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Community Vision Launches Community Connections Program
The purpose of Community Connections is to support people with disabilities to get involved in the community and develop meaningful relationships. When supported individuals are asked what they want most in life, two of their top answers are: finding meaningful things to do, and building friendships.
Traditional supports often don't focus on these areas, but we recognize that getting involved in clubs, groups, and activities is key to a person's quality of life. Staff are trained to serve as a bridge between the person and the community, learning how to help individuals share their gifts and develop their interests. Whether it is taking a dance class, getting involved in a meet up group, joining the senior center, or going to the local drum circle, individuals with disabilities and the community both benefit when all are included.
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Introducing Community Vision's Assistive Technology Discovery Lab Co-Directors
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We're excited to announce the hiring of our Assistive Technology Discovery Lab Co-Directors Carrie Luse, MSR,OT/L, ATP and Kim Elliott, MS,CCC-SLP.
Carrie and Kim come to Community Vision with many years of professional experience providing assistive technology (AT) to individuals experiencing disability. Most recently, they operated Assistive Technology NW, which provides comprehensive speech language therapy and occupational therapy services.
The Assistive Technology Discovery Lab will be the first comprehensive public space in Portland where users can see and experience the positive impact technology can have on their lives. It will provide access to technologies that will enable people to move more freely, communicate more effectively, and live more independently.
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| Join Us For Advocacy Days At The Capitol |
Mark your calendars and plan to join Community Vision in attending the IDD (Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities) Coalition's Grassroots Oregon (GO!) Project Advocacy Days at the Capitol. Beginning in February, the Go! Project Advocacy Team will be hosting days to provide information, training, and support for advocates. Pick one date, or attend them all. And don't forget to come say hello to Community Vision!
Monday, February 6 Developmental Disabilities (DD) Services Funding
Monday, February 27 Direct Support Professional Wages
Monday, March 20 Families & Regional Family Networks
Monday, April 10 Early Intervention & Early Childhood Special Education
Monday, May 1 Housing and Fairview Trust Fund
Monday, May 22 Case Management & Systems Efficiency
Monday, June 12 DD Services Funding
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Fred Meyer Community Rewards
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Sign up today to link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Community Vision to ensure a portion of your purchases go straight to Community Vision. You must renew your charity choice if you haven't done in the last several months. Sign up at the Fred Meyer Rewards Site.
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Capital Campaign Close To Goal
The Seven Corners Capital Campaign has reached 89% of its $7,500,000 goal. Thanks in large part to our generous supporters, we're in the home stretch of the campaign.
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very special thanks to the Saling Foundation which has recently agreed to contribute an additional $20,000 for the Campaign.
To make your contribution to the Seven Corners Community Collaborative, click the button below or visit
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