About Us

Person in a motorized chair interacting with an Upstream Access booth at a convention.

We are committed to supporting the resilience of fellow disabled people.

We celebrate disability as a culture and source of creative strength, invest our collective wisdom to advocate for positive change, and partner with allies who share our vision of equity and access in all landscapes.

What We Do

Support Resilience

We strive to create inclusive and equitable spaces that empower disabled people to navigate barriers, build community connections through independence and interdependence. We work to ensure that all people have access to the resources and opportunities they want and need to thrive.

Celebrate Disability Culture

We provide a support network with disabled community members to enhance personal and collective resilience. We lift one another up through mutual aid, shared knowledge, and community care.

Advocate for Positive Change

We actively work to challenge ableism and create systemic changes that make Oregon and Southwest Washington more equitable for disabled people. We believe real change happens when the voices of the disability community lead the conversation.

Partner with Allies

We collaborate with organizations, advocates, and allies who share our vision of inclusion, access, and equity. Together, we work to reshape environments to be more inclusive and welcoming for all.

Our Mission

We are a cross-disability community committed to supporting the resilience of fellow disabled people in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We celebrate disability as a culture and source of creative strength. We invest our collective wisdom to advocate for positive change. We partner with allies who share our vision of equity and access in all landscapes.