The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS) is seeking input on its proposed 2013 State Plan Update and they want to hear from you! The comment period is open now and ends Friday, June 1, 2012 at 5 PM. There are a number of ways to provide testimony and multiple hearing locations. For more information and a hearing schedule click here: http://ocdd.org/index.php/ocdd/docs/ovrs_public_hearing_notice/
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! We want to encourage our readers to take this opportunity to familiarize with an organization supporting Oregonians living with disabilities and their loved ones by visiting our Community Resources and Family Supports here.
In January, The UCEDD began its annual Brown Bag Lecture series, so far we have learned about bullying and generational poverty. If you missed these topics; watch them online:
- Preventing The Toxic Phenomena of Bullying & Cyber Bullying in School: Behavioral & Legal Perspectives Video
- How Poverty and Homelessness Impacts Children Presentation Video
Additional past topics, handouts and video resources are available on Brown Bag page, this year marks the third year of the series! Suggestions for speakers and/ or topics are always welcome and may be submitted through our online survey anytime. The series runs from January through May.
Effective March 15, 2012 DOJ’s updated ADA Standards 2010 are mandatory for new construction and alterations/ remodels covered by the ADA.
The UCEDD Website is a a large and dynamic resource featuring a wide variety of resources covering 27 topics for people with developmental disabilities of all ages and those who care about them. Our staff have included a many features in or effort to make the website as user friendly and useful as possible including:
- Clickable images & Videos (when possible) – for people who use pictures more easily/quickly words to understand and use information.
- Monthly Themes – These themes are chosen to highlight issues important to the Developmental Disabilities community.
- Resources available in multiple languages – Our site current features 21 resources available in both English and Spanish.
- New Resource Collections – A grouping of resources all related to the same subject such as After school programs, Scouting, and School Sports. Resource collections are found under the topic that applies best to them.
We want to know what you think of our website! Take our short, 2- question survey anytime to let us know what if you think of our website, along with anything you feel we should add or do differently.
New this month on the UCEDD website:
- New Resources in Autism.
- New Resources in Abuse & Safety.
Please visit the Calendar for more Events!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 – 6:30pm
Community Of Hope Lutheran Church
27817 Southwest Stafford Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070
FACT Families, Friends and Community Partners,
Do you have questions about High School Diploma Options or Transition Services for Students 18 – 21 and the impact of HB 2283? We encourage you to attend a forum with Representative Sara Gelser to understand what the law says, what it means for students, and what parents, educators, and advocates need to know to ensure students have the opportunity to pursue rigorous diploma options and access to essential transition services.
State Representative Sara Gelser will be conducting a forum on High School Diplomas and Transition Programs for 18-21 year olds!
Rep. Gelser will discuss and answer questions about:
- High School Diploma Options
- Transition Services for 18-21 year olds
- House Bill 2283
Please pass this along to anyone you think might be interested. This event is being provided through a collaborative effort of concerned citizens of Wilsonville and FACT.
Key Resources on Autism: Publications from The EARLY Autism Institute and the UCEDD for Families and Professionals
