Adler’s Voice aims to make Christmas a little brighter for local families raising children with disabilities this holiday season! We are currently soliciting nominations of deserving families to receive a little cheer in the form of a fresh cut Christmas tree with decorations, all the makings for a Christmas dinner, and a $100 gift card to use toward holiday gift shopping. We are also seeking donations from the community to help sponsor a family in need. Donations of any value are graciously appreciated, and can be made on our donations page. Public nominations of deserving families can be submitted directly to our organization and will be accepted through midnight on December 7th.

Help us give every child a voice! Join us at the Give a Voice Benefit Dinner hosted by Baltazar’s Seafood Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner prepared by award-winning Chef Baltazar. The evening will also include live music and a silent auction. Table sponsorships are also available. All proceeds benefit children with disabilities in our community!

Date

Saturday, September 16, 2017, 5:00 p.m.

Location

Baltazar’s Seafood Restaurant
1465 SW Knoll Ave
Bend, Oregon 97702

Price

$125

On January 12, 2017, Adler’s Voice received an $8,000 grant from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation to continue their training program for children using Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices. Adler’s Voice Executive Director, Stephanie Utzman, said, “We are so incredibly grateful for our continued partnership with Cow Creek, for their support of our mission, and our shared belief that every child deserves to be heard.” 

She adds, “Children experiencing disability along with complex communication disorders that affect their ability to communicate verbally are some of the most vulnerable children in our community. Technology is a game changer for these children, as it serves as their voice, giving them independence, autonomy, and self-determination. But learning to communicate via technology is like learning a foreign language. Through our partnership with Cow Creek, we will continue to provide much needed training to children, their families and support staff in the implementation of their new communication device.”

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