL5vnGLTSpmI8oBtJOKQ

10/21/2026

Seattle area friends, please join us! Showtime and ticket info link in bio and: https://filmcenter.tasveer.org/checkout/showing/take-me-home/4003548.

10/20/2026

Sharing from DDA:
A Path Forward: 10 Days left to Take the Survey. We can help.
So far, about 735 people have taken the survey. Most people taking the survey have been a family member and a caregiver. Thank you for your input.

If you would like support to complete the survey, please visit your local DDA office or join a Zoom meeting the week of October 26 - October 30.

Zoom rooms will be open 10 a.m. - noon and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Please join at: https://dshs-telehealth.zoom.us/j/81395998335?pwd=CV1O6dcB0bCF9vCaCwjjKBnwlXo5N4.1

Meeting ID: 813 9599 8335
Passcode: 290358

Complete our short survey to let us know what is important to you. The survey will be available until Oct. 30, 2026.
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10/20/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us at
LEGO Build Day
Saturday, October 24 | 1pm-4pm
FREE event for Snohomish County families with disabilities ages 8+. Children must be accompanied by a
parent/caregiver.
Enjoy a day of creativity and brick-building fun. LEGO bricks provided.
Held at The Arc of Snohomish
Conference Room (127 E. Intercity Ave, Suite B, Everett). Space is limited.

REGISTER HERE https://www.arcsno.org/civicrm/event/register/?cid=0&reset=1&id=674

Questions? Contact [email protected] 425.595.2206

10/19/2026

🎞Take Me Home is coming to Seattle!
For those unfamiliar with Liz Sargent's incredible Film, "Take Me Home," here is the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeVLfvn7cLk.
The film centers around two sisters, one of whom has a disability (and is played brilliantly by Liz's sister, who has a disability IRL), and how they navigate many of the complex issues we all work on and care about.

💭Here is what People Magazine had to say about the film: https://people.com/liz-sargent-anna-sargent-take-me-home-trailer-exclusive-12059141

📍Tasveer Film Center
🗓October 23–29: Theatrical run.
🎟Tickets are now on sale here: https://filmcenter.tasveer.org/movie/take-me-home/

10/16/2026

Halloween asks kids to take in a lot at once: costumes, candy, spooky decorations, unfamiliar homes, crowded sidewalks, and plenty of noise. For some kids with disabilities, that can make the holiday harder to enjoy.
Halloween doesn’t have to be the same for every kid. Some may want a full night of trick-or-treating. Others might prefer a shorter outing, a quieter event, or no costume at all. What matters is getting to enjoy the fun in a way that works for them.
A few small changes can make Halloween more accessible for kids with disabilities and make the night more welcoming for everyone.

10/16/2026

TIMELY! There is a focus group Tuesday 🙂 (smile emoji) in SeaTac to support the state's 10-year plan for improving services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (A Path Forward).
👉 6 to 8 pm, The Arc of King County, 2650 S 200th Street, Suite 101, SeaTac, WA 98198. Parking next door at the Angle Lake Light Rail Station.
👉 Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/SeaTac_Listening_DDA

The project has 5 goals.

* Work with people with lived experience and decision makers.
* Identify how to reduce the need for large institutional care settings.
* Make community-based services easier to find and use.
* Improve service access and opportunity.
* Find out what is needed to strengthen services, supports, and the workforce.

Advocates have been sharing for years what is wrong. This is an opportunity to share ideas about how to fix it. Learn more about this DSHS project: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/disability-services-and-support/developmental-disabilities-services/path-forward

The Arc - Washington State
PAVE - Partnerships for Action Voices for Empowerment
Pierce Co. Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2)
Self Advocates In Leadership
People First of Washington
Allies in Advocacy
Community Employment Alliance
Community Residential Services Association
Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council
Open Doors for Multicultural Families
Washington MultiCultural Services Link
Washington State DSHS