Happy New Year from FACT Oregon!

It’s January, a time of year that represents change, growth, and transition. Later this month, FACT Oregon welcomes families, youth, educators, and providers to a fabulous opportunity to explore one of life’s biggest transitions - that special transition to adulthood!
In This Edition:

  • Welcome to the New Year
  • Transition to Adulthood Virtual Summit
  • Meet FACT Families
That's right, our Transition to Adulthood Virtual Summit is Saturday, January 29th! Connect with transition experts, engage with panel discussions featuring parents and youth, and learn about supported decision-making, transition services, sexuality and relationships, and much more! We especially encourage parents to to sign up WITH their youth experiencing disability for some or all of the sessions! 

And, as we launch into 2022, we feature another of our emerging parent leaders -- Lucia, who has two transition-aged sons. Lucia recently graduated from our e3 Activating your Advocacy parent leadership training series. Read her advocacy story below! 

Together, let’s get the New Year off to a great start by supporting youth NOW to prepare for whole, full lives as adults.
Christy Reese, Interim Executive Director
Transition to Adulthood Virtual
Learning Summit

Register for the Transition to Adulthood Virtual Learning Summit!

January 29th from 8:30am to 1:30pm.

Join FACT Oregon, ODE, Oregon Transition Network, and MORE for amazing training sessions and listen in on panel discussions with parents, youth and professionals all about the transition to adulthood.
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Sessions include financial literacy, transition programs, supported decision making, sexuality and relationships, and more!

If you need interpretation services, email cori@factoregon.org before January 12th!
FACT Families
Stories from FACT Families from the FACT Oregon Blog
Family of four sitting in a restaurant two sons and a mother and a father
My Advocacy Story
By Lucia Benevides

Lucia is one of our amazing parent leaders who completed our 6 week e3 Advocating your Advocacy training! Get to know Lucia and read her story and the stories of other FACT Families by visiting the FACT Oregon Blog today!
Up For Discussion!
Articles, videos, and podcasts to spark conversations with your friends and family!
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illustration of four masks text reads face coverings
two people sitting at desks 3 feet away from each other text reads distancing
This fall, schools welcomed all students back to full-time in-person learning. Let’s keep this positive momentum going for our students, staff, families and communities. Lets work together to keep everyone safe against COVID-19. This winter, think of protecting yourself from COVID the same way you would keep warm, layer up! Face coverings, social distancing, and vaccinations are the best tools for keeping our communities safe and healthy.
Students with Disabilities transitioning to Adulthood

FACT Oregon is gearing up for our Transition to Adulthood Virtual Summit on January 29th. This is a great video that offers an overview of a transition plan, vocational rehabilitation, and supported decision-making. Watch here and don't forget to register for our Virtual Summit!
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What Do The Holidays Mean To People With Disabilities?
Andrew Pulrang

This is an awesome guide to ensuring your Holiday event will be accessible and welcoming to individuals with disabilities. Watch the webinar and check out the companion article below!
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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?