Community Vision

March is DD Awareness Month. We invite Oregonians to celebrate members of Oregon’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community and the many ways they contribute to their local communities. At Community Vision, we have seen time and time again how the people we support make their communities and job sites better. Governor Tina Kotek signed a proclamation declaring March 2025 to be DD Awareness Month in Oregon. ? Nearly 67,000 adults and children in Oregon have developmental disabilities. They live and work side by side with their neighbors to form strong, diverse communities. This year’s DD Awareness Always theme highlights that every person has valuable strengths, infinite capacity to thrive, and the potential to make important contributions to their local communities. We all deserve to live full lives that include opportunities for competitive, integrated employment, safe and accessible housing, meaningful relationships, and access to physical and mental health care. Community Vision fully embraces these values and continues our work to make sure they are a reality for the I/DD community. Thank you to the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) for organizing this campaign. To learn more and read the governor’s proclamation, visit https://lnkd.in/gj8B_XYR or call (971) 225-3659.

Join us to ensure that people with disabilities are accepted, included, and able to live the life they choose. Come to our *Party for Possibilities!* Friday, May 9, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Loft at 8th, 2010 SE 8th Ave, Portland For more: https://lnkd.in/gqwYM-tN Thank you to our generous sponsors! ? Brown & Brown ? Lawyer's Title Company ? NW Natural ? PNC ? The Standard ? Travel Portland ? Unitus Community Credit Union ? U.S. Bank

Max worked with Community Vision's Housing Access Program to find a new home on his own that he can afford.

For a person with a disability, finding a home may feel impossible. That's where Community Vision's Housing Access Program comes in.

Tyler McClure wants to make a difference in the world. The 22-year-old receives support from our Supported Living Program.

People who need accessible housing struggle to find it. We want to change this. We're teaming up with advocates to expand affordable, accessible housing in Oregon.

Assistive technology (AT) gives people with disabilities opportunities for greater independence. The AT Lab at Community Vision is an educational resource center where people can learn about and try out a wide range of AT tools and devices. We are grateful to the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation for its support of our AT Lab. This support allows us to offer: ? Open Lab weekly drop-in hours—Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. All are welcome! ? Free Loan Closet, where you can borrow AT tools for two weeks to try at home ? Free advice line—email or call the AT Lab with your questions about AT and how to access it To learn more about the work of Community Vision’s AT Lab and to visit: https://CV-ATLab.org Image: Child at a playground wearing a pink coat and smiling gives a thumbs up to the camera.

Community Vision’s Employment Connections Program recognized the worksites Wanke Cascade and Old Navy as Employers of the Quarter.

Jonathan Floyd-Versio is a friendly and familiar face around Community Vision. The Housing Access Program helped him find a new apartment.

A Portland-area school district hired Community Vision’s AT Lab to support their special education staff with using assistive technology to increase inclusion.