The Arc will host another COVID-19 vaccine clinic to help children and teens with disabiilities their vaccination in a calm and sensory-friendly environment.
Unitarian Universalist Church, located at1685 W. 13th Street in Eugen
Preregistration is required. The clinic is designed for children ages 5-11 years who need their first or second dose of the COVID vaccine and teens ages 12-17 years who need their first, second or booster dose of the vaccine.
EQUITY IN EDUCATION
Some students are being denied access to a full time education. Oregon Senator Gelser Blouin wants to hear from parents of students:
Who have been assigned to remote learning while other students in their district are receiving in-person learning (outside of a state mandate for quarantine or vaccine)
Who have shorter school days than their same age peers
Who have shorter school weeks than their same age peers
Who are regularly sent home from school early (outside of a normal school exclusion policy)
Please take the following survey to help inform future discussions among policymakers and advocates:
February marks the start of the short legislative session, when Oregon legislators will reconvene for five weeks to rebalance the budget and propose a limited number of policy bills.
To help advocates prepare for the upcoming session, the Oregon Developmental Disabilities Coalition will host an Online Legislative Advocacy Workshop on Written Testimonyon Feb. 1 from 1 p,m to 2 p.m. Come learn why written testimony matters to Oregon legislators and the legislative process.
Be sure tosign up for the GO! Bulletinto stay abreaast of legsilative actions that impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilites.
JOIN FAMILIES CONNECTED FOR VALENTINE CELEBRATION, ARC PARK PREVIEW
The Arc Lane County and Families Connected will host a Valentine's Day Drive-Through Celebration. Visit the drive-through window between 3 and 6 p.m. for a special Valentine treat. Guaranteed fun for the entire family.
In addition, Families Connected invites parents, children and teens to an excitingArc Park Previewon Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Come learn about the exciting features of the park, the construction timeline, planned activities for the park this summer and see a virtual 3D tour of the entire facility. There will also be a question and answer session after the preview presentation.
KEEP WINTER BLUES AT BAY WITH SAFE, FUN ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME
The Arc U.S. has created a Virtual Program Library, loaded with on-demand activities that can be done from home by people with disabilities, their families and service providers.
Find movement and dance activities, virtual tours of fun places and art activities. The library is constantly growing, soperuse the resources frequently. And, if you have a fun idea or activity to share, you cansuggest a resource.
DECISION GUIDES HELP PEOPLE MAKE
INFORMED DECISIONS
The OHSU University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities has created Personal Decision Guides to help people make healthcare and other important life decisions. The guides are designed in Augmentative & Alternative Communication and Unversally Designed formats.
In addition, there is a Personal Decision Guide Template to help people create their own guide for a new health-related or other topic.
Parents with young children who have challenging behaviors during playtime and family routines are encouraged to apply.
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RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
The Swindells Resource Center has resource libraries for parents and caregivers who are raising children with special needs. The libraries are located at the Swindells Centers in Medford and Portland, but you don't have to live in one of these cities to use the libraries.
Books on a variety of subjects are available for loan at no cost and can be mailed anywhere. Parents and caregivers may view the searchableonline libraryto request a book.
SENSORY ROOM OPENS AT PDX
The Portland International Airport has opened a Sensory Room in an effort to improve accessibility for travelers. The space includes special lighting, music and sensory objects for travelers.
TheThe Sensory Room, a collaboration betweeen KultrureCIty, The Autism Society of Oregon and other community partners, is now open 24/7 for all travelers. For more information, read PDX Opens New Sensory Room in Concourse D.
The Arc Lane County is looking for exceptional people who want to do work that matters in the community. Watch this video to learn how you can love the work you do and make a difference in your life by making a difference for others.
The Arc Lane County is hiring across different programs. Simply text ARCAPPLY to 541-343-5256 to learn about our job openings.
The Arc Families Connected
provides peer support to parents on their journey of raising a child with a disability.
