Persimmon Golf Course
500 South East Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
503-667-7500

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Tools, Networking & Inspiration for
Parents and Professionals
Committed to Inclusive Education
Opportunities for Children
(birth – 21) with Disabilities

April 17, 2010
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Ambridge Event Center
1333 NE MLK Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97232

Keynote Speakers
Joy Zabala, Ph.D.
Director of Technical Assistance for CAST www.cast.org

Terri Couwenhoven, M.S.
Clinic Coordinator – DS Clinic of Wisconsin www.chw.org

Karen Gaffney
Self Advocate
www.karengaffneyfoundation.com

More than 20 dynamic sessions to choose from. We are currently accepting online registration and session
abstracts will be available soon.

A parent-driven best practices initiative in partnership with PSU and other professionals  

Taking the lead in this endeavor is the Northwest Down Syndrome Association, a parent-driven volunteer organization on a mission to create and nurture loving and inclusive communities celebrating every person with Down syndrome. All Born “In” was founded by the board of the NWDSA in the spring of 2006. It is planned each year in partnership with Portland State University. PSU professors Ruth Falco and Paula Stanovich and MESD have been instrumental in the development and planning of the conference since the beginning. The conference is supported by NWDSA, Multnomah DD, MPAC, MESD and many others.

This is an exciting day for parents, caregivers and professionals working to create inclusive opportunities for children with disabilities – in neighborhoods, schools, and the community at large. Come celebrate and learn how educators can design instruction to maximize the learning of all students. Share the experience and expertise necessary to be successful advocates for all children, and explore ways to open the eyes of the wider community to the fact that our children are All Born “In”.

For more information contact
Angela Frome at 503-238-0522

Please download the following documents and share this information with other parents and professionals who may not have heard about All Born “In”.

2010 All Born “In” conference flyer

2010 All Born “In” Registration Brochure

2010 Registration Brochure in Spanish

2010 conference flyer in Spanish

Spanish fact sheet

Kathie Snow is a parent, author of Disability is Natural: Revolutionary Common Sense for Raising Successful Children with Disabilities, and a national speaker who challenges conventional wisdom, and promotes new attitudes, new actions, and common sense in the disability arena.

Whether you are a parent or professional, Kathie will provide a thought-provoking and exhilarating experience! There will be a daytime (4 hour) presentation and an evening (2 hour) presentation to accommodate all schedules!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
UNITED WAY COMMUNITY CENTER
619 SW 11TH AVEUNE, PORTLAND, OR 97205

Registration is required
Please email christy@factoregon.org or call (503) 708-3986 with questions or to complete registration.
Parent stipends available!!
Interpretación al español disponible si lo solicitan.

10:00am-3:00pm
(includes light lunch)
Registration Fees:
Professionals: $25
Parents: $10

6:30pm-8:30pm
(includes refreshments)
Registration Fees:
Professionals: $10
Parents: $5

download flyer: Kathie Snow Flyer

Wednesday, January 27th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
NWDSA Resourcefulness Center
6826 NE Glisan St.
Portland OR 97213

RSVP 503-238-0522 or ajarvis-holland@nwdsa.org

download flyer – k transition drop in flyer

2010 Cross-Disability Inclusion Conference
April 17, 2010
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Ambridge Event Center
1333 NE MLK Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97232

Tools, Networking & Inspiration for Parents and Professionals.

Over 20 sessions to choose from.

For more information contact
Angela Jarvis-Holland 503-238-0522

2010 Keynote Speakers:
Joy Zabala, Ph.D.
Teachers and parents want students to succeed, but a one-size-fits-all approach to education simply does not work. How can educators respond to individual differences? CAST’s solution is called Universal Design for Learning. UDL involves creating flexible methods and materials that accommodate learner differences. Dr. Zabala is the Director of Technical Assistance for CAST, located in Wakefield, MA. Visit www.cast.org for more info.
Terri Couwenhoven, M.S.
Terri is the coordinator and health educator at the Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. She is a certified sexuality educator and author of Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality. She specializes in developing programs and resources that address healthy sexuality and relationship issues for people with developmental disabilities. See www.chw.org for more info.

download flyer – one page save the date

Socials are a wonderful opportunity to connect and celebrate as a community. We look forward to reconnecting with folks that we only get to see once or twice a year. Mark you calendar and get ready for a hopping good time.
Sunday, December 13th from 2-4pm

Inflatable Kingdom – 6830 SW Bonita Road
Portland OR 97224
For directions visit www.inflatablekingdom.com

Please R.S.V.P. by December 8th to Angela Frome
afrome@nwdsa.org or call (503) 238-0522

If you are interested in volunteering on the Social Committee, please contact Angela Frome. We would love to have your energy!

Join us Sunday, November 22nd for a night of music celebrating the great Johnny Mercer.
Support the NWDSA while enjoying great music and delicious food!

Mr. & Mrs. Starlight are strong supporters of the NWDSA and will share all door proceeds from the night with our organization! Come on out and help support the family Holiday Social. Bring your friends and family!

Sunday November 22
THE TONY STARLIGHT ALL-STARS SALUTE
100 YEARS OF JOHNNY MERCER 6 PM $8

With Portland’s own Bo Ayars Trio

The great Johnny Mercer would have turned 100 years old this year and we are celebrating his legacy by having an All-Star vocal salute. Great songs like “Moon River”, “The Days of Wine and Roses”, “The Summer Wind”, “Autumn Leaves”, “Skylark”, “That Old Black Magic”, “One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)”, “Jeepers Creepers”, and more. Scheduled to sing are Barbara Ayars, Tara Williamson, Jerry Stewart, Marianna Thielen, Amanda York, Stephanie Torres and Tony Starlight.

Kids 10 and older are welcome at this event from 5:00 – 9:00 PM.

Tony Starlight’s Supperclub & Lounge
3728 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97232
(503) 517-8584
www.tonystarlight.com

The First Five Wonderful Years
How to make therapy work for you and your family
With all that has been discovered about our children’s ability in recent years regarding early intervention and therapy for children with Down syndrome, we know there is a lot we can do to maximize the potential of our child. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how to fit it all in. Every family is unique and therapies should fit into the natural routines of the day for maximum benefit.
Join us as we look at some of the significant milestones in the first five years of development and review important medical information pertaining to some common causes that can influence development.
Professionals and parents will share concrete ideas of how to incorporate therapy into daily routines. Bring your questions and your own success stories and be a part of the Reciprocal Learning Community on November 7. Speakers include Heather Durham, MS, CCC-A, Newborn Hearing Screening Coordinator, Pediatric Audiologist with Child Development and Rehabilitation Center at OHSU, Theodore Curtis, MD, Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Vancouver Eye Care, Parent Experts and Mary Williams, Occupational Therapist and Licensed Instructor in Yoga for the Special Child®.

There is no cost for this session and we always welcome new families!

• Saturday November 7, 2009
8:45 am until 1 pm
• Valley Community Presbyterian Church 8060 SW Brentwood Street
Portland, OR 97225 503-292-3537
• Therapist-run Childcare & Spanish Translation Available
• Morning Beverages & Snack
and Family Lunch Provided
• Additional Speakers, Family Story, Resource Table and NWDSA Updates
• Connect with other families and network

The topics of the RLC focus on children with Down syndrome, from birth to age 5. Please R.S.V.P. to Jen Brandse at (503) 645-0890 or jennabreeze@verizon.net before Wednesday, November 4. We need to know: how many adults are attending (and their names); how many children for childcare (and their names and ages); and your phone number. As always, childcare may fill up so please register early. Please let us know if you need Spanish Translation services. Para comunicarse en español, llame a Sheyla Hirshon al 503-239-1509.

Download flyer RLC flyer Nov 2009

Thursday October 8
TONY’S ALL-STARS SING SINATRA 8 PM $7
Door Proceeds Benefit NWDSA
Tony has invited the best male vocalists that frequent the club to sing their favorite Sinatra tunes, who have all agreed to donate their time to benefit the Northwest Down Syndrome
Association. The stellar Reece Marshburn Trio sets the musical backdrop. Tony will host and perform. Singers scheduled to appear are Dan Murphy, Justin Shandor. Mickey Cas, Chuck Par-Due and Jerry Stewart.

Tuesday October 13
SINATRA BINGO AND TRIVIA WITH TONY 7 – 10 PM FREE
Donations accepted for NWDSA
“I’ll dust off the old Bingo board for one special night of Jack Daniel’s fueled mayhem. They’ll be trivia, prizes, video presentations and I’ll DJ my favorite Sinatra recordings. Come down, eat dinner, buy a few rounds of drinks, win some prizes, match wits with Tony and lose.”

We will also raffle off a few items and take donations for The Northwest Down Syndrome
Association! NO MINORS THIS NIGHT PLEASE

Sunday October 18
TONY STARLIGHT SINGS SINATRA BY REQUEST 6 – 9 PM $7
Raise Money For NWDSA By Requesting Your Favorites
Tony will sing from a list of some 90+ Frank Sinatra songs with the Bo Ayars Trio. You get to pick the set list by donating to The Northwest Down Syndrome Association. “Here’s $10 bucks, now sing My Way” – “Wait, here’s $20 not to sing My Way!” See how it’s gonna go? It’ll be great. Bring the well-mannered kids, ten and over!
*ACCOMPANIED MINORS OKAY UNTIL 9 PM

Tony Starlight’s Supperclub & Lounge 3728 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97232
(503) 517-8584 www.tonystarlight.com

sinatra starlight benefit