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  • SPARC: Fitness Fundamentals (St. Helens)

    St. Helens Community Center 2625 Gable Rd., St. Helens, OR, United States
    Columbia

    SPARC is a self-advocacy group based in St. Helens. This month, they will bring in a local fitness expert with an engaging, interactives session designed to get you moving and grooving, no matter where you are on your fitness path. The fitness expert will demonstrate a variety of exercises that you can do anywhere, at home or in the gym, with options for every fitness level. Register here! They'll also dive into: Setting achievable goals that actually stick. The magic of consistency and how to make it your superpower. Cultivating a positive mindset that makes fitness fun, not a chore. The crucial role of nutrition in fueling your fitness success. Pro tips for staying motivated and kicking those common obstacles to the curb!

  • Coastal Self-Advocacy Meeting (Virtual)

    Clatsop

    Join Sammy’s Place for the NEW Coastal Self-Advocacy zoom meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with others and get involved in advocacy in your area. This meeting is every 3rd Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 pm. Please register by completing the Google Form linked here. This meeting is for individuals and families with IDD.

    Free

  • Disaster Preparedness for Parents with Disabilities Webinar (Virtual)

    Virtual
    Self Advocacy

    People with disabilities are often excluded from conversations about emergency preparedness. This includes parents with disabilities who need to keep themselves and their children safe during a disaster. Join Brandeis University as they learn from Shari Myers and Melissa Marshall from the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. They will discuss emergency preparedness best practices for disabled parents and their families. Shari and Melissa will talk about building a realistic emergency kit, sheltering in place while disabled, and knowing your rights as a disabled person during a disaster. Attendees will also hear from two National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities' Advisory Board members, Judy Brown and Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu, about their personal experiences with emergency preparedness and disaster response. They will be providing ASL and Zoom automated captions. For any other accommodations, please contact us at lurie@brandeis.edu as soon as possible. For an optimized user experience, please use a laptop or tablet. If you use a phone, you will only be able to see either the presenter or the ASL interpreter at one time. Register by following this link.

  • SPARC Monthly Meeting (Monmouth and Virtual)

    PCL Administrative Office 480 Main St. East, Monmouth, OR, United States
    Polk

    SPARC is a self-advocacy group, with a branch in Monmouth. Everyone is welcome to join! This group meets monthly to hold a potluck and meeting. Each meeting has a different topic, this month will be around OSAC (Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition) and advocacy! Potluck: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting: 6:30pm - 7:30pm You can join in person or virtually. In person: PCL Administrative Office Virtually via this link!

  • SPARC Beach Party (Lincoln City)

    Taft Waterfront Park 822 SW 51st St., Lincoln City, OR, United States
    Community Partner

    Join SPARC (Self Protections, Advocacy and Rights Council) for an afternoon beach party! There will be games, pizza, prizes, and conversations around accessibility and advocacy, including information about mobi-mats and beach wheelchairs. Friday, August 8, 2025 ~ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Taft Waterfront Park - Covered Pavilion 825 Southwest 51st Street, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Everyone is welcome! Please bring your own chair. Please register by filling out the form linked here. The Self Protections, Advocacy and Rights Council (SPARC) is a self-advocacy group established in 2001. It is comprised of, and governed by, self-advocates who make all the decisions that govern the activities, finances, time and education of its members. SPARC meets once a month to discuss local- and national-level issues that affect people with disabilities and advise policymakers.

    Free

  • SPARC Video Party (Seaside)

    Clatsop

    Join SPARC (Self Protection, Advocacy and Rights Council) for an evening of pizza, games, prizes, and conversations around social media and advocacy. The Self Protection, Advocacy and Rights Council (SPARC) is a self-advocacy group established in 2001. It is comprised of, and governed by, self-advocates who make all the decisions that govern the activities, finances, time and education of its members. SPARC meets once a month to discuss local- and national-level issues that affect people with disabilities and advise policymakers. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 ~ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Bob Chisholm Community Center ~ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ~ 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, OR 97138 Everyone is welcome! Register by clicking here and completing the form!

  • Coastal Self Advocacy Meeting (Virtual)

    Virtual
    Clatsop

    Join Sammy’s Place for the NEW Coastal Self-Advocacy zoom meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with others and get involved in advocacy in your area. This meeting is every 3rd Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 pm. Please register by completing the Google Form linked here. This meeting is for individuals and families with IDD.

    Free

  • SPARC Monthly Meeting (Monmouth and Virtual)

    PCL Administrative Office 480 Main St. East, Monmouth, OR, United States
    Polk

    SPARC is a self-advocacy group, with a branch in Monmouth. Everyone is welcome to join! This group meets monthly to hold a potluck and meeting. Each meeting has a different topic, this month will be around affordable housing! Potluck: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting: 6:30pm - 7:30pm You can join in person or virtually. In person: PCL Administrative Office Virtually via this link!

  • Coastal Self-Advocacy Group Meeting (Virtual)

    Virtual
    Clatsop

    Join Sammy’s Place for the NEW Coastal Self-Advocacy zoom meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with others and get involved in advocacy in your area. This meeting is every 3rd Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 pm. Please register by completing the Google Form linked here. This meeting is for individuals and families with IDD.

    Free

  • Inclusive Leadership Summit (Salem)

    Salem Convention Center 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR, United States
    Marion

    2025 Inclusive Leadership Summit Bringing together Oregon's self-advocates, family members, professionals, and legislators to learn, celebrate, and collaborate. Lunch and dinner are included. Registration is open! Register at: https://2025ILS.eventbrite.com Email eventadmin@askosac.org to: Request to be an exhibitor or complete the presenter application request hotel room assistance for self-advocates request assistance to register ask any questions 2025 Cumbre de Liderazgo Inclusiva ¡Reuniendo a los autogestores, familiares, profesionales y legisladores de Oregon para aprender, celebrar y colaborar! El almuerzo y la cena están incluidos. Enlace para inscribirse: https://CLI2025.eventbrite.com Comuníquese a eventadmin@askosac.org o llame al 971-200-0706 para: Solicitud de expositor | Solicitud de presentador (entregarse a más tardar el 12 de agosto) Asistencia para habitaciones de hotel para los autogestores Apoyo para inscribirse Hacer preguntas  

  • SPARC Monthly Meeting (Monmouth and Virtual)

    PCL Administrative Office 480 Main St. East, Monmouth, OR, United States
    Polk

    SPARC is a self-advocacy group, with a branch in Monmouth. Everyone is welcome to join! This group meets monthly to hold a potluck and meeting. Each meeting has a different topic, this month will be about universal accessibility! Potluck: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting: 6:30pm - 7:30pm You can join in person or virtually. In person: PCL Administrative Office Virtually via this link!

    Free

  • Coastal Self-Advocacy Group Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

    Virtual
    Clatsop

    Join the Coastal Self-Advocacy group for their monthly zoom meet-up! Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 1:30pm - 2:30 pm. This is open to individuals and families with I/DD. Register by clicking here.