As we march towards the end of a turbulent year, we recognize the resilience families are showing. And it's clearer than ever to us that by embracing community and sharing gratitude, we can come together stronger to transform the lives of people with disabilities.
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In this Issue:
- Upcoming Webinars on Communication and Behavior
- The Gift of Reading and High Expectations
- Gratitude: Pass It On!
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The word cloud above shows what our families are most grateful for in 2020. Family. Friends. Community. Health. Support. Children. In navigating disability and special education, FACT Oregon aims to center YOUR vision and YOUR needs. What do YOU need to lead the whole, full life you and your children deserve?
While our lives are more complicated and boundaries are more blurred, FACT Oregon's upcoming webinars focus on communication and behavior strategies to help you support your child at school, at home, and in community. Be sure to join these webinars, with great panelists sharing their tips. And remember, you can always call us to talk through a specific issue your family is facing.
FACT Oregon is grateful for each of you who takes that leap to find out how to advocate for your child, to make schools more inclusive, to dream and prepare for whole lives. Your work helps us all. We're grateful for our donors who put their commitment to action by providing needed operating support. We're grateful for our equity partners who help us reach, support, and serve families across the state.
In gratitude,
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FREE webinars, with Spanish interpretation, and CEU credits offered for a small fee. |
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Nov 18 | 6 PM
Communication Strategies for School and Home
(with Spanish interpretation)
Niko Boskowic, self-advocate
Whitnie Trost, parent and FACT Oregon Support Specialist
Robin Shobe, Ed.D., M.S. CCC-SLP, assistant special education director, LEEP, Clackamas Education Service District
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This webinar and panel discussion highlights the importance of communication in school, at home, and in the community. During this webinar you will learn what communication is, develop strategies to support communication at home and in the community, and gain tips and tools to partner with your child’s IEP team to develop appropriate communication goals. |
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Dec 5 |12 PM
Behavior IS Communication:
Strategies for School and Home
(with Spanish interpretation)
Whitnie Trost, parent and FACT Oregon Support Specialist
Stephanie Hunter, Behavior Specialist, Opportunity Foundation
Danielle Khieu, Behavior Consultant, Living Opportunities
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Behavior IS communication! During this webinar and panel discussion, you’ll learn what behavior is, develop strategies to decrease challenging behavior at home and school, and receive tips and tools to help you partner with your child’s IEP team to develop appropriate behavior services to support your child. |
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IT'S HERE! FACT OREGON'S FIRST STORYBOOK! |
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GIFT THE GIFT OF READING AND HIGH EXPECTATIONS! |
Dream To Go Far makes a perfect gift for children experiencing disability and their families. This delightful story, illustrated by Portland artist Allie Sullberg, reinforces that disability is natural and shares a journey of life lessons: to "find joy when there's sorrow," to "discover and grow," to "love who we are." and "dream to go far."
This holiday season, give the gift of hope, love, discovery, and inclusion.
$10 each; discounts on orders of 10 or more.
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