Fun Back to School Celebration a Week Away!

UPCOMING EVENTS

To see upcoming trainings and activities check out the September Calendar!

BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION

Join Families Connected for a COVID-safe Back-to-School Celebration on Tues., Sept. 7. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Simply drive through The Arc Lane County window to pick up an ice cream treat and a visual schedule kit to help your student(s) with their morning and afternoon routines to help with the transition to a new routine.

For more information, contact Nancy or Spanish-speaking families may contact Edith.

SCHEDULE SEASONAL FLU SHOT

As back to school season approaches, don't forget to schedule a time to get your student(s) their seasonal flu vaccine this fall.

The flu vaccine is different from the COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone six months of age and older is encouraged to get a flu vaccine.

See the Oregon Health Authority's Flu Prevention Tips for help in finding a flu vaccine near you.

RAISE OUR VOICES FOR CARE

The fiscal year 2022 budget resolution has passed both houses of Congress, and now Congress is working on the budget reconciliation bill, which includes key components of the Better Care Better Jobs Act proposed by President Biden.

The Better Care Better Jobs Act would include an additional $400 billion for home and community-based services. These services are critical to helping people with disabilities live full, independent and meaningful lives.

Please contact Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Ron Wyden, and Representative Peter DeFazio and urge them to make sure this $400 billion investment in services and supports stays in the bill at the full amount. Share your personal story about why Medicaid-funded developmental disability services are important to you as part of The Arc's “Raise Our Voices for Care” campaign.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RELEASES DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT CARDS

The state of Oregon requires the Oregon Department of Education to issue annual report cards for all schools and districts. The Oregon Department of Education designed the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles to inform families about their school’s approach to learning, academic and extracurricular offerings, and student performance.

Each district must also prepare a report card related to the delivery of special education services and academic achievement for students receiving special education services. To Find the At-A-Glance Profiles and Special Education Profile for your district here.

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY 101 TRAINING

RESCHEDULED! Join Families Connected and Melissa McCart with the University of Oregon Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT), for a free Traumatic Brain Injury 101 Webinar on Fri., Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

McCart will share information about interventions and best practices that improve outcomes for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). She will also share research and training information that CBIRT is spearheading to improve the lives of children and adults with TBI.

PURCHASE EMPOWER SHIRTS TODAY

Educational Equity Now has created Empower & Inspire T-shirts to highlight its mission of advocating for education reform.

All profits from T-shirt sales will be donated to Families Connected and other agencies that support people with disabilities and equitable educational outcomes for all learners. T-shirts are $20 and available in black, brown, light green, light purple, light blue and dark blue. Size large T-shirts are sold out. To purchase your Empower & Inspire T-shirts, contact Nancy.