City of Portland Oregon Disability Connection

07/20/2026

The 5-Year update of PBOT’s ADA Title II Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan is now available for public review.

ADA Title II Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan 5-Year Update

Please consider sharing it with your networks, as well as reviewing it yourself if you have capacity and interest. This is what I have been sharing with community members about commenting on the plan.

We know the draft update is a lengthy document. Public input on the plan update is essential to a thorough, credible plan, especially from community members with disabilities and caregivers. We want to offer multiple ways make comments.

You can submit comments to [email protected]

You can call PBOT’s ADA Coordinator to leave a message with your thoughts on the plan. 503-823-5703

You can take this short Survey

We will be holding 3 Zoom listening sessions where a summary of the plan will be presented. Attendees can ask questions and provide their comments at the sessions. ASL interpreters will be provided at each session. If you need any other accommodations, please email the request to [email protected]

Listening session 1: Wednesday, July 29 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Listening session 2: Thursday, August 20 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Listening session 3: Monday, August 31 5:30 - 7 p.m.

To register for one of the sessions, email [email protected] with your name and date selection. A link to the meeting will be emailed back to you.

06/17/2026

Cooling Portland nears installation goals ahead of schedule

Over the past four years, our Cooling Portland community distribution partners have delivered and installed over 20,500 cooling units in the homes of low-income Portlanders, and the program is on pace to reach our current 25,000-unit community goal ahead of schedule. This will be the last year of the program. Our partners are working hard to schedule and install the remaining units in the coming months, prioritizing those with the highest vulnerability to heat. Income-eligible Portlanders can visit our website or call 3-1-1 to apply. The deadline is June 30, 2026.



Apply for a Cooling Unit

Determine eligibility and request a cooling unit from the Cooling Portland program. For assistance by phone, contact 311. Applications are open through June 30, 2026.

06/17/2026

Webinars for the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act start July 7

The Oregon Disabilities Commission (ODC), Northwest ADA Center and Disability Rights Oregon are hosting free webinars in July. The series recognizes the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by sharing information. Discussions aim to improve Oregon for people with disabilities. All are welcome.

The first meeting is July 7. The meetings are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time.

Topics by date

July 7: Exploring Cross-Disability Experiences and Support Needs
July 14: Building Inclusive and Accessible Emergency Management Systems
July 21: ADA: How Far We’ve Come and What Comes Next
July 28: Understanding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Ruling on Digital Accessibility
Find more information on the Oregon Department of Human Services ADA event web page.

How to register

Please use this link to register ahead of time for the series. The link goes to event webpage on Zoom. After you register, Zoom will send you an email with a link to join the meetings.

Accessibility

We want everyone to feel welcome and safe. We will provide free support so everyone can participate, including:

American Sign Language
Spanish interpretation
Live captions
Other languages on request
To request support or ask questions about access, email [email protected]

04/08/2026

Hi friends!

I know those are you who travel know how awesome PDX airport is! I don't know if you know that I have been volunteering with the airport since 2008!

If you've been through the airport in the last two years, you know they've been doing a lot! And there's still more to come… If you interested in aerospace or are a big fan of the airport or travel a lot or a little, you might want to check out these opportunities to engage with them on all the things that are happening and going to be happening in the new master plan!

In-Person Open House: Vancouver
When: Sat., April 11, 2026, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Presentations at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m.
Where: West Park Community Room, 610 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660
This event takes place during the Vancouver Farmers Market—visit the market’s website for directions and parking information. The event room is fully accessible to people using mobility devices. Signs and balloons will guide you to the space.

In-Person Open House: Portland
When: Sun., April 12, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Presentations at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Where: Multnomah County Library – Albina, Room 1A, 205 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212
The event room is fully accessible to people using mobility devices. Signs and balloons will guide you to the space. Visit the library’s webpage for directions.

Zoom Webinar
When: Mon., April 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Register on Zoom. This webinar will include a presentation on the PDX 2045 Recommended Development Strategy with an opportunity to ask questions of the project team

Online Open House throughout April
Can’t make it to the open houses or webinar? Visit our online open house now through Friday, May 1 to learn about the PDX 2045 Recommended Development Strategy and share your questions, comments, and any concerns to help guide how the plan is communicated and implemented.

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