Integrated Services Network

3rd Annual Summer Picnic (Rockaway Beach)
2025-06-26 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Phyllis Baker City Park, 360 N Coral St, Rockaway Beach, OR, 97136, United States
Join Tillamook County CDDP and the ARC for their annual summer picnic! There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, karaoke, basketball, raffle prizes, a photo booth, and more!
Please bring yourself a chair or blanket.

ODHS Legislative Session Updates (Virtual)
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00, 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.

Cultural Diversity Fair (Scappoose)
2025-06-21 12:00 - 16:00 | The Lodge Carts, 51875 SW Old Portland Rd, Scppoose, OR, 97056, United States
Columbia Community Mental Health’s Intellectual & Developmental Disability Program and The Lodge Carts are excited to announce a Community Cultural Diversity Fair, and invite you to celebrate your heritage with Columbia County!
They encourage all culturally diverse groups, including minority & indigenous groups from Columbia County to set up a booth or table to share and educate the community about your unique culture!
This event is free and open to all ages!

NeuroConnect Summer Picnic (Scappoose)
2025-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Veteran’s Park, 57250 Veterans Pkwy, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
NeuroConnect – A Neurodiverse Community Alliance
Support groups for 12-17 year olds, 18-25 year olds, and Caregivers & Adults
This group typically meets Thursday’s but due to the holiday is changing it up this week! All are welcome.

Bring your camp chairs, blankets, sunscreen, bug spray, and anything else you need to kick back and enjoy the evening with your family.

Please make sure to register for the group here (required):
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc1HEJk2Sm…/viewform…

And don’t forget to RSVP on Eventbrite too:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1415100195779?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is hosted by Columbia Health Services, Youth Era & Advocate Access NW!

Black Wall Street (Salem)
2025-06-19 12:00 - 18:00
Salem-Keizer NAACP is having a Juneteenth celebration! There will be some awesome vendors present including food carts, resource vendors, music, and more!
Where: Intersection of Cottage & State St (The Micah Building in Salem, OR)
When: June 19th, 12pm to 6pm

ISN Offices Closed for Juneteenth
2025-06-19

Coastal Self-Advocacy Meeting (Virtual)
2025-06-17 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: Summer Kick-Off Potluck (St. Helens)
2025-06-17 15:30 - 16:30 | McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St., St. Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Hosted by Columbia County SPARC – a self-advocacy group for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Event Highlights:

Celebrate the start of summer with fun, friends, and food!
Designed for individuals with I/DD to connect and enjoy together
Fun games, arts & crafts, and inclusive activities for all abilities
Delicious snacks and cool drinks to stay refreshed
Bring your family and friends – all are welcome!

Register here!

How to Apply for SSI/SSDI Benefits for Adults Class (Virtual)
2025-06-17 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.

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.

Karaoke with Friends (Lincoln City)
2025-06-12 16:00 - 18:00 | New Life Church, 2700 NW 22nd St., Lincoln City, OR, 97367, United States
Join Beach Buddies for an evening of karaoke, music trivia, and fun! Open to adults 18 and older, registration is required, but it’s free and it’s a total blast! Beach Buddies would love to see you, even if you just wanna hang out, no singing required. And don’t worry, they won’t make you sing, unless you want to, of course. Click the link to visit our website & register: beachbuddieslc.org
Thursday June 12th from 4-6 at New Life Church in Lincoln City

All Abilities Art Workshop (Salem)
2025-06-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Join Living Studios (Cornerstone Associates) at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art for a free All Abilities Art Making Workshop every 2nd Thursday of the month from 12 pm to 3 pm. The museum will be open and free for workshop participants.

June’s workshop, inspired by artwork in the Carl Hall Gallery, encourages participants to connect to other artists within the community by emulating their styles. Participants are encouraged to explore ways of organizing shapes to make their own patterns with stamps.

For accessibility assistance contact Bruce Burris at bburris@cornerstoneassoc.org

The ARC Self-Advocate Convention (Salem)
2025-06-11 09:00 - 2025-06-13 14:00
The ARC’s second annual Self-Advocate Convention of Oregon is happening in Salem, OR June 11th-June 13th. This event is planned by advocates for advocates and their supporters. The schedule will include guest speakers, small group conversations, and networking time. Plus, they’ll have fun social activities like a karaoke party and group meals.
Exact time is to-be determined. More information coming soon!
Registration is open, click here! There is financial assistance available on a first-come, first-served basis, so register soon if you’re requesting some.
If you need any help with registration, please email them at info@thearcoregon.org or call (503) 581-2726.

Emergency Preparedness at Home Training (Virtual)
2025-06-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
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!

Free Monthly Cooking Classes (St. Helens)
2025-06-10 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!

How to Build Credit & Manage Debt Class (Virtual)
2025-06-10 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.

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
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!

ISN Offices Closed for Memorial Day
2025-05-26

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
