October 2, 2020 - ESIT Weekly

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Breonna Taylor

Breonna Taylor. Digital portrait by Jahla Brown, DCYF ESIT Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

"Breonna’s humanity is our humanity. Her justice is our justice."

-Elaine Welteroth

Networking Sessions

PT/OT Statewide Networking Sessions
Second Wednesday of each month 
Oct. 14 | 8-9 a.m.
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Meeting ID: 601 453 6349 


Statewide Home Visitor Collaboration 
Mondays | 12-1 p.m.
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All welcome!


State Connect: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Group
Thurs, Oct. 8 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
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Statewide FRC Networking Sessions 
Third Thursday of every month Oct. 15 | 1-2 p.m.
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State Connect:
Feeding Therapy Group
Thurs., Oct. 15 | 9-10 a.m.
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October State Interagency Coordinating Council
(SICC) Meeting

Wed., Oct 21 | 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Click here to Join the Meeting


Tribal Term of the Week

B. Frisina

Hi, my name is Brian Frisina, DCYF ESIT Tribal Program Consultant. Each week, I will provide a key term to help support us all in getting to know our Tribal Nations partners better.

This week’s term is: Are Indians U.S. citizens?

Not until 1924 were all Native Americans granted citizenship. Before this juncture, only individuals who were members of federally recognized tribes and “naturalized” individuals were given the rights of a U.S. citizen. Presently, all Native Americans born within the territorial limits of the U.S. are by law citizens. Native Americans have had the privilege of voting in national elections since 1924. However, until recently, some states prohibited Native Americans from voting in local elections. New Mexico, for example, did not extend the vote to Native Americans until 1962. Most native people, of course, also are members of their respective sovereign tribes.

Click for more answers to FAQs about Native Peoples

Native American Rights Fund (NARF), adapted from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs’ publication American Indians Today: Answers to Your Questions, Third Edition, 1991.


ESIT Spotlight: The Topping-Schuetz Family

Topping-Schuetz-Family

My name is Lindsey. As we begin to plan our son Owen’s fourth birthday, I cannot help but to reflect on the journey. We learned prenatally that Owen had two genetic abnormalities. He spent more than 100 days in the Tacoma General Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and immediately began early intervention services. I miss the community and support we were given (especially as we endure this pandemic) and I am also aware that I have the skills and confidence in our parenting because of the support we received early on.

What reflections would you like to share with other families?
Early intervention catches most of us during a time of huge transition and physical and emotional exhaustion. My advice to parents currently receiving services is to make it work for you and your child. Ask for what you need. Even if what you need does not seem like something they can help you with – you may be surprised. Take advantage of the services. Remember, on the days where you cannot possibly endure one more virtual appointment, say no. A big takeaway I had with early intervention was learning to advocate and set boundaries for our family.

These times are hard for all of us. Families with children who need extra support are faced with many “risk vs. reward” decisions every day. It is not easy and you are not alone.


Resources

Health Care Authority (HCA) Shares a Sign Language Video for Apple Health Clients

Through partnership with the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH), the Health Care Authority (HCA) interpreter services program published a video using sign language and closed captioning to explain program changes made over the last year. This video provides an overview of services available to individuals who use sign language, client rights and how to file a grievance.

For more information about interpreter services and to watch the video, Requesting a sign language interpreter with Washington Apple Health (Medicaid), visit:

 HCA Interpreter services (clients)