OHSU UCEDD Community Partners Council (CPC)

10/14/2026

The public comment period for proposed changes to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is open through October 19 at 9 p.m. PDT: https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/nchs-seeks-input-2028-national-health-interview-survey-redesign

The proposal includes removing several questions currently used to identify people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). These questions are essential for understanding the experiences of the disability community. Removing these questions will make it harder to identify people with IDD in NHIS data and will hinder efforts to track and address the public health needs of people with disabilities.

The aging and disability networks are encouraged to review the proposed redesign and share their perspectives. Input from organizations that represent and serve older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and their communities can help ensure the NHIS continues to provide relevant, accurate,...

10/13/2026

⚠️Today, October 13, is the last day to register to in Oregon! 🗳 If you still need to register or update your address, go here: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/default.aspx

Upcoming dates to know:

October 14: Ballots are mailed to active voters in Oregon
October 27: Last day to return ballots by mail
November 3 at 8 p.m.: Last day to return ballots using a drop box

Ready to vote? The deadline to register in Oregon is TOMORROW, October 13.

In November, Oregon voters will elect leaders who make decisions that affect people with disabilities: a U.S. senator, six members of Congress, the governor, the labor commissioner, 15 state senators, 60 state representatives, and hundreds of local officeholders.

People with disabilities have the same right as everyone else to cast a private and independent ballot. But people with disabilities vote at lower rates than other people.

Make sure you’re registered, and check in with friends and family who might not be.

10/09/2026

A free Kindergarten Inclusion & Transition (KIT) online learning series for families, hosted by Disability Rights Oregon, will start in November! If you have a child with a disability entering kindergarten in Fall 2027, this 8-session series is for you.

Kindergarten Inclusion & Transition (KIT) is an 8-session, virtual learning series for families of children with disabilities who will be eligible for kindergarten in Fall of 2027.

10/08/2026

Ready to ? The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 13. Check your voter registration or track your ballot at https://sos.oregon.gov/elections

10/07/2026

Oregon's General Election is less than a month away! Are you ready to ? Disability Rights Oregon has information about registering to vote or updating your registration, understanding your rights, and accessing accommodations for voters with disabilities.

Learn how Oregon voters with disabilities can register, vote, get support, and access accessible polling places. Your rights, explained by Disability Rights Oregon

10/01/2026

🎉 It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( )! People with disabilities play an important role shaping our workplaces, communities, and the economy. Join us throughout October as we celebrate the 2026 theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent."

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year’s theme is "Celebrating Value and Talent." People with disabilities bring skills, creativity, and perspective that strengthen every workplace. Yet, hiring barriers and bias still shut many out. Only about 38% of people with disabilities are employed, compared to 75% of those without disabilities. This month is a chance to raise awareness, challenge bias, and promote inclusive practices that benefit everyone.

Learn more about NDEAM on our blog and take the next step toward building a more inclusive workplace: https://bit.ly/4hw8iMR

10/01/2026

SNAP Food Benefits rules for Work and Activity are changing. Learn about the new rules here: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/snap-time-limits.aspx

Review the list of exemptions on the website and make sure to report if you think you are exempt. To get help figuring out if you are exempt, you can also call the Oregon Department of Human Services ABAWD Team at 833-947-1694 or email [email protected]

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09/29/2026

Free 6-session virtual training series on "Money Skills, No Limits!" for young people with disabilities (14+) and their families, starting Oct. 5! Hosted by FACT Oregon

📢 Free Money Skills Training for Youth & Young Adults with Disabilities!

Join FACT Oregon for a 6-session series teaching practical money management and smart financial decision-making. We encourage young people (14+) to attend together with their families.

You'll learn:
💰 How to prioritize and plan
💰 Income sources for people with disabilities
💰 How to access and grow your money
💰 How to make a financial goal and plan
💰 And more!

🗓️ Oct 5–21 | 6:30–7:30pm
📍 Learn more & register: factoregon.org/moneyskills

Space is limited — sign up today!

09/28/2026

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is coming up in October! Save the date for an webinar series, co-hosted by Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Employment First, and Oregon Commission for the Blind.

Save the dates! October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Commission for the Blind and Oregon Department of Education have organized a webinar series to educate the community about disability employment services and celebrate the many workplace successes.

Join us for:

- Oct. 6: Lunch and Learn for Business: Celebrating talent and transforming workplaces

- Oct. 13: Oregon as a Model Employer: Promoting employment and career advancement for people with disabilities in state and local government

- Oct. 20: What is ableism and why it matters in the workplace

- Oct. 27: Technology in employment

- Nov. 3: Peer2Peer: An award-winning employment mentorship program for students with disabilities

Learn more and get links to the sessions here: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/blog-save-the-date-for-national-disability-employment-awareness-month-webinars