July 2019 Newsletter

Community Events

 

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

 
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Happy Fourth of July!
Check out all the exciting 4th of July Events taking place  throu ghout Lane County, including parades, barbecues, rodeo, art  shows and firework displays! Families Connected wishes you a safe and memorable Independence Day celebration!

Want to continue the summer fun? Join the Families Connected Summer Recreation Co-op which officially starts this month. See the full calendar of activities and join us for arts and crafts, day trip adventures and at our sensory zones at community events!
Upcoming Trainings & Events
The Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) wants to hear from families about their experience with case management support. Come share your family's experience at the ODDS Focus Group on Mon., July 8. 

Parents are invited to learn about free resources to help Employ Personal Support Workers Successfully on Thurs., July 11. There will be two different sessions, so pick the time that works best for you!

What's the difference between a 504 and an Individualized Education Program? Parents will learn this and more  at the free 504 or IEP? Training on Thurs., July 11.

Learn tips for working through a child's challenging behaviors at the 8-week Collaborative Problem Solving Workshop, starting Mon., July 15. 

The Trauma Informed Self-Care Training on Mon., July 15 in Salem will explore self care tools that can be used across all 12 life domains. 

A Youth Mental Health First Aid Training will be held on Wed., July 24 in Salem.
Information and Resources
Check out the latest edition of the GO! Bulletin for an update on the developmental disabilities services budget and a recap of policy bills from the 2019 Legislative Session.

The Relief Nursery Community Resource Guide provides a comprehensive list of  mental health, education, parenting, housing, food and safety resources in both the rural and urban areas of Lane County.

The Hope Project is a nonprofit dedicated to filling needs that may fall through the  cracks of traditional support systems . Requests may be submitted online. 

One of the rites of passage for youth is getting a summer job. Read Getting Summer Work Experience for Those with Autism and Temple Grandin's article on Choosing the Right Job for People with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

Another rite of passage for teens is obtaining a driver's license. See a list of helpful resources related to  Driving with Autism compiled by the Northwest Regional Education Service District. 

The Direction Service 2019 Summer Directory details activities, camps and services available to youth and families with disabilities.
Summer Opportunities 
The Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge allows teens ages 15 to 18 years to work out for free this summer. 
 
The University of Oregon Speech and Language Clinic will host socialskills camps for  Elementary  Students  and  Middle/High School Students .

Connect the Dots will host 4-week  Social Clubs for kids and youth, as well as a 6-week  Conquering Emotional Regulation Class for kids.

Registration is open for the  All Ability Tri4Youth  scheduled for Sat., Aug. 10 in Beaverton.

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