Advocate Access NW

04/06/2026

🩵🍽Join Us at the Community Dinner & Discovery Fair!🍽🩵

We’re excited to be part of the Rainier & Clatskanie Community Dinner & Discovery Fair and connect with families in our community⭐️

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a meal together while learning about local resources and supports available for families with children ages 0–5🌈

🗓Thursday, April 9 | 5:30 PM - 7 PM
📍Rainier Jr/Sr High School Commons
🏠28168 Old Rainier RD, Rainier OR

Come stop by, say hello, and learn more about what’s available in our community. We’d love to see you there!🤩

04/06/2026

🌸✨Creative Connections Club✨🌸

Spring is in the air, and so is creativity!

Join us TONIGHT (April 6) from 4 PM – 6 PM at the Broadleaf Arbor Community Center for Creative Connections Club!

We’re celebrating the spring season by making a fun watering can craft—perfect for welcoming all those beautiful spring flowers popping up everywhere 🌷💐

🌟 Special Guest Host: Marissa! 🌟

Come relax, create, and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming space. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and a smile! 😊

🌼 All supplies provided
🌼 Great for all skill levels
🌼 A perfect way to unwind and get inspired

We’d love to see you there! 🌿💛

04/06/2026

🎶✨Movement & Music with Zac!✨🎶

We’re excited to introduce something new to our community⭐️

This is a space to move, groove, and express yourself in whatever way feels right for you. Whether you want to dance, stretch, sway, or simply enjoy the music, all moves are welcome here.

🗓April 26th | 3PM - 4 PM
📍Godfrey Park
🌳165 N 4th St, St Helens

Come spend time outdoors, connect with others, and enjoy movement and music in a way that feels comfortable and fun for you. We can’t wait to see how this space grows! 🌿🎵

04/03/2026

🏀✨ Court of Dreams – April 12th! ✨🏀

The Portland Trail Blazers & Portland State University are hosting an exciting “Court of Dreams” event at the Moda Center (Main Court) from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM!

🎟️ Advocate Access NW has reserved 20 available tickets for this special opportunity!

💫 This high-energy, inclusive event brings together the AAC community, friends, family and students for a memorable day on the court—celebrating and raising awareness for communication disabilities.

🎉 What to expect:
-Adaptive Basketball with Bustin’ Barriers
-AAC presentations
-Live performances by PHAME & North Pole Studio
-Music from the Mt. Hood Camp Kiwanis Staff Infection Band
-A fun, high-energy DJ Lamar Dance Party
-Plus the chance to play on the official Blazers court!

👉 Important Details:
-1 ticket per guest (DSPs/providers must also claim a ticket)
-Please only sign up if you are certain you can attend
-After claiming your ticket through our link below, you can pick up your official ticket at our office Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

🔗 Claim your ticket HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/court-of-dreams-tickets-1986596175639?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

📌 Helpful Resources:
-Check the link in the comments for the Rose Quarter’s ADA Accessibility Guide to help plan your visit
-You’ll also find a downloadable AAC page in the comments to bring with you to the event!

📩 Questions?
Please reach out to Elyssa at elyssap@advocateaccessnw.com or 503-410-5116

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of a meaningful and fun community event 💙

Advocate Access NW has limited reserved tickets for this event. Please sign up if you would like to attend with us.

04/03/2026

🎮✨ Tech & Gaming Club ✨🎮

Whether you’re here to game, talk tech, or just be around others who get it, this space is all about showing up as you are and connecting in your own way🤩

🕹 Drop in for a quick round or stay the whole time
💬 Start with tech talk or jump straight into gaming
🎮 Bring your favorite console or try something new

🗓 Today & every Friday! | 3:30 PM - 5 PM
📍 St. Helens Community Center
➡️2625 Gable Rd, St Helens

This group continues to grow with the people who are part of it, and every time you show up, you help shape what it becomes.

📲Be sure to register using the link below! This helps us plan ahead and gives you the option to let us know if you’re bringing a console or game⤵️

https://forms.office.com/r/nvFvjhjX8n

04/02/2026

We’re hosting public meetings in April and May across Oregon and online. Come meet the new members of the ODDS leadership team. We’ll host a discussion that will help us create guidelines based on our core values. These will be the guiding principles for our 2027‒2029 budget requests. You can sign up now for the online meetings or for the meetings in Salem on April 8 and 9. We’ll share more about other locations as we finalize the schedule. Read this message for more information and register for the Zoom meetings and Salem meetings:https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/directors-messages/odds-2026-03-30-director-budget-meetings-invitation-en.pdf

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Tendremos reuniones públicas en abril y mayo en todo Oregon y en línea. Venga a conocer a los nuevos miembros del equipo directivo de ODDS. Realizaremos una discusión que nos ayudará a crear guías basándonos en nuestros valores principales. Estos serán los principios guía para nuestras solicitudes de presupuesto para 2027-2029. Puede inscribirse ahora en las reuniones en línea o en las reuniones en Salem el 8 y 9 de abril. Compartiremos más sobre otros lugares mientras vayamos finalizando el horario. Lea este mensaje para obtener más información y registrarse en las reuniones por Zoom y en Salem:https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/directors-messages/odds-2026-03-30-director-budget-meetings-invitation-en.pdf

04/02/2026

💪✨Inclusive Fitness Crew is back TODAY!✨💪

After a few months off, we are so excited to have Inclusive Fitness Crew back on the schedule and we’re honestly hyped to see this group return!🤩

Join us today for a welcoming, supportive environment where you can move at your own pace, try new things, and connect with others in a way that works for you.🙌

🗓 Today | 2PM - 2:45 PM
📍 Pacific Athletic Club | 320 A St, Columbia City
✨ Work alongside trainer Tammy
✨ Gym access included with each session
✨ $10/class or $40/month

Whether you’ve joined before or this is your first time, there’s a place for you here. We can’t wait to see this group back and growing again!

04/02/2026

🎤🫎Moose-ic Night is ALMOST here!🫎🎤

📢Heads up: This event has been moved (this month only) from the first Saturday of the month due to Easter, but we’re SO excited to be together next weekend‼️

🎶This month’s theme: Animal Theme!🐾
🗓 Saturday, April 11th
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 St Helens Moose Lodge

New to Moose-ic Night?👀 Each month’s theme is inspired by how the moose is dressed on the flyer, giving you a fun way to participate if you’d like!😎

🎼All ages welcome. Whether you want to sing, dress up, or just come hang out, there’s a place for you here. We’re looking forward to a fun, welcoming night of music and connection with everyone🤩

04/01/2026

💪Inclusive Fitness Crew is back on the calendar every Thursday!💪

We’re so excited to bring this group back after some time away. This has always been such a meaningful space for connection, movement, and confidence-building, and we can’t wait to see it grow again.👣

Join a welcoming environment where you can move at your own pace, try new things, and be part of a supportive community.🤩

🗓Thursdays | 2 PM - 2:45 PM
📍Pacific Athletic Club | 320 A St, Columbia City
✨Work alongside trainer Tammy
✨Gym access included with each session
✨$10/class or $40/month

Come as you are and move in a way that feels right for you. We’re so glad this event is back🥳

04/01/2026

🌟Happy Wednesday!🌟

It’s the first Wednesday of the month, and we’re jumping right back into some familiar favorites💐

Happening today:
💎 Jewelry Junction ✨10 AM - 12 PM
🎳 Pin Pals ✨3 PM - 4 PM
🃏 Magic: The Gathering ✨4 PM - 5 PM

However you choose to join in, there’s a place for you to connect, create, and have some fun this afternoon. We’re glad you’re here. 🩵

04/01/2026

🎉Happy Work-iversary!🎉

Join us in celebrating our incredible DSPs who are marking their anniversary month this April!💐

Your dedication, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful impact every single day. The relationships you build and the support you provide truly help create the strong, inclusive community we’re so proud of.🫶

We’re grateful for the energy, care, and heart you bring into this work. Thank you for being part of Advocate Access NW and for all that you do.✨

Wendy Tapia-Sanchez
Sandy Ellsworth
Becca Friend
Alicia Mariano
Shane Clay
Gracie Fellabaum
Kim Chadwick
Sara Barker
Jollie Hall
Ginger Hart
Ethan Wethern
Jessica Whitney
Emily Sanchez
Tanner Kepple-Smith
Cori Tyrrell
Ciaran Rubalcava
Lilli King
Kilee Nelson
Mark Gundersen
Melissa Daly
Tim Prussic

Let’s show them some love in the comments!👏

04/01/2026

✨Weekly Events🗓

We’ve got something happening every week to help you connect, try something new, and spend time in community.🥳

From Social Club and Jewelry Junction to Creative Connections, Pin Pals, Magic, and Tech & Gaming Club, there are plenty of ways to get involved throughout the week.

💪And we’re excited to share that Inclusive Fitness Crew is back! A welcoming space to move, build strength, and participate in ways that feel right for you.

Whether you join one event or a few, there’s a place for you here each week!

📲Check out the weekly flyer for full details and times!