Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities

09/02/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME!

We've designed DisabilityNext™ Summit around the idea that the best conferences don't just leave you inspired. They leave you with real strategies that will change how you lead.

We're giving away two tickets to DisabilityNext™ Summit 2026 on October 6-7 in Portland, OR.

Join business leaders, HR executives, advocates, and disability inclusion champions for two days of bold ideas, practical strategies, and conversations shaping the future of disability inclusion at work.

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09/02/2026

The strongest workplace practices don’t exist in a vacuum. They’re part of a larger system of access and opportunity.

Meet 2026 DisabilityNext™ Summit speaker: Oregon State Senator Sara Gelser Blouin!

Senator Sara Gelser Blouin began her career in public service as a disability rights advocate and has spent decades advancing disability rights in Oregon and nationally. Her work has included expanding access to education, reducing institutionalization, strengthening protections for disabled people, and challenging systems that exclude disabled people from decision-making.

In 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to the National Council on Disability and was later reappointed to the Council.

We’re honored to welcome Senator Sara Gelser Blouin to the DisabilityNext™ stage, joining leaders, futurists, and innovators for dynamic discussions and practical strategies to advance disability inclusion in the workplace.

📍 October 6–7 in Portland, OR
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08/26/2026

🎪 Volunteers Needed! 🎪

The Arc Lane County is looking for volunteers to help with our FREE Community Family Carnival on Saturday, September 12, 2026!

📍 4181 E Street, Springfield
🎉 Carnival: 1:00–4:00 PM

Volunteer Shifts:
• 10:00 AM–1:00 PM – Setup
• 1:00–4:00 PM – Games & Activities
• 4:00–7:00 PM – Cleanup

Even a few hours of your time can make a big difference! 💙 No special experience is needed — just a willingness to help make this a fun day for local families.

🔗 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7z3w5e

Please share and help us spread the word! 🎈

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Hiring Support Workers? We’ve got you covered.

Join our session on September 9 at 5:30pm- 7:30pm to learn best practices for recruiting, interviewing, and managing in home caregivers, PSWs/DSPs. Plus learn how to access one on one support, FREE tools and resources designed to simplify your Support Worker hiring journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your support network.

Register at: www.creatingops.org

08/26/2026

Do you know of any adults or parents of children 12 and over who would be interested in an emergency preparedness tool specifically designed for our I/DD community? Each participant will receive a $40 stipend and dinner for each session. It is a 6-week course and everyone will leave with access to the online Cognitopia tool that can be used for a wide variety of planning purposes. Register here: https://thearclanecounty.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F54554

08/26/2026

Whether you're a parent, community partner, or educator, this on-demand training will give you knowledge and tools in the special education process.

Learn at your own pace from home:

--the purpose of IDEA
--eligibility for special education
--Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and evals
--parent participation and IEP teams.

Sign up at this link:
https://factoregon.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/factoregon/eventRegistration.jsp?event=16859&