The Arc Lane County

02/14/2026

Today is our Saturday Kids Social in the Bethel area! 🎉(This is not a drop in event, all children must register in advance)

We’re gathering in the former gymnasium at Clear Lake Elementary School for a fun, high-energy day your kids won’t want to miss!

If you’d like your child to attend this FREE event, please reach out to our Event & Respite Coordinator, Sina — she’ll be happy to get your child registered and share all the details. Just send an email to Sina.Gilbert@arclane.org

✨ Side note… did you know this event also takes place in Springfield? Yesss! We now host two FREE respite events each month!

Your child can come make new friends, enjoy crafts and games, and build meaningful peer-to-peer connections in a safe and welcoming space.

We can’t wait to see everyone there for a day full of smiles and fun! 💛

02/14/2026

What a beautiful evening this was and we're so glad we were able to be part of this amazing event.

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

🎉 UPDATED INFORMATION – Neurodiversity Family Support Night! 🎉

We have some exciting updates to share!

📍 New Location: Our February Neurodiversity Family Support Night will now be held at Kelly Middle School in the cafeteria.

🗓️ New RSVP Date: Please make sure to RSVP by 2/17/2026.

We can’t wait to gather together, connect, and support one another in this wonderful community. 💙

Be sure to check out the flyer below for all the details, and don’t forget to mark your calendar!

02/12/2026

📣 We’re in Salem for DD Legislative Advocacy Day!

Today, our Executive Director Pam Ring and our Director of Marketing & Communications, Laura Dahill are at the Capitol alongside two incredible self-advocates for Developmental Disabilities Legislative Advocacy (GO!) Day.

GO! Day is an opportunity to come together, strengthen advocacy skills, and stand with—and for—people with developmental disabilities. It’s also a powerful chance to speak directly with Oregon legislators about the issues that matter most to our community.

We’re proud to help amplify the voices of self-advocates and ensure disability rights and supports remain a priority in Oregon. 💙

Stay tuned for updates from Salem!

02/11/2026

Valentine’s Day is about love, commitment, and building a life together. ❤️

But for many people with disabilities, saying “I do” can come at a devastating cost.

Outdated marriage penalties mean that if two people with disabilities get legally married, they can lose or see a reduction in their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other Social Security benefits. Because SSI is often tied to healthcare and home and community-based services, marriage can also put critical daily supports at risk.

Imagine having to choose between the person you love and the services you rely on to live independently in your community.

No one should have to make that choice.

Love should never cost you your healthcare, your independence, or your stability.

Congress has the power to fix this. It’s time to end marriage penalties for people with disabilities.

🚩Take action today🚩
https://bit.ly/4r78WUt

02/11/2026

02/10/2026

February is Black History Month. This great article from Kids Included Together features 8 influential black Americans with disabilities.

Link for the article in the comments below.

02/10/2026

02/09/2026

Self-Advocates 📣THIS THURSDAY, join our GO! Project Advocacy Team in Salem to advocate for DD supports and services!

New to self-advocacy? Our team will be there to provide information, training, and support!

👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIeiiwKQYG_HKSiUuHXNvriSwESzWlQCAmceNb0CdiuCchNA/viewform

🗓 Thursday, February 12

🕓 10AM to 2PM, with a training from 11AM to 12PM

📍State Library of Oregon (Room 102 and 103), 250 Winter St NE, Salem

🔗 Learn more here: https://orddcoalition.org/go-project/

02/09/2026

It’s not too late to sign up! 🎉
Come join the fun while your kid(s) are cared for by trained staff in a safe, fun, and engaging environment.

02/09/2026

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.