Events
Events
“Welcome to Holland…Now What?”—Parent Group for families who’ve recently received DD diagnosis
March 09 2010 | 6:30Pm - 8PM
A new parent group for families whose child has recently received a developmental disability diagnosis. Join us for a parent group gathering on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, at the United Way Community Center, Suite 102.
FACT Family Center-Positive Parenting for Challenging Behaviors Series—“How can I tell you this is”
March 13 2010 | 9AM - 12PM
Kids don't come with a manual: Positive Parenting for Challenging Behaviors--"How can I tell you this is itchy?". Presented by Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation (OTAC) in collaboration with Family and Community Together (FACT), on Saturday, March 13, 2009 from 9:00am - 12pm NOON, at the Arc of Washington County--4450 SW 184th Avenue in Aloha, 97007. Third in a series of free workshops for parents--you can attend one or all!
En español: Los niños no vienen con un manual: Crianza positiva de hijos con conductas desafiantes--¿Cómo te digo que esto me pica? Presentado por la Corporación de Asistencia Técnica de Oregon (OTAC) en colaboración con Familia y Comunidad Juntas (FACT)--sábado, 13 de marzo 2010, 9:00am - 12:00pm NOON, en Arc of Washington County--4450 SW 184th Avenue, Aloha, OR 97007.
Emerging Leaders NW—Youth Bowling
March 14 2010 | 10AM - 12PM
Emerging Leaders Northwest, a youth led resource center for young people with disabilities, invites youth, ages 13yrs – 30yrs, to come and bowl at Milwaukie Bowl in Milwaukie on Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 10am - 12pm. Cost is free for the first 50 youth. Registration required.
Special Education PTA of Portland (SEPTAP)—March General Meeting
March 16 2010 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Please join us at our March general meeting on Tuesday, March 16. We will welcome special guest Representative Sara Gelser (D-Corvallis), Chair of the House Education Committee, mother, disability advocate, and recent nominee to the National Council on Disability.
Clackamas County 2010 Disability Resource Fair
March 18 2010 | 9AM - 1PM
Save the Date--March 18, 2010--for the Clackamas County 2010 Disability Resource Fair, from 9am - 1pm at Clackamas Community College, Gregory Forum Building in Oregon City.
Community Activity—Sensory Saturdays at Canby Cinema 8
March 20 2010 | 9AM
Canby Cinema 8 located at 252 NE 2nd Ave in Canby will open their doors once a month for children and their families for a Sensory Saturday movie--where the lights will not be turned all the way down and sound will not be turned all the way up, and the kids can walk and/or dance around, with no worry of disturbing the rest of the public. For this month, the day is Saturday, March 20, 2010. Dates vary month by month.
Vision Screening—OHSU Casey Eye Institute and Oregon State Elks
March 20 2010 | 10AM
Does you child wiggle and squirm when it's time for vision testing? Unable to test or do you lack confidence in eye test results? Here is an opportunity for FREE vision testing for children experiencing disabilities ages 3-8years, and fun, sponsored by the Casey Eye Institute and the Oregon State Elks. Registration required.
En Español: ¿Su hijo se mueve y se retuerce cuando es hora de su examen de vista? ¿No se puede hacer un examen o no tiene confianza en los resultados? Le brindamos una oportunidad para obtener un examen de vista GRATUITO. Registración recorred.
Healthy Lifestyles—Estilos de Vida Saludables para Latinos con discapacidades
March 22 2010 - April 12 2010 | 1PM - 5PM
Usted esta invitado a participar Estilos de Vida Saludables: A UN TALLER TOTALMENTE GRATUITO PARA LATINOS CON DISCAPACIDADES (debe ser mayor de 18 años).
Únase a nosotros para asistir a unos talleres divertidos y educativos de cuatro días de 1 / 2 día cada uno. Los talleres le proporcionaran los conocimientos, habilidades y recursos para crear un estilo de vida saludable.
“Welcome to Holland…Now What?”—Parent Group for families who’ve recently received DD diagnosis
April 13 2010 | 6:30PM - 8PM
A new parent group for families whose child has recently received a developmental disability diagnosis. Join us for a parent group gathering on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, at the United Way Community Center, Suite 102.
2010 ALL BORN ‘IN’—Cross-Disability Inclusion Conference
April 17 2010 | 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Northwest Down Syndrome Association (NWDSA) will be hosting its 2010 All Born 'IN' Cross-Disability Inclusion Conference for parents and professionals on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Ambridge Event Center in Portland from 8:30am - 5:30pm.
Autism Society of Oregon (ASO)—8th Annual Autism Walk-a-thon
April 18 2010 | 9:30AM registration 10:30AM walk begins
The 8th annual Autism Walk-a-thon will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Oaks Park--7805 SE Oaks Park Way in SE Portland! April is Autism Awarness Month. The short one mile walk around Oaks Park property starts at 10:30am. And afterwards, many people stay to partake in the excitiing rides or take in a picnic at Oaks Park. Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) will have discounted ride bracelets to purchase. Join us to celebrate the many faces and talents of autism!
RISE—21st Annual Oregon Parent Training and Information Conference
April 30 2010 - May 01 2010
Oregon Parent Training and Information (OrPTI) will be holding its 21st annual statewide conference on April 30 - May 1, 2010 at the Salem Conference Center in Salem. On-line registration is now open.
“Welcome to Holland…Now What?”—Parent Group for families who’ve recently received DD diagnosis
May 11 2010 | 6:30 PM - 8PM
A new parent group for families whose child has recently received a developmental disability diagnosis. Join us for a parent group gathering on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, at the United Way Community Center, Suite 102.
2010 Oregon Disability MEGACONFERENCE
June 03 2010 - June 05 2010
SAVE THE DATE!!! The Oregon Disability MegaConference will be held on June 3, 4, 5, 2010, at the Eugene Hilton Hotel & Conference Center in Eugene.
“Welcome to Holland…Now What?”—Parent Group for families who’ve recently received DD diagnosis
June 08 2010
A new parent group for families whose child has recently received a developmental disability diagnosis. Join us for a parent group gathering on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, at the United Way Community Center, Suite 102.
Family and Community Together (FACT) is a family leadership coalition working to facilitate positive change in policies, systems and attitudes affecting Oregonians with disabilities or chronic health concerns and their families. More about FACT ...