Community Support Groups and Links:
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www.connectwc.org It’s a one-stop website for any and all information regarding intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Washington County Area-a place for parents, caregivers, and others that support individuals with disabilities to learn, connect and share.
Support Groups in our Community:
General Disability Support Group
Parent Networking Group the 3rd Thursday of the Month,6:00-8:00pm Sept.-June
at Lake Elmo Elementary, 11030 Stillwater Blvd., Lake Elmo Co-Sponsored by Arc Greater Twin Cities and Stillwater School District. Child Care provided but must contact Meara parent Facilitator, at stillwatermearawhite@gmail.com
Autism Support Groups:
Parents of Children with Autism meeting Second Tuesday, 7 – 8:30 pm
Family Achievement Center
8320 City Centre Dr., Suite G, Woodbury
Down Syndrome Support Groups:
Down Syndrome Group Stillwater meeting 2nd Monday, 7 -8:30pm
Early Childhood Family Center 1111 Holcombe St. So, Stillwater
Childcare Provided
Contact: Angela Mann, email: a.m.m.8834@gmail.com
Stillwater Area Parent Association
Stillwater Area Parent Association for Special Education (PASE) is a parent volunteer group committed to educating parents/caregivers of children with special education needs. This group is open to all those with interest, however, it is meant to put a local spin on educating parents in advocating for their children. Topics of PASE sponsored events may include special education, IDEA, learning topics and other avenues to help parents and children. Follow this link for more info: http://stillwaterareaspecialed.ch2v.com/
Helpful Links:
www.stillwater.k12.mn.us
www.arcgreatertwincities.com
www.pacer.org
www.couragecenter.org
www.specialolympics.org
www.connectwc.org
Other Events/Activities around town:
Adaptive Dance, For Dancers with Special Needs ages 5-21. Delmonico Dance, 670 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Woodbury. Call for dates/times & cost. Phone 651.493.7897
Rainbow Tree Therapies is therapeutic enrichment for kids ages 3 to 12. Rainbow Tree Therapies was developed by Occupational Therapist, Lisa Haverly. For more information: https://rainbowtreetherapies.wordpress.com
Singing-heart LLC, Katie Corbett MT-BC, MAMT, NICU-MT offers Music Therapy, Wellness, Creative Arts. 651.373.4336. See website for complete calendar of activities. http://singing-heart.org or Katie@singing-heart.org
YMCA, Woodbury, Second Sunday of the month is “SNLive” (Special Needs Night) for children & adults with disabilities. Games, karaoke, snacks, crafts, use of the gym and more! The event is open to all, and is $5/person. 6:00-7:30pm. More info: katie.hawke@ymcatwincities.org
YMCA, Woodbury, Third Friday of the Month, Youth Night (ages 8-12) themed activities, play ping pong, billiard tables, use the teen center, and play games in the gym, & hang out with their friends! $5/person 6:00-9:00pm. More info: katie.hawke@ymcatwincities.org
Social Skills Groups for middle school and high school age youth at East Metro Family Counseling (EMFC). 710 Commerce Drive., Woodbury. Call for dates/times & cost 651-408-5132
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