DD Awareness Celebration
March 5, 2008
Barbara Roberts Human Services Building , in the lobby from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Salem , Oregon.
Sponsored by The Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and The Arc of Oregon.
For more information please contact the Council Office at: (503) 945-9941 or email ocdd@ocdd.org
Click here to print an invitation
Oregon Training Series on Direct Supports, Session 1
March 13, 2008
Check-in 8:00 am
Session begins promptly at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Multiple site locations
Keynote speaker: Kathie Snow
This training is targeted to "direct support providers and related professionals who support individuals with developmental disabilties, including independent and family providers."
Pre-registration is required.
For detailed information please visit the website at: http://www.directsupports.com
Oregon Training Series on Direct Supports, Session 2
April 25, 2008
Check-in 8:00 am
Session begins promptly at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Multiple site locations
Keynote speaker: Norm Kunc
This training is targeted to "direct support providers and related professionals who support individuals with developmental disabilties, including independent and family providers."
Pre-registration is required.
For detailed information please visit the website at: http://www.directsupports.com
Beyond The Ramp
May 2, 2008
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
St. Anthony Village
Portland, Oregon
The Interfaith Disabilities Network of Oregon is pleased to announce the upcoming conference "Beyond the Ramp - Engaging People with Disabilities in Faith Communities."
Click here for a detailed announcement
Click here for the conference brochure
Email: idno@msn.com
Phone: 503-226-7079 ext. 55
Celebrate Wellness Conference
May 9th* (Pre-conference)
May 10th
Double Tree Hotel, Lloyd Center
Portland, Oregon
Learn about physical activities, set physical activities, set physical activity goals and receive information for ongoing support. Other topics include healthy eating, stress reduction, etc.
For more information please visit: http://www.oidd.org/cca/cwc/
or call Bethany: (503) 494-3331
Mega Conference
May 30 - 31 2008
Riverhouse Resort
Bend, Oregon
A Coalition of disability related organizations are coming together in Oregon to plan the first statewide disability MegaConference. The shared purpose in creating this conference is to provide a forum to educate, empower, inspire and connect all people involved in the field of disabilities.
A vast array of topics will be provided throughout the MegaConference.
Please help spread the word!
Visit www.arcoregon.org for more information
United Cerebral Palsy 2008 Annual Conference
June 18 - 21, 2008
Hyatt Regency
Washington, DC
"Believable Hope, Life without Limits."
For more information visit: http://www.ucp.org
or call toll free: 1-800-872-5827
Click here to view a save the date announcment
Oregon Training Series on Direct Supports, Session 3
June 20, 2008
Check-in 8:00 am
Session begins promptly at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Multiple site locations
Keynote speaker: David Pitonyak
This training is targeted to "direct support providers and related professionals who support individuals with developmental disabilties, including independent and family providers."
Pre-registration is required.
For detailed information please visit the website at: http://www.directsupports.com
Oregon Training Series on Direct Supports, Session 4
September 25, 2008
Check-in 8:00 am
Session begins promptly at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Multiple site locations
Keynote speaker: Cathy Ficker-Terrill
This training is targeted to "direct support providers and related professionals who support individuals with developmental disabilties, including independent and family providers."
Pre-registration is required.
For detailed information please visit the website at: http://www.directsupports.com
13th Annual Family Conference on Cerebral Palsy
October 3 & 4, 2008
Red Lion-Jantzen Beach
Portland, Oregon
"Living & Learning"
This year's keynote speaker is Tom Ritter. Tom is an individual with cerebral palsy who served on the UCP national board and wrote the foreword to the book "Children with Cerebral Palsy."
Tom is a TV producer, writer, and speaker interested in the media's depiction of people with disabilities. With his brother, John Ritter, he is an Emmy Award winner.
Visit the website at: www.ucpaorwa.org
or call: 503-777-4166
Toll free: 800-473-4581
Contact: sblanchard@ucpaorwa.org
Building Futures, Transition to College & Employment Conference
October 27, 28 & 29 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel
Washington Square
Tigard, Oregon
Sponsored by Oregon Department of Education, Office of Student Learning and Partnerships, and the Oregon Parent Training and Information Center.
Who should attend: Students and young adults with disabilities, parents and professionals.
For more information as it develops, please visit OrPTI's website at: www.orpti.org
Or call toll free at: 1-888-505-2673
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