Welcome to August at FACT Oregon!
I hope your family has been taking advantage of the long summer days to reset, refresh, and enjoy a change in pace. I know some of you are already participating in our All Ability Tri4Youth Virtual Family Fitness Challenge – we can’t wait to see the ways you are building health and fitness into your daily lives. There’s still time to participate virtually AND to join us in-person on October 1 for our first Southern Oregon Bike-Run!
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In This Edition:
- Upcoming Trainings: Back to School Virtual Learning Series!
- All Ability Tri4Youth
- Meet The Staff
- Up For Discussion
- Community Spotlight
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Can you believe it’s time to think about sending kids back to school? We know how exciting and stressful it can be to make that transition! Don’t worry - we have you covered with support, trainings, and resources to make the best start possible to the school year! Our Back To School Virtual Learning Series is here, presented in partnership with CODSN, and our Up For Discussion section has some great resources. Remember, you can always reach out to us for more support! And now, you can even schedule your own support call! Our staff are ready and willing to listen and assist!
In Partnership,
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Christy Reese, Executive Director |
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FACT Oregon and CODSN are proud to present a Back To School Virtual Learning Series! Be ready for a successful 2022-2023 back to school transition! Going back to school means new schedules, routines and Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings. With six different trainings in this learning series, we’re confident you’ll get the content you need!
Mix and match your sessions! Register for a single session or build upon what you’re learning and attend all six!
In this series you will learn about:
- The value of building a school community.
- Special Education services as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for students K-21.
- How to be a part of your child's Special Education team and build a strong school team.
- Tips and Tools for the Special Education process as your student goes back to school.
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Language Services: Interpretation available by request. Requests made less than three (3) days' notice may not be accommodated.
Stay tuned for more information about a Back To School Virtual Learning Series presented in Spanish!
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Back To School Virtual Learning Series Kick Off!
Sat., August 20, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
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Wednesdays in September: Virtual Learning Sessions |
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September 14
6:00-7:30 PM
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September 21
6:00-7:30 PM
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September 29
6:00-7:30 PM
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FACT Oregon’s All Ability Tri4Youth program seeks to transform the face and perception of disability in sport and recreation and support youth with disabilities to build a practice of healthy fitness in their daily lives. Summer and fall are great times to keep active, get fit, and have fun!
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Register the whole family and download our Fitness Challenge Activity Log. Complete 10 activities by 10.1.22 and return the activity log to receive a T-shirt, medal, and athlete kit with fun gadgets to inspire your family to maintain a practice of fitness throughout the year.
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Our staff and their collective knowledge are FACT Oregon’s greatest asset. Did you know that all staff are parents of a youth or young adult experiencing disability? In this section, staff will share:
- how they experience and navigate disability in their family;
- key concepts or learning moments that transformed their perceptions of disability or changed their family’s trajectory;
- what they appreciate most about their work supporting families like you; and
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tips and advice based on their personal and professional experience
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First up is Angelica Butler, Program Specialist at FACT Oregon since October 2021. |
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Articles, videos, and podcasts to inform and spark conversation and creativity! |
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It’s a question we often hear with families – “How can I help prepare my child for a good start to the school year?” Our friends at Understood have some great resources to explore. Here are two we think you and your child will enjoy.
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This hands-on paper chain activity engages your child in identifying their own strengths in areas like character, social skills, language, reading, math and logic, study skills, and more. All you need is paper, markers or crayons, a glue stick, and scissors. Access to a printer is helpful, but you can use the pdf as a guide and make your own strips from a fresh sheet of paper. Watch the video for step-by-step instructions!
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Complete a Back to School Worksheet. This worksheet helps kids and parents capture what’s worked in the past, what was challenging, and to lay out hopes and strategies to try in the coming year. Print it out or complete it online to email it to teachers or care providers!
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Calls to our Support Line in 2021-22 show that behavior-related issues at school remain a top family support need. The US Department of Education recently released new guidance and resources to help schools meet the needs of students with disabilities and avoid the discriminatory use of student discipline. The goal is to ensure that students with disabilities get the behavioral supports and special education services they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new federal program that helps households who meet income guidelines offset monthly costs of internet service and one-time costs for connected devices like laptops or tablets. The ACP may provide families:
- Up to $30/month discount for broadband service;
- Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet.
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OnPoint Community Credit Union
Founded in 1932 by 16 schoolteachers, OnPoint Community Credit Union has grown to serve a membership of more than 483,000 people and businesses across Oregon and Southwest Washington. OnPoint maintains strong investment in education and supports a wide range of community-based organizations. FACT Oregon is proud to receive support from OnPoint Community Credit Union for our core programming as well as community-building activities like the All Ability Tri4Youth.
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Support families
experiencing disability!
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Share Your Story!
Share your family's story! Tell us what you've learned along the way and how the support, trainings, or resources FACT Oregon may have provided have helped!
What interesting conversations did this month's content spark with your family?
What would you like to see next month?
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