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  • How to Make a Budget and Save Class (Virtual)

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    Community Partner

    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.

  • Community Conversations with ODDS (Virtual)

    Virtual
    ODDS/ODHS

    Join ODDS leadership on Zoom to share your feedback and experiences. All are welcome to attend these virtual meetings. Each month will have a different topic or focus. They meet every first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. No registration required. These events are facilitated by the new Partnership and Accessibility Resource Unit. Date: June 4th Time: noon to 1 p.m. How to attend: Use this link to open the Zoom meeting. They also invite you to send your questions or feedback ahead of time using the feedback form. You can fill it out in Arabic, English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Deadline: Please send your questions by 8 a.m. on the Monday before the meeting. You don’t have to submit a question to attend the meeting. You can also ask new questions during the meeting. If they can’t answer your question during the meeting, a staff member will get back to you via email. If you want privacy, you can also ask them to respond by email.

  • How to Build Credit & Manage Debt Class (Virtual)

    Virtual
    Community Partner

    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.

  • Emergency Preparedness at Home Training (Virtual)

    Virtual
    Community Partner

    Be ready for the unexpected with Creating Opportunities' online training, “Emergency Preparedness at Home”. This course features a video of local youth who shared personal insights and practical information to help your family plan ahead to protect your loved ones during an emergency. This online training will be held on Tuesday, June 10th from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. Zoom link and information will be sent to registrants closer to the training date. Register online here!

  • ODHS Legislative Session Updates (Virtual)

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    ODDS/ODHS

    The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session is January 21 through June 29. ODHS (Oregon Department of Human Services) will host regular meetings to update the I/DD community. Dates: January 22, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 14, May 28, June 11 and June 25 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. To attend: Register in advance using this link. After you register, Zoom will send you a confirmation email. It will have directions to join the meetings. ODHS wants everyone to feel welcome and safe. They will provide free support for you to participate. This includes American Sign Language, Spanish interpreter and live captioning. For other languages or supports, call 503-945-5811 or email dd.directorsoffice@odhs.oregon.gov. Please submit your request 48 hours before the meeting you will attend.

  • How to Apply for SSI/SSDI Benefits for Adults Class (Virtual)

    Virtual
    Community Partner

    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 Apply for SSI/SSDI Benefits for Adults, will be held June 17th at 12pm via Zoom. Click here to register. Learn about the difference between SSI and SSDI and get a clear overview of how to apply for these benefits. Leave with tips and strategies to help you throughout the application process. 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.

    Free

  • Coastal Self-Advocacy Meeting (Virtual)

    Virtual
    Clatsop

    Join Sammy’s Place for the NEW Coastal Self-Advocacy zoom meeting! This meeting is every 3rd Tuesday from 4:40-5:30 pm, first time visitors need to register: https://forms.gle/FqSUreWVuD1mwBst5. This meeting is for individuals and families with IDD.

  • ODHS Legislative Session Updates (Virtual)

    Virtual
    ODDS/ODHS

    The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session is January 21 through June 29. ODHS (Oregon Department of Human Services) will host regular meetings to update the I/DD community. Dates: January 22, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 14, May 28, June 11 and June 25 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. To attend: Register in advance using this link. After you register, Zoom will send you a confirmation email. It will have directions to join the meetings. ODHS wants everyone to feel welcome and safe. They will provide free support for you to participate. This includes American Sign Language, Spanish interpreter and live captioning. For other languages or supports, call 503-945-5811 or email dd.directorsoffice@odhs.oregon.gov. Please submit your request 48 hours before the meeting you will attend.

  • Community Conversations with ODDS (Virtual)

    Virtual
    ODDS/ODHS

    Join ODDS leadership on Zoom to share your feedback and experiences. All are welcome to attend these virtual meetings. Each month will have a different topic or focus. They meet every first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. No registration required. These events are facilitated by the Partnership and Accessibility Resource Unit. Date: July 2nd Time: noon to 1 p.m. How to attend: Use this link to open the Zoom meeting. They also invite you to send your questions or feedback ahead of time using the feedback form. You can fill it out in Arabic, English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Deadline: Please send your questions by 8 a.m. on the Monday before the meeting. You don’t have to submit a question to attend the meeting. You can also ask new questions during the meeting. If they can’t answer your question during the meeting, a staff member will get back to you via email. If you want privacy, you can also ask them to respond by email.

  • 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!