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Welcome to July at FACT Oregon! The days are long and the sun is bright and we know families are finding fun ways to enjoy these beautiful summer days. This is the perfect time to announce this year’s annual All Ability Tri4Youth!
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  • All Ability Tri4Youth
  • Parent Leadership Training
  • Celebrating 31 years with ADA
This year the event will be held virtually on August 28th and 29th! Join with your friends, family, or on your own! This event is barrier free so you can participate your way! FACT Oregon hopes you will join us in changing the face of disability in sports and recreation by registering for the All Ability Tri4Youth today!

We are also excited to share our Parent Leadership Training: Activating Your Advocacy! This is a 12 part virtual training available FREE to parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities. This training will be held virtually on Monday and Wednesday evenings from October 11th to November 17th. Learn more about this training below and by visiting our website. 

Finally, this month we not only celebrate Independence day on July 4th but Disability Independence Day on July 26th which marks 31 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. Learn more about this landmark legislation and more in our up for discussion section!

As always we know you are each working hard to care for your families and communities through this and every season. We are so grateful for the opportunity to support you, offer resources, and join in community! 
Signature of Roberta Dunn Executive Director of FACT Oregon
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Training Offerings!

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(Available in Spanish and English)

Register Online for Access!

Kindergarten means lots of changes for your child experiencing disability. Especially this year with COVID-19 and slowly returning to in-person learning. This training will offer tips and tools for a successful year, information about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how to be your child’s #1 fan and advocate.

ANYTIME!
ANYWHERE!
(Available in Spanish and English)

Register Online for access!

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) describes your child's special education needs and services. Learn more about how the IEP is made, how to actively engage in the process, and advocate for your child's specific school needs.

Save the Date!
September 18th, 2021

We are so excited to announce our Early Childhood virtual learning summit scheduled for this fall! Keep an eye on your inbox or check out our website for updates on this event and more!
Special Events!
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Parent Leadership Training
Activating Your Advocacy

FACT Oregon is excited to share with you Parent Leadership Training: Activating your Advocacy, a training opportunity for parents/caregivers raising a child experiencing disability. This training was developed to equip and empower parent leaders for engagement in communities across Oregon, ensuring that the voices of families raising a child experiencing disability heard at the local and state level.
This is a 6 week course and will consist of 12 virtual sessions. There is an application process and a stipend of $500 offered to participants upon successful completion of the course. Learn more on our website and start the application today!
Join FACT Oregon for our 2021
All Ability Tri4Youth!

FACT Oregon's All Ability Tri4Youth program seeks to transform the face and perception of disability in sport and recreation. In this, our second annual Virtual Challenge, athletes from across Oregon will participate in family units, friend groups, or individually during the weekend of August 28-29, 2021. Youth and their families and friends will set their own team or individual challenge goals, do their activity(ies) in their local community, and report back through photos and videos to share all the fun and hard work!

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Up For Discussion!
Articles, videos, and podcasts to spark conversations with your friends and family!
Americans With Disabilities Act (1990)

If you are new to the Americans with Disabilities Act, you can visit this website for an in depth look at what the ADA has done for employment, education, and against the discrimination of individuals with disabilities.


Signing the ADA
The Whole Person

This video offers a look into what it was like 31 years ago when the ADA was signed. Click below to learn more about the history behind the ADA and what has happened since its historic signing.
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6 Tips to Have a Sensory Friendly 4th of July

Its true that the 4th of July can be packed with fun and also overstimulating for some individuals! This article offers tips and tricks for setting yourself up for success and ensuring a fun and safe fourth of July for all!
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