Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities

‼️¿Quieres asistir a una conferencia en español sobre discapacidad? 📣 Responde esta encuesta y cuéntales a los organizadores de la conferencia qué es lo que te importa: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJltc3OeuQoOwqpLmvqCRzdSyiVvUNf8vTQ37MyZJDeB5-tQ/viewform

‼️Do you want to attend a Spanish-language conference on disability? 📣 Take this survey and tell conference planners what matters to you: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmZEsmoodTfGa6nsllymWPpapDazZQJ97FSdQdAVGOASkK2w/viewform

🎙️ ¡Te presentamos un nuevo podcast en Español! 🩷 *Mamás al micrófono*, un podcast en español, lanzó su primer episodio el 12 de agosto de 2026. Subscribo aquí: https://www.youtube.com/

Se trata de una conversación auténtica y emotiva que va más allá del diagnóstico; presentamos a: María Rangel, Rosa Belem Ochoa, Mariela Germán Hernández y Joaquín Ramos.

Nuestra visión es compartir nuestra perspectiva —especialmente con las comunidades de habla hispana— narrando historias basadas en vivencias reales, particularmente como madres de hijos con discapacidades o necesidades especiales. Nuestra misión es apoyar y humanizar las experiencias de las madres, haciéndolas accesibles a la comunidad a través de un podcast colaborativo.

Aquí compartimos el primer episodio de nuestro podcast *Mamás al micrófono*: ¿Quiénes somos? - https://youtu.be/1Zi4y9JCAXU?si=jTybNBovKrQ4G2_u

Aquí compartimos el segundo episodio del podcast *Mamás al micrófono*: Episodio n.º 2 – El diagnóstico. Este episodio se centra en el momento de recibir el diagnóstico. https://youtu.be/O0d_IRQIsXg?si=QE6uuSSYFO9Qe7LH

Invitamos a nuestra comunidad a seguirnos en nuestras redes sociales (Facebook, Instagram y YouTube) y a enviarnos sus comentarios o preguntas por correo electrónico.

Síguenos en @
Facebook: Mamás al micrófono
YouTube:
Instagram: mamasalmicrofono
Correo electrónico: [email protected]

Muchas gracias por su apoyo.

🎙️ Introducing a new Spanish-language podcast! 🩷 *Mamas al Microfono a Spanish Podcast has launched their first episode on August 12, 2026. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/

Real, heartfelt conversation that goes beyond the diagnosis,
Introducing: Maria Rangel, Rosa Belem Ochoa, Mariela German Hernandez and Joaquin Ramos.

Our vision is to share our perspective—especially with Spanish-speaking communities—by telling stories based on lived experiences, particularly as mothers of children with disabilities or special needs. Our Mission is to support and humanize the experiences of mothers, making it accessible to the community through a collaborative podcast.

Here we share the First episode of our podcast *Mamás al micrófono*: Who Are We? - https://youtu.be/1Zi4y9JCAXU?si=jTybNBovKrQ4G2_u
Here we share the Second episode of the *Mamás al micrófono* podcast: Episode #2 – The Diagnosis. This episode focuses on receiving diagnoses. https://youtu.be/O0d_IRQIsXg?si=QE6uuSSYFO9Qe7LH

We invite our community to follow us on our social media platforms. Follow us @
Facebook: Mamás al micrófono
YouTube: Mamas_al_microfono
Instagram: mamasalmicrofono
Email: [email protected]

Love this Bridging Communities! 💛

October is here - and so is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! More than one in four adults in the U.S. have a disability, and many are not apparent. That means your workplace is likely already benefiting from the creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving strengths employees with disabilities bring - whether you realize it or not.

NDEAM is the perfect time to reflect on how your business or organization is supporting employees of all abilities and how disability-friendly practices can strengthen your workforce year-round: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/blog-four-ways-to-support-all-abilities-in-your-workplace

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀❓ Join Oregon Department of Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation for a community conversation session and share what helps you find and keep good jobs, what makes it harder, and what supports you need to succeed? See the upcoming dates and locations below. | Learn more: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS/bulletins/429d62c

Join a conversation:
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🔹 EUGENE
- Thursday, Oct. 1
- When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location: Home2Suites, 102 W 11th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401
- Register for Eugene session
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🔹 BURNS
- Monday, Oct. 5
- When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location: The Central Hotel, 171 N Broadway Ave., Burns, OR 97720
- Register for Burns session
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🔹 VIRTUAL - SPANISH SESSION
- Monday, Oct. 12
- When: 5:30-7 p.m.
- Location: This is an online session on Zoom (no registration available) Join ZoomGov Meeting
- Or call in: 669-254-5252
- Meeting ID: 165 364 7061
- Passcode: 544041
Note: This session is for Spanish speakers
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🔹 MEDFORD
- Tuesday, Oct. 13
- When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location: Homewood Suites, 2010 Hospitality Way, Medford, OR 97504
- Register for Medford session
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🔹 WEST PORTLAND / BEAVERTON
- Thursday, Oct. 22
- When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location: Bethany Community Library 4888 NW Bethany Blvd, Suite K-2, Portland, OR 97229
- Register for West Portland / Beaverton session

VR update: Join community conversations about employment services for people with disabilities VR update: Join community conversations about employment services for people with disabilities Oregon Department of Human Services sent this bulletin at 09/14/2026 04:04 PM PDT Having trouble viewing this message? Read it online. Join community conversations about employment services for people with...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( )! 🗓️ Save the dates and join Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Commission for the Blind and Oregon Department of Education for a webinar series about disability employment services and celebrate the many workplace successes.

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

Oregon Department of Human Services