James Alan McClay Bays

James Alan McClay Bays 1986

James Alan (Jamie) was born in Seattle, WA to Marguerite Rose McClay & Randal Scott Bays on June 6, 1986. He lived there for 3 years before moving to Portland, Oregon with his mother where he still resides. Jamie attended pre-school in Seattle starting at the young age of 12 months old. This special needs focused school taught Jamie to do things other kids learn on their own, such as sitting up with minimal support and daily life transitional issues, sign language and crying without holding his breath. Jamie entered Portland public schools at age three and was in special needs classrooms that included 'regular' kids until first grade. In first grade, Jamie was able to attend the only public school in Portland at that time that offered full inclusion. Which meant he attended regular classes with the help of an assistant. Jamie attended Alameda Elementary School, Fernwood Middle School, Madison High School, Marylhurst Community College Life Skills Class. Jamie moved into his present home when he turned 18 and lives there with 4 other housemates. They have 24/7 care which allows him the freedom to do as he pleases on his own schedule. He goes to a community center Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings where he does various fun activities, such as going shopping, bowling, movies, computer games or just hanging out. On Tuesday & Thursday he either works or volunteers at several places that offer work for him to perform. Jamie likes to travel and being busy. He likes cleaning house and doing outside activities. He loves water and feeds the birds out on his deck. He likes his house and living on his own.

Jamie on his bird feeding platform on the back deck

Jamie in Hawaii 2008