Events
Events
Oregon Training Series on Direct Supports
March 13 2008 - September 25 2008
The Oregon Developmental Disabilities (DD) Coalition is pleased to announce the 2008 Oregon Trainings Series on Direct Supports, which will be hosted by the coalition with funds from the Oregon Department of Human Services, Seniors & People with Disabilities Division. This series of trainings will be targeted to direct support providers and related professionals who support individuals with developmental disabilities. The training series will replace the Oregon Conference on Direct Supports held in Corvallis the past three summers. The change of format is intended to increase the coalition’s capacity to train many more individuals than is possible through a single annual conference.
Six four-hour teleconferences, featuring nationally-recognized speakers such as Kathie Snow, Norm Kunc, David Pitonyak, Cathy Ficker-Terrell, will be delivered to a network of host sites throughout the state for the benefit of direct support providers.
Community Activity in Portland Metro--Multnomah County Library Summer Reading 2008
June 13 2008 - August 31 2008
The Multnomah County Library Summer Reading Game rewards kids of all ages for reading during the summer. Head to your local library to sign up and get a game board for the program, which runs now through August 31, 2008. Children will receive a choice of prizes for each level they complete.
Community Activity in & outside of Portland Metro--Regal Theatres’ Free Family Film Festival
July 29 2008 - August 20 2008 | 10AM
Regal Theatres’ Free Family Film Festival offers G-rated and PG-rated movies for free beginning at 10am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through August 20, 2008. Participating locations include the Stark Street Stadium 10 in Gresham, the Lloyd Mall 8 and Pioneer Place Stadium 6 in Portland, Movies on TV Stadium 16 in Hillsboro, Sherwood Stadium 10 in Sherwood, and Bridgeport Stadium 18 & IMAX and Tigard Cinemas 11 in Tigard.
Statewide Autism Tour--Bend
August 18 2008 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Legislative Workgroup on Autism to Hit the Road to Hear from Families and Community Members Across the State--In response to the rapidly growing numbers of Oregonians facing the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a legislative work group led by State Rep. Chris Edwards will host a series of community meetings across the state to hear from parents and advocates of people with autism.
In Bend, this forum will be held at the Bend School District Administration Center--520 NW Wall Street, Bend 97701, on Monday, August 18, 2008 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Statewide Autism Tour--N. Portland
August 19 2008 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Legislative Workgroup on Autism to Hit the Road to Hear from Families and Community Members Across the State--In response to the rapidly growing numbers of Oregonians facing the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a legislative work group led by State Rep. Chris Edwards will host a series of community meetings across the state to hear from parents and advocates of people with autism.
In Portland, this forum will be held at the Kaiser Town Hall--3704 N Interstate Avenue, Portland 97277, on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Statewide Autism Tour--Eugene
August 20 2008 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Legislative Workgroup on Autism to Hit the Road to Hear from Families and Community Members Across the State--In response to the rapidly growing numbers of Oregonians facing the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a legislative work group led by State Rep. Chris Edwards will host a series of community meetings across the state to hear from parents and advocates of people with autism.
In Eugene, this forum will be held at the Harris Hall--125 E 8th Avenue, Eugene 97401 on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Community Activity in Portland Metro--Oregon Ballet Theatre Exposed
August 25 2008 - August 30 2008
The Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) will head outside for rehearsals, classes and performances wtih their annual OBT Exposed event. Visitors are encouraged to watch the rehearsals, which take place August 25-30, 2008, at the South Park Blocks. A free drop-in ballet class will be offered to 4 to 6 year olds.
Community Activity in Portland Metro--VIP Safari at the Oregon Zoo
August 29 2008 | 4PM - 8PM
The Oregon Zoo is sponsoring a FREE--VIP Oregon Zoo Safari for Children with Disabilities, Chronic Illness, and their families night on Friday, August 29, 2008 from 4pm – 8pm. Free admission to the Oregon Zoo for the VIP Safari; free sodas, popcorn, snocones; free admission to the Dinosaurs! Path. Reservation required.
Statewide Autism Tour--Salem
September 08 2008 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Legislative Workgroup on Autism to Hit the Road to Hear from Families and Community Members Across the State--In response to the rapidly growing numbers of Oregonians facing the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a legislative work group led by State Rep. Chris Edwards will host a series of community meetings across the state to hear from parents and advocates of people with autism.
In Salem, this forum will be held via teleconference, on Monday, September 8, 2008 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Statewide Autism Tour--Beaverton
September 09 2008 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Legislative Workgroup on Autism to Hit the Road to Hear from Families and Community Members Across the State--In response to the rapidly growing numbers of Oregonians facing the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a legislative work group led by State Rep. Chris Edwards will host a series of community meetings across the state to hear from parents and advocates of people with autism.
In Beaverton, this forum will be held at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, South Auditorium--9205 SW Barnes Road, Portland 97225, on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
MPAC/Packet Project Activity--MPAC Parent Coffee
September 10 2008 | 10AM - 1PM
Get a chance to connect with other parents at these drop-in coffees, which will be held from 10am to 1pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Join us on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Thompson School--14030 NE Sacramento Street, Portland 97230. Children are welcome to attend.
Statewide Autism Tour--Coos Bay
September 10 2008 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Legislative Workgroup on Autism to Hit the Road to Hear from Families and Community Members Across the State--In response to the rapidly growing numbers of Oregonians facing the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a legislative work group led by State Rep. Chris Edwards will host a series of community meetings across the state to hear from parents and advocates of people with autism.
In Coos Bay, this forum will be held at the Coos Bay Public Library--525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, 97420, on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
MPAC/Packet Project Event--Family Fun and Resource Night
September 11 2008 | 5PM - 7PM
MPAC is hosting a Family Fun and Resource Night--a welcome back to school event with fun for the whole family, the evening of Thursday, September 11, 2008. Further information on this event will be mailed out to families.
Statewide Autism Tour--Medford
September 11 2008 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Legislative Workgroup on Autism to Hit the Road to Hear from Families and Community Members Across the State--In response to the rapidly growing numbers of Oregonians facing the challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a legislative work group led by State Rep. Chris Edwards will host a series of community meetings across the state to hear from parents and advocates of people with autism.
In Medford, the location of this forum is yet to be determined, but will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Strollathon for Rett Syndrome
September 13 2008
The third annual Portland Strollathon for Rett Syndrome will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Laurelhurst Park. This free event includes a 1K stroll around the park, children’s activities, face painting, music and balloons. Registration begins at 1pm and the stroll begfins at 2pm.
2008 Walk ‘N’ Roll for UCP
September 13 2008 | Noon - 3PM
Please join us on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from noon-3pm along the waterfront in beautiful downtown Portland for The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington’s 4th Annual Walk ‘n’ Roll!
GO! Local Leadership Training
September 19 2008 - September 20 2008
The Go! Local Leadership Training will help you organize around disability issues at the local level. This free two-day training opportunity, sponsored by the GO! Project, will be held on September 19-20, 2008 at the Phoenix Inn North--1590 Weston Court NE in Salem 97301.
ASO’s 3-City Seminar Series on Puberty
September 20 2008 | 9AM - 12PM
Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) is sponsoring a 3 city seminar series this fall on puberty--“Puberty & Sexuality, Warning: Do not look the other way!”--to be hosted in Seaside (September 20, 2008), Eugene (October 18, 2008), and Beaverton (November 8, 2008). The seminar will address the heightened complexities of puberty and strategies for teaching people with autism spectrum disorder how to better handle this inevitable life change. The three speakers, Karen Ripplinger, Lucinda Waddell and Mary Minn Sirag, will share their expertise on this subject.
MPAC/Packet Project Activity--Boardmaker & Visual Communication Workshop
September 24 2008 | 6PM - 8PM
Do you follow recipes from a cookbook--with pictures? Write notes to remind family members to do things? Then you use visuals every day! Join Stephanie Hunter, MPAC Co-Chair and Behavior Specialist, for a workshop on communication and visual supports. Learn how to use Boardmaker™ software and get tips on creating your own visual supports with things you find at home.
This Boardmaker™ and Visual Communication Workshop will be offered from 6-8pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at the Thompson School--14030 NE Sacramento Street, Portland 97230. Pre-registration is requested.
13th Annual Family Conference on Cerebral Palsy and related disabilities
October 03 2008 - October 04 2008
“Living and Learning”--United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)’s 13th Annual Family Conference on Cerebral Palsy and related disabilities will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 3-4, 2008 at the Red Lion Jantzen Beach hotel--909 N Hayden Island Drive in Portland, 97217. This year’s keynote speaker is Tom Ritter. Tom is an individual with cerebral palsy who served on the UCP national board and wrote the foreword to the book “Children with Cerebral Palsy.”
2008 NWDSA 10th Annual Buddy Walk
October 04 2008 | 10AM - 1PM
October is National Down syndrome Awarenes Month and the Northwest Down Syndrome Association (NWDSA) is getting ready this fall by planning the greatest Portland and SW Washington Buddy Walk yet! The event is to be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008, from 10am - 1pm at the Portland Rose Quarter Commons in downtown Portland.
MPAC/Packet Project Activity--MPAC Parent Coffee
October 08 2008 | 10AM - 1PM
Get a chance to connect with other parents at these drop-in coffees, which will be held from 10am to 1pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Join us on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Edwards School--1715 SE 32nd Place, Portland 97214. Children are welcome to attend.
MPAC/Packet Project Activity--Boardmaker & Visual Communication Workshop
October 22 2008 | 6PM - 8PM
Do you follow recipes from a cookbook--with pictures? Write notes to remind family members to do things? Then you use visuals every day! Join Stephanie Hunter, MPAC Co-Chair and Behavior Specialist, for a workshop on communication and visual supports. Learn how to use Boardmaker™ software and get tips on creating your own visual supports with things you find at home.
This Boardmaker™ and Visual Communication Workshop will be offered from 6-8pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the Edwards School--1715 SE 32nd Place, Portland 97214. Pre-registration is requested.
Building Futures--Secondary Transition to College and Employment
October 27 2008 - October 29 2008
Building Futures--Secondary Transition to College and Employment, a statewide conference designed for students, families and professionals. SAVE THE DATE! October 27-29, 2008 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Washington Square in Tigard, OR. Sponsored by the Oregon Department of Education, Office of Student Learning and Partnerships, and the Oregon Parent Training and Information Center (OrPTI).
MPAC/Packet Project Activity--MPAC Parent Coffee
November 12 2008 | 10AM - 1PM
Get a chance to connect with other parents at these drop-in coffees, which will be held from 10am to 1pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Thompson School--14030 NE Sacramento Street, Portland 97230. Children are welcome to attend.
MPAC/Packet Project Activity--MPAC Parent Coffee
December 10 2008 | 10AM - 1PM
Get a chance to connect with other parents at these drop-in coffees, which will be held from 10am to 1pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Join us on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Edwards School--1715 SE 32nd Place, Portland 97214. Children are welcome to attend.