"Parents For Life"

sponsored by:

Senior Parents

Greetings,                                                                     06/06/2008

    We would like to invite you to attend a gathering of a new group, the Parents For Life Support Group, which is being sponsored by the Senior Parent Support Group and The Arc of Spokane, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 11:30 until 1 PM at the Arc of Spokane/IERR Community Building at 116 W. Indiana.

     Parents For Life is for parents and family members of people with developmental disabilities from 21 to 30 years old.  We will share time and speakers with The Senior Parents to maximize the amount of information we can provide for both groups.

     The Senior Parent Support group, currently funded by a grant from the Division of Developmental Disabilities through the Arc of Spokane, has met for about 9 years.  This group was formed to assist families who have sons and daughters with developmental disabilities over the age of 30 years old. The coordinator of this group is Deanna Noland who has two sons with developmental disabilities

     Over the years, The Senior Parents have brought in speakers on a variety of topics. The topics and speakers are identified by the needs of those who attend. Some topics we have covered are:

· Services, supports, & resources available to people with developmental disabilities

· Grief and people with developmental disabilities

· Future financial planning - Wills & Trusts

· Guardianship & power of attorney

· Legislative activity & advocacy

· Senior Services

· Probate & estate planning

· Social Security including SSI & SSDI

· Adult protective services

     Through The Senior Parents, we have helped inform families and encourage them to plan for the future. We feel that this group has been and continues to be very helpful to those who attend.

     Lunch is provided so please come and join us.  Please accept this invitation and call Deanna at the Arc at 328-6326 if you plan to attend.

Deanna Noland

Parents For Life Coordinator

Senior Parent Coordinator

The ARC of Spokane

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