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Exceptional Family Member Program September 2015

Upcoming Events Pages 2-3

Transition ResourcesPage 7

Special Olympics World Games 2015Pages 4-5

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In this issue:

Armed Forces Community Service (AFCS)Director: Alecia R. Grady

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Bldg. 2140, Waller Hall, Rm. 400JBLM-Lewis Main

usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-acs-exceptional-family-member@mail.mil

EFMP Program Manager: Mary Herrera253-967-9704

EFMP Staff Members:

Upcoming Events, pg. 2-3Special Olympics World Games, pg. 4-5Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities, pg. 6-7Birth-to-Three Services, pg. 7EFMP Enrollment Process, pg. 7Resources at your fingertips, pg. 8

Nancy Dozier: 253-967-9705Carol Watrous: 253-967-3451Cheryl Hoyson: 253-967-5795Megan O’Day: 253-967-9097Lynn Shick: 253-967-3464Anthony Buggage: 253-982-2695

The EFMP office has an open-door policy regarding assistance to our Families. Please feel free to contact us if you have any ques-tions about available services, concerns, or if you need resources or advocacy at Joint Base Lewis-McChord or in the civilian community.

September Events...SKIES Registration September 1-25 Parent Central Services, Lewis Main & McChord Field to register for Oct. SKIES classes. Registra-tion for classes is the 1st through 4th Fri. of the previous month. Go to JBLMmwr.com & click the yel-low WebTrac button.

For International/Foreign-born Spouses Sep. 2, 9-11 a.m. Waller Hall AFCS Classroom, 2140 Liggett Ave, Lewis Main. Orientation to American customs and culture, obtaining a driver license, English as a second language, employment opportunities & more.

Olympia Harbor Days Sep. 4-6, Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. & Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Percival Landing, 405 Co-lumbia St. NW, Olympia. www.visitolympia.com for more details.

PURPAS Sep. 9, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Family support group open to all indi-viduals with autism. Foss High School, 2112 S. Tyler St., Tacoma. For more information please contact Susan Jackson at PAVE at 253-565-2266 or sjackson@wapave.org. Special Families of Pierce County Sep. 10, 6-8 p.m., Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Avenue. NO childcare this month due to construction. For details contact specialfamiliespc@gmail.com.

Touch a Truck Sep. 12, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 South C St., Tacoma. A special no horns time is scheduled for 12 – 1 p.m. for sensory sensitive children. Kids of all ages will love to climb, run around, sit in and even honk the horns of many types of trucks and vehicles. For informa-tion go to: piercecountywa.org/index.aspx?nid=1274.

Flea Market Sep. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., MWR Fest Tent, 2200 Liggett Ave.

Armed Forces Family Ac-tion Plan (AFFAP) Sep. 14 deadline to submit your Air Force, Army, or DoD-wide issues and/or recommendations. Submit via email: usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-armed-forces-action-plan@mail.mil, on-line: www.jblmafcs.com, or in-person at the Family Resource Center. Call 253-967-3689 for details.

Free Days for Seniors Sep. 15, (65+) & People with Dis-abilities at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, also Oct. 20. For details: www.pdza.org/senior-day.

U.S. Army Soldier Show Sep. 16, 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Evergreen Theater, 2nd Division Dr., JBLM, Lewis Main.

3rd McChord Field Salmon Run and Bake Sep. 19. Register online at JBLMmwr.com/races.

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JBLM EFMP Family Friendly Movie Sep. 19, 12 - 2:00 p.m., “Cinder-ella” at the McChord Theater. FREE. Sensory controlled envi-ronment. Perfect for special needs & young viewers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No food/drink allowed in the theater. For details call 253-982-2695.

Custom and Specialty Car Show Sep. 19, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Huntamer Park in Woodland Square-Lacey. For informa-tion go to: http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-de-partments/parks-and-recreation/special-park-events or call 360-491-0857.

Spouses Out on the Town Sep. 22 (Local Trip) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. New to JBLM? Enjoy a day out on the town. Pick-up Times & Locations: 9:00 am, Waller Hall AFCS (Lewis Main) & 9:30 a.m. S&FRC (McChord Field). Limit-ed Seats. Register at JBLMAFCS.checkappointments.com. Please bring lunch (or money for lunch). Information subject to change; call 253-967-3628 for details.

26th Annual Nisqually Wa-tershed Festival Sep. 26, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. All festival and refuge parking will be at River Ridge High School, 320 River Ridge Dr. SE, off Mar-tin Way, Lacey. Shuttle service provided. Activities include free

EFMP News is an authorized unofficial community information source published for members of the Joint Base Lewis-Mc-Chord EFMP community. There is no U.S. government endorsement of any commer-cial sponsor. Editorial content is provided by Exceptional Family Member Program, Armed Forces Community Service, and Family & Morale Welfare and Recreation offices. Submissions are welcome but will be edited for accuracy, brevity, clarity and journalistic style. Submissions are due on the first day of the month, one month prior to publication date. EFMP News is published monthly. Circulation: 1000. Send submissions to: Mary.K.Herrera.civ@mail.mil

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September Events...lecture series, guided walks, musical entertainment & great food. Bring a t-shirt to make a fish print with a real Nisqually salmon. For information go to www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx?id=2147486987.

Lewis-McChord Libraries There are a variety of programs available thru the Lewis-Mc-Chord Libraries. Details at: www.jblmmwr.com/libraries.html for more information.

Pacific Science Center Autism Early Open 2nd Sat. of the month (Free) 8-10 a.m. at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Events/exploration-for-all.

Play to Learn (Free) Collaborative playgroups for family and children under 6 on Wednesdays. Two locations Mc-Chord Field Escape Zone 10-11:30 a.m. and Raindrops & Rainbows Lewis North at 1:30-3 p.m.

College and Career Readi-ness Training for Youth (FREE) Open to military families: Wed., Sep. 16 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Camp Murray. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/college-career-readiness-training-tickets-18121474819. In-cludes financial aid, scholarships, GI Bill, postsecondary options, and on-campus support services. For details: 253-512-7985 or robbin.a.seeberger.ctr@mail.mil.

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It all began on July 25th -- people from all around the world -- 6500

athletes! All united to represent their countries in the Special Olym-pics World Games!!! The ceremony was amazing with guests ranging from Stevie Wonder to MICHELLE OBAMA!!! The evening ended with a great performance by Avril Lavigne and fireworks! Through-out the following week we enjoyed Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bocce, Bowling, Cycling, Equestrian, Football(Soccer), Golf, Gymnastics,

Rhythmic Gymnastics, Half Mara-thon, Handball, Judo, Kayaking, Open Water Swim, Powerlifting, Roller Skating, Sailing, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon, and, Volleyball. A lot, right?! It was so exciting we didn’t totally know what to do with ourselves! So, first we went to cheer on the basketball teams. First match was the Cayman Islands vs. the Dominican Republic. It was a tight game but the Do-minican Republic pulled through. When the game was over the teams shook hands and came around to the crowd! Next was Aquatics. From there we went to the convention tents where there was great enter-tainment -- cool food trucks and lots of opportunities to interact with all the sponsors of the world games.

At about 4 o’clock there was a big buzz around the crowd...everyone began to line up for a one-on-one meet and greet/photo op with the one and only... Michael Phelps! So of course, the day ends on a great note. The next day was beach volleyball. We watched a tough match between Costa Rica and Finland and then Costa Rica and Cuba. Afterward we waited from our spot on the beach for the Triathlon to come through. Once the race was over, we hurried down to sailing where Allister Peek from SO Australia took gold with a score of 28! After a great day we headed back full of joy but slightly bummed because we simply couldn’t see everything we wanted to see. The best news? I made a serious dent in my bucket list.

Special Olympics World Games

2015

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Special Olympics World Games

2015by Kelbie Pogoncheff

More pictures on pg. 6

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Special Olympics World Games 2015 continued...

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EFMP Enrollment Process

Birth To Three Early Intervention Programs

Contact the Lead Agency for your county for a referral for services. Family Resource Coordination/Pierce County: 253-798-3790South Sound Parent To Parent/Thurston County: 360-352-1126Holly Ridge Center/Kitsap and Mason counties: 360-373-2536Community Health Access Program (CHAP)/King County: 206-284-0331

If your Family member has a health condi-tion that necessitates a specialist or spe-cialty clinic, he or she MUST be enrolled in EFMP under medical, DD Form 2792. If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 plan, he or she must be enrolled in EFMP under educa-tion, DD Form 2792-1. Enrollment forms for EFMP are renewed every three years or sooner, if there are significant changes.

Disenrollment is not automatic upon expi-ration; it is required for a change in marital status or a significant improvement that no longer warrants enrollment.

Army — Submit your completed enroll-ment forms to the EFMP office located in the Madigan Nursing Tower, on the first floor, left side, just past the chapel, room 1-28-17. For questions regarding enroll-ment or overseas screenings, please call 253-968-0254/1370/4355. This office is closed on Thursdays.

Air Force — Submit your completed enrollment forms to the SNC office 62nd Medical Clinic, first floor of Airman’s Clinic Bioenvironmental hallway, second/third office on left. For a PCS screening or for questions call TSGT Michelle Sutton at 253-982-3350. Lois Fisher is the Special Needs Coordinator at 253-982-5568. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 0800-1530; Wednesday 0800-1100. Closed 2nd Tues-day 1200 – 1530; Closed on Thursday. For Air Force Respite Care, contact the Ser-vicemember & Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695.

EFMP Family Support Services Bldg. 2140, Waller Hall, Room 400, JBLM-Lewis Main; Bldg. 552, Servicemember & Family Readiness Center, JBLM-McChord Field. Installation and local resources and ser-vices, housing and school issues, IEP/504 plans, respite care, systems navigation, advocacy, support groups, monthly newsletter, disability services and Special Needs Accommodation Process are avail-able for all Army and Air Force EFMP Families.

Preparing for Postsecondary Educationwww.parentcenterhub.org/repository/transitionadult/IDEA requires that transition planning start by the time a student reaches age 16. Transition planning is a critical component of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). High School to Employmentwww.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/JJRA/dvr/documents/YouthTransitionHandbook.pdfThe Youth Transition Handbook is intended to be used as a technical assistance tool for transition planning. This handbook’s focus is on high school students transitioning [going from one period of life to another] from school to employment. Planning to Live Independentlywww.centerforindependence.org/youthservices.htmlCenter for Independence, a nonprofit agency in Lakewood, offers services to families with youth who have disabilities ages 14-24 who plan to live independently in the community.

Washington’s GET Program, 529 Prepaid College Tuition Planwww.get.wa.gov/Washington’s GET Program is one of only a few prepaid state college tuition plans in the country with a guarantee (RCW 28B.95.050). You can use your GET account at nearly any public or private college, university or technical school in the country. Health Resource Center at the National Youth Transitions Centerhealth.gwu.edu/about-healthOnline clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education & youth with disabilities. Training modules on a variety of topics, fact sheets, and a directory of other helpful links. Now You Are In College – ADA & 504 Planswww.pacer.org/publications/adaqa/504.aspADA & 504 Plan coverage while attending universities, colleges or vocational schools.

Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities

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Resources

Individuals With Disabilities

Acommonvoice.org (Counseling)

Addresources.org (ADD/ADHD)

Autismsocietyofwa.org (Autism)

Autismspeaks.org (Autism)

Biorxhemophilia.com (Bleeding disorders)

Exceptional-families.org (SN Support Group)

Featwa.org (Autism)

Gluten.net (Gluten Intolerance Group)

Hsdc.org (Hearing Speech and

Deafness Center)

Pc2online.org (PC2 for Developmental Dis-abilities)

Piercecountywa.org/companionship (Pierce County Parks & Recreation)

Stompproject.org (Specialized

Training for Military Parents)

TACID.org (Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities)

Tbiwashington.org (Traumatic Brain

Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetwork.org (Cerebral Palsy)

Wrightslaw.com (Special Education & Ad-vocacy)

Family AssistanceCdc.gov/ncbddd/index.html (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmen-tal Disabilities (NCBDDD))

Efoodnet.org (Pierce County Food Banks)

Metroparkstacoma.org/specialized

MilitaryOneSource.mil

MyTricare.com (Tricare)

Ssa.gov (Social Security)

Uhcmilitarywest.com (Tricare Western Region)

Children’s ServicesNaccrra.org/military-families (ChildCare Aware of America)

Nmfa.org (National Military FamilyFamily Association)

Psesd.org (Puget Sound Educational Service District)

Ssp2p.org (South Sound Parent2Parent)

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