Thank you to our 2024 AYA cohort! Check back soon for information about applying to upcoming AYA programs.

Activate Your Advocacy (AYA): Parent Leadership Training

We’re thrilled to announce two AYA cohorts this spring: one in English and, for the first time, a Spanish-language cohort led by our bilingual program coordinators.

The purpose of Activate Your Advocacy is to train and engage parents and family members who want to advocate for education system changes that improve outcomes for children with disabilities.

Participants in AYA have a wide range of experiences and perspectives and are motivated to help their communities. AYA is not intended for people who want to learn how to advocate for just their own child(ren). 

  • English sessions will meet virtually April 1-17 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00 PM. Please apply by March 1, 2024.

  • Spanish sessions will meet virtually April 29-May 21 on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM. Please apply by March 8, 2024.

  • A stipend of $250 will be sent to participants who complete all sessions in their cohort.

Active su abogacía (AYA): programa de liderazgo

Estamos encantados de anunciar dos grupos esta primavera: nuestra grupo de idioma inglés y una grupo de idioma español, dirigida por nuestros coordinadores de programas bilingües.

El propósito de AYA es capacitar e involucrar a padres y miembros de la familia que quieren abogar por cambios en el sistema educativo que mejoren los resultados de los niños con discapacidades. 

Los participantes de AYA tienen una amplia variedad de experiencias y perspectivas y están motivados para ayudar a sus comunidades. AYA está destinado a personas que no solo quieren aprender a abogar por sus propios hijos, sino también quieren aprender a abogar por todas las personas con discapacidades.

  • Las sesiones de inglés se llevarán a cabo virtualmente del 1 al 17 de abril los lunes y miércoles de 6:00 a 9:00 p.m. Please apply by March 1, 2024.

  • Las sesiones en español se reunirán virtualmente del 29 de abril al 21 de mayo los lunes y martes de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m. Por favor, responda antes del 8 de marzo de 2024.

  • Se ofrece un estipendio de $250 a los participantes por primera vez al completar con éxito todas las sesiones de la serie.

Download Flyers in English and Spanish

Questions? Email program@factoregon.org or call (503) 786-6082 or (541) 695-5416.
Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese a apoyo@factoregon.org o llámenos al (503) 786-6082 o (541) 695-5416.

two parents sit cross-legged on living room floor with two young children on their laps, one holding a toy dinosaur
woman smiles on couch with her two children

"I heard other parents’ experiences with the education and health system that mirrored my own, and I recognized that I was ready to serve these families on a larger scale.”

Alicia, 2022 Graduate

Mom and Dad stand in front of ocean with their two young sons

"My focus has shifted from MY child to ALL children with disabilities.”

Julia, 2021 Graduate

Family stands smiling in front of trellis

"I will no longer accept the things I cannot change but work towards changing the things I cannot accept."

Amanda, 2021 Graduate

Family smiles together in photoshoot

"My voice is a powerful instrument if I use it. I want to become the leader I know resides in me because I know that if I lead, others are sure to follow."

Shayla, 2021 Graduate

family stands on a porch overlooking the ocean

"Tome más confianza en mi misma para poder usar mi voz y advocar por mi hija. Ahora que se los derechos de mi hija puedo pedir mas recursos y servicios para ayudarle a alcanzar sus metas."

Yadira, Spring 2022 Cohort