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Community Events
Festivals & Community Events
Saturday, May 31st - Jackson & Josephine Health Fair 2025
OSCI will have a booth so swing by and say hi to our Community Health Workers in Southern Oregon.
What to Expect at the Fair
- Free entry for all, something for to everyone
- Free health screenings including blood pressure checks
- Community resources from local nonprofits, healthcare providers, and support services
- Interactive wellness activities
- Kids’ zone with fun games, crafts, and entertainment for children
- Giveaways and a free raffle upon entry with many exciting prizes for attendees
- Delicious food options from food trucks
- Free public transportation for Jackson and Josephine County residents
Food Trucks On-Site:
- Boba Blastic
- Food Paradise Grill
- Rolling Smoke BBQ
- Cruisers Ice Cream Parlor
Address: 1 Peninger Rd, Central Point, OR 97502
Time: 10am – 4pm
Sunday, June 8th - Rooted in Resilience with Upstream Access
OSCI will have a table at the Upstream Access event Rooted in Resilience: Disability and Climate Justice Outdoors on Sun, Jun 08, 2025 at Main City Park for a day of learning, connection, and action. Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible space where disabled people and allies can come together to exchange practical skills related to emergency preparedness, adaptive living, and community support. There will be a space for participants to share practical skills and resources, and provide tools and strategies that reflect the real-life needs and barriers faced by disabled people in emergencies.
Come to strengthen social connections and strengthen community resilience with a supportive network where everyone can learn from each other and support one another to improve emergency preparedness and learn how to support one another in times of crisis and daily life. Let’s come together to build a more accessible and resilient future for all. See you there!
219 South Main Avenue
Gresham, Or 97080
Education & Training
Thursday, May 29th - In-person Educational Forum: Disaster Preparedness
This 2 hour workshop with OSCI and Rogue Action Center will cover everything to do about being prepared during a emergency situation. From the mental mindset to what gear should you have on hand. Free dinner will be provided. All attendees will be provided a fully stocked emergency go bag.
This workshop is made possible by funding from All Care.
Address: 205 N Phoenix Rd Suite 255, Phoenix, OR 97535
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Recreational Events
Sunday, May 18th - Carp Fishing at Fernhill Wetlands
Register Today!
Carp Fishing at Fernhill Wetlands
Join us for a day of fishing and community connection. This event is designed for anglers of all abilities, providing an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a supportive environment.
Contact:
For questions or more information, contact us at matt@oregonsci.org.
Come and enjoy a day of fishing and fun!
Date & Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025; 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Fernhill Wetlands Nature Trail, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Saturday, June 21st - Adaptive Mountain Biking with OAS
Discover the thrill of adaptive mountain biking at OSCI’s collaborative event with Oregon Adaptive Sports! Registration coming soon.
Join us for an exhilarating weekend of exploration and adventure.
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to the sport, this event offers the chance for Willamette Valley residents to experience the freedom and excitement of off-road cycling on specially adapted bikes provided and supported by OAS.
Don’t miss your opportunity to conquer new trails and create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors
Contact:
For questions or more information, contact us at matt@oregonsci.org.
Date & Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025; 10 am to 6 pm
Location: Chehalem Ridge Nature Park; 38263 SW Dixon Mill Rd, Gaston, OR 97119
July 18th - 20th - CampAbility with AWL at Milo McIver State Park
In partnership with Adventures without Limits and Oregon State Parks, we will host up to 8 individuals or families for a weekend group TENT camping trip at Milo McIver State Park, July 18th-20th.
What to expect:
- A fun weekend tent camping outdoors! We’ll be set up in a group campground at the Maple Day Use Area in Milo McIver State Park. Individuals and families are welcome to participate in group activities (which may include kayaking, stargazing, time around the campfire), or enjoy the park independently.
Important Information:
- All individuals participating must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria.
- Ages 6 and up (for kayaking). Minors must be in attendance with a supervising adult.
- Campers must be able to meet onsite.
- Check in Friday is 4:30 pm. Check out Sunday by 12 pm.
- All participating campers must complete AWL’s Digital Liability Waiver.
- Well behaved non-service animals may be allowed and must be kept on 6 ft leash at all times.
- Please have a plan for care for your pet or service animal if you’d like to go kayaking. AWL is not responsible for animals on or off the water. Pets or service animals who do not have previous experience and comfort in a kayak (able to sit still on your lap without impeding paddling for an extended period of time) could pose a safety risk to yourself and/or the group.
- If your pet or service animal is over 15 lbs they will not fit in the boat. AWL staff will not be available to stay back with pets or service animals at any point during the trip.
- Simple camp meals will be provided by AWL Friday dinner – Sunday breakfast. We may or may not be able to accommodate dietary preferences, so we encourage campers to bring snacks to supplement group meals throughout the weekend.
- Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cots, and other camp gear can be borrowed free of charge, by completing a Gear Request Form.
To register:
- If you plan to bring anyone with you – family, friends, caregiver, etc. please register every person in your party.
- If the event appears ‘sold out’ sign up for the waitlist, we will be opening additional spots as they become available!
Location: Milo McIver State Park, 97023
Contact: For questions or more information, contact us at matt@oregonsci.org.
El programa CampAbility de OSCI invita a personas y familias afectadas por lesiones de la médula espinal a un ambiente de campamento acogedor y de apoyo para que podamos compartir nuestro amor por el aire libre con comunidades que pueden enfrentar barreras de acceso.
En asociación con Adventures without Limits and los Parques Estatales de Oregon, OSCI albergará hasta 8 personas o familias para un viaje de campamento grupal de TIENDA de fin de semana en el Parque Estatal Milo McIver, del 18 al 20 de julio.
Que esperar:
¡Una divertida tienda de campaña de fin de semana para acampar al aire libre! Nos instalaremos en un campamento grupal en el área de uso diurno de Maple en el Parque Estatal Milo McIver. Las personas y las familias pueden participar en actividades grupales (que pueden incluir kayak, observación de estrellas, pasar tiempo alrededor de la fogata) o disfrutar del parque de forma independiente.
Información importante:
Todas las personas que participan deben cumplir con los Criterios de elegibilidad esenciales (Essential Eligibility Criteria.)
A partir de 6 años (para kayak). Los menores deben asistir con un adulto supervisor.
Los campistas deben poder reunirse en el lugar.
El check in el viernes es a las 4:30 pm. Salida el domingo antes de las 12 h.
Todos los campistas participantes deben completar la Exención de responsabilidad digital de AWL ( AWL’s Digital Liability Waiver.)
Se pueden permitir animales que no sean de servicio y que se porten bien y deben mantenerse con una correa de 6 pies en todo momento.
Tenga un plan de cuidado para su mascota o animal de servicio si desea practicar kayak. AWL no es responsable de los animales dentro o fuera del agua. Las mascotas o animales de servicio que no tengan experiencia previa ni comodidad en un kayak (capaces de sentarse quietos en su regazo sin impedir la navegación durante un período prolongado de tiempo) podrían representar un riesgo para su seguridad y/o la del grupo.
Si su mascota o animal de servicio pesa más de 15 libras, no caben en el barco. El personal de AWL no estará disponible para quedarse con mascotas o animales de servicio en ningún momento durante el viaje.
Las comidas sencillas del campamento serán proporcionadas por AWL, la cena del viernes y el desayuno del domingo. Es posible que podamos adaptarnos o no a las preferencias dietéticas, por lo que recomendamos a los campistas que traigan refrigerios para complementar las comidas grupales durante el fin de semana.
Se pueden pedir prestados tiendas de campaña, sacos de dormir, colchonetas, catres y otros equipos de campamento de forma gratuita completando un formulario de solicitud de equipo (Gear Request Form)
Para registrarse:
Si planea traer a alguien con usted (familiares, amigos, cuidador, etc.), registre a todas las personas de su grupo.
Si el evento parece “agotado”, regístrese en la lista de espera, ¡abriremos lugares adicionales a medida que estén disponibles!
UBICACIÓN
Parque Estatal Milo McIver, 97023
Contact:
For questions or more information, contact us at matt@oregonsci.org.
Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops
Tuesday, June 10th - Bike Farm; Portland, OR
Join us and our friends at Bike Farm for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.
The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.
It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.
Register – https://tinyurl.com/WMWSignUp
- First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/2025WMWPDX
- Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer
Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.
Time – 5 pm – 7 pm
Location – Bike Farm; 1810 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97212
Parking – metered street parking is available
Friday, June 6th - Klamath County Library; Klamath Falls, OR
Join us for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop at Klamath County Library! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.
The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.
It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.
- First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/2025WMWKFalls
- Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer
Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.
Time – 2 pm – 4 pm
Location – Klamath County Library; 126 S 3rd St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Tuesday, June 17th - SHIFT Community Cycles; Eugene, OR
Join us and our friends at Shift Community Cycles for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.
The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.
It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.
- First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/WMWSHIFT
- Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer
Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.
Time – 6 pm – 8 pm
Location – Shift Community Cycles; 811 W 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Tuesday, July 8th - Bike Farm; Portland, OR
Join us and our friends at Bike Farm for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.
The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.
It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.
Register – https://tinyurl.com/WMWSignUp
- First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/2025WMWPDX
- Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer
Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.
Time – 5 pm – 7 pm
Location – Bike Farm; 1810 NE 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97212
Parking – metered street parking is available
Tuesday, July 17th - Talent Maker City; Talent, OR
Join us and our friends at Talent Maker City for a no cost wheelchair maintenance workshop! You are free to use the tools and space to do your own maintenance or get help from the supportive volunteer bicycle technicians. We also welcome bike mechanics who want to learn how to support wheelchair users who rely on bike shops for maintenance.
The goal of this program is to provide tools and equipment to support learning, entry-level maintenance, and repairs for anyone who wants to learn more about wheelchair maintenance or is experiencing an urgent need.
It’s free and fun to attend! Many people come to socialize and share tips and tricks of SCI life. Limited space is available, please register in advance.
- First time in 2025? Complete the annual waiver – https://tinyurl.com/WMWTMC
- Volunteering? Complete the volunteer form – https://tinyurl.com/oscivolunteer
Learn more about our Wheelchair Maintenance Workshops.
Time – 5 pm – 7 pm
Location – Talent Maker City; 109 Talent Ave, Talent, OR 97540
Community Meet-ups
Portland Meet-ups
Monday, June 30th - Lucky Lab Beer Hall
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Lucky Lab Beer Hall; 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209
Monday, July 28th - Lucky Lab Beer Hall
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Time – 6pm – 9pm
Location – Lucky Lab Beer Hall; 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209
2025 Dates & Locations in Portland
- Monday, January 27, 2025 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, February 24, 2025 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, March 31, 2025 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, April 28, 2025 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, May 26, 2025 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, June 30, 2025 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, July 28, 2025 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, August 18, 2025 – Picnic in the Park
- Monday, September 29, 2025 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Halloween Costume Party; location TBD
- Monday, November 24, 2025 – OSCI Birthday Party!; Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
- Monday, December 29, 2025 – Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Portland Metro area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.
Southern Oregon Meet-ups
Saturday, June 14th - Veterans Memorial Park; Klamath Falls, OR
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Time – 12pm 3pm
Location – Veterans Memorial Park; 10 George Nurse Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Sunday, June 15th - Jackson Creek Pizza Co, Medford
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Time – 4pm
Location – Jackson Creek Pizza Co.; 700 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504
2025 Dates & Locations in Southern Oregon
- Sunday, January 19, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Sunday, February 8, 2025 – The Chicken Shack, Klamath Falls
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Sunday, March 16, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Saturday, April 19, 2025 – Don Jones Park, Central Point, OR
- Sunday, May 18, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Sunday, June 15, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Sunday, September 21, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Sunday, October 19, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
- Sunday, December 21, 2025 – Jackson Creek Pizza Co., Medford
If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Southern Oregon area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.
Salem Meet-ups
Tuesday, June 3rd - Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Time – 6pm
Location – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302
Tuesday, July 1st - Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus
Stay connected, stay healthy! Our meet-ups are a great place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Our community health workers will be on hand to provide information about COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in the metro area or answer any questions you may have. These meet-ups are open to anyone affect by SCI or paralysis.
We hope you’ll join us!
Time – 6pm
Location – Gilgamesh Brewing: The Campus; 2065 Madrona Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302
2024 Dates & Locations in Salem
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – Gilgamesh Brewing – The Campus
If you have ideas or suggestions for accessible meeting places in the Salem area, please reach out to us at contact@oregonsci.org to let us know.
Encuentros en Español
Miércoles, 4 de Junio - Encuentro Virtual
¡Manténgase conectado, manténgase saludable! Los encuentros son un excelente lugar para conocer nuevos amigos y ponerse al día con amigos.
Nuestros promotores de salud comunitarios estarán disponibles para brindar información sobre las oportunidades de vacunación contra el COVID-19 y responder preguntas. Nuestras reuniones están abiertas a cualquier persona afectada por lesiones medulares o parálisis.
¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!
Miércoles, 18 de Junio - Encuentro Virtual
¡Manténgase conectado, manténgase saludable! Los encuentros son un excelente lugar para conocer nuevos amigos y ponerse al día con amigos.
Nuestros promotores de salud comunitarios estarán disponibles para brindar información sobre las oportunidades de vacunación contra el COVID-19 y responder preguntas. Nuestras reuniones están abiertas a cualquier persona afectada por lesiones medulares o parálisis.
¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!
2025 Fechas
- Miércoles, 5 de Febrero – Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 19 de Febrero – Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 5 de Marzo – Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 19 de Marzo – Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 2 de Abril – Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 16 de Abril – Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 7 de Mayo – Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 21 de Mayo – Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 4 de Junio – Encuentro Virtual
- Miércoles, 18 de Junio – Encuentro Virtual
