FACT Oregon Blog
Welcome to the FACT Oregon blog! Here we share stories by staff and community members who have first hand lived experience. See some of our favorite articles below or use the search feature to search for a topic that interests you!
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!
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.
Bringing the ‘I’ to the IEP: Kari’s Advocacy Journey
Meet Kari Q., a neurodivergent parent to five neurodivergent kids. Kari's journey through education, disability, and health systems has been challenging as she navigates systems that aren’t designed for people like her and her family. In this blog post, we explore Kari's advocacy journey.
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.
Back to school
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…
Thinking about College?
In thinking about preparing for adulthood as your child nears the end of high school, Portland State University’s Career and Community Studies program provides an inclusive, four-year college…