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FACT Oregon
Oregon's statewide family support and disability advocacy nonprofit
FACT Oregon supports families experiencing disability across Oregon with free trainings, one-on-one support, and resources on special education, early intervention, transition, and self-determination. Its training calendar is open to families, youth, and professionals.
factoregon.org ↗Upcoming webinars
- Wed, September 16
ABCs for Little Ones in EI/ECSE
Just getting started with Early Intervention (EI) or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)? This training will walk you through the basics. You will learn what EI and ECSE are, how eligibility is determined, and what to expect along the way. We will talk about how young children learn through everyday routines and play, and how you can support your child’s learning at home using the things they already love.
- Wed, September 16
All About ABLE Accounts: Helping People with Disabilities Build Financial Security
People with disabilities deserve to be able to save, invest, and spend money to meet their individual goals. Come learn how an Oregon ABLE account can help your child or young adult with a disability build financial security and still keep or access benefits such as SSI, Medicaid, and SNAP. John Valley, Policy & Outreach Director at Upward Oregon, and Amy Geoffroy, a parent and FACT’s Director of Communications & Impact, will talk about all things ABLE. Join us for a special Lunch ‘n Learn.
- Tue, September 22
El ABC para los más pequeños en EI/ECSE
Este entrenamiento te guiará a través de lo básico de la intervención temprana y la educación especial en la primera infancia. Aprenderás qué son EI y ECSE, cómo se determina la elegibilidad y qué esperar durante el proceso. También obtendrás una visión clara del IFSP y del papel de la familia en la planificación de servicios.
- Wed, September 23
Your Child’s Journey: Transitioning from EI to ECSE
Is your child approaching age three? This free training presented by FACT Oregon helps families prepare for the move from Early Intervention (EI) to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). Learn what transition means, how EI and ECSE differ, the transition timeline, what to expect from the evaluation and meeting, and how to share your child’s strengths and hopes with the team. This training is presented in English.
- Tue, October 6
Money Skills No Limits: It’s Your Life! Manage Your Money
Money Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This is the first session. Participants will discuss why making your own money decisions is important, needs versus wants, income and expenses, and money mapping.
- Thu, October 8
Money Skills No Limits: Where We Keep Money
Money Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session covers where people might keep money, including banks, credit unions, checking and savings accounts, and ABLE accounts, along with how to open accounts and understand common fees.
- Thu, October 8
Understanding Special Education: IDEA, IEPs, and Communicating with Your Team
This virtual training, presented in partnership with Help Me Grow Oregon and Swindells Resource Center, helps families understand and take part in the special education process. Learn the basic concepts of IDEA, discover how to work well with your school team, and feel prepared for your child’s next IEP meeting.
- Tue, October 13
Money Skills No Limits: Being Safe With Money
Money Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session covers fraud, scams, identity theft, common scams targeting young people, warning signs, and tips for protecting your money.
- Tue, October 13
Comprendiendo la Educación Especial (En español)
Esta capacitación virtual ayuda a las familias a comprender y participar en el proceso de educación especial. Aprenda los conceptos básicos de IDEA, descubra cómo trabajar con el equipo escolar y prepárese para la próxima reunión del IEP de su hijo. La sesión se presenta en español.
- Thu, October 15
Money Skills No Limits: Making SMART Goals and Saving For Them
Money Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session focuses on setting SMART goals and creating a plan to save for them.
- Tue, October 20
Money Skills No Limits: Budgets and Tracking, Credit and Debt
Money Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session covers building a budget, tracking spending, understanding credit, and managing debt.
- Thu, October 22
Money Skills No Limits: Credit and Debt, Work and Benefits, and Getting Help
Money Skills, No Limits is a six-session virtual training series that helps youth and young adults with disabilities and their families learn how to manage money and make smart choices. This session explores credit and debt, work and benefits, and where to get help with financial questions.