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News and Resources: July 2025
Disability Pride

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Dear FACT Oregon Community,

Welcome to July, which is Disability Pride Month. Every July, we honor the history, achievements, and diversity of people with disabilities and mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark moment for the disability rights movement.

This year’s theme is “We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay.” This powerful message encourages us to promote inclusion, challenge stereotypes, and continue to do the work to ensure fairness, accessibility, and acceptance for all. Read on for resources to help celebrate!

In community,

Christy Reese | Executive Director, FACT Oregon

Upcoming Trainings

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Back to School Series: Tips and Tools for a Confident Start to the School Year

Tuesdays: August 5, 12, 19 | 6:00-7:15 PM | Zoom

Join us for three short, powerful discussions to address common back-to-school concerns and questions. Each session will help you:

  • Get clear on what to expect from your child’s IEP team

  • Build routines and tools to support your child’s success

  • Feel more confident communicating with schools

Register once, attend any or all!

More information | e-Flyer (multilingual)

August 5 • Back to School IEP Basics: Unlock the power of your child’s IEP! FACT Oregon staff will provide tips on reviewing and updating your child's IEP, as well as One-Page Profiles and how to ensure smooth summer-to-school handoffs.

August 12 • Smooth Transitions for Back to School Success: Get tips and tools from our great panelists to support a smooth transition back to school, no matter your child’s needs: we'll hear from Payton Henderson (Southern Oregon ESD), Danielle Khieu (The Arc Jackson County), and Larissa Meany (The Ivy School | Activate Your Advocacy Parent Leadership graduate).

August 19 • Q & A with ODE: ODE’s Jeremy Wells will answer your special education questions around what families can expect as their child goes back to school.

Questions: program@factoregon.org | 503-786-6082

Language Services: Training will be provided in English with Spanish interpretation. Please request other language support at least 14 days before the event. We will do our best to accommodate.

FACT is on Summer Break!

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FACT Oregon will be closed from July 4 through July 18 for a scheduled summer break.

Limited staff will be available from July 21 through August 1. We will respond to requests as soon as we are able, and in the meantime…

HAPPY SUMMER!

On-Demand Trainings

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Overview of Developmental Disability (I/DD) Services in Oregon (In English | Spanish)

This course will help you understand how these services support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and their families, to live full and meaningful lives.

You'll learn how to access DD services, the types of support available, and how DD services can work with family, community, and personal strengths.

Register at our On-Demand Trainings page.

Click to register for our new online training on special education. Learn at your own pace.

Understanding Special Education: Introducing the Six Core Principles of IDEA (In English | Spanish)

This self-paced, on-demand training is comprehensive, interactive, and vetted by the Oregon Department of Education.

Whether you're a parent, community partner, or educator, this on-demand training will give you the knowledge and tools to better understand and take part in the special education process.

Register at our On-Demand Trainings page.

Discover and Discuss: Disability Pride

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Why and How to Celebrate Disability Pride Month

The Arc breaks down the importance of Disability Pride Month and ways you can join in.

Read the Blog

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Lunch and Learn Series to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Tuesdays in July, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • July 8: Striving for Educational Access and Equity

  • July 15: Working Towards Equal Access Employment

  • July 22: Hannah and Shane Burcaw: Squirmy and Grubs

  • July 29: Oregon's Journey to Accessibility: Removing Barriers

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Just For Youth: Disability Pride

Enjoy these great videos to learn about Disability Pride and celebrate all the things that make us who we are. #DisabilityPride.

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How Disability Pride Month Inspires Self-Love

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Disabled Young People Answer: What is Disability Pride?

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