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SUMMARY:Tech Connect
DESCRIPTION:Tech Connect is our new monthly space to share real-life experiences with assistive and accessible technology. Together\, we learn\, troubleshoot\, and explore both low-tech and high-tech tools that support independence and connection. Many people tell us their relationship with technology changes after becoming disabled—Tech Connect creates a supportive space to learn\, adapt\, and grow collectively. \nASL interpreters
URL:https://upstreamaccess.org/event/tech-connect/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Rights in Practice: Advocating for Your ADA Rights in Disasters
DESCRIPTION:Building on the legal grounding from Training 1\, this workshop focuses on real-world advocacy skills for asserting disability rights before\, during\, and after emergencies.  \nThrough guided discussion and breakout groups\, participants will practice applying the ADA to scenarios such as shelters\, evacuation\, communication access\, and recovery services—turning rights into action.
URL:https://upstreamaccess.org/event/rights-in-practice-advocating-for-your-ada-rights-in-disasters/
LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM
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SUMMARY:Disability Resilience Collective: Building Emergency Readiness Together
DESCRIPTION:We meet virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 pm to build our emergency readiness together! \nThis is a new monthly virtual statewide meet-up where organizations can come together and share resources\, brainstorm new ideas\, and discuss ways to strengthen emergency preparedness within the disability community. This collaborative space will focus on fostering resilience\, mutual support\, and proactive planning for access and inclusion before\, during\, and after emergencies. Together\, we can build collective strategies to ensure the needs of disabled individuals are met in all stages of emergency readiness. \nASL interpreters.
URL:https://upstreamaccess.org/event/disability-resilience-collective-building-emergency-readiness-together/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T150000
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SUMMARY:Tech Connect
DESCRIPTION:Tech Connect is our new monthly space to share real-life experiences with assistive and accessible technology. Together\, we learn\, troubleshoot\, and explore both low-tech and high-tech tools that support independence and connection. Many people tell us their relationship with technology changes after becoming disabled—Tech Connect creates a supportive space to learn\, adapt\, and grow collectively. \nASL interpreters
URL:https://upstreamaccess.org/event/tech-connect/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T190000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Moment
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment at the end of your day to pause\, breathe\, and center yourself. A mindful break can help you reflect\, recharge\, and find balance amidst the busyness.
URL:https://upstreamaccess.org/event/mindful-moment/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T120000
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SUMMARY:Disabled People’s Rights and the ADA: What They Are and How to Apply Them
DESCRIPTION:Designed for government agencies and community members\, this training centers on shared legal responsibility\, ethical obligation\, and proactive planning under the ADA. \nParticipants will examine common compliance gaps\, learn how to embed accessibility into emergency preparedness systems\, and explore concrete\, actionable steps to prevent harm\, reduce exclusion\, and uphold civil rights before\, during\, and after disasters.
URL:https://upstreamaccess.org/event/disabled-peoples-rights-and-the-ada-what-they-are-and-how-to-apply-them/
LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Disability Resilience Collective: Building Emergency Readiness Together
DESCRIPTION:We meet virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 pm to build our emergency readiness together! \nThis is a new monthly virtual statewide meet-up where organizations can come together and share resources\, brainstorm new ideas\, and discuss ways to strengthen emergency preparedness within the disability community. This collaborative space will focus on fostering resilience\, mutual support\, and proactive planning for access and inclusion before\, during\, and after emergencies. Together\, we can build collective strategies to ensure the needs of disabled individuals are met in all stages of emergency readiness. \nASL interpreters.
URL:https://upstreamaccess.org/event/disability-resilience-collective-building-emergency-readiness-together/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Virtual – ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000
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SUMMARY:Come Say Hi: Table at Neighbors Ready
DESCRIPTION:Come by and learn more at an Upstream Access table at the Cedar Hills Emergency Resiliency Hub Open House.
URL:https://upstreamaccess.org/event/neighbors-ready/
LOCATION:Cedar Hills Recreation Center\, 11640 SW Park Way\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tabling
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SUMMARY:Mindful Moment
DESCRIPTION:Take a moment at the end of your day to pause\, breathe\, and center yourself. A mindful break can help you reflect\, recharge\, and find balance amidst the busyness.
URL:https://upstreamaccess.org/event/mindful-moment/2026-04-27/
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