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02/20/2026

Did you Know that is offering special programs for individuals living in our household that may have lung disease like asthma or COPD. They are offering FREE cleaning supplies now through April 30th. Check it out: https://www.lung.org/or/clean-air-at-home

02/20/2026

Did you know that the American Lung Association is offering this? If a member of your household is living with a lung disease like asthma or COPD you can enroll in the Oregon Clean Air at Home program now through April 30th and you could be eligible to receive free cleaning supplies like a vacuum, dehumidifier or air cleaner.

Poor indoor air quality can impact children and adults living with lung disease like asthma and COPD by worsening symptoms, increasing exacerbations and even contributing to hospitalizations.

02/20/2026

Great news and way to come together…

Our Voices Were Raised! The Oregon Legislature Heard Us!

The 2026 DD Legislative Advocacy GO! Day was Feb 12th, and our community came out strong.

In testimony to the Senate Committee on Education, FACT's Christy Reese joined other advocates to speak out in opposition to SB 1572, which would require school districts to develop policies that permit teachers to exclude students who disrupt or repeatedly interfere in the classroom and create reading proficiency standards that require retention of third grade students who do not achieve those standards.

The disability community - self-advocates, parents, and allies - was strong in its opposition, believing that this bill would result in the exclusion of students with disabilities for behaviors that are a part of their disability.

Christy said: “We want safer classrooms, stronger learning outcomes, and we must invest in what we know works, which is evidence-based interventions, staff training, mental and behavioral health supports, and partnerships with families and communities.”

By the end of the day, SB 1572 was dead, and our students' rights were protected.

Learn more about ways the IDD community is showing up this legislative session: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oregon-DD-Legislative-Advocacy-News.html?soid=1119468769711&aid=fjw5MWu48xQ

02/18/2026

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Help us support Special Olympics Lincoln County, by sponsoring the Polar Plunge 🐻‍❄️🐳 on Sunday March 8th. Your contribution helps continue to expand opportunities for Special Olympics Athletes. Thank you!!

Thank you for supporting the Lincoln County Local Program Polar Plunge team!Our Plunge is Sunday, March 8 at 2 PM at Depoe Bay!

02/15/2026

We don’t just "hope" our kids are capable, we start with the absolute certainty that they are.

It’s called Presumed Competence.

It’s not a gift we give, it’s a right we recognize. This April, at Breaking Barriers, we are gathering to build a community that doesn’t need to be convinced of our worth.

We see the potential, we honor the voice, and we stand together as we tear down the walls that hold our kids back. 🤟

02/14/2026

Mark your calendars…

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵!


💻𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟯, 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
- Join us for a reading of the 2026 Developmental Disability Awareness Month Proclamation by OCDD Chair Kelly McCauley and a sneak peek at the 2026 poster.
- Get access our campaign toolkit and shareable templates to add your own brand and photos!

⭐️𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁—𝗜𝗻-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗗 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟬, 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
- Lobby Area, Barbara Roberts Human Services Building Salem, OR 📍 500 Summer St. NE, Salem 97301​
- Join us in celebrating with special guest speakers, unveiling the 2026 poster, cake and refreshments

💻𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝟮 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀):
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟳, 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠, 𝗼̲𝗿̲
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟰, 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
- Discussions will center around "Nothing About Us Without Us," highlighting advocacy and meaningful representation by people with IDD in all spaces where decisions are made, and address barriers.

Other events in March and through the year— to be announced. Subscribe to get the latest updates: 📫 https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/tHSYJth/OCDD

Join all events online at: https://bit.ly/Oregon-DD-Awareness

Download & share our flyers:
https://www.ocdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DDAM-Save-the-Date-All-Events-Eng.pdf (English)
https://www.ocdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DDAM-Save-the-Date-All-Events-Sp.pdf (Spanish)

02/14/2026

Thompson Srings in Tillamook County Newsie:

Tillamook County Newsie curated newsletter

02/09/2026

Black History…

Disability rights and racial justice are deeply connected.

Black people with disabilities experience higher rates of discrimination in education, health care, housing, and the criminal justice system. These barriers don’t exist in isolation. They are shaped by history, policy, and long-standing inequities.

Disability Rights Florida wrote an article about 17 Black disability advocates who shaped the fight for disability rights. Read full article to learn how these leaders paved the way for change.

Celebrating Black history means telling the full story, including disability. 🖤

Link in comments.

02/05/2026

Now here's something fun happening TOMORROW 2/6/26. Hope to see you there!

1st Friday Bingo!!! @ Tillamook County Library January 2nd @ 1:30pm. Call or text 971-341-1748 w/ any questions!!

02/05/2026

Take a trip to OMSI with .

Register today to join:
https://t.e2ma.net/click/0jhiaj/g8iogpyd/oulff9

02/04/2026

Join in Salem on February 8, 2026 for "Fun with Legos".
Registration is required and more events are available:

https://t.e2ma.net/click/0jhiaj/g8iogpyd/81kff9