September, 1999, Issue VOLUME 6, NUMBER 1 Survey underscores problems with transition from school Judy Wiley knows her way around the special education system. Disabilities fare well during mixed session The average citizen had little opportunity to have a significant impact... EDITORIAL Step forward and be counted! Bittersweet is my feeling about the Oregonian's recent coverate of the wait list GUEST OPINION Challenging assumptions is another challenge of self-directed supports I read with interest the guest column in the June 1999 Clarion, "On the enthusiasm.... Parent complaints to Oregon Department of Education: Is the system too broken to fix? On June 18, 1999, Oregon Advocacy Center (OAC) released a report... Special education complaint process to be a topic of forum The Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Advocacy Center will discuss... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wait list extends beyond our borders I recently heard from a woman named Anne in Missouri... Oregon a leader in self-directed support I began working in this field in 1987. Study of Alternatives to Work Programs Nears Completion Final findings and recommendations still due. ASK THE OREGON ADVOCACY CENTER Parents don't have final say in IEP meetings Lifespan Respite Care Project expands Oregon respite care network now reaching every county. Parent interest groups spring from Community Education Project Special education advocacy trainings in Marion and Multnomah Counties... New independent living center in Ontario The Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living (EOCIL) opens its doors... Council seeks input for 5 year plan The Oregon Developmental Disabilities Council is gathering public comments... "It's My Right! Women in Charge" project addresses abuse A new collaborative project of the Oregon Science of Health University Project... Calendar October through November Kudos to Cunio Judy Cunio has been named "Person of the Year". Seeking Nominations for Inclusive Community Award The Community Partnerships Project is accepting submissions for the Inclusive Community Award. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month Each year the federal government spend 40 times more money to support people... NICHCY offers transition guides The National Information for Children and Youth with Disabilities has information... We Need Your Help Are you caring for a person with developmental disabilities... Look who's reading the Clarion! Former Governor Barbara Roberts got her start in politics as a mother advocating for...

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