Building collaborative bridges for student success during kindergarten transition
The Kindergarten readiness program offers facilitators who have walked in your shoes and understand that parents are the experts on their children, partnering with professionals and speakers in the field of special education.
Que pueda por sí misma andar por la vida: Mis días con Violeta
Hace tres años me enteré que la bebé que esperaba tenía Síndrome de Down. Al principio fue difícil para mi entenderlo y aceptar. Nunca había tenido contacto con alguien con Síndrome de Down y tenía muy poca información. Pero felizmente tuve mucho apoyo de mi familia, que me animaban diciendo que todo iba a estar bien.
So she can walk through life on her own: My days with Violeta
A little over three years ago, I found out that the baby I was expecting had Down Syndrome. At first it was hard for me to understand and accept this. I’d never had any contact with someone who had Down Syndrome, and I had very little information. But, happily, I got a lot of support from my family who encouraged me, saying that everything was going to be fine.
Ruby’s story: Inclusion, self-advocacy, and a future that could include college
We all have needs and deserve the chance to be lifelong learners.
Hay muy pocas cosas sobre las que tengo control...
En broma le dije a mi esposa: "Soy un hombre heterosexual, blanco, de clase media. Aparentemente, el único espacio que falta en mi voz es cómo aparecer como padre de un niño con una discapacidad ".
There are very few things I have control over...
I jokingly told my wife, “I’m a straight, white, middle-class male. Apparently, the only space my voice is missing from is how to show up as a father of a child with a disability.”
A tale of a recent trek my family took on our farm...
This hike was simultaneously one of the hardest and one of the most successful walks our family has ever taken together.
Volunteering for Bike First: Noah's reflection
I can assert that my volunteering at Bike First! is one of the most salient reasons behind my continued development as a human being.
Oh, the places you will go! Emma's and Dan's story
Five years ago, we asked our children what they wanted for their future, encouraging them to envision no limits. A shared dream was college. Emma had choices and options; there was no college option for Dan in Oregon.
Vaccines with care
Our team understands disability and how to get creative to meet diverse needs. Here’s a great example.
Writing during the pandemic
When Covid-19 rocked the world we found solace in our small back yard, our dog and poetry.
A round-up on the recent successes of higher education for students with I/DD
The latest news in inclusive higher learning.
From COVID through college, separate is not equal
The pandemic has revealed how important it is that disability is included in every equity conversation, including transition and higher education conversations about students with intellectual developmental disabilities accessing college.
Conozca los datos sobre la carga pública
A partir del 9 de marzo del 2021, la regla discriminatoria y ampliada sobre la Carga Pública está permanentemente BLOQUEADA, y ya no está en vigor en ninguna parte de los Estados Unidos.
Know the facts about public charge
As of March 9, 2021, the discriminatory, expanded Public Charge rule is permanently BLOCKED, and is no longer in effect anywhere in the United States. Now, immigrants can safely get public benefits that support their health, nutrition, and housing without fear of impact on their immigration status.
Will's college reflection (video)
Will, one of the first students to complete the College and Community Studies program at PSU, and staff member at NWDSA/ABI reflects on his transition and college experience.
Think Out Loud broadcast: Many students with disabilities still struggle with distance learning
It has been difficult and, in some cases impossible, to translate special education services to virtual platforms.
Fighting COVID: Our new comic book highlights COVID awareness
Our Social Justice Youth Group identified a need for accessible resources around COVID-19 prevention.
Is college on the radar for your loved one or student?
More than ever, college is an option for students with an intellectual disability. However, options in the western United States are limited. Until four years ago, there wasn’t even one inclusive college option in Oregon.
Working side by side
Hunter is our oldest, so when his little sister came around it was shocking to me that I didn’t have to fight for her in the same way I do for Hunter, who has Down syndrome