January 2019 Newsletter

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Looking for fun stuff to do? Check out January Happenings for a complete list of things to do around town.

 
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Happy 2019! Families Connected wishes you and your family a bright, healthy and happy New Year!
 
Shortly after we ring in the New Year, the 80th session of The Oregon Legislative Assembly will convene. Families are invited to meet with legislators and participate in the DD Advocacy Day on Tues., Jan. 22 . Contact Nancy to join the Families Connected carpool to Salem.
Upcoming Trainings & Events
Looking for a fun activity to get the entire family out of the house this winter break? Join Families Connected at Wings and Waves Waterpark on Fri., Jan. 4.

The Oregon Family Support Network will host a 4-week  Collaborative Problem Solving Overview for Families starting Mon., Jan. 7 in Salem.

Join Families Connected for coffee, connection and conversation this month in Eugene, Florence and Junction City.

Learn how  Google, Microsoft and Apple technologies are changing learning and fostering inclusion at the Don Johnston Human Learning Tools Workshop on Wed., Jan. 16 in Corvallis.

People of all ages and dance abilities are welcome to join DanceAbility International for its 10-week dance and creative movement courses starting on Mon., Jan. 14 in Cottage Grove and Thurs., Jan. 17 in Eugene. 

Parents of incoming kindergartners are invited to learn about the Kindergarten Transition Process on Sat., Jan. 26. 

Registration is open for FACT Oregon's Regional Conference on Sat., Feb. 2, where parents can learn about special education, assistive technology and how to plan for the future. 
Information & Resources
The annual Arc Awards celebration is coming soon! Nominate a special teacher, business or direct support professional who has made a difference in the life of someone who experiences a disability. Nominations are due by Jan. 25.

It's school choice season for the Eugene 4j School District.  C heck out School Tour Schedules . The deadline for the Eugene 4J School Choice Application is midnight Thurs., Jan. 31. 

FOOD for Lane County has created resource flyers  to help people find free food in Bethel, Creswell and Cottage Grove and Eugene.