Emergency Preparedness Training and Resource Event
Register today to join a FREE I/DD Emergency Response and Resource Fair on Saturday, November 9th. This event is for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, and support providers. The training is free, voluntary, and open to the public.
What does this event include?
Training from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to prepare for different types of emergencies and natural disasters that we can expect to experience in the Portland Metro area, like wildfires and hot weather, ice storms and cold weather, floods, earthquakes, and power outages.
Participate in a Question and Answer discussion with the emergency management professional leading the training.
Resource Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Get information and resources from local county emergency and disaster management offices and partner organizations, including PGE, NW Natural, Pacific Power, Portland Water Bureau, PDX 9-1-1, and more.
See examples of emergency kits.
This event is a collaboration between Community Pathways, Multnomah County I/DD Program, Multnomah County’s Office of Emergency Management, and Oregon’s Office of Developmental Disability Services.
Event Details
Date: November 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Location: Multnomah County East, 600 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030
Parking and Public Transportation:
Parking is available on-site
Public transit stations are located near the building
Cost: Free
Attendees: The training is for adults, but people of all ages are welcome to attend the event. There will not be childcare available, so please plan accordingly.
Accessibility: The building and restrooms are wheel chair accessible. Unfortunately, the training will only be offered in English at this time. A virtual training session being held on October 16th will be recorded with subtitles and translated into multiple languages. The recording and a packet of resources will be made publicly available later this fall. If you have questions or concerns, contact us (see information below).
Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact your personal agent, or email Kristine Olson at kolson@communitypath.org
Emergency Preparedness Training (Virtual Session)
Register today to join a FREE emergency preparedness online training on October 16th (5:30-7:15 p.m.) for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, and support providers. The training is free and voluntary.
What does this training include?
A 90-minute presentation on how to prepare for different types of emergencies and natural disasters that we can expect to experience in the Portland Metro area, like wildfires and hot weather, ice storms and cold weather, floods, earthquakes, and power outages.
A resource packet (PDF) containing resources and information shared by local county emergency and disaster management offices and partner organizations, including PGE, NW Natural, Pacific Power, Portland Water Bureau, PDX 9-1-1, and more.
This training is a collaboration between Community Pathways, Multnomah County I/DD Program, Multnomah County’s Office of Emergency Management, and Oregon’s Office of Developmental Disability Services.
Event Details for the Training on October 16th
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Location: Virtual, Online
Cost: Free
Attendees: This training is for adults, but people of all ages are welcome to join.
Next Event on November 9th
Join us for an in-person training and resource fair on Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Training from 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Registration is required. Click this link to register now.
Resource Fair from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (No registration is required. Open to the public.) Get information and resources from local government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses including PGE, Pacific Power, NW Natural Gas, Portland Water Bureau, PDX 9-1-1, Clackamas County Social Services, Multnomah County I/DD Program, OHSU HERO Kids Registry, Upstream Access, and more.
Location: Multnomah County East (600 NE 8th Ave, Gresham, OR 97030). Accessible by public transit. Free parking is available.
Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact your personal agent, or email Kristine Olson at kolson@communitypath.org
Emergency Preparedness Training and Resource Event
Join us for a FREE emergency preparedness training and resource event on Monday, September 23rd (4 to 7 p.m.) for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, and support providers. This event is free, voluntary, and open to the public. The resource fair is 4-6 p.m. and the training is 5-7 p.m.
This event is a collaboration between Community Pathways, Multnomah County I/DD Program, Multnomah County’s Office of Emergency Management, and Oregon’s Office of Developmental Disability Services.
What does this event include?
Resource tables from 4-6pm hosted by local county emergency and disaster management offices and partner organizations, including PGE, NW Natural Gas, Pacific Power, Portland Water Bureau, PDX 9-1-1, 211 Info, PDX 311, AIM 4 Access, OHSU HERO, and more.
Examples of emergency preparedness kits.
A 90-minute training from 5-7pm on how to prepare for different types of emergencies and natural disasters that we can expect to experience in the Portland Metro area, like wildfires and hot weather, ice storms and cold weather, floods, earthquakes, and power outages.
Event Details
Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Time (Pacific Standard Time):
4:00-6:00 p.m.: Resource Fair on the 1st floor. (No registration required.)
5:00-7:00 p.m.: Training on the 2nd floor. (Registration required.)
Location: Multnomah County East, 600 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030
Parking and Public Transportation:
Parking is available on-site
Public transit stations are located near the building
Cost: Free
Attendees: The resource fair and training are for adults, but people of all ages are welcome to attend. There will not be childcare available, so please plan accordingly.
Accessibility: The building and restrooms are wheel chair accessible. Unfortunately, the training will only be offered in English at this time. A virtual training session being held on October 16th will be recorded with subtitles and translated into multiple languages. The recording and a packet of resources will be made publicly available later this fall. If you have questions or concerns, contact us (see information below).
Upcoming Event Dates
The same training will also be held on the following dates:
October 16th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Virtual training. A link to join the training online will be shared with registrants before the event. This session will be recorded and posted on YouTube.)
November 9th, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (In-person training.)
Contact Us
If you have questions about these trainings, please contact your Personal Agent, or Kristine Olson.
Email: kolson@communitypath.org or info@communitypath.org
Direct Phone: 503-935-5255
Front Desk Phone: 503-935-5243
Inclusive Leadership Summit
2024 Inclusive Leadership Summit
Registration Open Now
Join the Oregon Self-Advocacy Coalition (OSAC) at the state's second annual Inclusive Leadership Summit! This event will be held on September 12th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Salem Convention Center.
This is a great opportunity for Oregon’s self-advocates, family members, professionals, and legislators to come together to learn, celebrate, and collaborate with one another!
Lunch and dinner are included.
Email eventadmin@askosac.org to:
Request hotel room assistance for self-advocates
Request general assistance
Learn more on OSAC’s website.
2024 Cumbre Liderazgo Inclusivo
Registro Abierto Ahora
¡Únase a la Coalición de Oregon Self-Advocacy Coalition (OSAC) en la segunda Cumbre Liderazgo Inclusivo del estado! Este evento se llevará a cabo el 12 de septiembre de 11 a 18 horas. en el Centro de Convenciones de Salem (Salem Convention Center).
¡Esta es una gran oportunidad para que los autodefensores, familiares, profesionales y legisladores de Oregón se reúnan para aprender, celebrar y colaborar entre sí!
El almuerzo y la cena están incluido.
Comuníquese a eventadmin@askosac.org o llame al 971-200-0706 para:
Apoyo para inscribirse
Solicitar asistencia en habitaciones de hotel para autogestores
Solicitar asistencia
Pronto se anunciarán más detalles.
Obtenga más información en el sitio web de OSAC.Emergency Preparedness Training & Resource Event
Registration for the training on August 26th is closed.
Registration is still open for the training sessions on September 23rd (in person, October 16th (virtual), and November 9th (in person). Click here to register.
Join us for a free emergency preparedness training and resource event on August 26th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, and support providers. The training is free, voluntary, and open to the public.
This event is a collaboration between Community Pathways, Multnomah County I/DD Program, Multnomah County’s Office of Emergency Management, and Oregon’s Office of Developmental Disability Services.
What does this event include?
A 90-minute training on how to prepare for different types of emergencies and natural disasters that we can expect to experience in the Portland Metro area, like wildfires and hot weather, ice storms and cold weather, floods, earthquakes, and power outages.
Examples of emergency supplies, like emergency kits and power stations.
Information and resources shared by local county emergency and disaster management offices and partner organizations.
Event Details
Date: August 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time)
Location: Multnomah County East, 600 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030
Parking and Public Transportation:
Parking is available on-site
Public transit stations are located near the building
Cost: Free
Attendees: The training is for adults, but people of all ages are welcome to attend the event. There will not be childcare available, so please plan accordingly.
Accessibility: The building and restrooms are wheel chair accessible. Unfortunately, the training will only be offered in English at this time. A virtual training session being held on October 16th will be recorded with subtitles and translated into multiple languages. The recording and a packet of resources will be made publicly available later this fall. If you have questions or concerns, contact us (see information below).
Upcoming Event Dates
The same training will also be held on the following dates:
September 23rd, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (In-person training.)
October 16th, 5:30-7:15 p.m. (Virtual training. A link to join the training online will be shared with registrants before the event. This session will be recorded and posted on YouTube.)
November 9th, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (In-person training.)
Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact Kristine Olson.
Email: kolson@communitypath.org
Direct Phone: 503-935-5255
Front Desk Phone: 503-935-5243