Integrated Services Network

How to Build Credit & Manage Debt Class (Virtual)
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
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.

A Night In Hollywood (Mt. Angel)
2025-06-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Benedictine Sisters Monastery, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR, 97362, United States
Join CCS Adult Residential Services on June 5th, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for an afternoon of dancing and Hollywood glamour. Light refreshments will be provided.
There’s still space available, so the RSVP deadline has been extended, RSVP to afinegan@ccswv.org.
Located at Queen of Angels Monastery – Agatha Hall

Tsunami 101 (Lincoln City and Newport)
2025-06-05 11:00 - 20:00 | OR
Join a free, two-hour session of expert-driven discussion and practical steps you can take to stay safe before, during, and after a disaster!
Lincoln City and Lincoln County Emergency Management has partnered with The Oregon Dept of Emergency Management (OEM), Oregon Dept of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to provide a comprehensive overview of earthquakes and tsunamis. This session will feature expert-led presentations on the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis, how alerts are triggered and broadcasted, and what you can do now to be better prepared when a disaster strikes.
There will be time for questions and open discussion after the presentations—so bring your curiosity and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the experts and connect with the people working to keep Oregon safe.

There will be two sessions on this day:
Driftwood Library Community Room, Lincoln City – 11am – 1pm
Oregon Coast Community College Community Room, Newport, 6pm – 8pm

Community Conversations with ODDS (Virtual)
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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 Make a Budget and Save Class (Virtual)
2025-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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.

Wish Upon a Star Prom (St. Helens)
2025-05-31 15:00 - 18:00 | McBride Elementary School, 2774 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Join Columbia County Mental Health (CCMH) and the Columbia County Advisory Council for prom! It will be a magical evening under the stars at McBride Elementary School on Sat May 31, 2025 starting at 3:00 PM. Get ready to dance the night away, make memories with friends, and wish upon a star for a night to remember! This is open to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, age 16 and older.
Don’t miss out on this special event filled with music, dancing, and fun. Dress to impress and get ready for a night of enchantment!
Tickets will be required for entry – they are free and can be obtained here!

Emergency Preparedness at Home Training (Virtual)
2025-05-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
Creating Opportunities is putting together an online training, “Emergency Preparedness at Home”. This course features an unscripted (and funny) video of local youth sharing ideas on how to help your family plan for an emergency. Every participating family will receive a weather radio charging station- valued at $30.
This online training will be held on Thursday, May 29th from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. Zoom link and information will be sent to registrants closer to the training date. Register online at creatingops.org.

SPARC Monthly Meeting (Monmouth and Virtual)
2025-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 | PCL Administrative Office, 480 Main St. East, Monmouth, OR, 97361, United States
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 gardening!
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!

ODHS Legislative Session Updates (Virtual)
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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.

ISN Offices Closed for Memorial Day
2025-05-26 | OR

ASO's 3rd Annual Autism Walk (Salem)
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Salem Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) is holding their third annual autism walk in Salem. This will be a family-friendly, Autism-friendly event celebrating Autistic people and the Autism community, with proceeds to benefit ASO’s programs in the Salem Area! There will be a number of resource tables, including ISN, and opportunities to connect with others in the community. Registration this year is free! To register visit https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/8B5AxxOuTF
Registration includes: the Autism Walk; 25+ Resource Tables; Costume Booth; Face Painter; Art Activities; and more! The Walk is a 1/2 mile loop, accessible to all.
Fun Starts 10am ~ Walk at 11am ~ Carousel opens at 11am

Raising Self-Advocates Dinner (Salem)
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Willamette Heritage Center Dye House, 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Join Creating Opportunities for a dinner conversation with a panel of extraordinary advocates at our Raising Self-Advocates Dinner! The panel of self-advocates will discuss their experiences growing up with a disability. Other discussion topics will include parenting teens, analyzing a pre-adulting checklist, the importance of nurturing your child’s advocacy skills at any age, and strategies to help you through life’s “ups and downs”.
This in-person event will be hosted at the Willamette Heritage Center Dye House on Thursday, May 22nd from 6PM – 8PM. Catered dinner provided. To register, please visit their website linked here.

Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Advisory Committee Town Hall (Virtual)
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | 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

Policy Oversight Group (POG) Meeting (Monmouth and Virtual)
2025-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | ISN Polk Office, 238 Jackson ST E, Monmouth, OR, 97361
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.

Coastal Self-Advocacy Group Meeting (virtual)
2025-05-20 16:30 - 17:30 | 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.

SPARC Profile Power (St. Helens)
2025-05-20 15:30 - 16:30 | St. Helens Community Center, 2625 Gable Rd., St. Helens, OR, 97051, 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

Mental Health Fair and NAMI Walk (St. Helens)
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St., St. Helens, OR, 97051, 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

ISN Policy Oversight Group Annual Conference (Warren)
2025-05-15 10:00 - 15:30 | Grace Baptist Church, 58690 Ross Rd, Warren, OR, 977053, United States
May 15, 2025 | 10am – 3:30pm | Grace Baptist Church: 58690 Ross Rd, Warren, OR 97053
This event will include prizes, resource tables, arts and crafts, lunch, games, and workshops about a variety of topics including:

Self-advocacy
Parent Support Panel
Cooking Safety
Relationships & Boundaries
PSW Tips and Tricks

Please RSVP by May 8 to (503) 485-5967
Support for individuals is not provided.

ODHS Legislative Session Updates (Virtual)
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Free Monthly Cooking Classes (St. Helens)
2025-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Columbia Pacific Food Bank, 1421 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens, OR, 97051, 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!

Best Buddies Friendship Walk (Hillsboro)
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Hidden Creek Park West, 225 NE 53rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR, 97124, 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!

Community Conversations with ODDS (Virtual)
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

May the Fourth Be With You Party (Mt. Angel)
2025-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Benedictine Sisters Monastery, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR, 97362, 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.

Tillamook County IDD Listening Session
2025-05-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Tillamook County Library – Copeland and Hatfield Rooms, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook, OR, 97141, 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.

Columbia County IDD Listening Session
2025-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Columbia Center – Auditorium, 375 S 18th St., St. Helens, OR, 97051, United States
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. RSVP by visiting the online registration form HERE or by contacting Michaela at 971-304-5584 or mpoling@goisn.org.

Clatsop County IDD Listening Session
2025-04-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Judge Guy Boyington Builidng -East Room, 857 Commercial St., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
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 prizes! Please RSVP by to help us plan for food and accommodate any language interpretation services needed. RSVP by visiting the online registration form HERE or by contacting Michaela at 971-304-5584 or mpoling@goisn.org.

Resource Fair for People with IDD (Salem)
2025-04-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Resource Fair for People with IDD
A family friendly event with community resources for those living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Masks will be available. There will be Spanish and ASL interpretation available. There will be a quiet sensory room for those who need a break.
The event will include:

Community resources and services
Free lunch options
Kid-friendly activities and free children’s books

For more information contact: information@fhco.org

Marion County IDD Listening Session
2025-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Salem Library – Anderson A Room, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR, United States
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 prizes! Please RSVP by to help us plan for food and accommodate any language interpretation services needed. RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer HERE, visiting the online registration form HERE, or by contacting Michaela at 971-304-5584 or mpoling@goisn.org.
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Salem Public Library.

Central School District 2025 Transition Fair
2025-04-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Polk County Resource Center, 1407 Monmouth Independence HWY, Monmouth, 97361, United States
Come gather information from various community organizations and programs to support adult students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There will be information about the Ella Curran Food Bank, migrant/homeless/foster programs, Central School District after school program, Polk County crisis van, Community Services Consortium, supported living and work supports, and MORE!
What is a Transition Fair? This event helps adult students gather information and access supporting services. These services will help students in independent living options, as well as employment and secondary education. Families can connect with various community organizations and programs to help successfully reach their ultimate individual goals.
If you have questions contact Marie at mhardwick@central.k12.or.us

Lincoln County IDD Listening Session
2025-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Depoe Bay Community Hall, 220 SE Bay St., Depoe Bay, OR, United States
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 prizes! Please RSVP by to help us plan for food and accommodate any language interpretation services needed. RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer HERE, visiting the online registration form HERE or by contacting Michaela at 971-304-5584 or mpoling@goisn.org.
