Join Advocate Access NW for Family Bowling Night at Oregon Trail Lanes in St. Helens! Held on the last Friday of each month, this fun, family-friendly event brings the community together for bowling, connection, and exciting prizes. Come roll a few games, enjoy great company, and make lasting memories—no experience needed!
Join People First of Corvallis, a welcoming and inclusive self-advocacy group for individuals in the intellectual and developmental disabilities community. This monthly meeting provides a safe space to connect, share experiences, build skills, and advocate for positive change together. Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month from 5:00–6:00 PM at the Corvallis Community Center (Oak Room), 2601 NW Tyler Ave. The space is ADA accessible, and snacks and drinks are provided. Come learn, connect, and make your voice heard!
Come for a fun and empowering Self-Advocacy Lunch Party! This inclusive event welcomes self-advocates—individuals who receive (or are eligible for) Oregon Developmental Disabilities services—and anyone who wants to connect, build community, and create positive change. Enjoy an afternoon of activities including tie-dye, a mini yoga session, and opportunities to connect with local groups like Creative Connections, Social Hour, Jewelry Junction, Tech & Gaming, NeuroConnect, and more. All ages are welcome, and the event is designed to be engaging, supportive, and accessible. Come meet new people, explore resources, and celebrate self-advocacy together. Register using the QR code on the flyer.
Join for a fun-filled LEGO Thrill Build on Sunday, June 28 from 12–3 PM at Beyond the Forest (230 S 1st St, St. Helens). Build at your own pace, try optional themed challenges, and enjoy some friendly competitions! This family-friendly event is hosted by Advocate Access NW—children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
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
Seen. Heard. Believed. – Spellers & Typers Advocacy Summit Join the Autism Mustang Alliance for a powerful day of connection, empowerment, and advocacy at the Spellers & Typers Advocacy Summit. This event centers the voices of nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking autistic individuals, providing a space to advocate for the right to be understood, supported, and fully included. Curated and directed by a nonspeaking autistic advocate and writer, the summit offers opportunities to learn, connect, and uplift self-advocacy in a supportive and inclusive environment. Free registration is available for autistic individuals and their support people. Be part of a meaningful gathering focused on ensuring every voice is seen, heard, and believed. Visit website for more information: www.autismmustangalliance.org
Beach Buddies and ISN are teaming up to bring you an End of Summer Picnic! Open to adults (18+) of all abilities. At the Depoe Bay Community Hall on September 19 from 1:30-3:30pm. Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious hot dogs, burgers, chips and water as well as outdoor and indoor activities. FREE! SAVE THE DATE! Be sure to register on the Beach Buddies website (registration opens closer to the event): Home | Beach Buddies