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 2). Meet the Staff: Whitnie Trost
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.”
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.