Kitsap Parent Advocacy

10/19/2026

Be heard, follow the link.

Your voice can help shape the future of DDA services in Washington State.

The Path Forward Survey is now open! This survey is one of the primary ways the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is gathering input as it develops its 10-year plan for services and supports. Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas for the future.

Take the survey here: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/disability-services-and-support/developmental-disabilities-services/path-forward

Need survey support?
Visit your local DDA office or join a Zoom support session October 26-30.

10 am-12 pm | 2-4 pm

Please join at: https://dshs telehealth.zoom.us/j/81395998335?pwd=CV1O6dcB0bCF9vCaCwjjKBnwlXo5N4.1
Meeting ID: 813 9599 8335
Passcode: 29035

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10/14/2026

Here is something for all of you Dads.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:00PM | First Lutheran Church
2483 Mitchell Rd., Port Orchard

10/09/2026

A lot of families I have talked to do not know what Prets is. If you hav a 504 or an IEP your child is qualified.

10/06/2026

This is happening today, October 6th and on Saturday, October 17th. This looks like a great way to get in some questions or 1:1 time with PAVE.

Quick Connect Virtual Clinics 504s, IEP, & School Support Services

October 6th @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PDT
October 17th @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Join us for a 60-minute virtual clinic with PAVE team member

Choose your path:
Stay in the main room for general Q&A
Or

Enter a private 1:1 breakout with a PAVE team member
1:1 sessions last 15 minutes
Need more time? Schedule a follow-up with the same PAVE team member!
Register in advance!

https://www.tfaforms.com/5196255

For more info, visit: www.wapave.org

10/01/2026

Join us this coming Thursday for the launch of Play and Connect! Open to parents, grandparents, and caregivers of kids from birth to age 4. A free indoor space where kids can play and parents can connect.

First and third Thursday of each month during the school year.

9am-11am.

09/26/2026

Happening today!

09/25/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1VeKLQJyek/

09/23/2026

🎲🍭 GAME NIGHT IS HERE! 🍭🎲

Sunday, September 27th | 4–5 PM
Faith Fellowship in Silverdale

It’s our FIRST CLUB OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, and we are SO excited! 🥳

We can’t wait to see our friends’ smiling faces again and we’re especially excited to meet some new friends! 💕🙌

Come ready for games, laughs, fun, and lots of time together! 🎉

We’ll see you Sunday! 🎲🍬✨

Capernaum is back! Let’s kick off the year together! 💙

09/22/2026

❤️ What goes into planning a successful date? From making decisions to communicating with others, the process offers valuable opportunities to build and practice life skills.

Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, the occupational therapist at our clinic, has developed a resource to help individuals learn these important skills and build the confidence needed to plan a successful date. The resource includes step-by-step guidance, a summary worksheet, and an example that walks through the planning process.

The resource is available for free at the link below!

🔗 https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/how-to-plan-a-date-visual/