by independencenw | Nov 18, 2009 | advocacy, resource
About Empower Oregon:
We are workers dedicated to providing quality human services and opportunities to live with independence and dignity for the individuals we serve: People with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders; adults with developmental disabilities; individuals struggling to overcome substance abuse addictions and people who are homeless. The essential services we provide help our clients become healthier, more productive members of our community.
Like the rest of the nation, Oregon is facing a severe economic crisis. Our state leaders have taken bold steps to preserve essential human services by passing new laws to increase tax fairness and ensure that corporations and the wealthy are doing their part.
We are uniting our voices now to protect and improve these vital services and hope you will join us in taking action.
by independencenw | Nov 18, 2009 | advocacy, asperger syndrome, caregivers
Autism Learning Felt – A website hosted by the mother of children with autism. Full of resources and anecdotes.
Mothering Autism – Words of personal experience, opinion, and lessons learned about mothering a child on the spectrum with autism, his younger sister, marriage, finances, and seeking out a sense of self.
Autism, Aspergers and More, Oh My! – Following an abrupt introduction into the world of Special Needs children after the birth of my very premature (14 weeks to be precise) son I embarked on a journey. If you are reading these words I suspect you or someone you know is traveling a similar path. My intention in these pages is to share information about the therapies and treatments that are within the scope of my experience as a parent.
by independencenw | Nov 18, 2009 | advocacy, aging into adult services, asperger syndrome, autism, reports, resource
Autism: An Introduction for Parents and Guide to Oregon’s Human Service System, Fifth Edition (2005)
The booklet was written and edited by two mothers of children with autism. It gives basic information about the disability and summarizes resources available through the Department of Human Services.
Catherine Strong and Mary Anne Seaton first produced this booklet in 1996 as a labor of love. Both are parents of children with autism. They met when Catherine’s daughter was diagnosed 12 years ago and Mary Anne visited their home to answer the questions that Catherine and her husband Ted had about autism. That kitchen-table conversation was the inspiration for this booklet.
Download here.
Via OTAC
