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Exceptional Family Member Program November 2014

Upcoming Events Pages 2-3

National Center for Learning DisabilitiesPage 6

Special Olympics Bowling

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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. 2-3Life on/around JBLM, pg. 4Special Olympics Bowling, pg. 5National Center for Learning Disabilities, pg. 6Local Support Groups, pg. 9Birth-to-Three Services, pg. 9EFMP Enrollment Process, pg. 9Resources at your fingertips, pg. 10

Nancy Dozier: 253-967-9705Carol Watrous: 253-967-3451Cheryl Hoyson: 253-967-5795Rick Kivett: 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.

SKIES Registration Nov. 3-28 Parent Central Services, Lewis Main & McChord Field to register for December SKIES classes. Registration for classes is the first Monday through the fourth Friday of the previous month. For a description of classes or to register your child, go to JBLMmwr.com & click on the yellow WebTrac button.

PURPAS– Monthly Meeting Nov. 12, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Henry Foss High School, 2112 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, Rooms 213A and 215A. Please bring your own beverage; snacks will be provided. For more information on meetings, please contact Susan Jackson at 253-565-2266, ext 107, or Sybille White at ext 118.

Special Families of Pierce County Nov. 13, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Children’s Museum of Tacoma, “Creating Fun Picture-Based Magnetic Task Calendars With Your Child (Hands-On Activity)” by McNall Mason, Author and Artist, at Max ‘n Me Studio. RSVP at www.exceptional-families.org/events.html each month for childcare.

JBLM EFMP Family Friendly Movie Nov. 15, noon to 2:00 p.m., “How to Train Your Dragon 2” at the McChord Theater. FREE. Sensory controlled environment. Perfect for special needs and young viewers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own snacks. For more information contact 253-982-2695.

Special Olympics Basketball Registration Oct. 20 - Dec. 12 Practices are scheduled from 5-6 p.m. in the CYSS gym in building 2295 every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning December 2. A regional tournament will be held in Bremerton the first weekend in February. If you have any questions, please contact Genia Stewart, Head Coach, at 253-967-2405 or email her at mary.e.stewart48.naf@mail.mil.

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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

Policy:We encourage letters to the editor, but they must be signed. We will consider withhold-ing the name of the author upon request. Letters regarding an issue should contrib-ute to informational interest.

We reserve the right to edit all material for style, to fit available space, to resolve libel, force protection and grammar.

Although the information in the issue is current at time of publication, activities and events are subject to change. Please contact the activity for confirmation.

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AFCS offices will be closed on Nov. 11 (for Veterans Day), and Nov. 27-28 (for Thanksgiving).

The AFCS Annex, 2166 Liggett Ave. will be open during regular business hours on Nov. 28 with limited services (Community Information Services, Financial Readiness Counseling and Army Emergency Relief).

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New Facebook Page for Employment Opportunities “near” JBLM https://www.facebook.com/JBLMUnlimited.

New Shuttle Service between Naval Hospital Bremerton and Madigan For more information go to the Madigan’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MadiganHealth.

MAMC Flu Information Line: 253-968-4744

Thurston County Transition Support Group Nov. 4, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. SSP2P office, 1012 Homann Drive SE, Lacey. Monthly potluck dinner. Topics for discussion include IEP Essentials, guardianship, social security income (SSI), housing, estate wills and trusts, and transportation: intercity transit and village vans. Bring your ideas for future focus topics; childcare in NOT available. Contact: Sylvia Davenport (360) 352-1126 ext 106.

Friday Night Whine Nov. 7, 9:00 p.m. Being a parent of a child with special needs can be tough. The highs are really high and the lows are really low. We all need a little time to connect, laugh, vent, get ideas for our kids, and

make new friends. Where: Your webcam in the comfort of your own home. Attire: PJ’s and slippers, or whatever makes you comfy. BYOB: Grab your favorite beverage - no designated drivers needed! RSVP to specialfamiliespc@gmail.com.

Mickey Mouse’s Birthday Celebration Nov. 15, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW, Lakewood. $5/Participant. Registration is required. Guess who is turning 86 years old? Mickey Mouse! Join Companionship in celebrating with all things Disney. There will be crafts, snacks and more for all party-goers. Registration deadline is Wed., Nov. 12.

Strengths Profile Parent Workshop Nov. 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Exceptional Families Network (EFN) is partnering with A Common Voice to bring this great content to our special needs families. Parents will learn about an advocacy tool that helps with resiliency. This workshop will be held at the EFN office in Puyallup. Register at www.exceptional-families.org/events.html. $5 fee per person.

Life on and around JBLM...Open Shred Day at the Installation Destruction Facility (1st Fri. each Month), Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, 8–11 a.m. Bring your personal documents that have piled up to be shredded! No more than three printer paper size boxes per person. Remove paper clips and documents from binders. For more information go to www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/DPTMS/security/destruction.htm. Facility is located in bldg. 3152, 3rd Division Dr. and Collier Ave. Due to construction efforts on JBLM 3rd Div. Dr. is currently closed from Pendleton past Collier Ave. Recommend taking 4th Division drive to Collier Ave to access the facility.

Multicultural Spouse Holiday Luncheon Dec. 3, 1100 to 1300, Family Resource Center. Bring a dish from your country to share with the group. Please RSVP by Dec. 2 to 253-967-3628.

Madigan Army Medical Center Skip the wait and get connected with RelayHealth. Log on to www.relayhealth.com and select your PCM. This system allows you to email your doctor, view lab and test results, request medication refills, get a referral, and more. www.mamc.amedd.army.mil.

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The JBLM Tigers hosted a bowling scrimmage with the Strikers from Pierce County Parks and Recreation on Sunday, October 19th. Athletes bowled in singles, doubles and teams of 4. This year’s team for JBLM is the largest yet with 40 athletes and unified partners, along

October 26. Special

Olympics

Bowling

with 10 assistant coaches and head coach, Genia Stewart. JBLM Tigers also bowled in the regional tournament on

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From its beginning in 1977, the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) has worked to bring hope and help into the lives of children and adults with learning disabilities.

NCLD connects parents and others with resources, guidance, and support so they can advocate effectively for children.

NCLD’s online communications program encompasses web portals — LD.org, RTINetwork.org, and GetReadytoRead.org — devoted to learning disabilities, early literacy, the effective implementation of Response to Intervention in school districts nationwide, and policy and advocacy. The online newsletters and interactive programs like LD Talks and webinars provide parents, educators, other advocates, and the media with a comprehensive source of reliable information.

For parents who need information about LD or related disorders, who need tools to be effective partners with school personnel, or who are searching for national, state, or local resources, NCLD’s websites continue to be a trusted source of free and easy-to-access information. NCLD is also committed to assisting teenagers and young adults with LD as they make decisions about school and work and as they grapple with life’s responsibilities and their roles as members of their community. For educators, NCLD’s websites provide information about effective research-based practices.

The National Center for Learning Disabilities

This website is easy to access; simply go to www.ncld.org. The information is relevant and well-presented.

Questions? Contact Cheryl at 253-967-5795.

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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

Support Groups for You & Yours

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.

SPeCiAl FAmilieS oF PieRCe CouNTy

groups for peer support, employ-ment, recovery and wellness, hous-ing, independent living, and veter-ans’ services.

PURPASA family support group open toall (parents, children, and helpingprofessionals) for individuals withAutism. Participants meet on the2nd Wednesday of the month atHenry Foss High School, 2112 SouthTyler Street, Tacoma, Room 213A and 215A, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Bring your own beverage; snacks will be provided. For more informa-tion please contact PAVE at 253-565-2266. Susan Jackson: sjackson@wapave.org or Sybille White:swhite@wapave.org.

TACiDTacoma Area Coalition of Individu-als with Disabilities promotes the independence of individuals with disabilities. It is located at 6315 South 19th Street, Tacoma. Call 253-565-9000 for further information. The website is www.tacid.org and has a program link to an extensive schedule of workshops and support

the corner of 15th and Pacific Av-enue. Street parking is free after 6 p.m. Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month. To RSVP go to: www.exceptional-families.org/events.html. Contact Angela Fish at specialfamiliespc@gmail.com for further information.

Special Families of Pierce County (SFPC) is a support group for families with special needs children in the South Sound region.Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Avenue, on

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Resources

Individuals With DisabilitiesAcommonvoice.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)

Tbiwashington.org (Traumatic Brain Injury of Washington)

Thecpnetwork.org (Cerebral Palsy)

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)

Usacares.org (Military Family Assistance Center)

Children’s ServicesNaccrra.org/militay-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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