The Arc of Spokane

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What happens when the last IEP meeting is over? For many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD),...
02/19/2026

What happens when the last IEP meeting is over?

For many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), graduation changes how they access services and support. Families deserve clear information about DDA services, SSI, benefits, housing, and employment so they can plan for adult life with confidence.

Our Life After High School workshop gives families clear, practical guidance on how these services work and how to plan ahead.

Register at arc-spokane.org/lahs. Don’t wait, registration ends March 9!

📅 Wednesdays, March 11, 18 & 25, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 pm
📍 320 E 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA
💵 $20 per household
🍽️ Dinner and childcare provided. Please share dietary needs when registering

What happens when school services end? 🎓 Independence begins with a clear plan. Navigating the shift from school service...
02/13/2026

What happens when school services end? 🎓 Independence begins with a clear plan. Navigating the shift from school services to adult supports can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

Our Life After High School series is designed for parents of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) preparing for what’s next, including housing, employment, college financial planning, applying for services, and more.

Register today at www.arc-spokane.org/lahs

Planning for life after high school now gives you peace of mind after graduation.

📅 Date: Wednesdays, March 11, 18, and 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 pm — 7:30 pm
📍 Location: The Arc of Spokane | 320 E 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
💸 Cost: $20 per household
🍽️ Dinner and childcare provided, please note any food restrictions when you register.

You can help other parents and caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disorders (IDD)The Arc’s Helping...
02/13/2026

You can help other parents and caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disorders (IDD)

The Arc’s Helping Parents training prepares you to become a mentor for families navigating the world of IDD. Share your experience, offer guidance, and help ensure no parent walks this path alone.

www.thearcofspokane.salsalabs.org/helpingparentsmarch2026?page=register

02/11/2026

Don’t cut support for babies. Say no to SHB 2688
👉https://bit.ly/No_HB2688
Or call 1-800-562-6000

Infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays could lose access to vital services under a proposal being considered by the House.
SHB 2688:
- Cuts 17% - or over $30 million - from the ESIT program
- Delinks funding for 0-3 supports from preschool special education rates – undoing years of advocacy to stabilize these services and ensure parity across programs
- Rolls back funding to 2008 levels

Take action:
Tell your legislators to vote no on SHB 2688.

What to say:
✅Please vote NO on SHB 2688! Don’t cut essential services to babies.
✅Children with disabilities already face delays, barriers, and inequities. Passing this bill will only widen the gap.
✅Changes like those in SHB 2688 will disproportionately harm families with fewer resources.
✅Vote no and protect children from preventable delays and harm.

Why does this matter?

Babies who need help won’t get services.
When the professionals who provide therapy and family support don’t have enough resources, they can’t serve everyone who seeks them out. Infants and toddlers will go on waiting lists and age out before they can fully access specialized services that can make all the difference to their healthy development.

Early support helps young children build skills at a critical time.
Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) is a program that ensures children 0 to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities receive timely, family-centered support during critical years of development. This includes support for feeding; communication, physical, occupational, and speech therapies; early mental health support; resource coordination; and family education. These services require stable and adequate funding.

Low funding limits access.
Going back to funding levels from the Great Recession will make it harder for families to get the support their child needs. Under federal law, ESIT is an entitlement. But low funding means providers end up limiting who they can serve, the types of services they offer, or the number of sessions they can do. Babies end up waiting or getting less than they need. Young children with disabilities and developmental delays then enter preschool and K12 needing even more support to access learning.

This bad proposal affects babies born prematurely, babies with health conditions that affect development, and babies with disabilities.

Timely access to what babies need boosts their health, progress and overall well-being.

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Important Schedule Update for Thursday, Feb. 12: Our Argonne location will be closing early at 4:30 p.m. for a private e...
02/11/2026

Important Schedule Update for Thursday, Feb. 12: Our Argonne location will be closing early at 4:30 p.m. for a private event. Come in to get your shopping done early, and we’ll see you again at 9 a.m. Friday morning!

Our Newport Highway location will remain open for its usual business hours, so feel free to visit our North location to shop until 6pm.

On Wednesday, February 18th, from 4pm to 6pm, The Arc Community Center will be hosting a Valentine's Sweethearts dance! ...
02/02/2026

On Wednesday, February 18th, from 4pm to 6pm, The Arc Community Center will be hosting a Valentine's Sweethearts dance! Learn more and register at https://www.arc-spokane.org/community-dance

Come dressed up in as much pink and purple as you can find and get ready to kickstart your heart. The event will cost $10 to attend.

Pre-registration is required; we cannot accept cash or check payments at the door. For questions, call 509-789-8791.

We hope to see you there!

If you’re looking for a judgment-free space to connect, share ideas, and find encouragement, join us and Akin for our bi...
01/28/2026

If you’re looking for a judgment-free space to connect, share ideas, and find encouragement, join us and Akin for our bi-weekly IDD Parent & Caregiver Support Group.

Come as you are—whether you have questions to ask or just want to listen.

🗓 Date: Every other Monday, starting Feb. 2
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Akin 2323 N. Discovery Pl., Spokane Valley
💸 Cost: Free

How to join: No registration is required. Just show up!

If you have questions about accessibility or the group, call us at 509-789-8323 or email parenttoparent@arc-spokane.org.

If you are a sibling to an individual with IDD, then this is just for you!The Arc of Spokane is hosting a Valentine's Da...
01/27/2026

If you are a sibling to an individual with IDD, then this is just for you!

The Arc of Spokane is hosting a Valentine's Day Sibshops to focus on crafting handmade Valentine's for friends and families while providing a safe space for siblings to connect with others who share similar experiences!

We hope you can join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and fun! Pre-registration is required.

📅 Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
⌚ Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: FREE
📍 Location: The Hive | 2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

Snacks will be provided! Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you register.

Introducing The Arc of Spokane's newest program for young teens and adults with IDD ages 16-22!Real-world Internships & ...
01/26/2026

Introducing The Arc of Spokane's newest program for young teens and adults with IDD ages 16-22!

Real-world Internships & Skills Experience (RISE) will provide practical work experience for students who are ready to take the next step toward independence!

Visit www.arc-spokane.org/rise today to learn more and download an application!


The Arc of Spokane | Internships | Skills Experience | Paid Internships | Young Adults with IDD | Apply Today

Neurodiversity Awareness Night with the Spokane Chiefs is returning to the Spokane Arena on Tuesday, February 10! 🎉This...
01/22/2026

Neurodiversity Awareness Night with the Spokane Chiefs is returning to the Spokane Arena on Tuesday, February 10! 🎉

This game features quieter music, no strobe lights, and a dedicated quiet room.

Buy tickets here: https://spokanechiefsgroups.com/Neurodiversity-Night-at-the-Spokane-Chiefs_p_1969.html

One complimentary ticket is available per party for neurodiverse fans.
Additional tickets are available for just $13!

For questions and accessibility, email tickets@spokanechiefs.com or call 509-535-7825.

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HISTORY of the Arc

Until only a few decades ago people with developmental disabilities had little opportunity for personal, social or economic growth. But in the 1950s caring citizens across the country banded together in an effort to change that. They created an organization with the purpose of reversing the social conventions that marginalized those with differing abilities. That organization eventually became The Arc. Over the years committed volunteers in Spokane, throughout Washington State and across the nation have worked to build a better world for people with developmental disabilities. Our achievements are remarkable and include:


  • Helping make public education available to children with developmental disabilities

  • Helping thousands of adults with developmental disabilites succeed in the workplace