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Exceptional Family Member Program July 2015

Upcoming Events

Pages 2-3, 8

Summer Camps on JBLM

Pages 4-5

Special OlympicWrap-UpPages 6-7

JBLM Special Olympics swimming medalist happy about his win.

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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. 2-3JBLM EFMP Camps, pg. 4-5Special Olympics Wrap-Up, pg. 6-7Community Events, pg. 8Local 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: 253-967-5795Megan 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.

SKIES Registration July 1-24 Parent Central Services, Lewis Main & McChord Field to register for August SKIES classes. Registration for classes is the first 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.

Special Families of Pierce County July 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m. “Summer Social”. Location - Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma. Childcare is limited and pre-registration is required each month. July 11, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. “Medical Issues & Custody”, with Tracy Reid. $25. 5605 100th Street SW, Lakewood, WA. Pre-register at www.exceptionalfamilies.org/events.html

JBLM EFMP Family Friendly Movie July 18, 12-2:00 p.m., “Back to the Jurassic” 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.

Spouses Out on the Town July 21 (Seattle Trip!) 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. New to JBLM? Enjoy a day out on the town. Pick-up Times & Locations: 7:30 a.m., Waller Hall AFCS (Lewis Main) & 8 a.m. S&FRC (McChord Field). Limited Seats Available: Register at JBLMAFCS.checkappointments.com. Please bring lunch (or money for lunch). Dates, pick-up times & locations subject to change; 253-967-3628 for details.

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PURPAS– Monthly Meeting. No support group meetings in July or August. Next meeting will be held on Sep. 9. For information, contact Susan Jackson at 253-565-2266, ext 107, or Sybille White at ext 118.

Summer Music Therapy Sessions Puget Sound Music Therapy and Exceptional Families Network are sponsoring Summer Music Therapy Sessions in July and August. See www.exceptionalfamilies.org/summer-music-therapy-classes.html for details and fees.

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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July Events...

JBLM NewsFreedom Fest Cowan and Memorial Stadiums, JBLM-Lewis Main, July 4, noon, with fireworks at 10 p.m. (dark). Classy Chassis car show (10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), carnival rides, entertainment, fair food, and kids activities.

Party-in-the-Park (ACS 50th Birthday Celebration) Freedom Park, JBLM-Lewis Main, July 31, 1–3 p.m. Join us for live music, food, an obstacle course, Splash Park, bounce house, face painting, Slip-n-Slide, and balloon twister.

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

Happy 4th of July!

Splash Park Lewis Main behind AFC Arena and Bowl Arena Lanes, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fully wheelchair-ac-cessible. This is a pet free area. For more information call 253-967-4661 or go to www.jblmmwr.com.

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Special Needs Summer CampsCamp Prime Time 2015 EFMP session will be held July 10-12. The camp is located on US Forest Service land between White Pass and Naches, WA. Camp Prime Time provides two nights of ac-commodations, family style meals, and activities including boat rides, hiking, fishing, games, crafts, and relaxation.

Families were selected by a draw-ing and notified on June 10. Con-tact Nancy Dozier, EFMP Coor-dinator, at 253-967-9705, email at nancy.e.dozier.civ@mail.mil, or in-person at the AFCS EFMP office in Waller Hall, Room 400 for more information. Please notify the AFCS-EFMP office if your plans change so we can offer your accommodations to another family.

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Special Needs Summer Camps

The 8th Annual Exceptional Fam-ily Member Program Camp JBLM, “Galaxy Warriors of American Lake”, is scheduled for August 21-23 at the Northwest Adventure Center and Shoreline Park on Lewis North.

There are two options available to families: an overnight cabin stay from Friday evening thru Sunday morning and a 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. “day camp” on Saturday. Families interested in cabin stays will have the opportunity to submit their

names for a drawing. Registration begins 15 July for day camp and overnight cabin stays. Names will be drawn on 5 August. For additional information contact Lynn at 253-967-3464 or Stacie at 966-5393.

CaMp JBLM 2015

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Special Olympics2015

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The JBLM Tigers Aquatics (Swim) season had 25 youth enrolled with 17 competing at the Regionals on April 19th. Of those 17 at Regionals, 11 of them made it to the State competition on May 30. Of those 11 competi-tors, the Tigers came home with 9 Gold, 9 Silver, 3 Bronze and 7 ribbons.

The JBLM Tigers Athletics (Track & Field) season had 13 youth enrolled with 11 com-peting at the Regionals on April 25th. Of those 11 at Regionals, 7 of them made it to the State competition on May 30-31. Among those 7 competitors the Tigers came home with 3 Gold, 7 Silver, 3 Bronze and 6 rib-bons.

The season wrapped up on the June 7 with an end of season party. Trophies, medals and certificates were given out to each of the participants.

Congratulations JBLM Tigers;

we are proud of you!

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Hands On Children’s Museum Parenting with Candyce Bollinger presents “Sibling Relations”, July 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in partnership with South Puget Sound Community College and Hands on Children’s Museum. Call 360-956-0818 x 103 to pre-register. Cost is $25 per family (up to 2 adults and 4 children). www.hocm.org.South Sound BBQ Festival Huntamer Park, July 11, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Free admission. www.southsoundbbqfestival.comLakewood Summer FEST Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave S.W. Lakewood, July 11, begins at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a car show, KidsZone, live music, food, and much more. Movie at dusk. CityofLakewood.us.Power Parenting presents “How to Communicate with Your Children”, July 14, 6-8 p.m. by the Family Support Center of South Sound and Hands on Children’s Museum. Call 360-956-0818 x-103 to pre-register, www.hocm.org.Capital Lake Fair Capital Lake in Heritage Park, along 5th Avenue and Water Street. July 15-18 from Noon – Midnight. www.lakefair.org.

If your child’s IEP or 504 plan needs to be renewed before the end of the school year, this is the time to request your meeting. Our Systems Navigators are able to attend meet-ings with you or assist you with preparing for your meeting. Call AFCS-EFMP at 253-967-9704.

The Department of the Army is providing all Families from all branches of JBLM an opportunity to have access to special ed connection and e-learning courses. For access please email us at usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-acs-exceptional-family-member@mail.mil.

Steps for accessing e-courses: 1) Go to this link to create an ac-count: http://armyefmp.ds.lrp.com/login/index.php2) You will receive a confirmation email and will be able to begin your desired course.

Special Ed Connection & DirectSTEP eCourses!These courses are for Education Professionals AND parents of special needs children.

Northwest Raspberry Festival July 17-18, this Lynden festival offers fresh raspberry sundaes, locally produced ice cream, live jazz, sidewalk shopping, kids activities, three-on-three basketball tournament, Very Berry Storytime at the library, a raspberry pancake breakfast, a 5K fun run/walk, Razz & Shine car show and wine tasting.http://business.lynden.org/events/details/raspberry-festival-3245Lavendar Festival July 17-19, Self-guided farm tours, street fair, and dinner cruises to Protection Island to see puffins and totem tours. Downtown Sequim and area farms; lavenderfestival.com.Lewis-McChord Libraries There are a variety of programs available thru the Lewis-McChord Libraries. Please go to www.jblmmwr.com/libraries.html for more information.Free Days for Seniors (65+) & People with Disabilities at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Jul. 21 & Aug. 18. For information: www.pdza.org/senior-day.

8th Annual Northwest Mushroom Festival 8341 Steilacoom Rd. SE, Lacey, July 25-26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5.00 admission, Kids 12 & under free! www.PNWMushroomFest.com or call 360-259-6672.Thurston County Fair 3054 Carpenter Rd. SE, Olympia, July 29-Aug. 2. www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair/default.asp.McChord Outdoor Pool Building 736, 5th Street between the Main & Annex Fitness Centers on McChord Field. For information call 253-982-2807 or go to www.jblmmwr.com. Pacific Science Center Autism Early Open Second Sat. of the month (Free) 8-10 a.m. at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Eve…/exploration-for-all <http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Events/exploration-for-all>. Pierce County Companionship Program Offers recreational opportunities for families with a member who has special needs. Join Forest Fun this Saturday at the Tacoma Nature Center 1300-1500. For more summer activities, May-Aug. 2015 Calendar: http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/35936.

CoMMuNiTy eveNTs

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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

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 the 2nd Wednesday of the month during theschool year from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. There is no meeting in July or Au-gust.. For more information 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 groups for peer support, employ-

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)

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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