SilverNail NW

03/13/2026

Don't miss next week's panel discussion led by OCDD Self Advocates!

03/12/2026

Another shout out to our incredible DSA group who braved the cold and took the polar plunge! Congrats on being among the top groups to raise money for Special Olympics!

03/11/2026

• Then: A time when many people with developmental disabilities were hidden, segregated, or excluded from community life.

• Now: Individuals living full lives — working, building friendships, parenting, volunteering, participating in faith communities, and contributing to their neighborhoods.

• Always: A future where community living is protected, expected, and funded – and not viewed as a program, but as part of a whole life.

03/10/2026

We love to see accessibility in the forefront - especially with spring break approaching and summer around the corner!

All are welcome here. And here. And there.

03/09/2026

Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Join the in person celebration tomorrow at 11:00AM in the Human Services Building in Salem!

03/08/2026

March 8 Daylight Savings Time begins. Did you remember to set your clocks forward 1 HOUR on March 7th?

03/06/2026

Planning to watch! The opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will take place on March 6, 2026, at the Verona Arena in Verona, Italy. The theme for this event is "Life in Motion," which symbolizes the journey of life and the transformative power of movement.

Celebrate the world’s best athletes and experience the magic of the Opening Ceremony at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games (March 6–15, 2026).

03/05/2026

To our fellow Behavior Consultants: ODDS posted the updated Workers Guide for Professional Behavior Services on the engagement and innovation website. You can find it here: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/providers-partners/idd/Pages/engagement-innovation.aspx
Feedback is due by March 11th.

ODDS seeks feedback on policies, proposals and worker guides through an engagement and innovation process

03/04/2026

At a glance look at our fun March plans!

03/03/2026

Check out our March newsletter! We had a great month with lots of fun in our DSA program. We are accepting referrals so please contact us to find out more!

03/02/2026

So much fun at the Polar Plunge! Our toes were 🥶!