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AC UNITS AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE AT RISK OF
HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS
The Oregon Legislature has allocated funds to provide air conditioning (AC) units to people with disabilities who are at high risk for heat-related illness.
If you're the parent of a child who receive in-home supports and who is currently Medicaid eligible, contact your child's service coordinator at the Lane County Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and ask them to submit a request for an AC unit. At this time, only window AC units are available.
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ARTWORK OF FAMILIES CONNECTED MEMBER TO BE FEATURED AT UPCOMING FESTIVAL OF ART FOR ALL
KindTree–Autism Rocks, in collaboration with The Arc Lane County and Allies LCC, will host its Festival of Art for All on Sat., Aug. 6 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. inside the new Arc Park, located at 4181 E St. in Springfield. The artwork of Mukti Winterkorn, a member of Families Connected, will be featured at the festival
This free event is a community celebration of local art created by individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
The Festival of Art for All will feature a variety of music, art, a talent show, live performances, food vendors and wine tasting. Cards, framed art, and other unique pieces of art will be available for purchase.
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ADAPTIVE RECREATION TO HOST POOL PARTY
Need a bit of relief from the scorching summer heat? There is a fun pool party on the horizon! The City of Eugene Adaptive Recreation will host its annual Pool Party for people with disabilities and their families and friends on Sat., August 6 at Amazon Pool, located at 2600 HIlyard St.
The cost is $3 at the door; no 1Passes or other pool passes may be used at this event. Children under five years may enter for free. Ume Grill will be open for food purchases, and families are also invited to bring food with them.
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VISIT SENSORY ZONE AT SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL
Families Connected will host its Sensory Zone at the Scandinavian Festival that starts Thurs., August 11 and runs through Sun., Aug. 14 in Junction City.
The Sensory Zone has a variety of tools to help people who may be sensory-seeking or sensory-avoiding. From fidgets, headphones and a fun bubble machine, the Sensory Zone has tools to help people self-regulate. There is also a designated quiet space for anyone who feels overwhelmed.
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STUDENTS INVITED TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL
MEET, GREET & EAT EVENT
Mobility International U.S.A. (MIUSA),an international disability rights nonprofit, will host a Meet, Greet & Eat event for high school and college students with disabilities on Sun., August 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Living and Learning Center South on the University of Oregon campus.
Each year, MIUSA welcomes a group of international high school students with disabilities to study and live in the U.S. The Meet, Greet & Eat event is a great opportunity for American students with disabilities to meet peers from other countries and to share tips on how to make friends, get involved in activities, and do well in school.
The event will be held in a wheelchair accessible location with ASL interpreters and CART services on site. Travel stipends may be available for those traveling to Eugene from out of town. RSVP here for the Meet, Greet & Eat event.
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MORE SUMMER FUN INSIDE ARC PARK
The Arc will continue to host free summer activities inside the Arc Park throughout the month of August.
Last month, children and parents from Familias en Conexion enjoyed making sensory balloons inside the park. Don't miss out on this free summer fun!
Check out the fun Arc Park Activities scheduled for this month. Preregistration is required for all activities to ensure accurate supplies are on hand. See the schedule and then register here.
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EARN $40 BY PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH STUDY
Double S Instructional Systems is looking for parents, caregivers or direct support professionals who support people 18 years and older with developmental disabilities to participate in a research study on an at home physical movement program.
Parents and caregivers may earn $40 for participating in a two-hour focus group meeting. Read about the Tai Chi Study to learn more.
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ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES INVITED TO TAKE SURVEY ON HEALTH, COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The National Survey on Health and Disability is now open. This is an annual, online survey of people with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions about health, quality of life, access to health care services, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adults 18 and over with any type of disability, chronic illness/disease, mental or physical health condition are encouraged to complete the survey by Sept. 2. Participants can take the survey online or they may take the survey by telephone by calling 1-855-556-6328.
Participants will have a chance to win one of ten $100 gift cards.
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SPARK WEBINARS SHARE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT AUTISM RESEARCH
SPARK is the world’s largest autism research study that brings together autistic individuals, their families, and researchers with a mission to advance the understanding of autism.
Each month, SPARK hosts a monthly webinar on topics related to autism research. Parents are invited to learn about everything from medications and meltdowns to where autism research is headed by tuning into the SPARK webinars online.
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PRIZES FOR SUMMER BUCKET LIST CHALLENGE IN AWARDED NEXT MONTH
Prizes will be awarded to people who complete a partial checklist, and special prizes will be awarded to those who complete the entire checklist. Email Nancy a photo of your completed checklist on Sept. 1.
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