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Out and About with r.i.s.e.

 

April 27 & 28, 2012 - 23rd Annual RISE Conference, Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. Portland, OR. Save the Date Flyer Click here.

If you have an event you would like the Oregon r.i.s.e. Center to participate in (presenter, resource, host, sponsor) please contact us at: info@oregonrisecenter.org or by calling: 1.888.505.2673.

Oregon Events of Interest

February 15, 2012 - Native Professionals and Friends Night - All are welcome to this networking event for Native American professionals and friends. To RSVP please contact Lai-Lani Ovalles at 503-288-8177 or email lailanio@nayapdx.org
6:00 - 8:00 PM at Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW 11th Avenue, Portland OR 97209. [View Map]

February 17, 2012 - ADHD: The Journey from Turbulent to Tranquil - Please join us for this free workshop that will provide current information on helping children with ADHD lead healthier, happier and more tranquil lives. Click Here to register, for more information call 541-732-5958.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Providence Medford Medical Center, Mary Norbert Room, 1111 Crater Lake Avenue, Medford OR 97504. [View Map]

February 18, 2012 - Oregon Chapter Speaker Series - Gene therapy clinical trials for Stargardt disease and Usher syndrome type 1B are commencing at OHSU Casey Eye Institute, by the Oregon Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. To RSVP for this free event call (866) 782-7330 or email Oregon@FightBlindness.org.
8:30 - 11:00 AM at Casey Eye Institute, Macdonald Auditorium, 3375 S.W Terwilliger Blvd. Portland, OR 97239. [View Map]

February 21, 2012 - NAMI Multnomah: Annual Meeting - Oregon Health Care Transformation by Joanne Fuller, Chief Operating Officer for Multnomah County. Call 503-228-5692 for more information or email nami.multnomah@gmail.com
6:30 - 8:00 PM Providence Portland Medical Center, 4805 NE Glisan, Portland OR 97213. [View Map]

February 21, 2012 - Are You Talking To Me? - What to do when the words dont make sense, understanding Auditory Processing Disorders. Join us for this free workshop for parents, caregivers, educators and care providers, register here. Please call 503-215-2429 for more information.
6:30 - 8:00 PM at Providence Cancer Center Amphitheater, 4805 NE Glisan St, Portland OR 97213. [View Map]

February 25, 2012 -The IDA 37th Annual Conference: Executive Functioning - Methods specific to accessing brain function. Parents, students, counselors and educators will learn strategies for all academic areas from internationally recognized educational leaders, register now!
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown, 1441 NE 2nd Avenue at Weidler St. Portland, OR 97232. [View Map]

February 29, 2012 - "I've Tried Everything, Now What?" : Positive Parenting for Challenging Behaviors - This Free training will provide participants with information about behavior, communication and effective simple proactive strategies that can help to decrease challening behavior and increase independence, registration required. For more information call 1-888-988-3228 or email registration@factorgeon.org
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Gresham Library, 385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham OR 97030. [View Map]

February 29 - March 2, 2012 - NorthWest PBIS Conference - Attend the 10th Annual NW PBIS Conference, a three day event. Click Here for a list of Course Descriptions, or Register Online Now.
909 North Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR 97217. [View Map]

March 1 & 2, 2012 - Assistive Technology Now! Conference - The 2nd Annual AT Conference sponsored by the Oregon Technology Access Program - OTAP. Preregistration Deadline is February 10, click here for registration materials. Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle, Hillsboro, OR 97124. [View Map]

March 2, 2012 - College Scholarships for Youth with Disabilities - Incight is an Oregon-based non-profit organization that assists young people with disabilities in succeeding in education. It awards nearly 100 college scholarships every year to west coast students with disabilities. Incight is soliciting applications now for Fall, 2012. Deadline is March 2, click here to learn more.

March 3 & 10, 2012 - Helping Your Disorganized Child: A Parent's Toolkit - Learn about executive functioning, gain strategies to help with: getting dressed; cleaning rooms; tantrums leaving the park; play dates; completing homework. Meet and problem solve with other parents. Register today, financial assistance available. For more information contact Robin Jackson at 503-802-5381 or email robinj@artzcenter.org
The Artz Center for Developmental Health & Audiology, 1675 SW Marlow Avenue, Suite 200, Portland OR 97225. [View Map]

March 15, 2012 - Music & Art for the Mind: A Gala Benefit for Nami Multnomah - Join us for an evening of inspiring music and art, light hors d'oeuvres, unique silent auction items, and the opportunity to support individuals and families living with mental illness, buy tickets today! Contact Jeri at 503-501-2364 for more information or email nami.multnomah@gmail.com
5:30 - 8:00 PM at World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland OR 97221. [View Map]

March 23, 2012 - Complementary Therapies & Recreational Resource Fair - Join us to learn about a wide range of alternative therapeutic and recreational opportunities for children with special needs, demonstrations from professionals and many organizations will be available. For more information, contact Swindells Resource Center at 503-215-2429.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Providence Child Center, 830 NE 47th Avenue, Portland OR 97213. [View Map]

July 15-26, 2012 - Easter Seals Oregon Upward Bound Camp - A camp without barriers for children and adults with disabilites. Located at Upward Bound Camp near Lyons, Oregon, located 30 miles east of Salem. Upward Bound Camp is fully accredited by the American Camping Association and is tailored for children and adults with special needs. Registration deadline is April 1st, for more information contact staff at 503-228-5108 or email camp@or.easterseals.com
Camp Sessions

• July 15 - 19, 2012 for ages 7 - 21
• July 22 - 26, 2012 for ages 21 and up

 

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