Programs for Accessible Learning (Salem)
2026-07-09 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Salem Library – Anderson A Room, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR, United States
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to come learn, create, and find community! Programs for Accessible Learning (PAL) lasts one hour and usually follows this schedule:

Sensory-friendly storytime with puppets, songs, and bubbles (15 minutes)
July’s themed group activity: Learn about Disability Pride Month, participate in a guided chair dance party, and celebrate with some cake or sugar-free treats! (20-30 minutes)
Creativity stations (adult coloring pages, Lego building) (15-20 Minutes)

All materials provided. Registration is required. Please register each participant. Participants are asked to attend with a caregiver. An American Sign Language interpreter will be present whenever possible.
Free. This program is supported by the Salem Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Salem Public Library.
This event will be presented in English. Request further language interpretation at 503-588-6315 or library@cityofsalem.net at least 2 business days in advance.

Salem Disability Rights Alliance (Salem)
2026-07-09 16:00 - 17:30 | IKEBOX, 299 Cottage Street NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301
Join the Salem Disability Rights Alliance for their first community meeting! Guided by the mantra “Nothing about us without us,” this gathering is an opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters (ages 16+) to connect, share ideas, and help shape advocacy efforts in Salem.

Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
Location: Ike Box Cafe, 299 Cottage St NE, Salem
Come be heard, build community, and be part of making a difference. For more information, contact disabilityrightsalliance26@gmail.com.

Connections: A Place to Belong (Salem)
2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Journeys…A Center for Your Soul, 4400 Salem Dallas Hwy NW, Salem, OR, 97304, United States
Holding space for people living with disabilities to make connections. FREE
Do you…

Struggle to meet new friends?
Have a hard time with social communication?
Just want to make connections and build relationships?

Come…

Connect with friends.
Connect with your community.
Connect with resources.

Different Activities Every Month!
Board Games ~ Bonfires ~ Movies ~ Music

Salem Fun Fridays (Salem)
2026-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
July 10, 17 & 24 | 4-7pm | This is a community resource event full of resource tables, activities and food!
Friday, July 10 | Northgate Park: 4575 Fairhaven Ave Ne Salem OR 97301
Friday, July 17 | Salem Evangelical Church: 2545 4th St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Friday, July 24 | Saint Edwards Church: 5303 River Rd N, Keizer OR 97303

Salem Fun Fridays (Salem)
2026-07-17 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
July 17 & 24 | 4-7pm | This is a community resource event full of resource tables, activities and food!
Friday, July 17 | Salem Evangelical Church: 2545 4th St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Friday, July 24 | Saint Edwards Church: 5303 River Rd N, Keizer OR 97303

Fun with Legos! (Salem)
2026-07-19 12:30 - 14:30 | IKEBOX, 299 Cottage Street NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301
Join The Connections Club for a fun afternoon to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and light snacks/drinks will be provided.
Register at: Support Fun with Legos! – Salem – Sunday 7/19, 12:30 pm – 2:30pm | PledgeIt for Charities

Salem Fun Fridays (Salem)
2026-07-24 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
July 24 | 4-7pm | This is a community resource event full of resource tables, activities and food!
Friday, July 24 | Saint Edwards Church: 5303 River Rd N, Keizer OR 97303

Food Truck & Friendship Festival (Salem)
2026-07-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Beehive Station, 1510 Fabry Rd SE, Salem, OR
Join NeuroNavigations Northwest for an evening of food, fun, and connection at the Food Truck & Friendship Festival! Designed for neurodivergent individuals and the I/DD community, this welcoming event features delicious food truck options, games, raffles, and opportunities to make new friends in an inclusive environment. General admission is free, with games and raffle tickets available for purchase on-site.

Inclusive Leadership Summit (Salem/Virtual)
2026-09-22 09:00 - 16:00 | OR
OSAC’s annual Inclusive Leadership Summit brings together self-advocates, family members, professionals and state leaders. Join us for an afternoon of insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities focused on topics important to Oregonians with I/DD. Breakfast and lunch are included in your ticket if attending in person (limited number of tickets available). There are also tickets available for attending the conference online as well.
