Programs and Services
New parent education and support - This will be provided through new parent binders mainly distributed by local area hospitals and providers to families receiving a new diagnosis. These are three ring binders that contain information about CODSN, essays written by other families in our community sharing their experiences, phone numbers, and email addresses of community and national resources, general facts and information about disability, health care guidelines, and inspirational stories and articles about people with disabilities.
Prenatal diagnosis packets – These are provided to doctors in our community to be given as a resource to families who receive a positive diagnosis of a chromosomal anomaly. The packets contain general information and resources to obtain more information including; the other resources CODSN has to offer, resources for adoption services, and one paragraph essays with photos of people living with disabilities in our community.
Website – Our website contains general information about disability, a listing of resources available free of charge in our lending library, resources and community partners with links or contact information for each, a calendar of events relating to CODSN and our community partners, a photo gallery, membership information, newsletters, and other resources.
School Age Education Program – A program we are partnering with Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living (CORIL) to provide school age children education on diverse abilities. This is a valuable program as it is so important to begin at an early age teaching people about differences and the uniqueness of individuals. The program involves teaching young people to recognize and value people’s abilities, rather than their disabilities. Provided with learning opportunities and a better understanding, young people will be better equipped to accept differences, and will be more apt to embrace diversity throughout their lives.
Lending Library – A library of specialized equipment, books and media resources available for loan. Free of charge.
IFSP/IEP Partners and Family Advocates - We currently have peer mentors available to attend educational or medical meetings/appointments with families to assist and support in any way families feel comfortable.
Person Centered Planning – We offer free person centered planning for families in our Network. Person Centered Planning can be used as a tool to assist in determining supports, goals, and community inclusion resulting in increased independence.
Quarterly family fun days – Quarterly events geared towards anyone whose life has been touch by disability. Events encourage people to interact and participate in activities such as; movie night, picnic in the park, Bend Christmas parade, BBQ with the Bend Elks, Run Walk & Roll, sensory friendly movies, sledding, World Down syndrome day and other events. This provides important networking opportunities for families.
Monthly Support Groups – Three monthly support groups are currently in operation with more opportunities coming soon.
Respite Care Directory - The CODSN Respite Care Directory serves families with special needs in the Central Oregon area. It provides a central resource for families to locate and contact qualified respite care providers to serve their care giving needs. This site is accessible to everyone and is updated regularly. By providing this resource, CODSN creates an essential bridge from families in need of respite care to the specialized providers that can offer assistance in one easy step.
Community Education Program – Education to members of the medical community, professionals, self advocates and caregivers. This program can be tailored to the agencies or groups needs. For example, educating medical professionals about appropriate ways to address families whose new baby was diagnosed with a disability, education on what issues families and people with disabilities face in everyday life. These classes combine the real life expertise our families have with accurate information on disability. We have free monthly educational opportunities as well as larger whole day trainings and more. Topics have included Individual Education Plans (IEP), Fine Motor, Speech and Language, Financial planning for people with disabilities, Person Centered Planning, Healthy eating habits and special diets, and more. All classes have free childcare provided on site for families.
Adler's Voice - See Adler's Voice tab above for more information
Prenatal diagnosis packets – These are provided to doctors in our community to be given as a resource to families who receive a positive diagnosis of a chromosomal anomaly. The packets contain general information and resources to obtain more information including; the other resources CODSN has to offer, resources for adoption services, and one paragraph essays with photos of people living with disabilities in our community.
Website – Our website contains general information about disability, a listing of resources available free of charge in our lending library, resources and community partners with links or contact information for each, a calendar of events relating to CODSN and our community partners, a photo gallery, membership information, newsletters, and other resources.
School Age Education Program – A program we are partnering with Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living (CORIL) to provide school age children education on diverse abilities. This is a valuable program as it is so important to begin at an early age teaching people about differences and the uniqueness of individuals. The program involves teaching young people to recognize and value people’s abilities, rather than their disabilities. Provided with learning opportunities and a better understanding, young people will be better equipped to accept differences, and will be more apt to embrace diversity throughout their lives.
Lending Library – A library of specialized equipment, books and media resources available for loan. Free of charge.
IFSP/IEP Partners and Family Advocates - We currently have peer mentors available to attend educational or medical meetings/appointments with families to assist and support in any way families feel comfortable.
Person Centered Planning – We offer free person centered planning for families in our Network. Person Centered Planning can be used as a tool to assist in determining supports, goals, and community inclusion resulting in increased independence.
Quarterly family fun days – Quarterly events geared towards anyone whose life has been touch by disability. Events encourage people to interact and participate in activities such as; movie night, picnic in the park, Bend Christmas parade, BBQ with the Bend Elks, Run Walk & Roll, sensory friendly movies, sledding, World Down syndrome day and other events. This provides important networking opportunities for families.
Monthly Support Groups – Three monthly support groups are currently in operation with more opportunities coming soon.
Respite Care Directory - The CODSN Respite Care Directory serves families with special needs in the Central Oregon area. It provides a central resource for families to locate and contact qualified respite care providers to serve their care giving needs. This site is accessible to everyone and is updated regularly. By providing this resource, CODSN creates an essential bridge from families in need of respite care to the specialized providers that can offer assistance in one easy step.
Community Education Program – Education to members of the medical community, professionals, self advocates and caregivers. This program can be tailored to the agencies or groups needs. For example, educating medical professionals about appropriate ways to address families whose new baby was diagnosed with a disability, education on what issues families and people with disabilities face in everyday life. These classes combine the real life expertise our families have with accurate information on disability. We have free monthly educational opportunities as well as larger whole day trainings and more. Topics have included Individual Education Plans (IEP), Fine Motor, Speech and Language, Financial planning for people with disabilities, Person Centered Planning, Healthy eating habits and special diets, and more. All classes have free childcare provided on site for families.
Adler's Voice - See Adler's Voice tab above for more information
