Come to Columbia Hall, located in the Oregon State Fairgrounds, for a resource fair. There will be information from a variety of community partners, a concession stand if you'd like to purchase food, and a raffle! Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available. This event is free and open to everyone. Check out the flyer here!
ISN would like to learn more about your experience with intellectual and developmental disability services, any gaps in services, and how your needs are or are not being met. Please join us for a listening session so we can hear from you! There will be lunch and prizes! Please RSVP by to help us plan for food and accommodate any language interpretation services needed. RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer HERE, visiting the online registration form HERE, or by contacting Michaela at 971-304-5584 or mpoling@goisn.org. This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Salem Public Library.
Resource Fair for People with IDD A family friendly event with community resources for those living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Masks will be available. There will be Spanish and ASL interpretation available. There will be a quiet sensory room for those who need a break. The event will include: Community resources and services Free lunch options Kid-friendly activities and free children's books For more information contact: information@fhco.org
Join us for our annual May the Fourth Be With You party! There will be games, prizes, food, and more! Costumes are encouraged. This event is open to all ISN individuals and their families.
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
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
The ARC's second annual Self-Advocate Convention of Oregon is happening in Salem, OR June 11th-June 13th. This event is planned by advocates for advocates and their supporters. The schedule will include guest speakers, small group conversations, and networking time. Plus, they’ll have fun social activities like a karaoke party and group meals. Exact time is to-be determined. More information coming soon! Registration is open, click here! There is financial assistance available on a first-come, first-served basis, so register soon if you're requesting some. If you need any help with registration, please email them at info@thearcoregon.org or call (503) 581-2726.