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Canceled Tillamook County IDD Listening Session

Tillamook County Library - Copeland and Hatfield Rooms 1716 3rd St., Tillamook, OR, United States

*Update* Unfortunately this event has been canceled. While we won’t be meeting as planned, we would still love to hear from you. Please contact Michaela at 971-304-5584 or mpoling@goisn.org to share your thoughts. 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 raffle prizes! Please RSVP by to help us plan for food and accommodate any language interpretation services needed.

Free

May the Fourth Be With You Party (Mt. Angel)

Benedictine Sisters Monastery 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR, United States

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.

Free

Community Conversations with ODDS (Virtual)

Virtual

Join ODDS leadership on Zoom to share your feedback. 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. Date: May 7 Time: noon to 1 p.m. How to attend: Use this link to open the Zoom meeting. May 7th's meeting will introduce the new Partnership and Accessibility Resource Unit. The staff on this team will help ODDS improve how ODDS engages with self-advocates, partners and the community. This team will start leading the monthly listening sessions. 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 us to respond by email.  

Best Buddies Friendship Walk (Hillsboro)

Hidden Creek Park West 225 NE 53rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR, United States

ISN will be participating in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk! The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). You can view our team page here!

Free Monthly Cooking Classes (St. Helens)

Columbia Pacific Food Bank 1421 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens, OR, United States

Free Monthly Cooking Classes for Columbia County DD Community Provided by Columbia Pacific Food Bank and ISN Cooking Instructor: Corey Englehardt When: Second Tuesday of each month 5-7 pm Where: 1421 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens What you will learn:  How to follow recipes  Food safety How to use cooking utensils How to use cooking equipment How to store food properly Cultural cuisine Contact ISN PA Pepsi at placamp@goisn.org to RSVP!

Free

Canceled ODHS Legislative Session Updates (Virtual)

Virtual

Update from ODHS: "Meeting cancellation notice: Today's ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) legislative session update is cancelled. This meeting was scheduled for noon today. We will provide the next update on May 28 at noon. We look forward to updating you in two weeks." 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.

Mental Health Fair and NAMI Walk (St. Helens)

McCormick Park 475 S 18th St., St. Helens, OR, United States

Join Columbia County Mental Health (CCMH) and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for a walk to promote open discussions and support for mental health. There will be a number of advocates, professionals, and other agency booths at the event to help you learn more about resources in your area. There will also be face painting, henna, a petting zoo, and a costume contest! If you're interested in participating in the walk, register here: https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1818

SPARC Profile Power (St. Helens)

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

Columbia County SPARC is hosting "Profile Power", an event to support creating your own one-page profile and goals. This focused session helps individuals with IDD develop essential planning tools: a One-page profile summarizing who you are and what's important to you, and a Goal Sheet outlining your dreams. The Profile Power event is not just about creating documents; it is about building a foundation for effective communication and personal growth. Participants will be guided through each step of the process, with support from trained facilitators who understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with IDD. The collaborative environment encourages sharing and learning from one another, fostering a sense of community and mutual support. Learn more and RSVP at https://www.ccadvocacycommunity.org/event-details/sparc-profile-power

Coastal Self-Advocacy Group Meeting (virtual)

Virtual

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.

Policy Oversight Group (POG) Meeting (Monmouth and Virtual)

ISN Polk Office 238 Jackson ST E, Monmouth, OR

Join us in person for this quarter's policy oversight group meeting! Contact your personal agent by May 20th to order your lunch if you plan to join us! There will be a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person. All ISN individuals, their families, and their supports are welcome to attend, whether this is your first time, or you join us every time! For more information about the POG, visit the POG link on our website here.

Free

Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Advisory Committee Town Hall (Virtual)

Virtual

The Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee (ODHHS) serve and act as a voice for the various Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in Oregon. They provide feedback to ODHS. The Committee wants to hear more about the community’s needs — and how they can better support you and invite you to their Virtual Town Hall. This is your chance to:  Learn about the committee’s mission  Share your experiences and insights  Help shape future services  Get tips and resources ASL interpretation and CART captioning will be provided. Thursday, May 22nd | 6:00–7:30 PM Register here https://tinyurl.com/ODHHS-TownHall  

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