The Hero Makers

08/20/2026

Families needing school supplies be sure to register for this event!

The Oregon Department of Human Services put together a 2026 School Resource List for back to school season!

Help us spread the word!

08/13/2026

HIGHLY RECOMMEND this great opportunity!

08/05/2026

A really great opportunity to give your input!

The NICE (Neurodiversity-Informed, Culturally Equitable) initiative was co-developed with neurodivergent people and seeking participants, autistic youth & young adults and mental health/primary care providers, below.

07/17/2026

Jules & I had a GREAT time in Pendelton sharing a little about what we love 💗

06/11/2026

Sib’s need support too!

06/02/2026

Don’t miss this GREAT opportunity!

🚨 FREE WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Behavior. Biology. Breakthrough.

The experts Karen’s community has been asking for are joining us LIVE on June 9th 7 pm CST!

Link to Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UdmkghFeTHOvaskKXKzDqg #/registration

Karen Mayer Cunningham is sitting down with two of the most sought-after voices in trauma-informed, neuro-affirming special education: Doris and Rick Bowman of Team Bowman.

If you have ever sat at an IEP table feeling like no one truly understood your child…
If you have fought for supports that never seem to stick…
If you have watched behavior plans fail again and again…

This conversation is for you.

Doris and Rick Bowman bring more than 50 years of combined experience working with students who are often labeled “too much,” “too complicated,” or “a danger to others.” They have served as educators, behavior specialists, administrators, consultants, coaches, and advocates — and they understand this work both professionally and personally.

Their message is powerful:

Behavior is biology, not defiance.

When a child melts down, shuts down, or acts out, something is happening in the brain and body that rules, rewards, and consequences alone cannot fix.

During this live webinar, Karen, Doris, and Rick will discuss what schools often miss when it comes to behavior, trauma, neuroscience, FBAs, behavior plans, and meaningful support for students with disabilities.

Doris and Rick are the authors of:

📘 Your FBA is a Fantasy!
A guidebook to creating truly trauma-informed, neuro-affirming Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Support Plans

📘 Facing the Fantasy, Finding the Way Forward
Every Educator’s guide to moving beyond behavior management to lasting behavioral change using neuroscience-aligned, trauma-informed practices

Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis, fighting for an appropriate placement, questioning why the current plan is not working, or trying to better understand your child’s behavior, this webinar was created for you.

✨ Join us June 9th 7 pm CST.
Your child’s story deserves to be understood.

05/23/2026

It feels good to know you’re not alone in this parenting journey. A great opportunity to connect 💕

Parenting can feel isolating sometimes, but support and connection can make all the difference. 💚

Parent2Parent is a FREE virtual support group for parents and caregivers looking for encouragement, understanding, and community with others who “get it.”

Join us from the comfort of home as we connect, share experiences, and support one another through the ups and downs of parenting.

🗓 June 10
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
💻 Held virtually on Zoom

Because no parent should have to navigate it all alone. ❤️

05/21/2026

Our Philosophy here at The Hero Makers Don’t miss our upcoming Essential Foundations Training!

Mel Robbins & Dr. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D. discuss a science-backed approach that helps you understand the people in your life on a deeper level.

05/14/2026

Well said.

A good day is not the same as a compliant day. Too often, people with intellectual disabilities are praised for being “good” simply because they followed directions and caused no problems. Compliance may make support easier, but it does not tell us whether the person felt happy, respected, or heard. Doing everything you are told is not the same as living a meaningful life.
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ID: Title reads: Remember: For people with intellectual disabilities compliance is not the same as a good day. Image shows a professional-looking person talking to a support staff person. The speech bubble reads: “He had a really good day today.”
Person with an intellectual disability with a thought bubble: “I did everything you told me to.”

05/13/2026

Curious about Samara Learning Center? Check out their Garden Party!