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

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

• Buddy Walk Committee
At first glance, this is more about the fall than the summer, but in order to make another great Buddy Walk happen, we need your help. Meetings will take place twice a month until September, and the committee is a great chance to get more involved in the work of the NWDSA. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month for a fun evening of planning and strategizing. The first meeting will take place at the NWDSA Resourcefulness Center, 6826 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97213, on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Light dinner will be served. To join the committee, or discuss other Buddy Walk Volunteer options, please contact Kyle at (503) 238-0522.

• James Bond Casino Night Benefit at Tony Starlight’s
Join us on July 9th at Tony Starlight’s Supper Club and Lounge (3728 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97232) for a fun night of laughter and good cheer. Advisory Board member Sherry Kucera and her husband Brett are hosting this event, and proceeds from the evening will go to support the NWDSA summer social, as well as continued new parent outreach work. Hope you can make it! For more info about Tony Starlight’s, check out www.tonystarlight.com. Facebook users, visit the event page for more information.

• Summer Social
The date has been set! More information about the summer social on August 8th will be coming soon. Join us at Old McDonalds Farm http://www.oldmcdonaldsfarm.org/aboutUs/directions.htm for a Saturday full of fun. There will be music, food, animals to enjoy and activities to do. If you would like to be part of the social committee or volunteer, please contact Jamie Burch @ (503) 238-0522.

• NWDSA Resourcefulness Center Open Drop-in Opportunities
We would like to invite you to visit our office to check out our resources, meet other families, and share ideas. We will be hosting drop-in hours every Thursday afternoon from 12:30-2:30 for families of kids with Down syndrome. We will also host monthly cross-disability, inclusion themed drop-in evenings on the fourth Wednesday of every month, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served, and we hope you can join us to get to know the community, ask questions, and share stories.

• Oregon Disability MegaConference
The 2009 Oregon Disability MegaConference is taking place right here in Portland, on June 25-27, 2009 at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. We wanted to make sure you all have a chance to learn more about this opportunity. Keynote speaker Norm Kunc is a wonderful speaker, and it is always great to hear his inspiring words on inclusion and a successful life. There are other great sessions planned as well, and the Registration Deadline has been extended to June 20, 2009.
Also, stipends still remain for families that live in the Metro area (Multnomah,Clackamas, Washington Counties), with kids ages birth to 18 years old.
For questions, stipend information, or special accommodations, email Angie Solisat angie.solis@arcoregon.org or call (toll free) 1-877-581-2726 or in Salem 503-581-2726.

• Parks and Rec
And last but not least, as you are planning your summer fun this year, don’t forget about the great inclusion programs available through Parks and Rec. Both Portland and Vancouver-Clark Parks and Rec programs offer inclusion specialists free of charge to ensure that all kids can participate fully in all program activities. For more information on Portland programs, visit http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=39830, and for info on the Clark County programs, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parks-recreation/recreation/disabled/index.htm

Enjoy the summer weather!