FACT Oregon Blog
Welcome to the FACT Oregon blog! Here we share stories by staff and community members who have first hand lived experience. See some of our favorite articles below or use the search feature to search for a topic that interests you!
Would you like to write a blog post about your family, your experience with FACT Oregon, or navigating school, goal setting, and living a self determined life? Email Amy Geoffroy at amy@factoregon.org for more information!
Larissa Meany, My Daughters Dreams
Larissa Meany shares about her experience as a mom, receiving her daughters diagnosis, finding support, then watching her daughter grow, learn, set goals, and achieve her dreams through a pandemic and beyond!
Dream To Go Far Press Release
Dream To Go Far empowers families to hold high expectations for their children, set a course for their family’s journey, recognize individual strengths and talents
FACT Oregon Re-Awarded Five Year Grant as Oregon’s Parent Training and Information Center
FACT Oregon has been awarded a new 5-year grant to increase access to support, trainings, and information for families across the state as they navigate special education services.
All Ability Tri4Youth 2020 Virtual Challenge Video!!
THANK YOU for joining us for the All Ability Tri4Youth 2020 Virtual Challenge!!
“It always seems impossible, until it’s done” Nelson Mandela
Alex and Tony share a diagnosis that many believe would prevent them from doing many things. While this is somewhat true, the people who surround these boys…
Back to school
Every school year I get a little anxious for all my kids, isn’t that something we all do? This year is no different. It’s important to remember that even though things are different…
Here’s to you, Christopher!
Christopher hit his stride in middle school and carried that stride on into high school. This was not without trials, and frustrations, but with constant communication…
My Distance Learning “Secret”
How do I wear all these hats and make sure my child is meaningfully participating in online school alongside his peers? Well, I will tell you my secret.
Our Response to COVID-19
Like many of you, we at FACT Oregon have been closely monitoring the reports regarding COVID-19. Today, Governor Kate Brown held a press conference to give her recommendations…
Let’s change the narrative this year for MLK Day of Service!
It was in a college psychology class that I was first introduced to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the five tier triangle that identified the meeting of individual needs to the ability to experience individual growth…
Thinking about College?
In thinking about preparing for adulthood as your child nears the end of high school, Portland State University’s Career and Community Studies program provides an inclusive, four-year college…