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If Your Child Has Special Needs, Chances Are, So Do You. Learning that your child has a disability can be a traumatic experience. Parents have many questions and concerns on coping with their children’s needs and their own feelings. Personal support from another parent, who has a child with similar needs, can be helpful in coping with these challenging experiences and feelings. Helping Parent Volunteers are available to provide support and information. To contact: Parent to Parent Coordinator (509) 946-5157, ext. 107 -
Email: p2pbf@yahoo.com Services Offered: -
Emotional support for parents of children with disabilities -
Current information on disabilities -
Information on community resources for the child and family -
Parent support meetings -
Training for parents who want to become a Helping Parent volunteer -
Presentations to parent groups, professionals and other organizations -
Educational workshops -
Quarterly Newsletter 
Benton Franklin Parent Coalition Sharon Adolphsen, Coordinator
Serving Families of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Phone: 509-946-5157 ex 108 E-mail: sharona@arcoftricities.com or keithnsharon@verizon.net A Program of The Arc of Tri-Cities Parent Coalitions Building a Strong Core of Committed Advocates:
Parents and Family Members of People with Developmental Disabilities The Arc of Washington State works with Parent Coalitions around the state to help parents and guardians become effective advocates for their family members and others who have developmental disabilities. Efforts are directed toward: -
accessing and improving the service delivery system -
linking families with community supports -
ensuring adequate funding for programs and services -
forming a strong advocacy base -
impacting opinion leaders and policy makers through legislative advocacy -
working for a better future in the community for people with developmental disabilities While Parent Coalitions vary in scope and funding, they typically draw from various parent groups to form a committed coalition that addresses common needs and concerns among people with developmental disabilities and those who support them. Many of the Parent Coalitions receive local funding from their County Developmental Disabilities offices. http://www.arcwa.org/parent_coalition.htm
Investing in the Early Years | Many babies begin their life with a delay in one or more areas of their development. At the Children's Developmental Center, with help from early intervention specialists, many children overcome their delays. By improving early learning experiences of children ages birth to three, we enhance their chances for success in school and in life. Early intervention gives children and their families the opportunity to focus on growth and success in specific areas of development. The ability to focus on these goals and accomplishments provides a positive atmosphere for both the child and family. THERE ARE NO FEES TO THE PARENTS. |
The Children's Developmental Center will celebrate their 29th year of
community services during an open house on Tuesday, September 19th
from 4:00-6:00. An Usborne Book Fair will be held during the event.
The Children's Developmental Center offers early intervention services
to children ages birth to three and their families. Services include
speech, physical and occupational therapies, special education, Early
Head Start, and Early Learing preschool.
Alumni are encouraged to attend.
www.childrensdevelopmentalcenter.org
1549 Georgia Ave. SE Richland WA 735-1062 Our Mission Statement The Mission of the Children's Developmental Center is to provide early intervention services to children ages birth to three who have developmental delays, by empowering families and assisting children to reach their full potential.
Benton Franklin Infant Toddler Program Family Resource Coordinators assist children birth to three years with developmental delays, and their families coordinate early intervention services. WHO SHOULD BE REFERRED? Any child, age birth to three, suspected by either a medical provider or parents of having a delay in any developmental area, including hearing or vision. FIRST STEP Contact a Family Resources Coordinator (FRC). It is the FRC’s job to establish a relationship with the family and help them get the early intervention services the child may need. Family Resources Coordination is a free service available to all eligible families. AFTER REFERRAL  | The FRC will contact the family and set up a home visit to meet with them. | | Together they will identify the needs and concerns. | | The FRC will arrange a developmental screening or evaluation. | | A plan called the Individualized Family Service Plan will be written with the family for all eligible children. | For more information call the:
Benton Franklin Infant Toddler Program
The Arc of Tri-Cities
(509) 946-5157 ext 126
Partners N Pals
What is Partners N Pals?
Partners N Pals is the Community summer day camp for kids with special needs. Who is Partners N Pals?
Kids with special needs (Ages 7-21)
Volunteers( Ages 10 and up) Why is Partners N Pals?
Provide kids with special needs a fun-filled summer.
Provide opportunities to make new friends.
Provide respite to parents.
Provide kids constructive activities. When is Partners N Pals?
The Camp is offered weekly during the summer months. Where is Partners N Pals?
Camps are located in Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland
Rehabilitation Our goal is to improve the quality of life of each of our patients by helping them return to the highest level of independence possible within their home, at their job and in the community. Our rehabilitation services are provided to hospitalized patients, outpatients and to patients specifically admitted to our inpatient rehabilitation unit.
| Rehabilitation Services are available at: | | Kadlec Medical Center | | Corrado Medical Center | | Leslie Gage Health Center, 560 Gage Boulevard, near Meadow Springs (includes physical, speech, occupational and massage therapy) | | Columbia Basin Racquet Club | We also offer driving evaluations through the Occupational Therapy department. These assessments evaluate a person's cognitive, perceptual and processing speed abilities, all things that are needed for successful driving. The assessment provides individuals and families information regarding a person's potential risk while driving. This is available for anyone who has a concern regarding their driving ability or family member's ability. A physician's prescription is needed and it is typically covered by Medicare. For more information about any of our rehabilitation services, call (509) 942-2660.
SAFE KIDS Benton-Franklin
Welcome to the Buddy Club! The Buddy Club is an exciting club offered to all teens in high school. The club began as a result of the partnership between the Arc of Tri-Cities and the families we serve in our community. Through this partnership there was a need expressed for a recreation program that was specific to teens with developmental disabilities. The Buddy club seeks to pair (1) teen with a disability or special need with (2-3) teens from their high school. In addition to providing recreation opportunities, the club’s purpose is to bring inclusion for teens with developmental disabilities into the general population of their high schools. Through this inclusion the teens with disabilities have the prospect of gaining additional friendships, social skill development and increased independence. Why should I join the Buddy Club? This is a unique club that is based on friendship! The purpose of The Buddy Club is to develop new friendships and commit to contacting each other during the school year on a regular basis. Sign up with a friend to be a friend! Monthly activities are planned for all participants in the Tri-Cities. Some of the activities the buddies enjoy are dances, sports events, movies, and lunches. The Buddy Club is a great opportunity to reach out to others in your high school. To join email us at suep@arcoftricities.com What is my commitment? You commit to making four contacts per month during the school year and reporting these contacts once a month to the Buddy Coordinator. Contacts may include phone calls, lunch together, school activities, etc. What is a Buddy? A “Buddy” is a teen, in high school, with developmental disabilities or a teen without developmental disabilities who wants to develop friendships with other teens in their high school. How do I become a Buddy? To become a buddy, all you need to do is get an application from The Arc of Tri-Cities or your high school. Fill out the application and turn it in. You will then be contacted for the next Buddy Club meeting.
Count Me In Puppets
"COUNT ME IN" is a disability awareness puppet presentation created by Pacer Center to help children and adults learn about disabilities and chronic illnesses, dispelling fears, myths, and misconceptions about persons with disabilities. COUNT ME IN seeks to foster positive attitudes and promotes easier integration between children with and without disabilities in schools and in the community. Children with disabilities are regularly being educated in schools and participating in everyday events. For the real spirit of inclusion to be realized, there is a need for children with disabilities to be fully accepted. The COUNT ME IN Puppet show is a non-threatening educational opportunity that acquaints typically developing children with their classmates who are disabled and/or other people with disabilities. Becoming linked as children will broaden future opportunities for both children with and without disabilities by allowing their tolerance of differences to grow and fears to fade away. The COUNT ME IN show features child-sized, multicultural puppets that represent Vision Impairments, Hearing Impairments, Physical Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, and Learning Disabilities. The puppets bring a message that is entertaining, lively and important for children and adults to hear. The puppet show gives children a comfortable opportunity to listen to how children with disabilities feel, think and move. They can ask questions, learn about different disabilities, see and talk about hearing aids, wheelchairs, Braille books and other adaptive equipment. Most of all, it allows children to realize that even though someone may have a disability, they’re just like me and you, they want to have friends, they want to play and they just want to be Counted In. If you are interested in having a presentation at your school or group, please contact Sue Pederson, Count Me In Coordinator at (509) 946-5157, ext. 107
Kids Afternoon Out is designed to give parents a break (respite), help children ages 2-12 meet new friends and enjoy fun activities. Each month Kids Afternoon Out Activities will focus around a theme. Activities will include art projects, games, puzzles, sidewalk chalk, creative cooking, videos, science projects, music and much more. This program is sponsored by the Arc of the Tri-Cities. Purpose: | To provide children with a Saturday fun day |
| To provide parents with free time | | To provide children with an enriched and safe atmosphere | | To provide children with special needs an inclusive program. | Who Can Participate: | Disabled and Non-Disabled children and their siblings ages 2-12 | General Information 1. Monthly registration and payment is required Wednesday the week of the event. 2. The Arc recreation program form must be completed before participating in any Arc Recreation Event. Forms can be picked up at The Arc, 761 Williams. , Blvd. Richland. 3. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. 4. Registration priority will go to families of children with disabilities and their siblings. All children are welcome, space permitting. 5. Fees will be returned if space is unavailable. No refunds for no show. 6. Children must bring a lunch to all Kids After noon Outs except the Easter Egg Hunt and Holiday Party. 7. A minimum of 5 kids must be registered to hold a Kids Afternoon Out if there is insuffi cient participation you will be notified the Fri day before Kids Afternoon Out is scheduled to be held.
 The www.neurologicalresource.org The Neurological Resource Center provides emotional support, education, information, and referrals for people with neurological disorders, their families, caregivers, and the community. The Neurological Resource Center sponsors a variety of support groups including those for Alzheimer's, ADHD, Autism, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Head Injury, Learning Disabilities, Lupus, MS, Myasthenia Gravis, Narcolepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Post Polio, Stroke and Tourette. A lending library is also available. Mission / Vision Our Vision:
No one left alone to deal with a neurological disorder. Our Mission:
The Neurological Resource Center collaborates with health care providers and other agencies to provide education, information, referrals, and emotional support for people with neurological disorders, their families, caregivers, and the community. Contact Us: For more information, call (509) 943-8455, or e-mail tnrc@kadlecmed.org The Neurological Resource Center is located at 712 Swift Boulevard, Suite 1, Richland.
The Gift & The Benefit. These are two sides of the Kadlec Medical Center Foundation which come together, blending the givers with those who benefit from the gift. That's the purpose of the Foundation - to collect and use contributed funds to further the quality health care at Kadlec for the benefit of the region it services. It is friends and neighbors helping one another. It's working together through the Foundation to become a bridge in our community between health needs and the resources needed to address those needs. The Foundation is governed by a board of community volunteers who donate their time.
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