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!
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.
Conozca a nuestro personal: Maria Rangel
Maria Rangel, especialista en programas bilingües, comparte sobre cómo ella y su familia navegan por la discapacidad, las barreras que enfrentó al abogar por su hija y su pasión por apoyar a toda su comunidad de habla hispana para que se sienta conectada y empoderada.
Meet Our Staff: Maria Rangel
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.