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Economic Fairness Oregon Presents – Your Home, Your Rights

Introduction Underwater on your mortgage? Worried you will miss a payment soon? Facing a non judicial foreclosure? Having trouble working with your lender? Come learn about Oregon’s new law giving homeowners the ability to meet face-­-to-­-face with their lender, your … Continue reading

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Autism Society of Oregon Summer Camp and Recreation Resource Fair

It’s still February, but it’s already time to think about summer, and what do with the kiddos on those too, too long summer vacation days! To help parents get information about options, ASO is hosting a “Summer Camp & Recreation … Continue reading

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Sensory Processing Disorders Connect Portland

Teresa’s mission and passion is to help families find the help they need for their sensory child – no matter what the diagnosis. There are so many great people, places and therapies that help kids with sensory challenges “hidden in plain sight” – let’s shine a big ‘ol light on them! Continue reading

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ARRO Holiday Assistance Project

It can happen to anyone! It is tough having a child with autism. If you also have financial difficulties during the holidays it can be truly overwhelming. Your child with autism does not understand. And there is no way to explain it to him or her. It’s even worse if there are siblings who are overwhelmingly disappointed too. This tips your family over the edge. Continue reading

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Heart of Sailing

The Heart of Sailing Foundation is expanding into the Portland, Oregon area. In November, 2007 they held a “Day Sail”, inviting children with autism and their families to go sailing for a few hours on the Columbia river. Donilee McGinnis … Continue reading

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The Sea of Autism

The Sea of Autism is an Autism Awareness Event to be held in Portland, Oregon in the summer of 2008. Check their website for more info: www.SeaOfAutism.com

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Autism Society of Oregon

The Oregon Chapter of the Autism Society of America. Visit them at their website

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