Come Visit our New Resource Center and Offices with Juntos Podemos, Together We Can Family Center and a satellite the Jean Baton Swindells Resource Library.

2475 Lancaster Dr. NE, Building B, Suite 1, Salem, OR

Check out the VIDEO of our collaborative

GEM Juntos Podemos Swindells Collaboration Story

 

We wish to notify of the following events however the GEM Children Foundation does not endorse the views they express or the products/services they offer.

There are still spaces available at Camp Quest for the summer.  Get more information and register at www.asdoregon.org.

 

 

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30— The Dallas Aquatic Center and the Arc of Polk County host an open swim time for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities of any age or group affiliation every Wednesday from 4:15-5:15pm. Cost is $3.50 for each individual (no charge for care providers). A lifeguard will be on duty, but individuals are required to have supervision if necessary. For more information, call Kim at the Arc of Polk County at 503-949-5552 or Tina at the Dallas Aquatic Center at 503-623-9715.

 

Come cheer on the players and learn more about the D7 Challenger Softball Program http://www.d7challengers.com/

Below is a schedule of the remaining games of the season.

WHAT IS AMAZING GRAZE FARM? We provide hands-on, structured, educational experiences for children using livestock, agriculture, gardens and natural resources.  Amazing Graze Farm is located on a 5-acre farm that is a safe, beautiful, educational site for children.  We have indoor facilities as well.  Additionally, we have 30+ animals that include horses, cow, goats, sheep, geese, chickens, ducks, rabbits, cats and our farm dogs, Kenzie and Gus.  Please contact us at 503-508-7449, 16477 Emerald Green Ln. SE, Jefferson, OR  97352

WHEN DO THE SUMMER PROGRAMS RUN? Each regular Summer Program session runs Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 daily.  Supervision will not be available past 2:00.   Session I: June 28-July 1, Session II: July 12-15,  Session III: July 19-22, Session IV: August 2-5, and Session V: August 16-19.   A maximum of 8 students will be allowed with a minimum of 5 children required to run each Summer Program session.  Pre-registration is required.

Click here to download the informational flyer  Amazing Graze Summer_program

TEEN GAME CLUB

For teens with Aspergers and HFA

Last Friday of every month from 6-9pm at the GEM Center

2475 Lancaster Dr. NE Building B, Suite 1, Salem, OR 97305

Download the flyer here Game Club flyer ASO

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Where kids on the spectrum can come together and practice social skills with their peers and have fun! Let them burn off some energy during the cold weather in a large indoor area with toys that will encourage playful initiations and interaction between our little ones. (Ages 2-6)

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
10am-12pm

Playgroup is held at:
3420 Cherry Ave NE, Ste 110
Salem, OR 97303

For more information contact:
Melissa Slack
(503) 856-4408
mrsmelissaslack@gmail.com
www.oregonautism.com

Click here to download the flyer playgroup flyer

Kroc Center Announces Therapy Swim Time

Dana Petersen, a parent and a member of the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC), notified us that:

The Kroc Center will have “Therapy Swim” every Saturday morning from 9am – 10 am. This has been added to their swim schedule in hopes that children/adults with disabilities and their families might come and enjoy their pool facilities. This is not an “open swim” time, but rather a time reserved just for people with special needs.

Kroc Phone # 503-566-5762

To learn more about the Kroc Center, click on this link to their website: Kroc Corps Community Center

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GEM Resource Library Available at the CHECA collection of books for families of children with special needs is now available at the Salem Hospital Community Health Education Center (CHEC)
First Floor of Salem Hospital Building D
939 Oak Street
Salem, Oregon

GEM shelf list 10-28-09 Click here to download the list in PDF format

To learn more about the CHEC, click on this link to their website: Salem Health CHEC

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ADHD Parent and Educator Training Presentation Material Available

Download the .pdf files of the presentations from our Projects page.

VISION

We Strive To:

• Coordinate care to meet the healthcare and service needs of children with special needs
• Provide education resources and support for family members of children with special needs
• Foster collaboration and education among clinical team members and community partners working with children with special needs

DREAMS

• Build the GEM Developmental Center
• Attract a Developmental Pediatrician