home

ED 521/531 - Family/Community

Community Resource Collaboration Each team will identify resources in the community, which assists families to access services in supporting the growth and development, education, and eventual transition of their child to post-secondary outcomes. For each organization or agency identified, the following information will be included: an address, phone number, and contact person; services offered and intended outcome of services offered; process and timeline for accessing services; any unique characteristics that would be useful to know. A minimum of 15 resources are required for each collaborative team. Feel free to be creative with the formatting of this assignment, thinking about what would be easy for families and teachers to read as well as find the information.

Hello team! To be able to edit and add you need to create a login and then request to join this wiki. If you have any questions, email me at aminjare@ucla.edu.

Thanks! Ali

__**Ali's Resources: **__ -- Autism Speaks: http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/ Address: **New York** 2 Park Avenue 11th Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 252-8584

1060 State Road, 2nd Floor Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: (609) 228-7310
 * Princeton**

5455 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2250 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: (323) 549-0500
 * Los Angeles**

Local Oregon Grants and Services **//Oregon//** **//Health and Science University – Portland, OR//** A computerized interactive game for remediation of prosody in children with autism Automated Measurement of Dialogue Structure in Autism o Relationship between Autism and Cholesterol Metabolism o Quantitative Analysis of Expressive Prosody in Autism o Neurophysiological Training in Autism Research: Basic to Clinical o Therapeutic Interaction Project o Electrophysiological Signatures: An Intermediate Phenotype for Autism o Inferior Olive and Autism: Electrical Synapses, Neuronal Synchrony and Cognition · **//University//** **//of Oregon – Eugene, OR//** o Role of Neuroligin in Synapse Formation In-vitro and In-vivo o Role of Cell Adhesion Molecules in Synaptogenesis In-vivo · **//Lewis and Clark University – Portland, OR//** o Teaching Imitation Skills to Young Children with Autism: Predicting Response to a Naturalistic Social-Communication Intervention · **//Eugene Research Institute – Eugene, OR//** o Self-Management of Daily Living Skills: Development of Cognitively Accessible Software for Individuals with Autism

Phone number: (888) 288-4762 Autism Response Team: familyservices@autismspeaks.org


 * **Autism Speaks is dedicated to:**
 * **//Science and Research//** - leading us to answers and interventions
 * **//Family Services//** - providing families with information, tools and resources
 * **//Awareness//** - increasing public knowledge and understanding of autism
 * **//Advocacy//** - accelerating national and state autism legislation ||

-- Parents Helping Parents: http://www.php.com/specialed Address: Sobrato Center For Nonprofits - San Jose, 1400 Parkmoor Avenue Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95126 Phone number: (408) 727-5775 Services offered: Intended outcome of services offered: Process and timeline for accessing services: Any unique characteristics that would be useful to know:

-- Oregon DHS Developmental Disabilities Services: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/dd/county/home.shtml Klamath Mental Health Center - DD Main Line: 541-885-2435 Address: Phone number: Contact person: Services offered: Intended outcome of services offered: Process and timeline for accessing services: Any unique characteristics that would be useful to know:

-- The ARC of Oregon (Association for Retarded Citizens) http://www.arcoregon.org/ General Information Email: info@arcoregon.org Address: 1745 State Street, Salem, OR 97301 Phone number: (503) 581-2726 / (877) 581-2726 Contact person: Marcie Ingledue, Executive Director marcie.ingledue@arcoregon.org

-- The ARC of Jackson County http://www.thearcjackson.org/ Contacts: Trish Pelzel, Executive Director - trishapelzel@thejacksonarc.org Kris Frentzen, President - kfrentzen@creativesupports.org address: 121 North Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501 / PO Box 1485, Medford, OR 97501 phone: (541) 779-4520

__**Josh's Resources **__

PO Box 403 Talent, OR 97540 www.soor.org/jackson
 * Special Olympics Jackson County**

541-779-7120 contact number for voicemail. Marie Quinn-Cabler is one of main contacts.

**The mission** of Special Olympics Oregon is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

711 East Main Street Medford, OR 97504-7139 http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_wwa_we_are
 * Easter Seals **

(541) 842-2199

Contact: Katie Shepard, Area Director

Easter Seals offers help, hope and answers to more than a million children and adults living with autism and other disabilities or special needs and their families each year. Services and support are provided through a network of more than 550 sites in the U.S. and through Ability First Australia. Each center provides exceptional services that are individualized, innovative, family-focused and tailored to meet specific needs of the particular community served.

Offers medical rehabilitation, employment and training, children services, adult and senior services.

P.O. Box 735 Keno, OR 97627-0735 www.campsock.org
 * Southern Oregon Camp Kiwanis **

Wendy Millard Camp Director (541) 882-8078 (home) (541) 891-2807 (cell) wendym@ramse.com

 Southern Oregon Camp Kiwanis is dedicated to providing a fun, accessible, affordable, and safe camping experience for youth and young adults with mobility impairments or physical disabilities. Annual 4-day overnight summer camping experience. Located at Camp Myrtlewood on the banks of Myrtle Creek.

**Swindells Resource Center **  Swindells Center at Providence Medford Medical Center 840 Royal Ave., Medford, OR 97504 http://www.providence.org/oregon/programs_and_services/childcenter/e15swindells.htm 541-732-5958 or toll-free at 877-541-0588 ext. 25958

Kathy Kessee is the person to contact.

The Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families connects families, caregivers and friends of children with disabilities to [|resources], [|information] and [|training] specific to disabilities and conditions. We provide information on educational, recreational, therapies and other day-to-day issues. Families and caregivers visit or contact Swindells Center seeking answers to many of the questions that surface in their everyday lives. Swindells Center is a program of Providence Child Center.

Shelby's Resources:

Rogue Valley Transportation District RVTD provides public transportation to the people of the Rogue Valley, and currently serves Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Ashland, Jacksonville, Central Point and White City. Every RVTD bus is wheelchair accessible using: ramps, lifts, low-floor technology, and kneeling (to make that first step easier). Other features of riding the bus: Spaces available for people using mobility devices, Secure tie-down system for scooters and wheelchairs, Seats at the front are reserved for seniors and people with disabilities, and On-board announcements of landmarks and major destinations.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">RVTD's Administrative office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 3200 Crater Lake Avenue Medford, Oregon 97504-9075
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Admin offices phone: **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> 541-779-5821 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 541-779-5821 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Fax: **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> 541-773-2877
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Transfer station phone: **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> 541-779-2877 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 541-779-2877 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Address: **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries We are North America’s leading nonprofit provider of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Last year, Southern Oregon Goodwill provided employment and training services to more than 1400 individuals. Your generous donations at our Goodwill stores and donation sites provides funding for our programs. We could not do it without you.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Contact Person: Betty Welden, VP of Workforce Development Betty.Welden@sogoodwill.org
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Phone Number: 541-772-3300 **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Address: **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">11 W. Jackson St. **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> Medford, OR 97501 **

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Down Syndrome Association of Southern Oregon Address: PO Box 5404 Central Point, OR 97502 Phone: 541-776-9805 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting Contact Person: Don Azar Down Syndrome Associations efforts have made it easier for later generations of individuals with Down syndrome to be accepted by their families and communities, to develop their capabilities, and to work towards independence. Our mission is to ensure that all persons with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their potential in all aspects of community life. We offer information, support, and advocacy. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">· **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">April 9th - Dinner, Movie and General Membership Meeting Night **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> - 6:00-8:30pm. Pizza dinner will be served at 6:00. The movie, "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and the general membership meeting will both begin at 7:00. Adult chaperones will be provided for the movie. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">· **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">May 15th - Railroad Park Picnic and Train Rides **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> - 1:00-3:00. Bring a dish to share and come visit with other families and enjoy 2 hours of steam train rides. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">· **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">July 15th - Emigrant Lake Waterslide **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> - 6:00-9:30. Back by popular demand, the DSASO will once again rent the waterslides for the night. Potluck dinner will start at 6:00. Sliding will be from 7:00-9:30. All individuals with DS slide free. All other sliders - suggested donation of $7 each. <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">· **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Sept 26th - Buddy Walk **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">- 11:00-3:00 at Hawthorne Park, Medford. Mark your calendars now, come show your support and join us for a great day of fun, FUNdraising and community awareness!
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">DSASO Programs and Services: **
 * **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">New Parent Packets **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> - Contains current information and helpful resources for new and expecting parents. Also, parents who have "been there" are available to listen and share their experiences with you.
 * **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">E-News Newsletter **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> - Provides information about upcoming events, featured stories, volunteer opportunities and more! Available free via email or $15 per year for printed and mailed copies. Email mail@dsaso.org to sign up.
 * **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Socials **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> - Wonderful opportunities to visit, play, and share stories with other parents. See list below for upcoming socials.
 * **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Reading About Me! **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">- a unique, beginning reading program for individuals with DS.
 * **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Periodic Workshops **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> - on topics ranging from Inclusion, Teaching Math, Reading, etc. Suggestions for workshop topics always welcome!
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Upcoming Events **<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> - //<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">You are welcome and invited to join us for any of the following events. Please contact us for more details. //

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">