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SUMMARY:REUNIONES familiares de verano
DESCRIPTION:Conozca agencias y familias del estado de WA de niños que son Sordos\, Sordo-ciegos o con Pérdida autidiva \nParrillada y comida \nJuegos y actividades \nTriaga sus propias sillas y tapete de picnic \nPara preguntas\, por favor escriba a info@wahandsandvoices.org \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/reuniones-familiares-de-verano-2/
LOCATION:Manito Park South Shelter\, 1702 S Grand Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203
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SUMMARY:Summer Family Social - Eastern WA
DESCRIPTION:Meet WA State Agencies and Families of Children who are Deaf\, DeafBlind\, or Hard of Hearing Families are invited to attend our TWO Summer Family Socials. \nManito Park-South Upper Shelter (near the water/spray park) \n1702 S Grand Blvd\, Spokane\, WA 99203 \n  \nWe will offer BBQ Hotdogs\, and Fun Games and Activities \nPlease bring your own picnic blankets and chairs. For questions\, please email us a info@wahandsandvoices.org or text 425-268-7087. (We cannot guarantee a response the day of the events)
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/summer-family-social/
LOCATION:Manito Park South Shelter\, 1702 S Grand Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203
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UID:242625-1753527600-1753534800@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:REUNIONES familiares de verano
DESCRIPTION:Conozca agencias y familias del estado de WA de niños que son Sordos\, Sordo-ciegos o con Pérdida autidiva \nParrillada y comida \nJuegos y actividades \nTriaga sus propias sillas y tapete de picnic \nPara preguntas\, por favor escriba a info@wahandsandvoices.org \n  \nSábado\, 26 de Julio 11 am – 1 pm \nKelsey Creek Farm-Picnic Shelter \n410 130th Pl SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98005 \nPara el parque de Kelsey Creek: para asegurar que todos los visitantes tengan estacionamiento disponible\, por favor considere compartir carro\, o encontrarse en otro lugar y llegar al parque e
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/reuniones-familiares-de-verano/
LOCATION:Kelsey Creek Farm-Picnic Shelter\, 410 130th Pl SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98005
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20250208T161314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T233845Z
UID:242556-1753527600-1753534800@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Summer Family Social - Western WA
DESCRIPTION:Meet WA State Agencies and Families of Children who are Deaf\, DeafBlind\, or Hard of Hearing Families are invited to attend our TWO Summer Family Socials. \n\nSaturday\, July 26  \n11 am – 1 pm \nKelsey Creek Farm – Picnic Shelter \n410 130th Pl SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98005* \n*For Kelsey Creek Fam: To help ensure parking is available for all visitors\, please consider carpooling or meeting off-site. \nWe will offer BBQ Hotdogs\, and Fun Games and Activities \nPlease bring your own picnic blankets and chairs. For questions\, please email us a info@wahandsandvoices.org or text 425-268-7087. (We cannot guarantee a response the day of the events)
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/family-summer-picnic-in-western-wa/
LOCATION:Kelsey Creek Farm-Picnic Shelter\, 410 130th Pl SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98005
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T203932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T160903Z
UID:242498-1748458800-1748462400@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's Up Wednesday-Just Dads: Roles\, Challenges\, & Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Meet other families\, ask questions\, \nshare support\, celebrations\, and stories\nTopics for 2025 \nFeb 26 – Understanding and Addressing Listening Fatigue in Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing \nMarch 26 -Supporting Children with Mild and Unilateral Hearing Differences: Strategies and Resources \nApril 23 -Enhancing Literacy Development in Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing \nMay 28 – Just Dads-Supporting Dads of Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing: Roles\, Challenges\, and Strategies \n \n  \nASL Interpreting provided \nJoin via Zoom https://zoom.us/join \nMeeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: whatsup \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-virtual-family-support-meeting-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T203749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T160630Z
UID:242496-1745434800-1745438400@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's Up Wednesday-Enhancing Literacy Development
DESCRIPTION:Meet other families\, ask questions\, \nshare support\, celebrations\, and stories\nTopics for 2025 \nFeb 26 – Understanding and Addressing Listening Fatigue in Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing \nMarch 26 -Supporting Children with Mild and Unilateral Hearing Differences: Strategies and Resources \nApril 23 -Enhancing Literacy Development in Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing \nMay 28 – Just Dads-Supporting Dads of Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing: Roles\, Challenges\, and Strategies \n \n  \nASL Interpreting provided \nJoin via Zoom https://zoom.us/join \nMeeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: whatsup \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-virtual-family-support-meeting-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T203619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T160339Z
UID:242494-1743015600-1743019200@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's Up Wednesday-Supporting Children with Mild and Unilateral Hearing Differences
DESCRIPTION:Meet other families\, ask questions\, \nshare support\, celebrations\, and stories\n2025 Topics \nFeb 26 – Understanding and Addressing Listening Fatigue in Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing \nMarch 26 -Supporting Children with Mild and Unilateral Hearing Differences: Strategies and Resources \nApril 23 -Enhancing Literacy Development in Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing \nMay 28 – Just Dads-Supporting Dads of Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing: Roles\, Challenges\, and Strategies \nASL Interpreting provided \nJoin via Zoom https://zoom.us/join \nMeeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: whatsup \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-virtual-family-support-meeting-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20250209T014003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T014003Z
UID:242585-1742634000-1742643000@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Support & Training Online Workshop - Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for our Online Workshop\nAdvocacy Support & Training\nFour online sessions presented by our own Washington State Hands & Voices ASTra advocates providing information on Special Education rights for students who are deaf\, deaf plus\, or hard of hearing. And an opportunity to meet others. \nSession 1:  Thur\, Feb 27    6:00-8:30 PM\nSession 2:  Sat\, Mar 1        9:00-10:30 AM\nSession 3:  Thur\, Mar 20    6:00-8:30 PM\nSession 4:  Sat\, Mar 22      9:00-10:30 AM\n \n\nAudience: \nWashington State parents\, caregivers\, DHH Advocates\, early support providers\, \neducators\, audiologists\, and administrators. \nCost: \nMembers: $15.00 \nGuests: $40.00 \nScholarships available\, please inquire \n\nClick here to Register 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/advocacy-support-training-online-workshop-session-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20250209T013335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T013407Z
UID:242579-1742493600-1742502600@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Support & Training Online Workshop - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for our Online Workshop\nAdvocacy Support & Training\nFour online sessions presented by our own Washington State Hands & Voices ASTra advocates providing information on Special Education rights for students who are deaf\, deaf plus\, or hard of hearing. And an opportunity to meet others. \nSession 1:  Thur\, Feb 27    6:00-8:30 PM\nSession 2:  Sat\, Mar 1        9:00-10:30 AM\nSession 3:  Thur\, Mar 20    6:00-8:30 PM\nSession 4:  Sat\, Mar 22      9:00-10:30 AM\n \n\nAudience: \nWashington State parents\, caregivers\, DHH Advocates\, early support providers\, \neducators\, audiologists\, and administrators. \nCost: \nMembers: $15.00 \nGuests: $40.00 \nScholarships available\, please inquire \n\nClick here to Register 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/advocacy-support-training-online-workshop-session-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T194500
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20250208T153116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T153424Z
UID:242541-1742322600-1742327100@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:It Takes a Village - session 2
DESCRIPTION:Session 2-\n \nWhat is Early Support for DHH Infants and Toddlers: Why is it important?\nThe purpose of this workshop is to offer valuable information about Washington’s early intervention system and explore how these services can support families with children who are deaf\, deafblind\, or hard of hearing. \nLearn: \n\nA better understanding of Early Support for Infants and Toddlers and how its services assists families of children who are Deaf\, DeafBlind\, or Hard of Hearing.\nHelpful resources for families\nDiscover ways families can stay involved\n\nPresented by \nDeEtte Snyder-Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) \nHeidi Cate-Snohomish County Early Support for Infants and Toddler \nClick to Register Today \n  \nIt Takes a Village Series\nIs an Ongoing Online Webinar Series that provides a guide map you need to find the village of support for families of children who are deaf\, deafblind\, or hard of hearing. Each session explores one part of the village.
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/it-takes-a-village-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20250209T013717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T013717Z
UID:242582-1740819600-1740828600@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Support & Training Online Workshop - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for our Online Workshop\nAdvocacy Support & Training\nFour online sessions presented by our own Washington State Hands & Voices ASTra advocates providing information on Special Education rights for students who are deaf\, deaf plus\, or hard of hearing. And an opportunity to meet others. \nSession 1:  Thur\, Feb 27    6:00-8:30 PM\nSession 2:  Sat\, Mar 1        9:00-10:30 AM\nSession 3:  Thur\, Mar 20    6:00-8:30 PM\nSession 4:  Sat\, Mar 22      9:00-10:30 AM\n \n\nAudience: \nWashington State parents\, caregivers\, DHH Advocates\, early support providers\, \neducators\, audiologists\, and administrators. \nCost: \nMembers: $15.00 \nGuests: $40.00 \nScholarships available\, please inquire \n\nClick here to Register 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/advocacy-support-training-online-workshop-session-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20250209T012841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T013044Z
UID:242575-1740679200-1740688200@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Support & Training Online Workshop - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for our Online Workshop\nAdvocacy Support & Training\nFour online sessions presented by our own Washington State Hands & Voices ASTra advocates providing information on Special Education rights for students who are deaf\, deaf plus\, or hard of hearing. And an opportunity to meet others. \nSession 1:  Thur\, Feb 27    6:00-8:30 PM\nSession 2:  Sat\, Mar 1        9:00-10:30 AM\nSession 3:  Thur\, Mar 20    6:00-8:30 PM\nSession 4:  Sat\, Mar 22      9:00-10:30 AM\n \n\nAudience: \nWashington State parents\, caregivers\, DHH Advocates\, early support providers\, \neducators\, audiologists\, and administrators. \nCost: \nMembers: $15.00 \nGuests: $40.00 \nScholarships available\, please inquire \n\nClick here to Register 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/advocacy-support-training-online-workshop-session-1/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T203444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T155930Z
UID:242492-1740596400-1740600000@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's Up Wednesday-Understanding and Addressing Listening Fatigue
DESCRIPTION:Meet other families\, ask questions\, \nshare support\, celebrations\, and stories\n2025 Topics \nFeb 26 – Understanding and Addressing Listening Fatigue in Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing \nMarch 26 -Supporting Children with Mild and Unilateral Hearing Differences: Strategies and Resources \nApril 23 -Enhancing Literacy Development in Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing \nMay 28 – Just Dads-Supporting Dads of Children Who Are Deaf\, Deafblind\, or Hard of Hearing: Roles\, Challenges\, and Strategies \n  \nASL Interpreting provided \nJoin via Zoom https://zoom.us/join \nMeeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: whatsup \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-virtual-family-support-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T205332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T004454Z
UID:242506-1740214800-1740261600@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Advocate-Q&A with ASTra Advocates
DESCRIPTION:ASTra Advocates from CA\,NV and WA Hands & Voices chapters\, who are trained specifically to support families of children who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, Deaf Plus\, and DeafBlind will answer your questions \nFamily focused and open to residence of AK\, AZ\, CA\, HI\, ID\, NV\, OR\, and WA \nASL and Spanish Interpreting provided \nThree Sessions Offered\n\nChoose to attend one\, two or all three sessions. \nWednesday\, Dec 4    12:00pm-1:00pm PST \nThursday\, Jan 23      6:30pm-7:30pm PST \nSaturday\, Feb 22       9am-10am PST \n  \nClick to Register \n  \nFeel free to reach out to our WA State Hands & Voices ASTra program for questions and to request an ASTra Advocate \nChristine Griffin \nProgram Coordinator \nASTRA@wahandsandvoices.org \n425-268-7087 \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/ask-the-advocate-qa-with-astra-advocates-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T205154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T004325Z
UID:242504-1737657000-1737660600@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Advocate-Q&A with ASTra Advocates
DESCRIPTION:ASTra Advocates from CA\,NV and WA Hands & Voices chapters\, who are trained specifically to support families of children who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, Deaf Plus\, and DeafBlind will answer your questions \nFamily focused and open to residence of AK\, AZ\, CA\, HI\, ID\, NV\, OR\, and WA \nASL and Spanish Interpreting provided \nThree Sessions Offered\n\nChoose to attend one\, two or all three sessions. \nWednesday\, Dec 4    12:00pm-1:00pm PST \nThursday\, Jan 23      6:30pm-7:30pm PST \nSaturday\, Feb 22       9am-10am PST \n  \nClick to Register \n  \nFeel free to reach out to our WA State Hands & Voices ASTra program for questions and to request an ASTra Advocate \nChristine Griffin \nProgram Coordinator \nASTRA@wahandsandvoices.org \n425-268-7087 \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/ask-the-advocate-qa-with-astra-advocates/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T203106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T203312Z
UID:242490-1737572400-1737576000@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's Up Wednesday-Virtual Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet other families\, ask questions\, \nshare support\, celebrations\, and stories\n2024/25 Dates 7:00-8:00 PM \n10/30\, 11/20*\, 1/22\, 2/26\, 3/26\, 4/23\, 5/28 \n*Nov meeting date is the 3th Wednesday in observance of the Thanksgiving \n  \nASL Interpreting provided \nJoin via Zoom https://zoom.us/join \nMeeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: whatsup \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-virtual-family-support-group-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T204917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T004153Z
UID:242501-1733313600-1733317200@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Advocate- Virtual Q&A with ASTra Advocates
DESCRIPTION:ASTra Advocates from CA\,NV and WA Hands & Voices chapters\, who are trained specifically to support families of children who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, Deaf Plus\, and DeafBlind will answer your questions \nFamily focused and open to residence of AK\, AZ\, CA\, HI\, ID\, NV\, OR\, and WA \nASL and Spanish Interpreting provided \nThree Sessions Offered\n\nChoose to attend one\, two or all three sessions. \nWednesday\, Dec 4    12:00pm-1:00pm PST \nThursday\, Jan 23      6:30pm-7:30pm PST \nSaturday\, Feb 22       9am-10am PST \n  \nClick to Register \n  \nFeel free to reach out to our WA State Hands & Voices ASTra program for questions and to request an ASTra Advocate \nChristine Griffin \nProgram Coordinator \nASTRA@wahandsandvoices.org \n425-268-7087 \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/ask-the-advocate-virtual-qa-with-astra-advocates/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T202930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T202947Z
UID:242488-1732129200-1732132800@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's Up Wednesday-Virtual Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet other families\, ask questions\, \nshare support\, celebrations\, and stories\n2024/25 Dates 7:00-8:00 PM \n10/30\, 11/20*\, 1/22\, 2/26\, 3/26\, 4/23\, 5/28 \n*Nov meeting date is the 3th Wednesday in observance of the Thanksgiving \n  \nASL Interpreting provided \nJoin via Zoom https://zoom.us/join \nMeeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: whatsup \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-virtual-family-support-group-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T201335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T201406Z
UID:242480-1731006000-1731009600@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:It Takes a Village - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Session 1:\nNewborn Hearing Screening and the Importance of the 1\,3\,6 Goals\nWA State Department’s Early Hearing Detection\, Diagnosis\, and Intervention (EHDDI) Program\n\nEvent objectives: \n\nUnderstand more about Newborn Hearing Screening in WA and its impact for families\nLearn some helpful resources for families\nDiscover ways families can stay involve\n\nPresented by Julie Walker\, EHDDI Program Director \n__ \nIt Takes a Village is an Ongoing Online Webinar Series provides a guide map you need to find the village of support for families of children who are deaf\, deafblind\, or hard of hearing. Each session explores one part of the village. \nClick here to register \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/it-takes-a-village-session-1/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20241024T202733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T202807Z
UID:242486-1730314800-1730318400@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's Up Wednesday- Virtual Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet other families\, ask questions\, \nshare support\, celebrations\, and stories\n2024/25 Dates 7:00-8:00 PM \n10/30\, 11/20*\, 1/22\, 2/26\, 3/26\, 4/23\, 5/28 \n*Nov meeting date is the 3th Wednesday in observance of the Thanksgiving \n  \nASL Interpreting provided \nJoin via Zoom https://zoom.us/join \nMeeting ID: 939 8330 9951 Passcode: whatsup \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-virtual-family-support-group/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20240530T211346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T190934Z
UID:242133-1721469600-1721480400@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Annual Summer Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family fun at our Annual Summer Family Picnic on July 20 from 10 am to 1 pm at Kelsey Creek Farm in Bellevue –Picnic Shelter.\nJoining us this year: \n\nOffice of Deaf and Hard of Hearing-Deaf Family Mentor Program\nCenter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth\nFamily Conversations/Northwest School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children\nListen and Talk\nHearing Speech and Deaf Center\nCraft provided by ADWAS’s own Nancy Edne\nand more!\n\nCome join Us!\nBarbecue hotdogs served from 11:00-12:30\n(or as food supplies last) \nBring your own picnic blankets and chairs \n  \n\nASL interpreting provided\nPlease send other accommodation requests 2 weeks prior to the date to Christine Griffin gbys@wahandsandvoices.org\nWe’d like to thank our sponsors: Office of Deaf and hard of Hearing and Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth\nFor questions\, please email info@wahandsandvoices.org\n\n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/annual-summer-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Kelsey Creek Farm-Picnic Shelter\, 410 130th Pl SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98005
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20240226T213944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T163523Z
UID:241863-1713600000-1713632400@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Educational Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!\nAdvocacy Support & Training  |  In Person Workshop\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024  |  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM \nWhether you are just starting out on this journey or are a veteran this workshop is for you! Please join parents\, caregivers\, professionals\, Early Support providers\, Teachers of the Deaf\, DHH advocates\, audiologists\, and community members wanting to learn from national Hands & Voices trainers on educational advocacy skills and tools to help ensure the integrity of education for students who are deaf\, deaf plus\, or hard of hearing.   \n  \nCost:\n$15 for WA H&V Members \n$40 for Guests \nScholarships available \n \n  \nBook (optional): Educational Advocacy for Students Who are Deaf or Hard of hearing- purchase today\, pick-up at the workshop $39.90 \n  \n  \nTo Register and for more information visit the Advocacy Support & Training page under Support Services on our website. \nClick here to view a video describing this workshop. We are planning some lighter (not as in depth) Advocacy\, Support and Training workshops in central and eastern Washington in late spring.  \n 
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/educational-advocacy-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Washington Haring Center: Experimental Education Unit\, 1981 NE Columbia Rd.\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20240408T162324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T162657Z
UID:241947-1712602800-1712606400@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's Up Wednesday- Parent Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for April ‘s What’s Up Wednesday parent/caregiver group meeting. \nThis month we will be focusing on the topic: \nCreating a Language Rich Environment (LRE)\n\n– What is LRE?\n– What are ways to create an LRE?\n– Share with other families what you do to create an LRE for your child (children).\n– Discover new resources.\n\n  \nJoin us on Zoom: \n https://zoom.us/join\nMeeting ID: 939 8330 9951\nPasscode: whatsup
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-parent-group-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20240226T193424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T212905Z
UID:241857-1710270000-1710275400@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:A Panel Event Just for Dads
DESCRIPTION:Connecting and Learning from Fellow Dads of Children who are Deaf\, DeafBlind\, or Hard of Hearing \nCalling all Dads! \nJoin Matthew Rickmon\, Director of The Washington State Fathers Network and a Panel of Dads as they share their experiences and answer questions on being a dad of a child who is Deaf\, DeafBlind\, or Hard of Hearing. To create a safe and comfortable space\, this event is just for dads.  \n\nPrize Drawings for those who attend\nASL Interpreting provided\nFor all other accommodations contact Christine Griffin no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. gbys@wahandsandvoices.org\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/a-panel-event-just-for-dads/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20231215T022939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T023038Z
UID:241694-1706346000-1706351400@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Family Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Washington State Hands & Voices Online Workshop Series\, \nHonoring our Parenting Journey: Moving from Burnout to Sustainability through Regulation. \nFacilitated by Rosanne Carter\, LMFC.\n \n\n\nThere are two dates in this series:\n\n\n\nThursday\, Jan 25 7-8:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday\, Jan 27 9-10:30 AM\n\n\n\nAttend one or both online workshops. Each will be different.\n\n\nRegister today! https://forms.gle/vj8VQCRpqi1EFR9v6\n\n\n \n\n\nThis workshop series is specifically designed for parents – whether you are in the beginning of your parenting journey or parenting adult children – this workshop is for you. We understand the unique challenges of parenting – advocating\, learning\, growing\, co-regulating\, all while managing multiple hats simultaneously.\n\n\nThis interactive training integrates mindfulness\, with opportunities for connection and creative expression to address parental burnout.\n\n\nParticipants will explore risk and protective factors while embracing self-awareness and key factors of self-regulation. The workshops will emphasize the importance of connection\, relationships\, and the role of individual and community care in fostering resilience.\n\n\n \n\n\nASL Interpreting and Captions provided\n\n\nFor additional accommodations contact Christine Griffin no later than 2 weeks prior to the session gbys@wahandandvoices.org
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/family-online-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20231215T022112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T022447Z
UID:241690-1706209200-1706214600@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Online Family Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Washington State Hands & Voices Online Workshop Series\, \nHonoring our Parenting Journey: Moving from Burnout to Sustainability through Regulation. \nFacilitated by Rosanne Carter\, LMFC.\n \n\n\nThere are two dates in this series:\n\n\n\nThursday\, Jan 25 7-8:30 PM\n\n\nSaturday\, Jan 27 9-10:30 AM\n\n\n\nAttend one or both online workshops. Each will be different.\n\n\nRegister today! https://forms.gle/vj8VQCRpqi1EFR9v6\n\n\n \n\n\nThis workshop series is specifically designed for parents – whether you are in the beginning of your parenting journey or parenting adult children – this workshop is for you. We understand the unique challenges of parenting – advocating\, learning\, growing\, co-regulating\, all while managing multiple hats simultaneously.\n\n\nThis interactive training integrates mindfulness\, with opportunities for connection and creative expression to address parental burnout.\n\n\nParticipants will explore risk and protective factors while embracing self-awareness and key factors of self-regulation. The workshops will emphasize the importance of connection\, relationships\, and the role of individual and community care in fostering resilience.\n\n\n \n\n\nASL Interpreting and Captions provided\n\n\nFor additional accommodations contact Christine Griffin no later than 2 weeks prior to the session gbys@wahandandvoices.org
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/online-family-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20230527T002002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T002936Z
UID:241560-1690632000-1690639200@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Summer Family Picnic-Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Please join us! Children and youth who are Deaf\, DeafBlind\, Deaf Plus or Hard of Hearing and their families are invited to this community event. \nBring your own Picnic Meal. Washington State Hands & Voices will provide drinks\, frozen treats and fun activities! \nASL Interpreting provided \nPlease send other accommodation requests two weeks prior to date and for any questions to Christine Griffin gbys@wahandsandvoices.org \n .
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/summer-family-picnic-seattle/
LOCATION:Seattle PlayGarden\, 1745 24th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20230526T234621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T002814Z
UID:241557-1689526800-1689534000@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:Summer Family Picnic-Spokane
DESCRIPTION:Please join us! Children and youth who are Deaf\, DeafBlind\, Deaf Plus or Hard of Hearing and their families are invited to this community event. \nBring your own Picnic Meal. Washington State Hands & Voices will provide drinks\, frozen treats and fun activities! \nASL Interpreting provided \nPlease send other accommodation requests two weeks prior to date and for any questions to Christine Griffin gbys@wahandsandvoices.org
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/summer-family-picnic-spokane/
LOCATION:Manito Park South Shelter\, 1702 S Grand Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99203
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Hands & Voices":MAILTO:info@wahandsandvoices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20220914T044003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T044003Z
UID:107216-1684954800-1684958400@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's up Wednesday? / ¿Qué tal miércoles?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-que-tal-miercoles-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T065352
CREATED:20220914T043928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T043928Z
UID:107214-1682535600-1682539200@wahandsandvoices.org
SUMMARY:What's up Wednesday? / ¿Qué tal miércoles?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wahandsandvoices.org/event/whats-up-wednesday-que-tal-miercoles-7/
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