Bridging Communities

My family and I have lived in the Rogue Valley our whole lives. We enjoy the outdoors, like most Oregonians, and always try to get out and have fun. Camping was part of our own childhood, so like most parents we want to implement that for our kids. We have 2 beautiful daughters who are growing up far too fast. One is 11 and teaches us more than we can teach her, the other is 5 and has complex medical needs including being on the autism spectrum. On top of her complex medical needs she is without words and has no understanding of safety. This keeps us busy and acting as a team to make sure she is safe and ok while we make those memories. We do not let those medical challenges slow us down when it comes to seeking adventure. Being closed in can honestly make it harder on anyone, so we get out and we go hiking, biking, camping and then some. We pre-plan any trip and ask questions ahead of time when renting homes or cabins. Those questions for me generally include asking about th...

Marci and Family Last summer my husband and I, along with our four children, made the Rogue Valley our new home. This was our second move through two states in two years, and finding the services and providers necessary for our family had proved to be a challenge. Our third child has Cerebral Palsy. She is an engaging, happy, and fun-spirited four year old, who also uses a wheelchair for mobility, has limited language, and has many other motor and developmental delays. Getting her plugged in to the many services that she needs takes time and research, and as it turns out, connections help too. That’s where Bridging Communities has been a lifeline for us. I happened upon a booth for Bridging Communities in a local health and wellness fair a few weeks after our move to Oregon. I was desperate for any information I could get my hands on, and I bombarded them with questions. Stacy (Bridging Communities) and Heather (FACT Oregon) were so kind and gracious and sent me packing w...