FACT Oregon Blog
Welcome to the FACT Oregon blog! Here we share stories and tips by staff and community members.
Would you like to write a blog post about your family, your experience with FACT Oregon, or navigating school, goal setting, and living a self determined life? Email Amy Geoffroy at amy@factoregon.org for more information!
FACT Oregon Welcomes National Speakers for Conference on March 1, 2025
FACT Oregon welcomes national speakers to March 1 conference on “Unlocking Potential in Special Education: Transforming Outcomes for Students with Disabilities.”
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Accessing the ‘Upstairs Brain’ While in Crisis: Nicole’s Story
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.
Walking with Alisha Every Step of the Way
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.
Empowering Christina’s Advocacy
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.
Meet the Staff: Heather Carleton
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.