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		<title>Dad&#8217;s Outing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ January 28, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Dad' Outing Planned for January 28th!

Please join Steve Holland, Paul Carson and other NWDSA dads on Saturday, January 28th for an afternoon of conversation and good times at McMenamin&#8217;s Backstage Bar pool room.
If you haven&#8217;t been there, the Backstage Bar is a great space with classic oak pool tables and a relaxing vibe. This is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eleanor Bailey, NWDSA Staff Member and Self Advocate, Takes a New Step at New Seasons</title>
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Eleanor Bailey has become a valuable member of the New Seasons team. Eleanor is thrilled to be earning her own money and lending her talents to a great company! Learn more about Eleanor.
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		<link>http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2012/01/05/eleanor-bailey-nwdsa-staff-member-and-self-advocate-takes-a-big-step/</link>
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		<title>Donate Your Vehicle and Help NWDSA</title>
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You can help NWDSA with your vehicle donation.
Running or not, we can pick up in all 50 states!
Most title and estate issues can be easily resolved.

By donating your vehicle to Northwest Down Syndrome Association:

Help us maintain and expand our important work
Avoid the possibility of receiving a low trade-in value from a dealer, or the anxiety [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2011/11/18/donate-your-vehicle-and-help-nwdsa/</link>
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		<title>OTAP Accessible Instructional Materials Workshops</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ February 17, 2012; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. February 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] These free workshops focus on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) and how they can help parents and professionals enhance learning experiences for students. Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) are defined as text books and core instructional materials in specialized formats such as electronic text, audio files, large print, or Braille. These two workshops will present similar material. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>OTAP iPad Workshop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ March 3, 2012; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] 

Learn about iPad and tablet applications that support learning and communication at home and in the classroom. Spend 3 hours with experts getting tips on the best apps out there and how to use them. There is a tremendous amount available for the iPad that can support all types of learners. 

For more information and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2011/11/18/otap-ipad-workshop/</link>
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		<title>2012 All Born (In) Conference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ April 28, 2012; ] 2011 All Born (In) Cross Disability Inclusion Conference ~ Save the Date!
April 28th, 2012
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Ambridge Event Center
1333 NE MLK Blvd
Portland OR 97232

Over 20 different sessions will be offered.
Tools, networking, and inspiration
for parents and professionals.

More info coming soon.


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		<link>http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2011/11/11/2012-all-born-in-conference/</link>
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		<title>Annual Winter Social</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ December 4, 2011; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] 

What's more fun than a bouncy castle, air hockey, photos with Santa, and pizza? That's right, the company of family and friends! Join the NWDSA as we celebrate the holidays at JJ Jump.

Sunday, December 4
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Clackamas JJ Jump
9057 SE Jannsen Road
Just off I-205 at exit 13

Please visit www.jjjump.com to download a map and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2011/11/11/annual-winter-social/</link>
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		<title>NWDSA New Parent Brunch</title>
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Learn and share with other new families 
Please join NWDSA Board Members Angela Jarvis-Holland, Steven Holland and Abby Braithwaite for a morning of information, resources and introductions. Meet other new families and get a chance to learn and share. Steven, Angela and Abby, along with occupational therapist Mary Williams and audiologist Heather Durham, will lead [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2011/11/03/nwdsa-new-parent-brunch/</link>
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		<title>¿Tiene un niño o niña con Síndrome de Down de 0 – 5 años?</title>
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		<link>http://www.nwdsa.org/index.php/news/2011/11/03/%c2%bftiene-un-nino-o-nina-con-sindrome-de-down-de-0-%e2%80%93-5-anos/</link>
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		<title>Kindergarten Inclusion Cohort Kick-Off Meeting &#8211; Help Us Spread the Word!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[ October 26, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] 


Kick-Off Meeting October 26th, 6:00pm

Staff and families are welcome to come to our kick-off meeting on October 26th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm to learn about the Kindergarten Inclusion Cohort and ask questions.



The NWDSA Kindergarten Inclusion Cohort is about to form its second class focused on informing and empowering families around inclusive placements for their young [...]]]></description>
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