Columbia County DD Program

03/30/2026

🌸 April is full of connection, support, and fun opportunities for our IDD community! 🌸

✨ What’s coming up:

• Advisory Council
• Embers (14 and under)
• SPARC (ages 14+)
• Free BINGO Night

These events are great opportunities to connect with others, build community, and access supportive spaces designed with you in mind.

📍 Check out the flyer for dates, times, and registration details

If you have questions, please reach out to your service coordinator.

💚 We hope to see you there!

03/23/2026

The theme “Nothing About Us without Without Us” underscores the importance of active and meaningful participation by people with IDD and their families in all spaces in Oregon where decisions are made; so they may live, work, play and learn the way they choose in their communities.



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03/18/2026

Community traditions bring people together.

Celebration, connection, and belonging are protective factors for mental health.

As we honor cultural heritage this month, we’re reminded that identity and community matter.

May your day be filled with connection and support.



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03/14/2026

Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Oregon.

People with developmental disabilities are valued members of our communities as friends, neighbors, coworkers, and leaders.

This month reminds us of an important principle from the disability rights movement:

Nothing About Us Without Us.

Inclusion means ensuring people with developmental disabilities are part of the conversations and decisions that affect their lives.



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03/14/2026

Gender equality isn’t only a policy conversation. It’s a mental health conversation.

When people face barriers to safety, healthcare, and economic opportunity, the impact reaches far beyond policy. These inequities shape stress levels, access to care, and overall wellbeing.

Mental health is deeply connected to the conditions people live in.

At CCMH, we believe that stronger equity leads to stronger communities.

What does a healthy and equitable community look like to you?



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03/13/2026

Families navigating special education are invited to a free virtual conference hosted by FACT Oregon on Saturday, April 4.

This conference is designed to help families better understand the special education system and feel more confident participating in their child’s education.

Topics include
• Special education basics
• Behavior supports and functional behavior assessments
• The IEP process and parent participation
• Resolving disagreements with schools
• Mediation and facilitated IEP meetings

Families can choose the sessions that are most helpful to them and learn directly from experienced advocates, mediators, and leaders from the Oregon Department of Education.

The event is free to attend, with an optional certificate of attendance available for $25.

🗓 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual on Zoom

Most sessions will be offered in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation available.

To learn more or register, visit FACT Oregon’s conference page or contact them directly:
https://factoregon.org/sped-conference?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=69af2c7efbe46f1fd08d3860&ss_email_id=69b0651600c1ef7b4263c43b&ss_campaign_name=04.04.26%3A+Special+Education+Conference+%7C+Conferencia+de+Educaci%C3%B3n+Especial&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-03-10T18%3A38%3A53Z
📧 program@factoregon.org

📞 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416

We are sharing this opportunity for families who may benefit from learning more about special education supports and advocacy.



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Navigating Special Education: Basics, Behavior, Parent Participation, and Resolving Disagreements. Sessions include special education basics, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans, and information about facilitated IEPs, mediation, abbreviated school days, and meaningful p

03/09/2026

Throughout Women’s History Month, we recognize the contributions, leadership, and resilience of women, past and present.

Gender equality is directly connected to mental health.

When women and girls have:
• Equal access to education
• Economic opportunity
• Safe relationships
• Healthcare access

Communities thrive.

We remain committed to equity, safety, and opportunity for all.



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03/07/2026

“Nothing About Us Without Us” is more than a phrase. It’s a reminder that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities must be included in the conversations and decisions that affect their lives.

True inclusion means listening to lived experiences, valuing self advocacy, and ensuring people with I/DD have a voice in their communities, workplaces, schools, healthcare, and services.

At CCMH, we believe that meaningful participation leads to stronger supports, better services, and more inclusive communities for everyone.



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03/07/2026

There’s a lot happening this month for our I/DD community.

Upcoming events include:
• Advisory Council
• SPARC (Self Advocacy Program)
• Embers youth program
• Free Bingo Night

These events are a great way to meet new people, share your voice, and be part of the community.

For questions, please reach out to your service coordinator. You can also visit the event link on the flyer to learn more about what’s happening in Columbia County.



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03/06/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible staff who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community every single day.

This work takes compassion, patience, creativity, and heart. Our I/DD team helps people build skills, strengthen independence, and live full, meaningful lives in the community.

We are grateful for the dedicated staff who show up every day to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to the individuals and families we serve.

Thank you for the work you do, and the care you give.



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03/05/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

People with developmental disabilities are valued members of our community — friends, coworkers, neighbors, leaders, and advocates.

Awareness means:
• Promoting inclusion
• Expanding access to services
• Reducing stigma
• Supporting families

At CCMH, we are committed to person-centered, inclusive care that recognizes strengths and supports independence.

Inclusion isn’t charity. It’s community.



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03/01/2026

March is a month of awareness, advocacy, and action.

This month, we recognize:

• Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• Women’s History Month
• Gender Equality Month

We will also honor key days that highlight inclusion, visibility, and cultural awareness across our diverse community.

At CCMH, equity and access are not limited to a single month. They are part of how we serve, support, and advocate every day.

Join us throughout March as we uplift voices, promote inclusion, and continue building a community where everyone belongs.



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