Parents to eight-year-old twins, Nicole and her spouse struggled to figure out next steps after a series of instances at school made them question whether the right behavior supports were in place. With FACT Oregon’s help, her family is now on a path to getting her children what they need to access their education and thrive.

Alisha recently faced a tough situation when her son's school threatened to expel him because of some behavior issues related to his disability. See how she learned to advocate for her son.

Christina’s son’s disruptive behavior at school led to the threat of expulsion earlier this fall. How Christina is navigating this situation – and how she is advocating for her son – is the parent hero story we share today.

Whitnie Trost shares more about her efforts to support the self-determination of her son Chris, who is 20. “Moral of the story: expect little, get little. Expect a lot and provide the right support and prompts, and Chris will rise to the occasion and do a great job.”

Maria and Angelica, two of our Program Specialists, share their tips for having a festive holiday season with their kids without overwhelming them.

One of my life’s biggest riddles to solve is still decoding what Chris feels, needs, and wants and what supports work best for him…Together, we’ve discovered that there is almost always a solution to any puzzle. We only have to find the pieces that fit just right.

Heather Carleton is a program specialist at FACT Oregon. Heather shares how she and her family navigate disability and how she builds community and positive change.

Maria Rangel, Bilingual Program Specialist, shares about how she and her family navigate disability, the barriers she faced in advocating for her daughter, and her passion to support her entire Spanish-speaking community to feel connected and empowered.

Larissa Meany shares about her experience as a mom, receiving her daughters diagnosis, finding support, then watching her daughter grow, learn, set goals, and achieve her dreams through a pandemic and beyond!

Alex and Tony share a diagnosis that many believe would prevent them from doing many things. While this is somewhat true, the people who surround these boys…

Every school year I get a little anxious for all my kids, isn’t that something we all do? This year is no different. It’s important to remember that even though things are different…

Christopher hit his stride in middle school and carried that stride on into high school. This was not without trials, and frustrations, but with constant communication…

How do I wear all these hats and make sure my child is meaningfully participating in online school alongside his peers? Well, I will tell you my secret.

It is often difficult for Ruby to participate in organized sports or events. She has a hard time following concepts and directions. Ruby has several diagnoses…