Upstream Access

05/29/2026

Pride Party 2026
Celebrate everything that makes us unique and unites us at Hillsboro Pride Party! This annual event on Saturday, June 6, will run from 12 to 5 pm for the second year at a new location, Shute Park.

Enjoy this free, family-friendly community celebration to kick off Pride Month. Featuring a variety of vendors, live music & entertainment, food, community resources, and activities for all ages, Pride Party has become a favorite local tradition.

More than 50 craft vendors and community partners will offer a variety of free educational resources and activities, along with creative items to purchase. There will also be a variety of food trucks for dining.

12:30 pm: Pride Pet Outfit Contest
1 to 2 pm: Rachel Wong Concert
2:30-3:30: Ríomas 2 to 2:30 pm: Stomptown Dance Association
3:30 to 4:30 pm: Poison Waters & Friends
4:30 to 5 pm ~ Poison Waters & Friends Meet-and-Greet

There will be a variety of food vendors serving food, drinks, and treats!



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Link to event: https://allevents.in/hillsboro/pride-party-2026/200030071763724

05/28/2026

This is a great opportunity to learn about assistive technology.

Learn about technology solutions to keep people living safely and independently in their own homes. These tools include motion sensors, fall detection, video doorbells, 2-way virtual support, medication dispensers, and more. When: Tuesdays in June and July 2026, 12:00 - 12:30pm What: 30-minute Zoom....

05/26/2026

Be Ready. Be Set. Go Now! Know your levels of evacuation and if you need to leave earlier for your own personal access needs.

05/24/2026

An Oregon State University student is researching ways to make clothing more accessible for wheelchair users!

If you're a wheelchair user, you're invited to share your thoughts about accessible clothing and how it can be made better. To participate in an anonymous 30-minute interview about this topic, contact Adriana at [email protected].

05/23/2026

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05/20/2026

Spencer Blomquist is joining Tech Connect today at 3pm to share about accessible traveling. He is an Expedia Cruise Travel Agents and travels both domestic and abroad.



Image ID: Tech Connect flyer with a grey background, Upstream Access logo and a special guest feature for Spencer Blomquist that includes a picture of Spencer looking out on a city landscape from a high rise building. Spencer is seated in his wheelchair. Event details are included on the flyer. 3pm start time today with a virtual zoom link.

05/17/2026

Come say hi to us!
"Be Wildfire Aware” at World Forestry Center | May 17, 2026 | 10 am – 4 pm | Museum Free Day presented by Hampton Lumber
As wildfire season approaches, Oregonians must take steps to protect their homes and communities. To help residents prepare, the Oregon State Fire Marshal, Portland Fire and Rescue, Portland General Electric, and World Forestry Center have partnered to host “Be Wildfire Aware,” a wildfire preparedness event at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum on May 17, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This event offers residents a unique opportunity to learn how to reduce the risk of wildfires around their homes and communities and get involved in protecting our state from the threat of wildfires. Attendees can access expert speakers, interactive exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations. Admission is free for the whole event thanks to support from Hampton Lumber and Portland General Electric. Learn more at Be Wildfire Aware Weekend at the Discovery Museum - World Forestry Center.
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Dark-themed wildfire preparedness event flyer with the title “Be Wildfire Aware.” The flyer includes photos of the World Forestry Center, a live wildfire demonstration, and a child dressed as a firefighter. Event details list May 17, 2026, from 10am–4pm at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum with free admission.

Image Description:
Dark-themed wildfire preparedness event flyer with the title “Be Wildfire Aware.” The flyer includes photos of the World Forestry Center, a live wildfire demonstration, and a child dressed as a firefighter. Event details list May 17, 2026, from 10am–4pm at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum with free admission.

05/13/2026

Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8pm at Westside Q***r Resource Center (WQRC) for Mindfulness for Every Body. Together we will explore light breathwork, meditation and other mindfulness-based practices. All are welcome. No registration required.

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05/13/2026

We were honored to be one of 9 nonprofits invited to participate in Sunday’s Reigning of the Roses event with Rose Haven.
Throughout the event, Upstream Access connected with more than 100 community members to discuss emergency preparedness, accessibility, and the importance of planning ahead of disasters. We also distributed emergency checklist kits and preparedness items to help people begin building their own emergency kits and resilience plans.

And one of the highlights of the day? Meeting Cesar the No Drama Llama! We received some truly amazing llama hugs, and now Erin and Merry are convinced we need to find a way to bring Cesar to an Upstream Access event in the future for more hugs and community joy.

A huge thank you as well to one of Upstream Access’s staff, Merry, and her mom for joining Erin and helping make the sunny day even more enjoyable.

Preparedness, connection, laughter, and community care all in one beautiful afternoon.
Thank you