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Upcoming Events
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March 27
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News
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The Arc Lane County and Families Connected will host an
Art Exhibit on Fri., March 8 showcasing the photography of Jon Christopher Meyers.
Meyers photographed families, youth and adults with disabilities for the soon-to-be-published book,
Dreams without Limits - Changing Perceptions about People with Disabilities.
Please join us for this premiere showing and reception.
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Upcoming Trainings & Events
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Join Families Connected for a fun day at the Capitol for
DD Advocacy Day on Tues., March 5. Email
Nancy to join the Families Connected carpool.
Bring the kids to make a Captain Marvel craft with Families Connected and meet some superheros at the Regal My Way Matinee on Sat., March 9.
Families Connected will host a sho
wing of Barbara Coloroso's video
Kids Are Worth It
on Tues., March 12. The video will be followed by parent discussion and a Q&A session with a local behavior specialist.
Parents and caregivers can learn how to use the LifeCourse Framework to plan for and diversify supports at
the Real Life, Real Plans training on
Wed., March 27.
Learn about the various types of trauma and its effect on the brain, body and health at Oregon Training and Consultation's
Trauma Training on Wed., April 17 in Salem.
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Information & Resources |
Check out the first two episodes of the
Oregon Transition Podcast designed to help parents and students understand and prepare for the transition to adulthood.
Youth and parents can learn about Oregon's
community-based employment services and see statewide success stories by tuning into the
Oregon Employment First Podcasts. New podcasts will air the first and third Tuesday of each month.
KindTree-Autism Rocks is recruiting nominees for its board of directors treasurer position. If you or someone you know has a financial background and may be interested in serving, contact Tim Mueller or Stephanie Dahl.
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Research Opportunities |
The University of Oregon is looking for youth ages 14 to 24 who experience an intellectual disability and their parents to participate in a
research study about the mental health of youth and young adults with
intellectual disability. Students and parents can each earn a $50 gift card.
Another University of Oregon research study is looking for adults (ages 18-30) with intellectual disabilities to talk about work impacts their life and identity. Participants in this research study will earn a $15 Amazon gift card. Contact
James Sinclair for more information.
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