Autism Awareness Walk Planned in Roseburg Following Fremont Middle School Investigation
An autism awareness walk is planned March 1 at Fir Grove Park in Roseburg following the Fremont Middle School injury investigation. Organizers say the event aims to raise awareness and invite community participation after a grand jury declined to indict two aides.
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A community-organized autism awareness walk is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, in Roseburg following a recent criminal investigation involving student injuries at Fremont Middle School.
The event, titled an Autism Awareness Solidarity Walk, will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Fir Grove Park and is expected to run until approximately 3 p.m.
According to organizers, the walk is intended to raise awareness and bring community attention to issues involving students with autism and other disabilities. Families and supporters are invited to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring signs, water, and autism awareness items.
The walk follows an announcement from the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office that a grand jury declined to indict two instructional aides after reviewing a criminal investigation related to injuries sustained by two students in a specialized classroom setting.
District Attorney Rick Wesenberg said the grand jury returned a “no true bill,” meaning jurors determined there was insufficient evidence to move forward with criminal charges.
According to the district attorney’s office, the injuries occurred during classroom activities involving large padded mats. One student sustained a broken arm, and another suffered a minor cut that did not require stitches. Prosecutors stated that while aides were observed moving mats prior to the injuries, investigators were unable to establish that either individual intentionally caused harm.
Officials noted that families of the injured students may pursue civil remedies if they choose.
Separately, an investigation involving a Fremont Middle School teacher remains ongoing. That case includes charges of official misconduct and harassment and has not yet been presented to a grand jury.
Organizers of the March 1 walk say they are seeking broader community awareness and additional local media coverage of the event.
Event Details:
- What: Autism Awareness Solidarity Walk
- When: Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Where: Fir Grove Park, Roseburg
- Who: Open to families, community members and supporters
- Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1030116893511684
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