Upstream Access

Tech Connect
2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual – ZOOM
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.
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Rights in Practice: Advocating for Your ADA Rights in Disasters
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual – ZOOM
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.
Through 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.

Disability Resilience Collective: Building Emergency Readiness Together
2026-03-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual – ZOOM
We meet virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 pm to build our emergency readiness together!
This 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.
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Mindful Moment
2026-04-20 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-04-27 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-05-04 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-05-11 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-05-18 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-05-25 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-06-01 19:00 - 19:15, 2026-06-08 19:00 - 19:15 and 1 more date | Virtual – ZOOM
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.

Disabled People’s Rights and the ADA: What They Are and How to Apply Them
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual – ZOOM
Designed for government agencies and community members, this training centers on shared legal responsibility, ethical obligation, and proactive planning under the ADA.
Participants 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.

Come Say Hi: Table at Neighbors Ready
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 11640 SW Park Way, Portland, OR, United States
Come by and learn more at an Upstream Access table at the Cedar Hills Emergency Resiliency Hub Open House.

Come Say Hi: Table at PGE Molalla
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | PGE Molalla, 150 Grange Ave, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
Come by and learn more.

Come Say Hi: Table at Reigning Rose Walk
2026-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Rose Haven Day Shelter and Community Center, 1740 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Tabling at Reigning Rose Walk. Come by and learn more.

Come Say Hi: Table at PGE Grande Ronde
2026-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 | PGE Grande Ronde, Grande Ronde, OR, United States

Mindfulness for Every Body
2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Westside Queer Resource Center., 233 SE Washington St Suite 104, Hillsboro, OR, 97123, United States
Presented by Upstream Access and Westside Queer Resource Center.

You’re invited to join us in-person as we explore light breath work, meditation, and other mindfulness-based practices. All are welcome!

Come Say Hi: Table at Be Wildfire Aware
2026-05-17 03:00 - 09:00 | World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Come by to learn more at the “Be Wildfire Aware” event at the World Forestry Center.

Come Say Hi: Table at Family Caregiver Support Program
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR, United States
Come by and learn more at Washington County’s Family Caregiver Support Program.

Come Say Hi: Table at PGE Salem
2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:30 | PGE Salem, 2373 Kuebler Blvd, Salem, OR, 97302, United States
Come by and learn more at the PGE Salem event.

Come Say Hi: Table at Multnomah County Developmental Disabilities
2026-05-21 12:00 - 16:30 | DHS Training and Conference Center, 11826 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Come by to learn more at the Multnomah County Developmental Disabilities event.

Come Say Hi: Table at PGE Sandy
2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Sandy Community Center, Sandy, OR, United States
Come by to learn more at the PGE Sandy event.

Come Say Hi: Table at Hillsboro Pride
2026-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Shutes Park
Come by to learn more at the Hillsboro Pride event.
