FAMILY SUPPORT ​Workshops

Our Family Support workshops are a great chance to learn and connect.

Most of the trainings are held via Zoom, which is an easy-to-use online platform. 
 
To fund the training program, we are asking for donations on a sliding scale of $5-10 per training.  If you can donate more, it is always appreciated. If not, we still want you to take the training; no one will be turned away. 
 
Want to be added to a mailing list for trainings? Please send your name and email address to our Family Support Director, Katherine.
 
PS: Do YOU have ideas for topics or trainings that  would be beneficial to UCP families? If so, please send your ideas to Katherine.

upcoming EVENTS:

MAY:

Life Care Planning Workshop​

Every special needs family faces unique challenges when caring for their loved ones. Life Care Plans are created to help bring together all the important people and programs involved in caregiving and providing support.

Life Care Plans may include: Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Government Benefits, Employment, Housing, and Long-Term Planning.

Hosted by Abeona Group Special Needs Planning and UCP Oregon.

EVENT DETAILS:

• WHEN: May 16, 2023, at 6PM.
• WHERE: Held online (register below to receive link)​.
• HOSTED BY: Abeona Group with UCP Oregon’s Family Support Department.
• PRESENTED BY: Alisha Langford, ChSNC, Special Needs Planner.

Click Here to Register

JUNE:

Government Benefits Workshop

Join us to learn more about Developmental Disability Services, K-Plan, SSI, and Medicaid.

Discussion will include eligibility, services offered, where to start, when to apply, and how to best utilize benefits for short- and long-term planning.

Hosted by Abeona Group Special Needs Planning and UCP Oregon.

EVENT DETAILS:

• WHEN: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 6PM.
• WHERE: Held online (register below to receive link)​.
• HOSTED BY: Abeona Group with UCP Oregon’s Family Support Department.
• PRESENTED BY: Alisha Langford, ChSNC, Special Needs Planner.

Click Here to Register

july:

PARENT HAPPY HOUR:
Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Families with children using augmentative & alternative (AAC)  devices are invited to join us for:

• Information on how children with complex communication needs learn to communicate.
• Strategies to create communication opportunities.
• Strategies to be a supportive and effective communication partner.
• Scenario role playing with your child's AAC device.
• Networking with other parents.

​IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• We only have space for one parent per household at this event.
• Light refreshments will provided.
• You must bring your child's AAC device (high/mid/low tech).

EVENT DETAILS:

• WHEN: Thursday, July 20th from 6-7:30pm.
• WHERE: Community Vision, 2475 SE Ladd Avenue, Suite 120, Portland, OR 97214. 
• HOSTED BY: UCP Oregon’s Family Support Department. Also brought to you by Community Vision AT.

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past EVENTS:

MARCH:

​LIFE CARE PLANNING WORKSHOP

Do you have questions about what happens as your child nears age 18?

Please join us for this workshop to learn how to prepare and navigate transition planning. Topics discussed include Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Benefits at age 18, Employment, Housing, and Long Term Planning.

Hosted by Abeona Group Special Needs Planning and UCP Oregon.

EVENT DETAILS:

• WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at PM.
• WHERE: Held online (register below to receive link)​.
• HOSTED BY: Abeona Group with UCP Oregon’s Family Support Department.
• PRESENTED BY: Alisha Langford, ChSNC, Special Needs Planner.

Click Here to Register

APRIL:

​SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS & ABLE ACCOUNTS WORKSHOP

Join us to learn more about:

• The differences between ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts.
• Transition planning strategies.
• Why, when, and how to start the process.
• Qualifying for and protecting government benefits.

Hosted by Abeona Group Special Needs Planning and UCP Oregon.

EVENT DETAILS:

• WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2023 at 6PM.
• WHERE: Held online (register below to receive link)​.
• HOSTED BY: Abeona Group with UCP Oregon’s Family Support Department.
• PRESENTED BY: Alisha Langford, ChSNC, Special Needs Planner.

Click Here to Register

Questions? Contact UCP's Family Support Director.

EMAIL KATHERINE