News and Updates
Community Pathways
November Newsletter
Hello!
As we head into the holiday season, we want to remind everyone that our office will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Tuesday, November 12th at 9AM. We will also be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28-29th for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd at 9AM.
Please see our resource list below for Thanksgiving meals being provided for individuals & families in need of assistance. We hope you all enjoy this day.
We are grateful for all of the individuals we serve and the people who make up our community.
Jennifer Santiago
Executive Director
Changes at Oregon Health Plan
If you live in Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas County, there will be an additional CCO (Coordinated Care Organization) available to you in 2020.
For some time now, Health Share has been the only Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) operating in our area, and you may have been accessing your medical insurance (Care Oregon, Kaiser, or Providence) through this CCO. Starting in January, a new CCO, Trillium, will also be serving OHP customers in our area. OHP mailed out letters in mid-October describing this change, and in some cases may have matched you with this new CCO. It is important to read this letter carefully to make sure you are happy with the CCO that you have been assigned to. Changes in your CCO can affect which doctors, dentists, hospitals, and pharmacies that you have access to. If you want to choose a different CCO, you should do so by November 17th, otherwise any changes explained in the letter will take effect on January 1st. If you need help understanding your letter, you can contact your Personal Agent at Community Pathways.
Thanksgiving and Holiday Meal Assistance
Salvation Army
You can get a regular food box during November that will have what is available at that time. They try to add as many items as possible for the holiday season. Some Christmas assistance is available as well, you can find more information on their website:
https://portland.salvationarmy.org/portland2/christmas-assistance/
Sunshine Division
Sunshine Division partners with Portland police and other law enforcement to distribute emergency food and holiday food boxes. To learn more, check out their website:
https://sunshinedivision.org/programs/
Oregon Food Bank
The Oregon Food Bank has free food markets, mobile pantries, and senior mobile pantries. For information about various programs: https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/our-work/programs/food-access/community-programs/
To find a program in your area: https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/
Upcoming Events
CPI November Game Night
Thursday, November 14th, 4-6PM
2475 SE Ladd Avenue, 4th Floor, Portland, OR 97214
Come hang out and play games!
Questions? Contact us at (503) 935-5243 or info@communitypath.org
October Newsletter
Message from the Director
Greetings from Community Pathways! I hope you all have had an enjoyable summer and a good transition into fall. As always, we're keeping busy around here, but we'd like to take some time to answer a common question we get that is at the core of who we are at Community Pathways.
People sometimes ask “what’s a Brokerage?” or “what are the differences between a case management entity (CME) and a Brokerage? Don’t you do the same thing?” The answer to these questions is both simple and complex. Community Pathways is a private non-profit that provides “case management” services to adults with developmental disabilities. However, we don’t like the term “case management” and don’t see that as the work that we do.
The services we provide are individualized and really depend on a person’s goals, aspirations, and dreams. We connect people to other organizations, resources, and care providers. That means our mission is never to “manage” people, and that people aren't “cases” to us.
The way we operate really separates us from the "old" way of doing things. Community Pathways is guided by a philosophy of individual self-determination. We believe that CME is an out-of-date term that needs to change all over the country. Language matters and we want people to know that Brokerages are so much more than case management. To start, we are more personal than that. At CPI, we get to support people to live full and whole lives; it's the very reason why we were created!
For those with more questions on this topic and others, please visit our website at www.communitypath.org. It's full of great information! Another good place to find info about various Brokerages around the state is to visit the My Brokerage My Choice site at www.mybrokeragemychoice.com.
Have a question you want spotlighted?Send it to info@communitypath.org
Provider Update: FAQs about EVV System
As providers know, a new system called Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) was implemented on July 16th. If you're a provider and still have questions about PSW EVV, please let us know. You can find a quick list of answers to frequently asked questions on our website here: https://www.communitypath.org/psw-evv-system
IMPORTANT: Please note that the EVV system was not created and is not managed by brokerages, such as Community Pathways. It was created as a part of a federal law and was implemented by DHS. For more information and to register for an orientation session, visit https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/DD/PROVIDERS-PARTNERS/EVV%20Docs/How-to-Register-for-PSW-EVV-Orientation-Session-iLearn.pdf
Self-Advocacy Resources
How to ask for what you need and want:
· Talk with your personal agent about learning how to advocate for yourself at home and in the community.
· Contact the Oregon Self-Advocacy Coalition to learn how to advocate for yourself and get introduced to other self-advocates and networks of support.
How to get involved in a self-advocacy group in the community:
· Ask your personal agent to learn more about Build A Movement and Self-Advocates Taking Action, a group of self-advocates in the Portland Metro area who meet monthly and quarterly to discuss their top priorities: Housing, Healthcare, and DD services.
· For more information about BAM and SATA, contact Jennifer Knapp at jknapp@cvision.org
How to advocate at the political level and speak with your legislators:
· Visit the GO! Project website https://orddcoalition.org/go-project/ to learn more about the joint efforts of the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Oregon IDD Coalition to lead individuals and group in self-advocacy at the State Capitol in Salem.
Upcoming Events
LGBTQ+ Night
· Wednesday, November 6th, 4 - 6PM
· 2475 SE Ladd Ave., 4th Floor, Portland, OR
· Come hang out and meet people in an inclusive, safe space
· Questions? Contact us at (503) 935-5243 or info@communitypath.org
CPI November Game Night
Thursday, November 14th, 4-6PM
2475 SE Ladd Avenue, 4th Floor, Portland, OR 97214
Come hang out and play games!
Questions? Contact us at (503) 935-5243 or info@communitypath.org
Build a Movement (BAM)
Build a Movement welcomes Portland self-advocates working for change in improving the lives of Portlanders with disabilities.
Organized by Self-Advocates Taking Action
Planning session Friday, October 11th, 10AM-2PM
Legislative dialogue Thursday, November 7th, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Located at Rose City Park UMC at 5830 Alameda St, Portland, OR 97213
Ongoing Events
The Multnomah County Library has many inclusive events including crafts and games and a Celebracion del Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration in Spanish.
· Learn more about crafts and games at https://multcolib.org/events/crafts-games
· Celebracion del Día de los Muertos is Thu, Nov 07, 2019
3:30 to 5:00 in the Gregory Heights Meeting Room. Learn more at https://multcolib.org/events/celebracion-del-d%C3%ADa-de-los-muertos-day-dead-celebration/109396
September News
7 Corners Gallery
Seven Corners Gallery is excited to announce the work of Tyla Parsons has been chosen for the Fall 2019 Exhibition. It will be installed in mid-September. The window gallery can be found at 2475 SE Ladd Avenue on the side of the building facing SE Division Street. Stay tuned for details! Follow Community Vision on Facebook for the latest Gallery updates or visit cvision.org/the-gallery
Provider Update: FAQs about EVV System
As providers know, a new system called Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) was implemented on July 16th. If you're a provider and still have questions about PSW EVV, please let us know. You can find a quick list of answers to frequently asked questions on our website here: https://www.communitypath.org/psw-evv-system
IMPORTANT: Please note that the EVV system was not created and is not managed by brokerages, such as Community Pathways. It was created as a part of a federal law and was implemented by DHS. For more information and to register for an orientation session, visit https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/DD/PROVIDERS-PARTNERS/EVV%20Docs/How-to-Register-for-PSW-EVV-Orientation-Session-iLearn.pdf
Self-Advocacy Resources
How to ask for what you need and want:
· Talk with your personal agent about learning how to advocate for yourself at home and in the community.
· Contact the Oregon Self-Advocacy Coalition to learn how to advocate for yourself and get introduced to other self-advocates and networks of support.
How to get involved in a self-advocacy group in the community:
· Ask your personal agent to learn more about Build A Movement and Self-Advocates Taking Action, a group of self-advocates in the Portland Metro area who meet monthly and quarterly to discuss their top priorities: Housing, Healthcare, and DD services.
· For more information about BAM and SATA, contact Jennifer Knapp at jknapp@cvision.org
How to advocate at the political level and speak with your legislators:
· Visit the GO! Project website https://orddcoalition.org/go-project/ to learn more about the joint efforts of the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Oregon IDD Coalition to lead individuals and group in self-advocacy at the State Capitol in Salem.
Upcoming Events
The 15th Annual Walk, Roll 'n' Run for UCP
· Saturday, September 21st. Race starts at 10:30AM
· 240 SE Clay Avenue, Portland, OR
· Open to people of all ages and abilities
· Register at https://ucporegon.akaraisin.com/ui/walkrollnrun2019
Taking Charge of My Health Care Workshop
· Monday, September 30th, 10AM - 4PM
· Inclusion Inc., 50 SE 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
· Free for people with I/DD and those who support them
· Questions? Call 503-494-1519 or email tayerin@ohsu.edu
CPI October Game Night
Thursday, October 3rd 4-6PM
2475 SE Ladd Avenue, 4th Floor, Portland, OR 97214
Come hang out and play games!
Questions? Contact us at (503) 935-5243 or info@communitypath.org
Ongoing Events
Portland Parks and Recreation
* Portland Parks and Recreation has lots of free resources! Whether it's a list of interactive fountains to cool down in, movies in the park, concerts or festivals, you can find it all on their website: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/61921
Do you have other inclusive events you'd like to share with the community? Please let us know. Thank you!
August Newsletter
Happy August! We'd like to remind everyone that the 2019 FACT All Ability Tri4Youth is coming up on Saturday, August 10th at the Tualatin Hills Athletic Center in Beaverton.
Community Pathways is sponsoring a vendor booth and will be providing resources for individuals and families interested in learning more about brokerage support services. Please share this with anyone who you think may be interested in learning more about us and our community partners. Members of our team will also be helping out at the Rally Booth, helping people make signs to cheer the athletes on!
We're so glad to be supporting this great event organized by our friends at FACT Oregon.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up online
Be sure to stop by our booth to say hello!
Jennifer Santiago
Executive Director
Art Exhibits at the Seven Corners Collaborative
Artists are invited to apply to exhibit their artwork at the Seven Corners Collaborative (2475 SE Ladd Avenue). Applications are available online http://www.cvision.org/the-gallery/. Or you may request a printed copy be mailed to you. Questions? Contact Kristine Olson at gallery@cvision.org or call (503) 292-4964 x121
Provider Update: FAQs about EVV System
As providers know, a new system called Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) was implemented on July 16th. If you're a provider and still have questions about PSW EVV, please let us know. You can find a quick list of answers to frequently asked questions on our website here.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the EVV system was not created and is not managed by brokerages, such as Community Pathways. It was created as a part of a federal law and was implemented by DHS. For more information and to register for an orientation session visit https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/DD/PROVIDERS-PARTNERS/EVV%20Docs/How-to-Register-for-PSW-EVV-Orientation-Session-iLearn.pdf
Self-Advocacy Resources
How to ask for what you need and want:
Talk with your personal agent about learning how to advocate for yourself at home and in the community.
Contact the Oregon Self-Advocacy Coalition to learn how to advocate for yourself and get introduced to other self-advocates and networks of support.
How to get involved in a self-advocacy group in the community:
Ask your personal agent to learn more about Build A Movement and Self-Advocates Taking Action, a group of self-advocates in the Portland Metro area who meet monthly and quarterly to discuss their top priorities: Housing, Healthcare, and DD services.
For more information about BAM and SATA, contact Jennifer Knapp at jknapp@cvision.org
How to advocate at the political level and speak with your legislators:
Visit the GO! Project website to learn more about the joint efforts of the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Oregon IDD Coalition to lead individuals and group in self-advocacy at the State Capitol in Salem.
Upcoming Events
FACT Oregon's All Ability Tri4Youth
Saturday, August 10th. Race starts at 9AM.
Tualatin Hills Athletic Center, Beaverton, OR
Open to athletes of all abilities ages 8-26 years old
Register as an athlete, team, or volunteer at https://factoregon.org/tri4youth/
LGBTQIA+ Hangout
Thursday, August 29th. 4-6PM
2475 SE Ladd Ave., 4th Floor, Portland, OR
Come hang out and meet people in an inclusive, safe space
Questions? Contact us at (503) 935-5243 or info@communitypath.org
The 15th Annual Walk, Roll 'n' Run for UCP
Saturday, September 21st. Race starts at 10:30AM
240 SE Clay Avenue, Portland, OR
Open to people of all ages and abilities.
Register at https://ucporegon.akaraisin.com/ui/walkrollnrun2019
Ongoing Events:
Neighborhood Street Fairs
Street fairs happen in different neighborhoods throughout the summer. In the month of August Portland has street fairs in Lents, Alberta, Fremont, Hawthorne, and Multnomah Village.
Learn more at https://www.travelportland.com/article/street-fairs/
Portland Parks and Recreation
Portland Parks and Recreation has lots of free resources! Whether it's a list of interactive fountains to cool down in, movies in the park, concerts or festivals, you can find it all on their website: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/61921
Do you have other inclusive events you'd like to share with the community? Please let us know. Thank you!
Mural Painting & Gallery Opening at Seven Corners
SAVE THE DATE ! Community members are invited to help paint a mural at the Seven Corners Collaborative building (2475 SE Ladd Avenue) and preview the latest art exhibition at Seven Corners Gallery on August 22nd, 2-4pm.
Stop by to help paint the mural, see wonderful art on display, and stay for snacks and drinks!
For more information about Seven Corners Gallery and how to apply to exhibit artwork visit www.cvision.org/the-gallery/
Questions?
Email gallery@cvision.org
Call (503) 292-4964 Ext. 121
Our Mission
Community Pathways' mission is to assist adults with developmental disabilities to live empowered, self-determined lives through community connections.
Learn more about us at www.communitypath.org