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Dear Families and Partners,
Although summer is in full swing and we hope yours is fun-filled, August also is a good time to prepare to ensure a smooth upcoming transition to back-to-school time for many of our children and young adults. This fall, our 20-year-old is heading back to college, ready to embrace the new term with enthusiasm and determination. It's a period of transition, but it's also an opportunity for growth and learning. Let's support our kids by focusing on their strengths, presuming their competence, and trusting in their ability to navigate this journey. By believing in them and their potential, we're fostering their confidence and resilience, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed.
Working together for families,
Dianna Hansen
Executive Director
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Recognizing Katie Sinclair
We appreciate all of our volunteers! This month we would like to especially recognize Katie Sinclair, a super volunteer for CODSN. Katie has been volunteering with us for a few months now helping us do a lot of behind-the-scenes work to make our events and offerings run smoothly. She has been busy assembling new parent binders, prepping activities for events big and small including our spring Breaking Barriers conference, and performing website quality assurance tests. Thank you Katie for your caring efforts!
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We have several events this month for summer family fun, while also getting ready for back-to-school time. Visit our calendar and events webpage for more details and registration! Click the title of each to see its flyer. Click the "Register Here" text links at the end to register.
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Deschutes County
Youth Meet-Up: Graffiti the Tunnel. Come hang out and leave your mark on the City of Redmond--we will have paint and supplies. Sunday, August 11, 2024, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM, Highland Ave. between Sam Johnson and American Legion Parks, Redmond. Register here or with Grace: Grace@codsn.org.
Youth: "All About Me" Training. Youth ages 14-26 will create an All about Me page for use in IEP meetings, job resumes, doctor appointments, and more. Monday, August 19, 2024, 3:00 PM-4:15 PM, CODSN Bend Office. Register here or with Grace: Grace@codsn.org or call 541-548-8559.
Family Respite Night, Jason's Run & Recharge Program. Caregivers, enjoy the Eagle Crest Resort while we entertain the kids. Choose up to $100 in vouchers. Special thanks to the Jason Opdycke Memorial Fund. Wednesday August 21st, 5:30-7:30 PM, Eagle Crest River Run Lodge. Register here.
Spanish Support Groups: Back to School Trainings in Bend and Redmond. Be ready for a successful back to school transition with new schedules, routines, and IEP meetings. Activities for kids and a light snack provided. Interpretation in English available with 72 hours notice. No registration needed.
Bend: Thursday, August 22, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM, 1270 NE 27th St.
Redmond: Friday, August 23, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM, 704 SW Forest Ave., Suite 101.
Ladies Who Lunch. Join us August 27th! Back in time for school! Our new Bend day and time is the last Tuesday of each month from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM with location to be confirmed soon, Bend. (New separate Redmond dates coming in October). RSVP to info@codsn.org or 541-548-8559.
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Interpretation is available with 72-hours advanced notice. For questions or help registering for any of these events, call 541-548-8559 or info@codsn.org.
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We are partnering with others who are bringing you these fun and educational events. Click on titles for more information (links provided where available).
Deschutes County: Sensory Friendly Movie at the Tower Theater "Encanto." Enjoy this enchanting story with lights and sound on low; and with sensory bags, a quiet space, and added space for added wheel chair seating available by request. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 6 PM, $8.00, Tower Theater. Limited scholarships available upon request. Register here.
Klamath County: Summertime Get Together. We are partnering with Klamath Falls City Schools Special Service Department who is offering a family friendly community inclusion event: light meal, shave ice, playground, resources. Sunday, August 28, 2024, 4-6 PM, Moore Park, Klamath Falls. No registration.
Lake County: Family Bike Ride. Join us! Includes safety demonstration, free helmets and bike lights, a children's bike riding course and guided family bike ride, and childcare. August 10, 2024, 9:30 AM check-in, AD Hay School. Contact Take Root at 541-219-6100 or TakeRootinfo@desd.k12.or.us for details. Register here or at https://tinyurl.com/bikeLKVTR.
Looking for even more opportunities? Join our Central Oregon Disability Support Network Facebook and Instagram pages (or Kintsugi in Harney County or Family Advocacy & Support Network in Klamath County for Facebook) where we share additional community events of interest.
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Special Education Highlight | |
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As we enter August, we all start thinking about going back to school. CODSN is here to help you think through and plan for a smooth transition back to school for your child with a disability! We have created a step-by-step tool that you can use throughout this month to get you and your child ready for a successful start to the school year. Click the link below to download your Back to School Checklist and get a head start!
Be sure to follow us on social media to catch all our Back to School Special Education tips throughout the month as well.
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Employer Resource Connection |  | |
Do you have a Personal Support Worker (PSW) or Direct Support Worker (DSW) that works for you or someone in your family?
Have you heard about the Employer Resource Connection? This is a statewide program that can help you be the employer who understands and knows how to make sure the services received in the home are what the family or individual wants and needs. They have a person in your area that you can contact to find out how this program works.
This a free program for individuals who have been approved for in-home services through Medicaid or Oregon Project Independence. You can get support to hire a home care worker and become a successful employer. Services are provided by consultants.
Learn more here and at the websites below.
Klamath County; Lake County
Public Partnerships, LLC
Email: pplohcc@pplfirst.com
Phone: 844-844-0526
Website: publicpartnerships.com
Crook; Deschutes; Grant; Harney; Jefferson; Wheeler
The Arc of Oregon
Alice Massey
Email: erc@thearcoregon.org
Phone: 888-442-5550
Website: thearcoregon.org
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Wildfire and other emergencies can occur, and best to be ready for them. Please join us at one of our trainings (see above for those offered in August). Become familiar with the three Emergency levels, and download your wildfire checklist at the link below. | |
No-Cost Home Energy Assessments in Lake and Klamath Counties | |
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