May 2019 Newsletter

Community Events

 

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

 
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Dennis Debbaudt, a nationally recognized expert in the area of autism risk and safety management, is coming to Lane County!

Debbaudt will share his expertise in managing autism-related risks at home, school and when out in the community.

Debbaudt will present to local area first responders, foster providers and professionals and parents in three different sessions on Fri., May 3. He will then travel to Salem to deliver a keynote presentation The Arc Oregon 2019 Convention on Sat., May 4. 
Upcoming Trainings & Events
Scholarships are still available for parents to attend  The Arc Oregon 2019 Convention scheduled for May 3-4 in Wilsonville.

Families Connected will be heading to Salem for DD Advocacy Day on Tues., May 7. Email Nancy to join the group of parents meeting with legislators.    

Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is Thurs., May 9 at the Oregon State Capitol. OFSN is providing transportation for families to attend. Call 541-215-0005 to reserve transportation.  

Bring the family and pets to participate in the free 5K NAMIWalks Lane County on Sat., May 11 at Alton Baker Park.

The Eugene Science Center will host a Sensory Sensitive Evening on Tues., May 14 for adults and children who want to have fun learning about science in a less stimulating environment. 

Early Childhood CARES will host a Family Fun Day & Resource Fair on Sat., May 18 complete with crafts, face painting, games, music & storytelling.   

KindTree Autism Rocks will host a Festival of Art for All on Sun., May 19 featuring local talent, jewelry, live music, art and food.  

Learn about trauma and its effects on the brain, body and health at Trauma Training on Wed., May 22. 
Summer Camp Opportunities 
Summer camp registration is open for the Willamalane Park and Recreation District and Eugene Recreation.

Families can sign up now for the annual  KindTree-Autism Rocks Friends and Family Camp to be held Aug. 23-25. 

The University of Oregon Speech and Language Clinic will host social skills camps for  Elementary Students and Middle/High School Students.

Registration opens May 1 for Bridgeway House Summer Camps for kids, youth and young adults. 
Information & Resources 
The Rose Quarter, Moda Center and Oregon Zoo in Portland are now providing  sensory bags to help guests who have sensory sensitivities. The bags are packed with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads.