Featured Events
Understanding Assent- For Educators
CE Credits available at this training on Zoom. Educators come learn about Understanding Assent-What is Assent Important.
Parent Coalition Luncheon Feb 13
Join us for a chance to share your experiences, feedback, and recommendations directly with a DDA representative. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the services and supports for our loved ones. Your voice matters—come make it heard!
Parents Rights and Responsibilities
This training outlines the essential rights and responsibilities of parents in the special education process, empowering them to advocate effectively for their student’s needs.
Pal-entines Movie Night
The Arc of Tri-Cities invites all adult participants (18+) to dinner and a movie: Captain America Brave New World
4:00-8:00 pm at The Arc for pizza and Fairchild Cinemas for the movie
You must provide transport to and from the event.
We will be providing transportation from The Arc to Fairchild Cinemas- Pasco.
Volunteers Needed -Special Olympics Regionals
Click the link below to register for a time slot to come help at Basketball Regionals in Sunnyside on February 2nd.
There are two different locations: Harrison Middle School and Sunnyside High School.
Please note the location and the time slot.
Because of their new system, you’ll have to create a portal account first.
Winter Ball
The Arc of Tri-Cities invites all adult participants (18+) to join us for a night of dinner, dancing and fun!
Must provide your own transportation to and from the event. We will NOT provide transportation.
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, & Dyscalculia Training
This Zoom training explains specific learning disabilities like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, and guides families on how to request a school evaluation for their student.
Parent Coalition Luncheon
Join us for a chance to share your experiences, feedback, and recommendations directly with a DDA representative. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the services and supports for our loved ones. Your voice matters—come make it heard!
New Autism Diagnosis Help Meeting
Help what to do next after an autism diagnosis. Get Support and help navigating resources and services. Get connected!
Parents Helping Parents Support Group
Support from parents to parents with an understanding ear and help with every day strategies. All disabilities welcome. Support from trained Helping Parents.
Mothers Together Jan 2
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Mothers Together welcomes all mothers who have children with special needs. Join us for lively conversation, good humor and emotional support in the company of other women who tuly understand the unique struggles and celebrations of raising a child with special needs.
Christmas Party
The Arc of Tri-Cities invites all adult participants (18+) to join us for a night of Bingo, hot cocoa, cookies and Christmas sing alongs! on Tuesday, December 17th from 6:30-8pm.
Must provide your own transportation to and from the event. We will NOT provide transportation. Thank you.
Christmas Light Tour
The Arc is providing transportation for a Christmas Light tour for clients! Join us for a night of fun driving around town then back to The Arc for a hot cocoa social!
Parent Coalition Luncheon
Join us for a lunch and learn with Benton Franklin Parent Coalition. This month’s topic - Special Education Funding with guest speaker Tracy Wilson, Executive Director of Special Services, Pasco School District.
Sherry Mashburn with PAVE will also be joining us as well as Melissa Brooks, RN, Parent to Parent Coordinator, The Arc of Tri-Cities.
Celebration of Christmas (Event is Full)
EVENT IS FULL
Enjoy dinner, crafts, games, and a visit from Santa!
The Arc Christmas Party
The Arc of Tri-Cities invites their clients and staff to a Christmas party!
Sign Up at The Arc of Tri-Cities 509-783-1131
Parents Helping Parents Support Group
Support from parents to parents with an understanding ear and help with every day strategies. All disabilities welcome. Support from trained Helping Parents.
Harvest Ball
Harvest Ball has become a tradition stretching back over 50 years and hosted by families and agencies dedicated to serving adult persons with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
In keeping with that tradition, The Arc of Tri-Cities, Columbia Ability Alliance, Tri-Cities Residential Services, Goodwill Industries and Ambitions invite adults with disabilities to a night of dancing and fun!
Special Olympics Winter Sign Ups
Special Olympics Winter Sign Ups
Join us anytime from 10 am - 12 pm on November 9 at The Arc: 1455 Fowler St.
Winter Sports offered: Basketball and Cornhole. (Cornhole is not an official sport so there is no regionals)
Online sign ups are open as well. You do not need to do both!
Come sign up for a winter sport, register on the new portal, and get excited for winter season!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACHES!
If you’re interested or know someone who is, please contact Kobe at 509-783-1131 x201 or kobeb@arcoftricities.com
Halloween Party
Calling all guys and ghouls (18 years old and up) to come enjoy a spooky night with us on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd from 6-8pm.
Enjoy Pizza, Carnival Games, and a dance!
Must provide your own transportation to and from the event. We will NOT provide transportation.
Must RSVP.
$15 for members
$20 for non-members.
Family Resource Fair
Benton-Franklin Family Resource Fair
Connect with several community partners dedicated to assist navigating barriers around education, employment, housing, & life during and after school for people with disabilities.
Interact with companies like Entrust, Goodwill, MRJN Associates, Responding to Autism, Children’s Developmental Center, Compass Career Solutions, & Columbia Ability Alliance.
****Open flyer and select "Register Here" to register
IEP 101 - What is an IEP? How can my student qualify for one?
IEP 101 provides an introduction to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
DDA 101
Need help understanding DDA? Learn about the new changes and qualifying for DDA
Prime Time Camp Out (CANCELLED)
CANCELLED
Prime Time Camp Out
September 27, 28 and 29
Applications must be turned in by August 1st.
We do require backgrounds checks be completed on all attending Camp Prime Time
If you have questions, please email mindym@arcoftricities.com
