In honor of Bill Fallis and his love for his grandson, Riley, on October 11, 2010 we invite you to join us in teeing off for the Bill Fallis Memorial Golf Tournament, “Tee UP for DOWN Syndrome,” at the Persimmon Golf Course. All revenue will be donated to the Northwest Down Syndrome Association (NWDSA)
Persimmon Golf Course
500 South East Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
503-667-7500
2010 Abstracts and Speaker Bio’s
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
Disability is Natural and Other Revolutionary Common Sense
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
Is your child entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2010? Do you have questions and concerns about your child’s transition? Would you like to be better prepared on how to advocate for an inclusive educational setting? The NWDSA is here to provide tips and tools to help you be an empowered partner in the process. Hear from parents who have been down this path and learn how to best negotiate the system and what is involved in deciding your child’s placement. Michael Bailey, author of Special Education, A Parent’s Guide for Children’s success and Angela Jarvis-Holland, Executive Director of NWDSA and Co-founder of the All Born “In” cross-disability inclusion conference will be available to answer your questions and share stories and ideas.
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
Save The Date!!!
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