Featured Project
A family support and information center that serves families of children from birth to age 18 years, who experience a developmental disability in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. The work to create the FACT Family Center began in January 2009 with Family and Community Together’s receipt of a contract from the Department of Human Services.
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Upcoming Events
Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder—Stakeholder Input Session
September 01 2010 Providence St Vincent's Hospital--Souther Auditorium
Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder (OCASD) Subcommittee on "Community Services for Children & Families" is seeking stakeholder input at forum to be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, from 6:30pm - 8pm at Providence St Vincent's in the Souther Auditorium.
Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder—Stakeholder Input Session
September 02 2010 Providence Medical Center--Cancer Center Auditorium
Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder (OCASD) Subcommittee on "Community Services for Children & Families" is seeking stakeholder input at forum to be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010, from 6:30pm - 8pm at Providence Medical Center in the Cancer Center Auditorium.
Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) Fall Conference
October 01 2010 Oregon Convention Center
SAVE THE DATE--October 1, 2010 ASO's Fall Conference -- "Believe in Possibilities, Navigating Life as an Adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder" will be for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their parents/caregivers, and professionals working with the adult population.
2010 Building Futures Secondary Transition Conference
October 25 2010 Salem Conference Center
SAVE THE DATE! Building Futures is a statewide conference designed for students, families and professionals focusing on Secondary Transition
to College and Employment. The dates for this conference are set for October 25-26, 2010 in Salem.
United Cerebral Palsy 14th Annual Family Conference
October 29 2010 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
Join United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) families from across the state in October for the 14th annual UCP Family Conference on cerebral palsy and other related disabilties.
Featured Members
Oregon Parent Training and Information Center
To educate and support parents, families and professionals in building partnerships.
Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
To create change that improves the lives of Oregonians with developmental disabilities.
What's New
Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder—Subcommittee Recommendations
June 17 2010
Initial recommendations for each subcommittee of the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder are now posted on the Commission website home page. Public input is being requested on these draft recommendations.
Check out Compass “Cool Find” of the month
June 09 2010
Technology is around us everywhere--some "low tech" and some "high tech"--applicable to everyday situations for families and children experiencing disability. Often times at little or no cost. Once a month, Compass is featuring a "Cool Find." This month's Compass Cool Find creates visual tools, schedules, flashcards, sequences that you can create, download, and print.
Sonya Fischer named DHS Director of State and Federal Legislative Affairs
May 12 2010
Sonya Fischer has been named Director of State and Federal Legislative Affairs of the Department of Human Services. She replaces Patty O'Sullivan who is retiring from state government after 33 years.
Grants Available for Families Struggling with Child Health-Related Expenses
December 03 2009
United HealthCare Children's Foundation has announced that new grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services, or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents' health benefit plans.
Healthy Kids for A Healthy Oregon
October 12 2009
Healthy Kids is free or low-cost health care coverage for Oregon children who don’t have health insurance.