Tag: Portland Commission on Disability

  • “Sharing Our History, Dreaming Our Future” storytelling for the ADA’s 25th

    Listen:  Here is a call for participants with disabilities! “Sharing Our History, Dreaming Our Future” A Celebration for the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the City of Portland  [Image description: Anniversary logo with ADA 25 in red and blue. Text says “sharing our history, dreaming our future Portland anniversary celebration 1990-2015”]…

  • Portland Commission on Disability Tagline and Logo Contest

    Listen to this post:  I’m not actually on the Portland Commission on Disability, but I do a bit of volunteering to help with outreach and event planning like for the past two years’ City ADA anniversary celebrations. I’ve also worked with Lavaun Heaster, one of the Commissioners, on a short film about youth and young…

  • ADA, What does it stand for?

    Listen to this post:  Today Portland is celebrating the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities act. Of course, this is always a wonderful annual reason to come and have cake. But there are so many more reasons to come to the City of Portland event today. For instance, there’s an open mic, free food,…

  • ADA Moving Forward Celebration!

    Listen to this post: The Portland Commission on Disability and the Connecting Communities Coalition are hosting a fun event this Friday, July 26th at City Hall. The occasion? Why, it’s to celebrate the 23rd birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This celebration is free and open to everyone. Food and drink will be provided.…