Portland Special Education Waiting List

“ My name is Ellen Witham. I am the Executive Director of a small non-profit called The Children's Mobility Foundation. I also volunteer with a group called "Lose the Training Wheels" that runs a bike clinic every summer to help special needs kids le ”

“ Hi, I'm Karen Shoemaker. I'm the mom of Harry Johnson-Laird, a beautiful 4 year old boy with autism/aspergers. Harry wants to rollerskate, skateboard, ride bikes, and race cars. Meanwhile, he rides horses, runs, paints, sings, jumps, dances, & talks! ”

“ My name is Sarah Mensah and my son Davis is 7 years old. He was diagnosed with Autism at age 7. He is the light of my life and we are always looking for safe and fun things to do on the weekend. I work and we have so little time together. I'm ex ”

“ I am Lisa, mother to Samantha. She will be 6 in June. Was diagnosed with Opsoclonus Myoclonus (a rare neurological disorder that attacks the brain-200 cases worldwide) in June 2003 and Neuroblastoma Cancer in March 05. Samantha loves to be mobile. ”

“ Hi, my name is Jen Wentzien, mother of Eleanor. I'm very excited about this program and Bike Week. Those unattractive, expensive bikes for kids with special needs have bothered me since I first saw them. Looking forward to meeting you all. ”

“ Obviously the picture is of Becca, not me. I looked through all my files, though, and couldn't find any of the two of us. I'm usually the one with the camera! We live about 85 miles away, but would like to try to make some of the get-togethers. ”

“ I'd like to meet people who share some of the same interests and values that are important to me. ”

“ Would love to meet other moms/kids dealing with autism, aspergers, PDD, etc. ”

“ I have an 8 year old nephew that may relocate to the Portland area. He was diagnosed with Autism a few years ago. I'm seeking information to help with the adjustment after relocating. ”

“ Hi, I am the pround mother of two wonderful girls. Our oldest Peyton, is 3 and has cerebral palsy. I am interested in finding activites that will help increase Peyton's mobility as well as meeting other parents that can relate. ”

“ Hi, my name is Kelly. I would like to start a group for the discussion of how to choose quality child care. ”

“ To find a group of parents who can relate to the challenges faced each day and not have to explain why my child is different. I want my child to feel confident with physical activity and not feel alienated. ”