How to Advocate: Advice from a Mother of a Child with Special Needs
Recently received a special needs diagnosis for your child? A local parent shares helpful tips as you begin your advocacy journey.
What to Expect in Fall 2020
FACT Oregon shares some points to consider for the school year, particularly if you have a student with an IEP.
PDX Parent Umbrella: An Accessible, Inclusive Digital Directory
800+ listings in categories like Education, Family Fun, Health Care, and Professional Services.
Portland’s Inclusive Playgrounds
A communications expert, writer and self-proclaimed "idea lady," Amy Crawford and her family love living and playing in the Pacific Northwest. She, her husband, Schuyler, and son Shiloh (4) welcomed the fourth member of their family, Oliver, in May. If you happen to be in NE Portland at 4:00am, wave. She'll be up.
Latest posts by Amy Crawford (see all)
- Summer Camps: Plan Like a Pro - April 14, 2021
- Summer Camp Safety - March 22, 2021
- Montessori 101 - January 29, 2019
Portland’s dedication to play for all is producing creative, accessible playgrounds for kids of all ages and abilities. It all began in 2009 when two Portland parents, G Cody QJ and April Goldberg, took matters into their own hands in an effort to create a play space where their then-five-year old daughter, Harper, could play …
Tips for School Transition & IEP Meetings
Tips for Transitioning Students Experiencing Specialized Needs to a New School
Inclusive Education and Support Trainings for Parents
Latest posts by Amy Conway (see all)
- GIVEAWAY: Tickets to Oregon Children's Theatre's"Dragons Love Tacos" - December 11, 2019
- GIVEAWAY: Tickets to OMSI's Exquisite Creatures and Gingerbread Adventures - November 24, 2019
- GIVEAWAY: Family Pass to Hands On Children's Museum - November 20, 2019
Figuring out special education and learning how to best support families members in the home is hard. Families start early, well before they are ready to send their kids off to elementary school. There are screenings, diagnosis and meetings, meetings, meetings to be had. It’s a lot to figure out, a lot to balance and …
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