A new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan guides Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) in removing physical barriers to park access over the next 25 years. Helena Kesch, ADA Coordinator for Oregon Parks & Recreation Department (OPRD) says, “The ADA requires OPRD to self-evaluate state parks and identify barriers to access. The transition plan spells out our timeline…
Category: Equity & Inclusion
COVID-19 MEMORIAL for all on Saturday 3/13/21. 11:00am in Sue Elmore Park, Tillamook
COVID-19 MEMORIAL for all on Saturday 3/13/21. 11:00am in Sue Elmore Park, Tillamook, sponsored by Racial & Social Justice Tillamook Join the community to mark a year of struggle and survival through the COVID19 pandemic. Remember loved ones lost, mourn experiences missed, celebrate challenges overcome. Walk through a field of white flags to reflect on Oregonians who died of COVID….
Oregon Leaders Announce $250 Million Summer Learning and Child Care Package for Kids
Makes equitable investments in educational and child care programs to help Oregon children recover from challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic (Salem, OR) — Today, Governor Kate Brown, Senate President Peter Courtney, and House Speaker Tina Kotek unveiled a restorative $250 million Summer Learning and Child Care package to help students and children learn, thrive, and have fun this summer. Combined with…
Celebrate Black History Month with Virtual Movie Discussions with TBCC Equity & Inclusion Committee
Tillamook Bay Community College’s Equity & Inclusion Committee is hosting two virtual movie discussions this month and next to discuss the film ‘Selma’ and the Netflix original Documentary ‘13th.’ On Feb. 23, the community is invited to a virtual movie discussion about the film ‘Selma.’ ‘Selma’ is a 2014 historical drama film directed by Ava DuVernay and based on the…
Visit Tillamook Coast donates four beach wheelchairs to high-demand areas, part of tourism’s equity to outdoor access program
(December 23, 2020. Tillamook, OR) As part of their strategic commitment to outdoor access, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (Visit Tillamook Coast) has delivered four beach wheelchairs to three high-demand beach areas in Tillamook County: Manzanita, Rockaway Beach and Pacific City. The chairs will be available to the public, at no cost, through Manzanita Visitors Center, Troxel’s in Rockaway Beach, and…
PLACE MATTERS: A personal story about making Oregon more inclusive
By West Livaudais West Livaudais is helping to make Oregon more inclusive and accessible for people who live with disabilities. As someone who lives with a disability and works at the Oregon Office on Disability and Health at OHSU, he shares his story in Place Matters Oregon’s first guest blog. West explores the daily challenges of living with a disability…
Consejo Hispano FREE Day of the Dead Art Kits Available
Consejo Hispano is proud to offer DAY OF THE DEAD activities for 2020. CRAFT KITS – We have craft kits available for FREE with the following activities: – Make-up kits – Catrina Dolls – Barrilete (traditional Guatemalan kites) To sign-up people can call our main number: 503-325-4547 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and we will make arrangements to get…
Community Gathering for Unity and Healing – Join Us Virtually Nov. 14th
Every day we see signs of our country’s dividedness. It’s easy to despair, but we don’t have to overcome these divisions on our own. By gathering together in community, we regain hope that peace and restoration are possible. The Community for Unity & Healing, which launched in Manzanita and Nehalem Bay in 2019, says, “We will be torn apart no…
TBCC Hosting Virtual Community Planning about Equity Oct. 7th
Join the Equity and Inclusion Committee at Tillamook Bay Community College for a Community Planning Event on Oct. 7th at 7 p.m. This event is an opportunity for community members, local organizations and businesses to identify ways to partner in advancing racial equity in Tillamook County. The College is planning and sponsoring events throughout the coming year to educate and…
Santa Loves all Abilities
Manzanita Visitor Center welcomes everyone to join in a visit with Santa on Friday, December 15, from 1PM – 4PM. This is a naturally small setting for those who may need less crowd and more quiet time with Santa. Gluten free treats from The Roost in Wheeler will be provided. Bring your family, friends, and camera to celebrate the season….