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Oregon Commission on ASD Needs Stakeholder Input Sessions: We would like your input on the recommendations that will be presented to the Governor in mid September from the subcommittee “Community Services for Children & Families”. This is one of the subcommittees that is a part of the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder, www.orcommissionasd.org.

• When: Wednesday, September 1st, Providence St. Vincent’s in the Souther Auditorium
  Thursday, September 2nd, Providence Medical Center in the Cancer Center Auditorium
• Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• Speaker: Cheryl Cisneros, Chairperson for the Subcommittee, will present the recommendations
• Who Should Attend: parents, caregivers, people with ASD, educators and professionals working with the children with ASD to attend.
• Hosts: ASO and Providence Child Center
• Bonus for Attending: Food will be provided and, as an added bonus, there will be a drawing at each session for the Take a Break (TAB) Program which ASO sponsors. The winner of the drawing will receive a $25 gift certificate to a restaurant, 2 movie tickets and reimbursement of respite care at $12/hour up to 4 hours when they use the TAB gift certificates.
• Location Addresses: St. Vincent’s is located at 9205 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, 97225 and Providence Medical Center is located at 4805 NE Glisan (entrance to Cancer Center is located at NE 47th, near corner of NE 47th and Glisan St.

Believe in Possibilities, Navigating Life as an Adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder. ASO's fall Conference will be for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their parents/caregivers and professionals working with the adult population. View agenda. The conference will be on Friday, October 1st at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR. There will be several break out sessions on various topics and an exhibition hall of agencies and non-profits who supports adults with ASD. Download flyer. Register online.

For out of town attendees, ASO has a room block with the Red Lion Hotel, located right across the street from the Oregon Convention Center. The room rate is $99 plus tax. Call 800-343-1822 and ask for the Autism Society of Oregon Room Block.

Other Special Needs Events

Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Saturday, September 25th at the South Park Blocks in downtown Portland, starts at 9:00 a.m. Go here for more information www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/portland.

Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis 1st Annual Conference. October 2nd, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shilo Inn Airport, 11707 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220. See brochure for details. For more information, contact Sarah Schaefer at sarahlynnschaefer@gmail.com.

Ongoing Events

Sensory Storytime for preschoolers For Multnomah County Libraries. Each local library sets their own time and schedule so click here to find when the Sensory Storytime is happening at your local branch. Ellen Fader, Youth Services Director, welcomes your comments or suggestions about this program: (503)988-5408.

Washington County Cooperative Library Services presents a Very Special Story Time for kids with Special Needs on the 2nd Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Tigard Public Library. Please contact Rick to register or for more information, ricks@wccls.org, (503) 648-9809.

Canby Cinema8 presents Sensory Saturdays. Family Friendly movies the 2nd Saturday of the month. Special set up for kids with sensory issues: lights turned up so not too dark; sound at lower level; kids can move around; watch movie before general business hours. Located at 252 NE 2nd Ave., Canby, 503_266-8438. Contact Linda with any questions at (503)819-0600, www.canbycinema8.com.

Parenting Classes for parents and families of children with developmental delays. Classes offered at the Swindell Centers in Portland, Hood River, Newport, Medford and Redmond. For more information call Arlene at (503)215-2429 or email swindells@providence.org

Sensory Nights for kids with Developmental Disabilities at Pump It Up in Wilsonville and in Beaverton . Click here for directions and contact information to the sites in the Portland Metro area.

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