independence northwest

06/01/2026

The Global Day of Parents is observed on June 1 each year to honor parents throughout the world. This day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children.

05/29/2026

Join us in person or online for a special presentation on Fraud Prevention. Come learn useful tips and tools to avoid common scams and fraud here in Oregon.

Space is limited and registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendees.
If you register to attend online, we'll send you a link.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4eVBdu7

We look forward to seeing you!

05/29/2026

Did you know that youth over 18 can access Day Support Activities and Community Inclusion even if they are still in school? Summer is a great time to expand services for young adults. Contact your Service Coordinator or Personal Agent for more information!

05/28/2026

The ARC is offering free digital training for adults with disabilities! People with disabilities are three times more likely to not go online compared to people without disabilities. That gap has real consequences—for connection, employment, independence, and more. To help close that gap, AT&T, The Arc, and The Arc San Francisco have partnered to offer free digital skills training designed specifically for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Use the link in this post to find out more!

People with disabilities are three times more likely to not go online compared to people without disabilities. That gap has real consequences—for connection, employment, independence, and more. 

05/27/2026

🍔 Today's the day! Order from Mike's Drive-In Milwaukie between 4pm and 8pm to support INW's Emergency Fund! 🥤

Dine in, take out, or order online from the Mike's Drive-In Milwaukie location TODAY from 4pm to 8pm and Mike's will donate 25% of proceeds from your order to the Independence Northwest Customer Emergency Fund!

Just show them this post or share code IND26.

This includes online orders from the Milwaukie location: https://www.mikesdrivein.com/

05/27/2026

A timely episode on the Enable Podcast - this one is about travel and the struggles of planning when you have a disability. Take a listen:

She also highlights the four stages of a disability journey from denial to acceptance to self-advocacy to public advocacy.

05/26/2026

🍔 See you tomorrow!🥤

Dine in, take out, or order online from the Mike's Drive-In Milwaukie location on Wednesday May 27th from 4pm to 8pm and Mike's will donate 25% of proceeds from your order to the Independence Northwest Customer Emergency Fund!

Just show them this post or share code IND26.

This includes online orders from the Milwaukie location: https://www.mikesdrivein.com/

05/26/2026

For our customers in Washington County, here is an opportunity to share your art!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor those who gave everything.

INW is closed in observance of Memorial Day but re-opens tomorrow at 9am.

05/22/2026

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