Bridging Communities

04/06/2026

☕️ Sip & Support is tomorrow!

Join Michelle and Josefina for a relaxed morning of connection and conversation.

Stop by, say hi, grab your favorite drink, and connect with other parents.

🗓 First Tuesday of the month
⏰ 10:00–11:00 am
📍 Rogue Roasters, Grants Pass

No RSVP needed. Come as you are.
English and Spanish support available.

Better together 💛

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☕️ ¡Sip & Support es mañana!

Acompaña a Michelle y Josefina para una mañana tranquila de conexión y conversación.

Pasa a saludar, toma tu bebida favorita y conecta con otras familias.

🗓 Primer martes del mes
⏰ 10:00–11:00 am
📍 Rogue Roasters, Grants Pass

No necesitas registrarte. Ven como eres.
Apoyo disponible en inglés y español.

Mejor juntos 💛

04/03/2026

Spend a day exploring, learning, and having fun in a welcoming space for all.

Wildlife Safari is hosting a Day of Discovery designed for children and adults who experience disability, along with their families. It’s a chance to enjoy the park at your own pace while connecting with others.

What to expect:
• Drive-through safari experience
• Animal visits and learning moments
• Talks with animal keepers
• Community vendors and resources

📅 May 4 & 5, 2026
📍 Wildlife Safari – Winston, OR

Learn more or sign up here:
https://wildlifesafari.net/products/day-of-discovery

A great way to spend time together, try something new, and enjoy the outdoors.



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Un día para explorar, aprender y disfrutar en un espacio acogedor para todos.

Wildlife Safari presenta Day of Discovery, un evento pensado para niños y adultos que experimentan discapacidad, junto con sus familias. Es una oportunidad para disfrutar el parque a su propio ritmo y conectar con la comunidad.

Qué puedes esperar:
• Recorrido en auto por el safari
• Encuentros con animales
• Charlas con cuidadores
• Recursos y organizaciones comunitarias

📅 4 y 5 de mayo de 2026
📍 Wildlife Safari – Winston, OR

Más información y registro:
https://wildlifesafari.net/products/day-of-discovery

Una linda oportunidad para compartir en familia y vivir algo diferente.

04/02/2026

🎉 Egg-strodinary Moves: Sensory Dance! 🐣💃

Looking for a fun, inclusive space to dance and connect? Community Living Case Management (CLCM) is hosting a sensory-friendly dance for individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🗓 April 18, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Candela Dance Studio, Grants Pass

✨ Enjoy music, movement, and a welcoming environment—whether it’s your best dance moves or a Bunny Hop!

💲 Entry fee has been waived, but RSVP is required to attend.
👥 Due to space, please bring only necessary support people.

⚠️ Must be 16 years or older to attend.

📞 To reserve your spot, contact Maryann McClard at 541-474-6072 ext. 317

Let’s get moving and celebrate together 💛

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🎉 ¡Movimientos Egg-strodinarios: Baile Sensorial! 🐣💃

¿Buscas un espacio divertido e inclusivo para bailar y conectar? Community Living Case Management (CLCM) invita a un baile sensorial para personas que experimentan discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo.

🗓 18 de abril de 2026
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Candela Dance Studio, Grants Pass

✨ Disfruta de música, movimiento y un ambiente acogedor—¡ya sea mostrando tus pasos de baile o intentando un Bunny Hop!

💲 La entrada es gratis, pero debes estar en la lista de RSVP para asistir.
👥 Debido al espacio limitado, solo deben asistir las personas de apoyo necesarias.

⚠️ Debes tener 16 años o más para asistir.

📞 Para reservar tu lugar, contacta a Maryann McClard al 541-474-6072 ext. 317

¡Ven a bailar y celebrar juntos! 💛

04/01/2026

Parent Coffee is coming up ☕

First Thursday of the month
9:00 – 11:00 am
Black Rock Coffee Bar (Medford)

Come as you are.
Connect with other parents.
Take a break.
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Recordatorio ☕ Café para padres

Primer jueves del mes
9:00 – 11:00 am
Black Rock Coffee Bar (Medford)

Ven como eres.
Conecta con otros padres.
Tómate un descanso.

04/01/2026

Free training on housing rights for people who support individuals experiencing disability.

April 16 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Online

Learn how to recognize discrimination and support fair housing access.

Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_09Zclw9MQUSH2pDOdqnHtw
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Entrenamiento gratis sobre derechos de vivienda para quienes apoyan a personas con discapacidad.

16 de abril | 10 AM – 12 PM | En línea

Aprende a reconocer la discriminación y cómo apoyar el acceso a vivienda justa.

Regístrate aquí:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_09Zclw9MQUSH2pDOdqnHtw

03/31/2026

Free Virtual Training for Families & Educators

FACT Oregon’s Special Education Conference is coming up on Saturday, April 4
8:45 am – 1:00 pm on Zoom

Learn about IEPs, behavior supports, parent participation, and more
Connect with others and build your confidence navigating special education

Free to attend
Optional certificate available

Register here: qrco.de/SPED2026
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Capacitación Virtual Gratis para Familias y Educadores

La Conferencia de Educación Especial de FACT Oregon será el sábado 4 de abril
8:45 am – 1:00 pm por Zoom

Aprende sobre IEPs, apoyos de conducta, participación familiar y más
Conecta con otros y gana confianza navegando la educación especial

Gratis para asistir
Certificado opcional disponible

Regístrate aquí: qrco.de/SPED2026

03/28/2026

We’re so excited to see this invitation for public input on an all-abilities playground 💙

You don’t have to have a student at the school to share your ideas. Our families and community partners bring lived experience, creativity, and real insight into what accessibility should look like.

Let’s speak up and help shape a space where every child belongs.

Play is a human right. 🤸‍♀️

Take a few minutes to share your input at the link in the comments.


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Nos emociona mucho ver esta invitación para recibir ideas de la comunidad sobre un parque inclusivo 💙

No necesitas tener un estudiante en la escuela para compartir tus ideas. Nuestras familias y aliados comunitarios tienen experiencia, creatividad y una visión real de lo que significa la accesibilidad.

Alcemos la voz y ayudemos a crear un espacio donde todos los niños pertenezcan.

Jugar es un derecho humano. 🤸‍♀️

Tómate unos minutos para compartir tus ideas en el enlace en los comentarios.

Help us design our newest all-abilities playground! 🤸‍♀️

We are excited to share that our free preschool program will expand to a second site at Parkside Elementary School for the 2027-28 school year.

As part of that expansion, we will build an ADA-accessible playground that meets the safety standards for children aged 3 to 5. Visit the link in the comments to provide your ideas and input!

📷: Preschool playground at Highland Elementary.

03/21/2026

💙 World Down Syndrome Day 💛

Today and every day, we celebrate people with Down syndrome through the choices we make.

The baker hired Simone. Not because of a diagnosis, because of her abilities.

Every choice matters! Who we hire, who we welcome, who we support.

You never know how you’re influencing the world around you. Let’s keep building a community where everyone belongs!



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💙 Día Mundial del Síndrome de Down 💛

Hoy y todos los días, celebramos a las personas con síndrome de Down a través de las decisiones que tomamos.

El panadero contrató a Simone. No por un diagnóstico, sino por sus habilidades.

¡Cada decisión importa! A quién contratamos, a quién damos la bienvenida, a quién apoyamos.

Nunca sabes cómo estás influyendo en el mundo que te rodea. Sigamos construyendo una comunidad donde todos pertenecen.

03/20/2026

🚲 Rogue Valley Bike Swap is back
👉 Saturday, April 18 | 12:00–2:30 PM
📍 Ashland Parks & Recreation Grove
Free event. Buy, sell, donate, and connect
🔧 Free bike checks + local resources

Drop off bikes before the event
More info: rvtd.org/bikeswap
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🚲 Regresa el Intercambio de Bicicletas del Rogue Valley
👉 Sábado 18 de abril | 12:00–2:30 PM
📍 Ashland Parks & Recreation Grove
Evento gratis. Comprar, vender, donar y conectar
🔧 Revisión gratuita de bicicletas + recurs

🚲🔥 The Rogue Valley Bike Swap is BACK for its 34th year! 🔥🚲

Dust off those bikes in the garage and get ready—this long-running community favorite is rolling back into town! Join us for the 34th Annual Rogue Valley Bike Swap and score amazing deals, sell or donate your old gear, and connect with fellow bike lovers.

📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Ashland Parks & Recreation Grove
1195 E. Main St., Ashland

Admission is FREE!

Whether you're hunting for a new ride, upgrading parts, or just want to talk bikes with fellow enthusiasts, this festive event has something for everyone:
🔧 Free bike safety checks, adjustments, and light tuning
🚲 Buy, sell, or donate bikes, parts, and accessories
📝 Register your bike with the Ashland Police Department
🌎 Learn about local bike events and advocacy
🤝 Connect with the Rogue Valley’s bike community

A portion of each sale supports the PedalPower Youth Bike Program, helping bring bike safety education to local public schools.

👉 Want to sell or donate a bike?
Bikes must be dropped off BEFORE the event:

• Thursday, April 16 | 4–6 PM
RVTD Building – 229 S Front St, Medford

• Friday, April 17 | 5–7 PM
The Grove – 1195 E Main St, Ashland

• Saturday, April 18 | 8:30–10 AM
The Grove – 1195 E Main St, Ashland

Learn more about the program here 👉 rvtd.org/bikeswap

Bring your friends, find your next ride, and celebrate one of the Rogue Valley’s favorite cycling traditions.

RVTD City of Ashland Oregon What to do in Southern Oregon

03/20/2026

✨ World Down Syndrome Day – March 21

Join our community in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by rocking your most colorful, mismatched socks and connecting with other families. 💛

This free event is a chance to gather resources, build connections, and celebrate the beautiful diversity in our community.

📅 March 21, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Rogue Valley Mall (upstairs by JC Penney)
1600 N Riverside Ave, Medford

We’ll be there. Stop by and say hi!

👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/LTzJa3ZRauginvAp6
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✨ Día Mundial del Síndrome de Down – 21 de marzo

Acompáñenos para celebrar el Día Mundial del Síndrome de Down usando calcetines coloridos y conectando con otras familias. 💛

Este evento gratuito es una oportunidad para reunir recursos, crear conexiones y celebrar la diversidad de nuestra comunidad.

📅 21 de marzo de 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Rogue Valley Mall (arriba junto a JC Penney)
1600 N Riverside Ave, Medford

Ahí estaremos. ¡Pase a saludarnos!

👉 Confirme su asistencia aquí: https://forms.gle/LTzJa3ZRauginvAp6

03/16/2026

📣 Free Training Series for Self Advocates in Oregon

The Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition is partnering with the Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities Services to offer a 5-part Zoom training on the Self Advocate Guide to I/DD Services.

🗓 Wednesdays | 3–4 PM
March 19 – April 16

Learn about I/DD services in Oregon, your rights, ISP meetings, the Oregon Needs Assessment, and how to advocate for your good life.

You’ll be registered for the full series, but you can attend any sessions you choose.

🔗 Register here:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Lr-FMX_mTa-DLg3gFHg1sg #/registration

ASL and CART will be provided. Additional accommodations can be requested when registering.

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📣 Serie gratuita de capacitaciones para autodefensores en Oregón

La Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition, en colaboración con la Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities Services, ofrece una serie de 5 capacitaciones por Zoom basada en la Guía para Autodefensores sobre los Servicios de I/DD.

🗓 Miércoles | 3–4 PM
19 de marzo – 16 de abril

Aprende sobre los servicios de I/DD en Oregón, tus derechos, las reuniones del ISP, la Evaluación de Necesidades de Oregón (ONA) y cómo abogar por una buena vida.

Al registrarte, quedarás inscrito en toda la serie, pero puedes asistir solo a las sesiones que quieras.

🔗 Regístrate aquí:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Lr-FMX_mTa-DLg3gFHg1sg #/registration

Habrá interpretación en ASL y CART. También puedes solicitar otras adaptaciones al registrarte.

03/14/2026

🎲 Looking for something fun to do today?

The Southern Oregon Game Expo is happening today, Saturday, March 14 from 9 AM – 9 PM in Medford.

Enjoy tabletop games, speed-cubing competitions, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and more.

✨ Bridging Communities and the Autism Society of Oregon are hosting a Zen Zone if you need a quiet place to take a break.

💙 Families who mention they’re with Bridging Communities at the door receive free entry.

Come play and connect!
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🎲 ¿Buscando algo divertido para hacer hoy?

La Expo de Juegos del Sur de Oregón es hoy, sábado 14 de marzo, de 9 AM a 9 PM en Medford.

Habrá juegos de mesa, competencias de speed-cubing, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, y más.

✨ Bridging Communities y la Autism Society of Oregon ofrecerán un Zen Zone, un espacio tranquilo para tomar un descanso.

💙 Las familias que mencionen Bridging Communities en la entrada recibirán entrada gratuita.

¡Ven a jugar y conectar!