The University of Oregon Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD)

Early Childhood Agency For Referral, Evaluation and Screening (EC CARES)

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:03:25 +0000

Early Childhood Agency For Referral, Evaluation and Screening (EC CARES) EC-CARES is located within the UCEDD and contracts with the Oregon Department of Education, through Lane Educational Service District, to provide early intervention and early childhood special education services to children, and their families, aged birth to five years who eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The service catchment area for EC-CARES is Lane County, Oregon. EC-CARES is jointly directed by Val Taylor and Judy Newman and is a major resource for Lane County and the state of Oregon in the area of early childhood screening, evaluation and intervention, and specialized instruction for young children and their families with disabilities.

Early Intervention Program

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Early Intervention Program (EIP) The Early Intervention Program is directed by Jane Squires. EIP engages in interdisciplinary training, program development, service delivery, provision of supports, and applied research on behalf of young children having developmental disabilities and related risk conditions (neglect, abuse, developmental delay, language disorders). The program is strongly person- and family-centered and is both nationally and internationally known. The EI Program focuses on children in the 0-5 age range and maintains a dual emphasis on assessment and intervention with young children and their families. The EIP exemplifies best practices in the fields of early childhood education and early intervention.

National Indian Parent Information Center

DaphneW — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:28:20 +0000

The main office of the National Indian Parent Information Center is in Grants Pass, Oregon. This organization is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, to providing training and support to Native American families and their children with disabilities or learning challenges. They offer several workshops, which can be scheduled in your own locality, as well as a “Community Friends” program that connects families so they can support each other.

OHSU Autism Links

DaphneW — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:44:13 +0000

Oregon Health & Science University has created an extensive list of links leading to websites holding in formation on autism treatment and research.

National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders

DaphneW — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:23:34 +0000

The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders is a multi-university center devoted to promoting the use of evidence-based practice for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. The resources section holds materials for families as well as practitioners.

Northwest Autism Foundation

DaphneW — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:22:34 +0000

The Northwest Autism Foundation website provides information about autism and contact information for hundreds of individuals and organizations that are contributing to the treatment and cure for autism spectrum disorders. Start here for resources specific to Oregon.

National Autism Center

DaphneW — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:22:17 +0000

The National Autism Center (NAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting effective, evidence-based treatment approaches, and to providing direction to families, practitioners, organizations, policy-makers, and funders. The site supports a wide variety of resources, including information and a report on the National Standards Project. The goal of the National Standards project is to establish a single authoritative source of guidance to inform decisions retarding treatment.

OHSU – CDRC Autism Program

DaphneW — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:46:52 +0000

Oregon Health & Science University’s CDRC Autism Program provides services to children with established or suspected symptoms on the autism spectrum. We provide diagnostic evaluations, treatment and ongoing consultation to the families we serve. The CDRC Autism Program is a part of the Autism Treatment Network (ATN). Sponsored by the national advocacy organization Autism Speaks, OHSU and eleven other university-based medical centers across the country are working together to improve the availability, quality, and effectiveness of medical care for individuals with autism and their families.

Publication on Employment and Women With Disabilities

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:40:15 +0000

Feature Issue on Employment and Women With Disabilities,
Summer/Fall 2008

This issue of IMPACT includes personal profiles, interviews and additional resources related to women with disabilities in the workforce.

Impact is published by the Institute on Community Integration (UCEDD) and the Research and Training Center on Community Living, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota.

Lane Specialized Support Services

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Lane Specialized Support Services An Employment and Training Program. Specialized Employment Services provides employment training and education to adult students who experience developmental disabilities. SES operates as a cooperative venture between Lane Community College, the Lane County Office of Developmental Disabilities, and the State of Oregon’s Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Division.