A message from our Program Director
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A message from our Program Director

I want to send my deepest gratitude to all the amazing children, families, and colleagues that I have had the pleasure of walking alongside over the last 20+ years.

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Message from Steven & Dan
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Message from Steven & Dan

As we move into spring, it’s a good time to reflect back on the amazing journey we have experienced as a family over the last two decades.

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So proud of our graduates!
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So proud of our graduates!

We want to congratulate the first graduating class from Portland State University’s four year Think College Inclusion Oregon program.

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Rachel's reflections (video)
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Rachel's reflections (video)

Rachel, one of the first students to complete the College and Community Studies Program at PSU, and staff member at NWDSA/ABI reflects on her experience.

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Nuestro trabajo continúa
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Nuestro trabajo continúa

La pandemia dio un pequeño jiro al enfoque de nuestro trabajo, pero nuestra misión y valores como organización permanecen firmes y continuamos trabajando para crear y nutrir una comunidad amorosa e inclusiva celebrando a cada persona que experimenta una discapacidad.

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The work continues
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The work continues

The pandemic took a small toll on the focus of our work, but our mission and values as an organization remain strong, and we continue to work to create and nurture a loving and inclusive community celebrating each person who experiences a disability.

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Representing at Rose City Comic Con
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Representing at Rose City Comic Con

On September 10th, Angela Frome, Angela Jarvis-Holland, Shannon Wheeler, Martin Thomas, Maria Rangel, Daniel Jarvis-Holland, and Mike Rosen gave the presentation “How to Turn a Pandemic into a Great Comic” at the Rose City Comic Convention.

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Healing through community
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Healing through community

Theo’s parents Vanessa and Andrew share that they’ve come to realize Down syndrome is about community and love, and I couldn’t agree more!

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Inclusion works!
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Inclusion works!

Thanks to the support of NWDSA/ABI, and to our vision for her to belong and be part of inclusion this new school year, Violeta is part of one of the first inclusive programs in our district.

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