by independencenw | Jan 4, 2011 | advocacy, high school transition
Via Disability Rights Oregon:
Parents of Special Education Students Ages 18 and 19: Is Your Child Receiving Less Than a Full School Day of Services?
If you are the parent of a special education student under 20 years of age whose services were cut from a full school day to less than a full school day after he or she turned 18, we would like to hear from you. DRO’s special education attorneys are concerned that a new state policy may allow districts to ignore their legal responsibilities by providing less than a full school day of services for special education students who are 18 and 19 years old.
If you believe that your child is being affected by this policy, please call 503-243-2081 to discuss the details of your situation or fill out an on-line intake form.
DRO is committed to taking appropriate action if student rights are being violated.
by independencenw | Jan 4, 2011 | advocacy, training
Quarterly training sponsored by the Tri-County Sexual Assault Task Force:
FREE training for those who work with adult and teen survivors of sexual assault
Sexual Violence and Economic Justice
Presented by: Sailor Holladay & Jessica Gilbertson
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
This workshop will identify the variety of economic issues that impact survivors of sexual violence. We will explore community resources, consider tools, provide information and problem solving so that attendees are able to strengthen their advocacy response to the needs identified by sexual violence survivors.
Monday January 31, 2011
10am-12pm
Multnomah County Southeast Health Center
3653 SE 34th Ave (1/2 block South of SE Powell Blvd)
Basement Training Room
This training is free of charge. Registration is required.
To register for the training, please email your name, agency, and contact information to
Jessica at tcsatf@gmail.com (503-725-5640)
by independencenw | Jan 3, 2011 | advocacy
From the Oregon DD Coalition:
Attention: Individuals with developmental disabilities, families, providers, direct support workers, brokerage staff & advocates!
- Learn about proposed budget cuts to DD services!
- Learn what is being done to advocate for your services!
- Learn what you can do!
Saturday, January 8, 2011 | 10 AM – 12 Noon
Springfield/Eugene – The Arc of Lane County at 4181 E Street, Springfield 97478
Free child care available for those that pre-register by January 5th
Saturday, January 15, 2011 | 10 AM – 12 Noon
Portland – Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Souther Auditorium at 9155 SW Barnes Rd
Saturday, January 22, 2011 | 10AM – 12 Noon
Medford – Community Justice Building at 1103 West Main Street, Medford 97501
Additional Advocacy Events in Salem and via Video Conference Planned
Speakers Include:
MaryLee Fay, Oregon Department of Human Services, Seniors & People with Disabilities, DD Program
Kathryn Weit, Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
Organizers from your community
For Jan. 8th Child Care: Call Misty at 541-206-7693
Email: info@oregonddcoalition.org
Sponsored by the Oregon DD Coalition | www.oregonddcoalition.org
