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!
Disparity of Access Ignited Her Drive to Support Families. Meet the Staff: Alicia Riddle.
Disparity of access to key services impacted Alicia and her family as they navigated disability early on, and it has ignited her desire to help others. Read her story.
Finding the Pieces (Part 1). Meet the Staff: Whitnie Trost
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.
“It always seems impossible, until it’s done” Nelson Mandela
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…
Here’s to you, Christopher!
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…
My Distance Learning “Secret”
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.
Team Ruby’s Story
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…
It’s the Little Things
My name is Whitnie Trost and I am a mother of 6 kids. My youngest, Christopher experiences Down syndrome and Autism. Anyone who knows Christopher, knows that he is an amazing and funny young man…
Making Sense of Sensory Showings
“There’s no adult special needs grocery store, restaurant, or post office.” I’ve heard this phrase several times and it used to HAUNT me! Especially at a time in my life when I already felt like we couldn’t leave the house…
The Journey to Communicate
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