by independencenw | Feb 17, 2010 | aging into adult services, employment, high school transition, resource, training
Incight Presents: Life After High School: Moving on to College and Employment
When: Thursday March 18th, 2010
Time: 9:30 to 1:30
Where: NW Natural Building
220 N. W. Second Avenue,
Portland, OR
Only $3 per person – Scholarships Available
Register ASAP – Space is Limited
Pre-registration is required by Friday, March 11th.
Each School can bring up to 10 students.
To Register or if you have any questions please call Incight at:
971-244-0305 or send an email to keith@incight.org.
Agenda Highlights
Hear from college students with disabilities about their success and challenges!
Ask questions and get answers from a panel of employers who are hiring!
Learn how to advocate for yourself in the workplace and at school!
Get help planning for college or employment!
Lunch will be provided!
Intended Audience:
Student and Young Adults with Disabilities (on an IEP or 504 plan) Teachers
YTP Coordinators Case Managers School Administrators School Counselors
by independencenw | Feb 17, 2010 | advocacy, resource
The Incight Scholarship is for students with ANY disability, attending ANY post-secondary school, ANYWHERE in the U.S.
The requirements are:
• You must plan to attend school full time
• You must provide documentation of your disability
• You must provide a letter of recommendation
• You must complete the entire application
Application:
http://www.incighteducation.org/scholarships.php
by independencenw | Feb 16, 2010 | resource
Full Life‘s upcoming “Write around Portland” workshop will provide a wonderful opportunity to learn new writing and expressive skills, as well as giving voice to this unique population.
This Eight Week Workshop is open to Adults with Developmental Disabilities in the Portland Metro Area. The workshop will be held at Full Life Coffee Shop, on Tuesdays from 3pm-5pm, starting February 09, 2010 through March 30, 2010.
Through a unique model of writing workshops, published anthologies and public readings, Write Around Portland helps people transform their lives and our community by offering free writing workshops for people who are living in poverty, living with a disability, dealing with illness, facing isolation or experiencing other barriers.
Limited space available. Please register with Miriam Hart Cohen @ Full Life Coffee shop.
miriamcohen@full-lifepdx.com, 503-234-0896
by independencenw | Feb 10, 2010 | advocacy, asperger syndrome, autism, clackamas county, resource
Portland Aspergers Network Presents GAME CLUB
Game Club
6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Friday, February 12, 2010
West Linn Lutheran Church
20390 Willamette Drive
West Linn, Oregon
directions »
Imagine an HFA teenager helping a younger child win a certain level on a video game. Imagine two children, who normally wouldn’t want to socialize, excitedly exchanging GameBoy tips.
Parents of children who have not succeeded in organized sports or other activities before find this is one arena where their children shine. Even a child who chooses to simply side play with the other children is still having fun! The kids enjoy the games and the potluck food, and the adults find friendships and understanding while sharing information about their children with one another
Happy birthday, Game Club!
Game Club is 10 years old! Join us this friday (February 12) for our birthday celebration. Along with the usual pizza, video games, and other fun, we will have two cakes (one will be gluten free), a group photo, and a visit from independent filmmaker Jeff Grinta, who will be filming a brief “promo video”. Meet us at the usual time place. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Cost: A donation of $8 per family is requested to offset monthly fees for use of the space.
Activities: Video games such as Wii, X-Box 360, Game Cube, Nintendo 64, Playstation, Supernintendo, SEGA and other favorites are projected on the walls using InFocus projectors (this is ultra cool!). Gameboy, Pokemon and Board Games are also available.
Thanks to Jonathan Chase for the tip.
by independencenw | Feb 9, 2010 | advocacy
GUARDIANSHIP: Limits and Responsibilities with Elaine Friesen-Strang
Date/Time: Thurs, March 4th, 2010
10am to 12noon
Class location: Washington County Juvenile Justice Building,
222 N. First Ave. Room # 105, HILLSBORO, Oregon
Driving Directions: Hwy 26 to Glencoe Rd. Exit #57, Turn LEFT onto NW GLENCOE RD, which becomes N 1ST AVE. Juvenile building, 222 N. 1st Ave, is on the LEFT, adjacent to the Courthouse. Enter building on Lincoln St.
******This class is FREE, however you MUST register! ******
Instructor: Elaine Friesen-Strang is the Director of the GAPS (Guardianship, Advocacy and Planning Services) Program for the Arc of Oregon. She has worked for GAPS for over 20 years and is a licensed professional guardian.
Course Description: Elaine will discuss most frequently asked questions. Is guardianship necessary? What is the process? What are the limitations? What authority does it give?
Send registration form to: Jerri Rudacil, Wash Co HHS-DD, 155 N First Ave, #250, Hillsboro, OR 97124 or email Jerri_rudacil@washington.or.us
Questions? Call Jerri at 503-846-3135
