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- EIN 36-4533809
- (888) 988-3228
- 13455 SE 97th Avenue Clackamas OR 7015-8662 USA
- http://factoregon.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Sports, Swimming & Other Water Recreation
Mission: Mission: a family leadership organization for individuals and their families experiencing disability, working collaboratively to facilitate positive change in policies, systems and attitudes, through family support, advocacy and partnerships. Values: disability is a natural part of the human experience. Self-determination and individual choice, as well as respect for cultural differences, must be assured. All people are valued for their unique strengths, talents and ontributions. All people have an innate right to be included in every aspect of family and community life. Family involvement is critical throughout the life of a family member with a disability. Family leadership must be respected and supported as an important component in things affecting families. Limited resources can drive opportunities for cooperation, collaboration, and reduction of duplication. By building relationships and trust through collaboration and unified action we can do more together than any of us can do
Target demographics: families experiencing disability
Programs: parent-to-parent training on issues related to special education, support through parent mentoring, and advocacy for children and grassroots systems change.