Independent Living Resources of Portland Oregon

02/14/2026

ILR will be closed on Monday, February 16th in accordance with President's Day.

02/10/2026

ILR was on KBOO!

On Friday, February 6th, Executive Director Barry Fox-Quamme and IL Specialist Nikki Dolan went on KBOO’s Let’s Talk radio show to discuss the Independent Living Movement and ILR’s system’s advocacy and direct services with people with disabilities for about 50 minutes. Let’s Talk is produ...

02/10/2026

On February 24 from 10am-12:30pm, Incite is putting on a job fair in Hillsboro.

You can find out more and register for the event here:

Choose a time slot and register now!

01/27/2026

Clark County is currently developing a plan to improve accessibility across the parks they manage.

You can participate by engaging at an in-person open house on Thursday, February 26th from 6:00–8:00 PM at Firstenburg Community Center. The center is located at 700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684.

You can also take this online survey here:

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01/15/2026

ILR will be closed on Monday, January 19th for the MLK holiday.

01/13/2026

On Monday, January 12th, Executive Director Barry Fox-Quamme was welcomed with warm hearts by the CEO, staff and board chair for a visit to the Donegal CIL in Letterkenny, Donegal County, Ireland.

We exchanged our visions of The Independent Living Movement around the world, and the peer based work we share across cultures.

The inspiration from the charge "Think globally, act locally" came alive on so many levels during our visit!

Thanks to everyone at DCIL for their inspiring work to continue to fan the flames of our work in The Independent Living Movement!

https://www.facebook.com/donegalcentreforindependentliving/posts/pfbid06yZtAxYNjkwYguyqosXZoi1gjE1jjBBN9VnREAFZDHiu21LRWsteskMLUmSfPvKEl

01/05/2026

Tri Met is proposing service cuts for 2026, and they are inviting feedback on those plans. Check out the proposal and provide your feedback here: https://trimet.org/servicecuts/

12/31/2025

ILR will be closed tomorrow, Jan 1 for the new year.

Happy new year everyone! Stay safe!

12/24/2025

ILR will be closed Dec 24-25 for Christmas.

Happy holidays everyone!

11/05/2025

PORTLAND EASTSIDE NEIGHBORS!!!

In light of the recent government shutdown and its impact on individuals, particularly those awaiting SNAP benefits, Imageo DEI Community is offering complimentary hot meals three times per week:

Sunday mornings:** 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Wednesday evenings:** 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Friday evenings:** 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Additionally, a food pantry will be available to provide essential food items.

Details

All services are free of charge, with no inquiries or obligations for attendees.

Volunteers are welcome to assist with meal service.
Non-perishable food item donations are gratefully accepted.

11/01/2025

"We’re not okay, but we’re still feeding people."

Woodstock Café isn’t a regular café. We’re a Deaf and disability run nonprofit in Portland that hires, trains, and feeds our community. And right now, every system that’s supposed to support us is crumbling workforce grants gone, education access cut, and now SNAP stripped from the very people we serve and employ.

We don’t have corporate sponsors or safety nets. Every paycheck, every repair, every sandwich comes from what walks through our door and this week, it wasn’t enough to cover payroll. Our team’s burned out, but we’re still showing up for each other.

So here’s the truth:

If you’ve lost your SNAP, have a meal on us. No proof. No questions. Just care.

If you’ve got a little extra, this is the time to step in. Your donation keeps Deaf and disabled workers paid, meals flowing, and a community hub alive when everything else is being taken away.

💛 We’re not okay. We’re not quitting. We’re nonprofit and we’re still here.
✊🏾 Feed the fight.

10/31/2025

ILR November Newsletter is here! From Veteran-Directed Care to new transitional housing contacts, locally, Medicare open-enrollment contacts, and DRO listening sessions—this month is packed supportive self-care resources you don’t want to miss.

Check your inbox Nov. 1st or visit www.ilr.org to read the full issue. 💙 Rooted in dignity, driven by community.