Out Of The Box Solutions

09/02/2026

Let's Dance!
It is time to meet up for the best little dance party on the coast

09/02/2026

Don’t miss Club EMU’s Clubhouse Nights in September!

Check out the flyer for all the details!!

Must register to attend please!
(Limited capacity)

Thank you Creative Care and Connections for sponsoring Club EMU’s Clubhouse Nights 💚

09/01/2026

(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Wednesday Edition, age 18+
Wednesday Sep 2, 2026 ⋅ 3:30pm – 5pm (Pacific Time - Los Angeles)
Meets online every Wednesday, from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

The purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe, affirming space to process and discuss what it’s like to be autistic in the world.

This is a peer support group facilitated by Rae (he/him), an Autistic person.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kOmfV6ekRoCmd8J8dWb9GA

For more information contact Lori Ball at [email protected] or 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.

09/01/2026

🍂 September is here… let’s talk FALL! 🍁

Yesterday, a few of our families shared some of their favorite fall activities and traditions with us — things they enjoy doing together, places they like to go, and little ideas that make the season fun.

It got us thinking… we know our OOTBS families are full of great ideas! ❤️

So, we want to create a big OOTBS Fall Fun List and we need your help!

🎃 What are your favorite fall activities?
🍎 Favorite places to visit or explore?
🍂 Simple things you do at home?
👻 Halloween traditions or activites?
☕ Favorite fall treats or outings?
🌿 Sensory-friendly activities or places?
💰 Free or low-cost fall activities?
🏡 Activities that work well for different ages, interests, or abilities?
🌻 Something your family looks forward to every year?

Share your ideas in the comments! They can be big, small, free, inexpensive, at home, or out and about — anything that your family enjoys.

We'll gather everyone's ideas together and create a Fall Fun List to share with all of our OOTBS families so we can all discover something new to enjoy this season! 🧡

Let's make this a list created by our families, for our families. 🍁

09/01/2026

Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon
Dinner and A Movie - Toy Story 5 (Portland)
Saturday, Sept 5th
Register here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/PDXDinner
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Sponsored by Kangaroo Care

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

ODDS service equity survey for I/DD community members
Read this in: اللغة العربية | Русский | Soomaali | Español | 简体中文 | Tiếng Việt

Date: Aug. 31, 2026
To: Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community members
From: Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS)

Hello,

The Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) is doing a community survey. We’re assessing service equity in Oregon’s I/DD service system. Service equity means that every person is treated fairly and has a chance to get services and succeed.

We are working with the Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Equity and Multicultural Services (OEMS) to do the survey. It will help us know how I/DD services are getting delivered and how we can improve. We will use the survey’s results to develop the ODDS Service Equity Plan.

The survey is for:

Individuals who get I/DD services, and
Their family members and guardians.

The survey is private and optional. Your name will not be linked to your answers.

How to take the survey
The survey is online. It will take you about 10‒15 minutes.
Deadline: The survey closes on September 11.
You can take the survey in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali or Arabic.

To take the survey:
Click on this link to open the survey in your browser. https://dhsems.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuWZfPYrpag5zYW?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

At the top of the screen, look for the word “Language” with the word “English” below it.
Click on the word, “English.” A list of options will open.
Click on the language that works best for you.
Questions or help with the survey
Do you have a question about the survey? Do you need another language or format to do the survey? Email your questions and requests to Service Equity Manager Joaquin Ramos at [email protected].

Our thanks
Thank you for doing the survey. Service equity is very important to us. We appreciate the time you take to give us feedback. Your feedback helps us learn and make improvements.

Sincerely,

Office of Developmental Disabilities Services
Oregon Department of Human Services

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08/31/2026

Birthday Freebies in PDX

Thanks to all the birthday freebies and discounts offered by local businesses, anyone’s birthday can feel absolutely lavish. Updated for 2026!

08/28/2026

Autism Acceptance Night with the Portland Timbers! ⚽

The Timbers are offering discounted tickets at Providence Park on Wednesday September 9th.

This is a great opportunity for families, supporters, and friends to come together for a match in a welcoming environment.

Learn more and get tickets here:
https://pa.exchange/marketplace/df75f3ca-8c3f-11f1-bdb5-f33f5383108e/storefront/df75f564-8c3f-11f1-944c-8f2f485e9307