What is Adopt-A-Student?
We're teaching a class this winter for students in the early intervention program at the University of Oregon. One of the assignments is to spend some leisure or daily routine time with a family who has a young child with special needs.

The hope is that students will gain an understanding of some of the day-to-day demands (e.g., meetings, clinics, use of adaptive equipment) that may be above and beyond the day-to day demands of raising children in general. In addition, students may realize how routines such as shopping or mealtimes may be extra challenging for families.

A family must agree to:

• Adopt a student for a minimum of 4-6 times (approximately 10-12 hours) across the course of Winter Term (January through March 2007). The schedule is agreed upon by the family and student. Any activity (e.g, dinner, shopping, meetings, doctor's appointments) is appropriate.
• Complete a short survey about resources your family may be interested in learning more about or accessing in your community.
• Agree to let your adopted student practice their interviewing skills by asking you some questions about your child and your family.

Contact Information
Please contact Liz Twombly or Wendy McDermott if interested @ (541) 346-0807