Central Oregon Disability Support Network

02/03/2026

Our February Newsletter is here!

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01/29/2026

Your Voice Matters. Disability Rights Oregon shares what advocacy is needed this Legislative Short Session.

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01/28/2026

Oregon Council On Developmental Disabilities Lunch and Learn.

January 30, 2026, learn more about strengthening housing accessibility standards in Oregon through the proposed housing accessibility act of 2026.

You can join this Zoom discussion here: https://bit.ly/policy-lunch-and-learn

01/28/2026

Do you know about our Lending Library?

You can check out books and audiovisuals from our library!

Our library is committed to providing materials that inform and educate our members of all ages as well as provide resources for professionals.

Our materials are intended to be utilized by all members; therefore, materials may be checked out for periods of thirty days at a time, and we may ask for the replacement cost if items are damaged or lost.

You may request an item by filling out an online request form or by calling our Bend office at (541) 548-8559.

https://www.codsn.org/codsn-lending-library/

01/26/2026

This week, don't miss out on Ladies Who Lunch, Tuesday, January 27th at 11:30 am in Bend. Call 541-548-8559 to RSVP or email Stefany@CODSN.org. Hope you can join us.

Tuesday evening at 6 pm, join us for our virtual engagement with two Self-Advocates, Felicity Woods and Jordan Ohlde from the High Desert Self-Advocates. They are joining us for Your Voice Your Power: Q&A on Self Advocacy.

You can register on our website here: https://www.codsn.org/events-and-calendar/

Two great opportunities to connect. Hope to see you there.

01/24/2026

01/23/2026

We would like to thank our CODSN community that participated in the Holiday Give season!

Thank you for your donations. We appreciate all your support!

01/19/2026

Vendor and Exhibitor Registration Now OPEN!
Please find the forms on our webpage here: https://www.codsn.org/breaking-barriers-vendors-exhibitors-2026/

01/19/2026

What's Happening in Central Orgon This Week?

Tuesday, January 20th Caregiver Meetup in Prineville 12:30 - 2:00 pm. 129 NW 4th St. Prineville.

Tuesday, January 20th, Range of Motion by Brian Trapp in Conversation with CODSN - 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Round About Books - 900 NW Mt Washington Dr. Suite #110, Bend

We hope you can join one of these events.

More information is on our Events Calendar here: https://www.codsn.org/events-and-calendar/

01/16/2026

Check this out!

EZY Tai Chi is an online, accessible physical movement program specifically designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and their support individuals.

One of the program's main goals is fall prevention, a major concern for this population.

It’s now time to evaluate the program, and we need input from people like you who understand the unique needs and challenges individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities face.

Your input is important!

Join a 2-hour online meeting (focus group) with others to give input on an at-home physical movement program (Tai Chi).

Receive $40 for participating!

Want to learn more?

Call: Dr. Martin Sheehan at 541-603-0304 or Email: EzyTaiChiStudy@yahoo.com

This research study is conducted by Double S Instructional Systems and funded by the National Institutes of Health.

01/13/2026

Join the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities for this Friday's Lunch and Learn.

This week, OCDD is offering to help you tell your story about how the following changes may affect you and your family:

1. The possible changes to "Parental Income Disregard".

AND

2. Disability services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ‘level 1.'

CODSN knows that YOUR voice matters! Drop in and see how your story could impact decisions and how to present it.

Historically, we know your stories can and do impact decision-making at the legislative level.

Aren't sure what these are? Reach out to CODSN, and we can help you understand what these proposed cuts might mean to you and your family.