ISN will be participating in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk! The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). You can view our team page here!
Free Monthly Cooking Classes for Columbia County DD Community Provided by Columbia Pacific Food Bank and ISN Cooking Instructor: Corey Englehardt When: Second Tuesday of each month 5-7 pm Where: 1421 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens What you will learn: How to follow recipes Food safety How to use cooking utensils How to use cooking equipment How to store food properly Cultural cuisine Contact ISN PA Pepsi at placamp@goisn.org to RSVP!
Join Columbia County Mental Health (CCMH) and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for a walk to promote open discussions and support for mental health. There will be a number of advocates, professionals, and other agency booths at the event to help you learn more about resources in your area. There will also be face painting, henna, a petting zoo, and a costume contest! If you're interested in participating in the walk, register here: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1818
The Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee (ODHHS) serve and act as a voice for the various Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in Oregon. They provide feedback to ODHS. The Committee wants to hear more about the community’s needs — and how they can better support you and invite you to their Virtual Town Hall. This is your chance to: Learn about the committee’s mission Share your experiences and insights Help shape future services Get tips and resources ASL interpretation and CART captioning will be provided. Thursday, May 22nd | 6:00–7:30 PM Register here https://tinyurl.com/ODHHS-TownHall
Join Creating Opportunities for a dinner conversation with a panel of extraordinary advocates at our Raising Self-Advocates Dinner! The panel of self-advocates will discuss their experiences growing up with a disability. Other discussion topics will include parenting teens, analyzing a pre-adulting checklist, the importance of nurturing your child’s advocacy skills at any age, and strategies to help you through life’s “ups and downs”. This in-person event will be hosted at the Willamette Heritage Center Dye House on Thursday, May 22nd from 6PM – 8PM. Catered dinner provided. To register, please visit their website linked here.
Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) is holding their third annual autism walk in Salem. This will be a family-friendly, Autism-friendly event celebrating Autistic people and the Autism community, with proceeds to benefit ASO’s programs in the Salem Area! There will be a number of resource tables, including ISN, and opportunities to connect with others in the community. Registration this year is free! To register visit https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/8B5AxxOuTF Registration includes: the Autism Walk; 25+ Resource Tables; Costume Booth; Face Painter; Art Activities; and more! The Walk is a 1/2 mile loop, accessible to all. Fun Starts 10am ~ Walk at 11am ~ Carousel opens at 11am
Creating Opportunities is putting together an online training, “Emergency Preparedness at Home”. This course features an unscripted (and funny) video of local youth sharing ideas on how to help your family plan for an emergency. Every participating family will receive a weather radio charging station- valued at $30. This online training will be held on Thursday, May 29th from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. Zoom link and information will be sent to registrants closer to the training date. Register online at creatingops.org.
Join Columbia County Mental Health (CCMH) and the Columbia County Advisory Council for prom! It will be a magical evening under the stars at McBride Elementary School on Sat May 31, 2025 starting at 3:00 PM. Get ready to dance the night away, make memories with friends, and wish upon a star for a night to remember! This is open to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, age 16 and older. Don't miss out on this special event filled with music, dancing, and fun. Dress to impress and get ready for a night of enchantment! Tickets will be required for entry - they are free and can be obtained here!
Join NW Access Fund for their monthly "Financial How-To’s for People with Disabilities". Learn how to budget, save, build credit, and protect yourself from fraud—all while keeping your benefits safe. The first class, How To Make a Budget & Save, will be held Tuesday, June 3. Click here to register. Learn the basics of budgeting and saving, including strategies to save without impacting asset restricted benefits. Leave knowing how to make a budget, what to do when you have limited resources, and with tips to overcome common spending pitfalls. Additional upcoming Classes Include: How to Make a Budget & Save - June 3rd, 12pm How to Build and Use Credit - June 10th, 12pm How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams - June 17th, 12pm All classes are virtual and held in a supportive, inclusive environment. ASL interpretation available on request! Bring your questions! Each class is generally held every 2-3 weeks and led by a financial coach. These classes provide financial education designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities. Get tips and strategies on a variety of financial topics and leave with a clear idea of the next steps to take to help you reach your goals.
Join a free, two-hour session of expert-driven discussion and practical steps you can take to stay safe before, during, and after a disaster! Lincoln City and Lincoln County Emergency Management has partnered with The Oregon Dept of Emergency Management (OEM), Oregon Dept of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to provide a comprehensive overview of earthquakes and tsunamis. This session will feature expert-led presentations on the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis, how alerts are triggered and broadcasted, and what you can do now to be better prepared when a disaster strikes. There will be time for questions and open discussion after the presentations—so bring your curiosity and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the experts and connect with the people working to keep Oregon safe. There will be two sessions on this day: Driftwood Library Community Room, Lincoln City - 11am - 1pm Oregon Coast Community College Community Room, Newport, 6pm - 8pm
Join CCS Adult Residential Services on June 5th, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for an afternoon of dancing and Hollywood glamour. Light refreshments will be provided. There’s still space available, so the RSVP deadline has been extended, RSVP to afinegan@ccswv.org. Located at Queen of Angels Monastery - Agatha Hall
Join NW Access Fund for their monthly "Financial How-To’s for People with Disabilities". Learn how to budget, save, build credit, and protect yourself from fraud—all while keeping your benefits safe. This class, How to Build Credit and Manage Debt, will be held June 10th at 12pm. Click here to register. Learn what credit is and how to build it and learn strategies to help you manage your debt. Leave knowing how to check your credit, how to raise your credit score, and with tips for managing your current debt and planning for new debt. Additional upcoming Classes Include: How to Build and Use Credit - June 10th, 12pm How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams - June 17th, 12pm All classes are virtual and held in a supportive, inclusive environment. ASL interpretation available on request! Bring your questions! Each class is generally held every 2-3 weeks and led by a financial coach. These classes provide financial education designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities. Get tips and strategies on a variety of financial topics and leave with a clear idea of the next steps to take to help you reach your goals.