SPARC - Self Protection, Advocacy and Rights Council - in Polk County is facilitated by Partnerships in Community Living (Sparc - Partnerships in Community Living of Oregon) and hosts monthly meetings and in-person potlucks every other month. See the attached flyer for a meeting schedule and a list of topics.
Home Life and The Majestic Theatre in Corvallis present the Sprout Film Festival 2026 The Sprout Film Festival’s mission is to inspire audiences, promote inclusion and support transformative filmmaking as an important part of social change. This unique event, which focuses exclusively on films that celebrate the diverse lives and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), strives to challenge assumptions and breakdown stereotypes. By introducing thought-provoking, powerful films to inclusive audiences, we hope to promote acceptance, celebrate differences and shine some light to help make the invisible, visible. ADMISSION IS FREE
Join Essential Services for a fun afternoon at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. This event is open to everyone in the I/DD community and is free to attend. Please note, you must arrive by 12 pm to gain admittance. Essential Services will not be providing any food or drinks for this event. You may bring a lunch/drinks with you and enjoy them at the picnic tables outside the Aquarium. Please RSVP at: 2026 Oregon Coast Aquarium Event - Essential Services