Transition to Adulthood: Healthcare and the IEP

Tuesday, October 1 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Zoom (English)
Wednesday, October 2 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Zoom (Spanish)

A joint training with Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center.
Learn how the IEP can help youth with disabilities be involved in their own healthcare decisions… because making choices about health is part of becoming an adult and living a full life!

Register: English | Spanish | Download Flyers: English | Spanish

The IEP: What You Need to Know (Spanish)

Wednesday, October 2 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Arc of Lane County | 4181 E Street, Springfield

This training is in partnership with the Arc of Lane County and Families Connected. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a critical document that describes your child’s special education services. It is designed to meet your child's unique needs. We invite you to explore together, in detail, the sections that make up an IEP.

Register: Call or text Mariela Hernandez at 541-206-3951.

Parent Panel: Helping Children Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Wednesday, October 16 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Zoom

Come join us for a special parent panel! Parents will share their stories and tips on helping children to use AAC. Find out how using AAC has improved their children's lives.

Register | Download Flyers: English/Spanish

Language Services: Training will be provided in English. Please request language support at least fourteen (14) days before the event.

Introduction to Disability and Special Education (3 trainings)

Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Zoom

Join FACT Oregon for a series of three introductory trainings on disability and special education. In these sessions, you will learn key concepts related to disability, understand the purpose of special education and the six main principles of IDEA, and explore how to advocate for your child and work with their school team effectively.

• Session 1 (Nov. 6): Key Concepts in Disability Justice

• Session 2 (Nov. 13): Understanding Special Education

• Session 3 (Nov 20): Collaborative Communication

Attend 1 or all 3 trainings in the series.

Register: English | Español | Download Flyers: English | Español

Language Services: Trainings will be provided in English and Spanish. Please request other language supports at least fourteen (14) days before the event.

Transition Goals in the IEP: A Roadmap for the Future

Thursday, December 5 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Zoom

Learn why planning for life after school is important for students with disabilities, when to start, and how special education services help prepare students with disabilities for adulthood.

Register | Download flyers: English and Spanish

Language Services: Training will be provided in English with Spanish interpretation. Please request other language supports at least 14 days before the event. We will do our best to accommodate, and in some cases may not be able to do so.

Pathways to Adulthood: A Learning Conference About Transition

Saturday, January 25, 2025 | VIRTUAL

This virtual learning conference helps youth with disabilities (14-21), their families, and professionals explore what they need to know to create a roadmap to adult success. You will explore Pathways to Further Education and Work, Independent Living and Financial Skills, and Self-Advocacy and Decision-Making.

SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE

“Including US: Exceptional Teens in Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Hairspray: The Broadway Musical”
Saturday, Oct 5th, 7 PM
SOU Music Hall, Ashland

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Take a behind-the-scenes look at Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 2019 production of Hairspray: The Broadway Musical, featuring 4 teen actors with disabilities. Proceeds benefit FACT Oregon and AIFF. FACT Oregon provided a series of trainings in 2019 to Oregon Shakespeare Festival on disability awareness and inclusion leading up to the production of Hairspray!