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Bridging Communities offers peer support in Southern Oregon for families raising children with disabilities.

We connect families and community. / Apoyamos a familias en el sur de Oregón con hijos con discapacidad y conectamos familias y comunidad.

10/20/2026

Happy Birthday, Rosa Belem Ochoa! ⭐

A fierce mom, advocate, community builder, and our Latino Community Developer!

Rosa has helped shape Bridging Communities into what it is today, and we wouldn't be where we are without her. 💙

We're definitely better together!

🎊¡Feliz cumpleaños, amiga! 🎊

10/17/2026

🎙️💗 We’re excited to share Mamás al micrófono, a Spanish-language podcast that helps humanize the experiences of Spanish-speaking mothers through stories rooted in lived experience, particularly the experiences of mothers raising children with disabilities or special needs. 💞

And you may recognize a familiar face… our very own Rosa Ochoa! As a consultant helping Bridging Communities support the Latinx community, Rosa is a powerhouse and brings so much heart to helping families feel supported. We’re excited to celebrate and share this project with her!

🤱🏼 Featuring Maria Rangel, Rosa Belem Ochoa, Mariela German Hernandez, and Joaquin Ramos, Mamás al micrófono shares real, heartfelt conversations that go beyond the diagnosis.

🎧 Listen and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/

Follow Mamás al micrófono on Facebook and Instagram ()!
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🎙️💗 ¡Nos alegra compartir Mamás al micrófono, un pódcast en español que busca dar visibilidad y humanizar las experiencias de las madres hispanohablantes a través de historias basadas en sus propias vivencias, especialmente las de quienes crían hijos con discapacidades o necesidades especiales. 💞

Y quizás reconozcan una cara familiar… ¡nuestra querida Rosa Ochoa! Como consultora que ayuda a Bridging Communities a apoyar a la comunidad latina, Rosa pone mucho corazón en ayudar a las familias a sentirse vistas y valoradas. ¡Nos emociona celebrar y compartir este proyecto con ella!

🤱🏼 Con la participación de Maria Rangel, Rosa Belem Ochoa, Mariela German Hernandez y Joaquin Ramos, Mamás al micrófono comparte conversaciones sinceras y llenas de sentimiento que van más allá del diagnóstico.

🎧 Escucha y suscríbete: https://www.youtube.com/

¡Sigue a Mamás al micrófono en Facebook e Instagram ()!

10/17/2026

They deserved more time with their families, friends, and community, and all the ordinary moments of childhood that should have been ahead of them.

To the families, friends, students, teachers, staff, and entire Silver Rail Elementary School community in Bend, may the children and teacher whose lives were taken always be remembered for who they were and the lives they lived.

10/15/2026

Hello from Salem!

We’re at the Oregon State Capitol today for a meeting of the Oregon Consortium of Family Networks (OCFN)!

Did you know Bridging Communities is part of a statewide group of family networks? We each serve different parts of Oregon, but we come together to share ideas, learn from each other, and help make sure families have a voice across the state.

With technical assistance from the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities, we’re working together to strengthen support for families across Oregon.

It’s always great to connect with others doing this work and bring new ideas back to Southern Oregon!

And since we’re at the Capitol, a little Oregon trivia! Does anyone know what the golden statue on top of the building is called?

10/14/2026

Making waves together 🏊💙

Thank you to all the families who joined Jackson County EI/ECSE and Bridging Communities for Family Swim Night at Rogue X! From splashing in the pool to enjoying treats, raffle prizes, and connecting with other families, it was such a special evening together. 💦

A big shoutout to for their continued support of our local community and the families we serve! We’re grateful for partners who help make inclusive, family-friendly events like this possible and create more opportunities for families to connect, build relationships, and make lasting memories together.

Here’s to more opportunities to make waves together! 💙

10/11/2026

👻 Get ready for a spooky good time at The Arc Jackson County's Annual Halloween Dance! 🕷️

Put on your favorite costume and come enjoy an evening of Halloween fun, dancing, and community!

🗓️ October 23
🕝 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Rogue Valley Square Dance Center
3377 Table Rock Rd., Central Point

🔗 Register and find out more here: https://thearcjackson.org/event/the-arc-annual-halloween-dance/

Share with friends and family, and come celebrate Halloween together! 🧡🖤

10/09/2026

Our friends at Medford Children's Therapy offer a monthly Family Education Series designed to help parents and caregivers build confidence with practical strategies they can use every day at home, at school, and in the community. 💛

This month, their class focuses on fine motor challenges, with practical strategies to support your child’s development and build confidence with everyday skills.

📅 October 20
🕝 4:30–5:30 PM
🌐 Online

Classes are open to families throughout Jackson and Josephine counties—not just current MCT clients! Interpretation is available with at least one week’s notice.

Led by MCT’s licensed occupational and physical therapists, these FREE classes provide helpful tools, resources, and opportunities to connect with other families who understand the experience of raising children with diverse needs.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.mct4kids.org/family-classes

Address

1017 N. Riverside Avenue
Medford, OR
97501

Website

http://bcoregon.org/, https://linktr.ee/bridgingcommunities

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