Policy Committee

Sonya Fischer

Public Policy Committee Chair

sonya@sonyafischerlaw.com

Issue Requests

To ask the Policy Committee to consider drafting a position statement on an issue not listed, complete and submit our Issue Request Form: IssuesRequestForm06.doc

Public Policy

The Policy Committee develops and recommends positions on key public policy issues that relate to children with disabilities and their families. The Policy Committee is a permanent standing committee composed of two Board members and three non Board members, reflecting the diversity of the organizations membership.

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THE OREGON NETWORK

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A project of the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Oregon Developmental Disabilities Coalition is simply the best way to stay apprised of policy issues affecting families experiencing disability.

The Oregon Network is a collaborative statewide network of disability organizations and their members, including people with disabilities, their families, friends, providers, and policymakers.

Members of the Oregon Network share information with one another, receive Oregon Perspectives and other publications, can learn about training events and empowerment opportunities, and have the chance to voice opinions on policy issues at the local, state and national levels.

OUR POLICY STATEMENTS

Public Policy Statements, developed by the Public Policy Committee and approved by the coalition membership of the Family Action Coalition Team.

Health Care Policy Position Statement

Foundational Issues

People First Language

Health Issues

Family Opportunity Act: Enhancing Access to Healthcare for Children with Disabilities

Insurance Parity for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disabilities

Medicaid Waiver for Medically-Involved Children

Education Issues

Modified Diploma

Family Action Coalition Team (FACT) is a family leadership coalition working to facilitate positive change in policies, systems and attitudes affecting Oregonians with disabilities or chronic health concerns and their families. More about FACT ...