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!
Larissa Meany, My Daughters Dreams
Larissa Meany shares about her experience as a mom, receiving her daughters diagnosis, finding support, then watching her daughter grow, learn, set goals, and achieve her dreams through a pandemic and beyond!
Dream To Go Far Press Release
Dream To Go Far empowers families to hold high expectations for their children, set a course for their family’s journey, recognize individual strengths and talents
FACT Oregon Re-Awarded Five Year Grant as Oregon’s Parent Training and Information Center
FACT Oregon has been awarded a new 5-year grant to increase access to support, trainings, and information for families across the state as they navigate special education services.
All Ability Tri4Youth 2020 Virtual Challenge Video!!
THANK YOU for joining us for the All Ability Tri4Youth 2020 Virtual Challenge!!
“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…
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…
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.
Our Response to COVID-19
Like many of you, we at FACT Oregon have been closely monitoring the reports regarding COVID-19. Today, Governor Kate Brown held a press conference to give her recommendations…
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…
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…
The Next Chapter
Last night I watched my son walk across the auditorium stage to receive the President’s Education Award, Honors stole, National Honor Society blue and gold cord, and OSAA Activities Scholar award.
Alex, our Hero!
Alex has so much potential, we just needed to find people who believed in him as much as we did. FACT Oregon did just that, last summer we attended their triathlon (the All Ability Tri4Youth)
The Sweet Taste of Victory
At the end of that first All Ability Tri4Youth, my whole family felt like we had accomplished something major. We all felt a new sense of confidence.
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 All Ability Tri4Youth is coming, so TRY a Bike!
FACT Oregon’s All Ability Tri4Youth is the only barrier-free triathlon on the West Coast. Youth and young adults with and without disabilities compete individually or on teams in a 50-meter swim, 2-mile bike ride, and ½-mile run.