Among the many efforts that the OrPTI has launched to better serve parents with children with disabilities a new program has been created to focus and equally serve ALL parents in the State of Oregon. At the OrPTI we define “Diversity” to identify populations such as: the homeless, children in the juvenile justice system, ethnic groups, indigents, foster care children, teenage parents and of course the general population.
Having said that and remembering that the OrPTI has a commitment of educating and supporting every parent, family and professional it is our goal via this Diversity Program to focus in doing outreach to everyone within each cultural, socioeconomic and regional group.
We are committing ourselves to recognizing the strengths, values and assets that everyone possess and would like to offer an opportunity for all families to learn and contribute to improve our resources and services. We would like to make sure that all of our services and information are available, accessible and adjusted to every group’s needs.
We also want to acknowledge that the challenge before us is great. We know that in the past communities have often been neglected, but it is important to know that we have a definite goal and commitment within our organization and we will work to find more efficient ways to serve you.
I respectfully ask you to please take advantage of this program and the opportunity to participate and collaborate with the OrPTI. The resource is here, please helps us make it be a success by participating and contributing to our organization in any way you can.
For questions, suggestions or general information please contact us at 503-581-8156 ext. 210
Sincerely,
Miriam Bautista
Diversity Director
It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.
Maya Angelou
