Autism Society of Oregon

Paths to Medicaid for People with Disabilities in Oregon (online)
2025-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, OR, United States
Presented by Northwest Access Fund

Paths to Medicaid for People with Disabilities in Oregon

Tuesday, August 26th at 12 pm and available to stream on demand

This webinar will be in English with live CART captioning and ASL interpretation.

Medicaid covers basic medical services and pays for home and community based services for people with disabilities…but how do you get Medicaid? This webinar will cover different ways that people with disabilities can access Medicaid in Oregon. Medicaid is state-specific, and we will not cover information for any other states in this webinar. There will be a live Q&A.

Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact (206) 328-5116 or info@nwaccessfund.org

Hillsboro Drop in All-Star Basketball
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Hidden Creek Community Center, 5100 NE Hidden Creek Drive, Hillsboro, OR, 97124, United States
Presented by Hoop.Camp
Hillsboro, Oregon Drop in All-Star Basketball
Every Monday
7-8:30 pm
Free
All star drop in basketball is for all adults and children with additional and special needs, including unified partners.
It is held every Monday night from 7 to 9 PM at the Hidden Creek Community Center in Hillsboro.
No pre-registration is required, all are welcome.
For questions call Bryce Winkel at (503) 380-6919. This event is hosted by Hoop. Camp and Steve Garrity.
More info at LINK HERE

Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13)
2025-08-25 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-08-18 18:00 - 18:45 | OR
Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13):
Meets Every Monday, from 6:00pm – 6:45pm. A place to meet, get to know each other, be silly, explore common interests, and make friends.
On alternating Monday meetings, the group plays Minecraft. This group is meeting on-line, with occasional in person meetups. To register and get a Zoom link, please go to LINK
Questions? Email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676

Special Needs Families Connect (Pendleton)
2025-08-25 17:30 - 19:00 | OR, United States
Special Needs Families Connect (SNFC)
This group is based in Pendleton and has returned to in-person meetings .
This is a family support group that meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. SNFC was created and is facilitated by Winnie Burnett, an ASO Chapter Rep and the parent of an autistic young adult.
For more information on meetings, including location, click to send an email to Winnie.

Running Wild PDX Running Club
2025-08-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-18 17:30 - 18:30 | PCC Sylvania Campus Track, 12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR, 97219, United States
Presented by Running Wild PDX
Free all inclusive track and running club for ages 5-14 in SW Portland.
Monday & Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 at the PCC Sylvania campus track.
Questions? Contact ashleymayling@gmail.com OR dm on Instagram @runningwildpdx

Mighty Minds Playgroup (Warrenton)
2025-08-25 15:00 - 16:00 | OR
Presented by First Steps Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (Warrenton)
Mighty Minds Playgroup is a fun, inclusive space designed for neurodivergent kids ages 6-11 to connect, explore, and grow together! In our weekly sessions, children are encouraged to build friendships, practice social skills, and enjoy sensory-friendly play activities tailored to their unique interests and strengths. With a mix of creative crafts, interactive games, and cooperative challenges, Mighty Minds helps kids embrace their individuality while forming lasting bonds with peers. Our caring staff ensures that each child feels safe, understood, and empowered to let their mighty minds shine! Every Monday at 3PM
Contact First Steps at (503) 861-8104 or firststepscfa@gmail.com.

Gather for Games (online)
2025-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by NAMI Clackamas
Gather for Games
Mondays 1-2 PM
Join us online for a vibrant, judgement-free group where mental wellness meets fun, friendship, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges or simply seeking a supportive space to be yourself, this group is your safe haven. Come hang out, join in to play games, and have uplifting conversations with people who get it. We’re all about fostering connection, boosting moods, and making mental health a shared journey-never a solo one.
Registration required
Register here: tinyurl.com/gather4games
Questions? Contact (503) 344-5050

Autism/ADHD Support Group: Building Friendships (Vancouver WA)
2025-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Fircrest Behavioral Health, 7700 NE Parkway Drive. Suite #130, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Presented by Fircrest Behavioral Health
Autism/ADHD Support Group: Building Friendships
For Middle-schoolers, ages 12-14
1pm-2pm every Monday at Fircrest Behavioral Health in Vancouver, WA
Free
Our group is here to support youth as they transition through life in middle school. Participants will have the opportunity to utilize their strengths, learn how to read social cues, practice interactions with others, and engage in strength-based environments with limited to no masking while also hopefully making friends with other group members.
For questions and to register, contact 360-207-9218. For more info, visit https://www.fircrestbh.com/

“Happy Hour” for Autistic Adults (Meeting Online)
2025-08-22 19:30 - 20:30 | OR
Virtual “Happy Hour” for Autistic adults
This time is to chat, support each other and forge new friendships. Meetings are the 4th Friday of each month, from 7:30 – 8:30pm.
An Autistic run social group for Autistic adults age 40+.

To register, click the LINK HERE.

For questions or more information contact: Info@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call our office at 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

ASO Drop In Hours (Portland)
2025-08-22 11:00 - 14:00 | ASO Office, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, PORTLAND, OR, 97219, United States
Notice!!! Drop in hours at the ASO office are cancelled this week.

ASO “Drop In” hours will be offered at the ASO office: 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, Portland, OR 97219 on:
Fridays, from 11am – 2pm
No appointment needed during “Drop In” hours to stop by & talk to an ASO staff member about Autism resources!
Children are welcome! We’ll have fidgets and sensory toys available. There is free parking and the #12 Bus stops close to the building.
Please let us know in advance if you need to talk to someone in a language other than English.
We’re happy to set up in person meetings by appointment outside of these hours, including in English and Spanish. Call our office at 503-636-1676 or send an email to RosaH@AutismSocietyOregon.org to make an appointment or with any questions. We look forward to assisting you!

Spring 2025 Family-to-Family class (Portland)
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, 501 N Graham St, Portland, OR, 97227, United States
Presented by NAMI Multnomah
Spring 2025 Family-to-Family class registration is open!
Dates: March 6 – April 24, 2025
Schedule: Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Format: In person at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, 501 N Graham St, Portland, OR 97227
Register at LINK HERE
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, evidence-based educational program for friends, family members, and significant others of adults living with mental health conditions. It is taught by trained NAMI volunteers who are also family members with similar lived experiences. During this class, participants will:
Attend with other family members in a safe and confidential setting.
Gain insight into how mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, various anxiety disorders, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder, impact people.
Discover the latest brain research, medications, and treatment options.
Become an advocate for better treatments for your loved one.
Learn how to cope with the worry and stress of caring for your loved one and how to better care for yourself.
For more info: https://www.namimultnomah.org/family-to-family
Questions? Contact Jaime at jjohnston@namimultnomah.org or 971-393-3728.

Building Independence (Vancouver WA & online)
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Presented by PEACE NW
Building Independence is a program designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in gaining the skills, confidence, and resources they need to live more independently. Through a mix of in-person and virtual sessions, participants engage in activities focused on daily living skills, self-advocacy, community engagement, communication, among various other activities. The program encourages peer connection, fosters personal growth, and empowers each person to take meaningful steps toward their unique vision of independence, all while having fun in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact Erin Maher, (360) 823-2247, erinm@peacenw.org
If you are unable to join in-person, please consider attending via zoom for a hybrid option.
*Note Hybrid option not available for 6/12/25, 6/19/25, 7/10/25 or 8/14/25

YCCO Family Picnic (McMinnville)
2025-08-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Discovery Meadows Park, 1300 SW Cypress Ln, McMinnville, United States
Presented by Yamhill Community Care
YCCO Family Picnics

Thursday, June 26th from 4 PM – 7 PM
Memorial Park: 411 S Howard St,
Newberg, OR 97132

Thursday, July 31st from 4 PM – 7 PM
Sheridan City Park: 601 NE Yamhill St,
Sheridan, OR 97378

Thursday, August 21st from 4 PM – 7 PM
Discovery Meadows Park: 1300 SW Cypress Ln,
McMinnville, OR 97128

Questions? Contact 971-461-0532 or swippert@yamhillcco.org

Sip and Support (Warrenton)
2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 | OR
Presented by First Steps Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (Warrenton)
Sip and Support is a welcoming gathering space for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children to relax, recharge, and connect over coffee. In our casual, judgment-free environment, we share resources, advice, and experiences while enjoying a warm drink and good company. Sip and Support is about creating a supportive network where parents can listen, learn, and laugh together as we celebrate the unique journeys of our families. Come as you are, grab a cup, and join the conversation—because sometimes, a little coffee and camaraderie make all the difference. Held Every Thursday at 11 am
Contact First Steps at (503) 861-8104 or firststepscfa@gmail.com.

Ice Cream Party & Clubhouse Night with Club EMU (West Linn)
2025-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | West Linn Lutheran Church, 20390 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR, United States
Presented by Club EMU
Ice Cream Party & Clubhouse Night with Club EMU
Aug 20
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
20390 Willamette Dr
West Linn, OR 97068
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact info@clubemu.org

Sensory Friendly Movie (Eugene)
2025-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Metro Cinemas, 888 Willamette St, Eugene, 97401, 97401, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie
3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM
FREE – Must register to attend
At Metro Cinemas in Eugene
Sign up at LINK HERE
For information on all our Sensory Movie offerings around the state, see the LINK HERE
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

Autism Parent Support Group (online)
2025-08-20 18:30 - 19:30 | OR
Autism Parent Support Group: Join our Autism Parent Support Group, an online community for parents and caregivers of Autistic children (ages 0-22).
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 -7:30 pm to share experiences, resources, and encouragement.
Facilitated by Lori Ball, Programs Director at the Autism Society of Oregon and a parent of an autistic child, our sessions provide a safe space to connect, discuss strategies, and gain insights.
Parents can share triumphs and concerns, seek guidance on school systems, and find emotional support. Join us to empower each other and celebrate parenting an Autistic child.
To register and get the Zoom link, please go to LINK.

Swindells Sleep Series (online)
2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by Swindells Resource Center
Sleep Series
An Introduction to Sleep – Wednesday, August 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sleep and Young Children – Wednesday, August 27, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sleep and Adolescents – Wednesday, September 3, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Scan the QR Code or Register at LINK HERE.
For More Information: Swindells@Providence.org or call 503-215-2429

Sensory Friendly Movie (Oregon City)
2025-08-20 17:45 - 20:00 | Regal Hilltop Cinema, 325 Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City, 97045, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie
3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:45 PM
FREE – Must register to attend
At Regal Hilltop in Oregon City
Sign up at LINK HERE
For information on all our Sensory Movie offerings around the state, see the LINK HERE
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

OFSN Nurturing Fathers Program (Online)
2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by Oregon Family Support Network
Starting December 4th: Nurturing Fathers Program (Online)
Wed, Dec 4, 2024 5:00 PM – Wed, Feb 26, 2025 7:00 PM PT
Register at LINK HERE
The Nurturing Fathers Program is an evidence-based, 13-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to fathers and father figures. Each 2-hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.
Questions? Contact Tom Elston, (971) 917-7906, tome@ofsn.net

Oaks Park Sensory Skate
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Oaks Park Roller Rink, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Presented by Oaks Park
Sensory Skate
We will be offering a sensory-sensitive skating time for kids 10 and younger and their families each Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM during our Chipper’s Preschool Skate session Music volumes will be reduced, disco lights turned off, and a quiet sensory play space will be provided.
Information and ticketing can be found at the LINK HERE

Navigating Social Media with Youth ECHO: Strategies for Families (online)
2025-08-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Navigating Social Media with Youth ECHO: Strategies for Families
Calling Parents and Caregivers!
Wondering how digital media is impacting your child? You’re not alone!
Join us for a free 4-part virtual series created especially for parents and caregivers of youth.
Each one-hour session offers guidance from experts, live discussions, and a chance to ask your questions. Learn how to better support your child in today’s digital world!
Wednesdays at 8am PDT
Session Dates: June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact aap.org/socialmedia or email kconrad@aap.org

Supporting your Neurodivergent Child with their IEP Process for Parents and Caregivers (online)
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by Swindells Resource Center
Supporting your Neurodivergent Child with their IEP Process for Parents and Caregivers
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Scan the QR Code or register at LINK HERE
For More Information: Swindells@Providence.org or call 503-215-2429

NAMI Basics (online)
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:30 | OR
NAMI Basics
A class for parents and caregivers of youth experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges.
NAMI Basics is a free six-week educational program taught by trained leaders who have similar lived experiences with their own children.
Dates: January 9th-February 13th, 2024
Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:00-7:30 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Register at LINK HERE
For additional questions, email info@namimultnomah.

How to Apply for SSI/SSDI Benefits for Adults (online)
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by Northwest Access Fund
Financial How-To’s for People with Disabilities: Monthly Classes
These online classes provide financial education designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities. Get tips and strategies on a variety of financial topics and leave with a clear idea of the next steps to take to help you reach your goals.
ASL interpretation available on request
How to Build Credit & Manage Debt – Aug 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Navigating SSI Applications: Youth Ages 18+ – Aug 13, 2025
How to Apply for SSI/SSDI Benefits for Adults – Aug 19, 2025 12:00 PM
How to Make a Budget & Save – Sep 2, 2025 12:00 PM
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact outreach@nwaccessfund.org

Social Skills Discussion Group (Eugene)
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | OR
Social Skills Discussion Group
Based in Eugene, with social event outings rotating with meetings.
For autistic adults of any age. Meetings are from 6:30 – 8:00pm in Eugene on the 3rd Monday of each odd-numbered month (in person and outdoors, weather permitting). At these meetings, the group chooses an activity for the following even-numbered month.
This group is taught by Doris Germain.
Co-sponsored by KindTree/Autism Rocks. For more information, including the location of the meeting, please text or call Mary-Minn at 541-799-4438, or email her at LINK.
A responsible adult must stay at any ASO event with all children under age 14 and anyone who requires a caregiver for their safety. Unless otherwise specifically stated, ASO cannot provide caregiving services at our events and is not responsible for personal safety.
