Our Vision

We are a nonprofit Community Parent Resource Center committed to creating communities where parents, caregivers and school professionals work collaboratively to ensure the best educational opportunities for children experiencing a disability birth to age 26.

OrFIRST is here to assist families and professionals in gaining knowledge on IDEA 2004 and how to support and advocate for children birth to age 26 experiencing a disability, with IEPs IFSPs and or 504 plans. It is our hope that an increased understanding and empowerment will lead to more personal involvement and more cultural, educational and social activities for children experiencing a disability, which will create a better community and a better place for us to live.

We are inspired to

assist families in gaining knowledge and understanding of IDEA 2004 federal law

expand and develop culturally competent programs and services

increase awareness of special education services and programs in our community

reduce dispraportionality through a better understanding of the positive supports in education that support our students learning and progress forward

Community Partners and Resources

Swindells Resource Center

Committees
Our committees focus on certain organizational areas within OrFIRST. Find out more about the areas in which the committees are active. Maybe you would like to get involved in one of them!


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general helpline: 503-232-0302