Out Of The Box Solutions

10/16/2026

Reminder, Adaptive Sports Northwest’s Drop-In Adaptive Basketball sessions are here!

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, get some practice in, or join a pick-up game, athletes of all ages and experience levels are welcome.

📅 Upcoming Dates:
October 17
November 7 & 21
December 5 & 19
January 2 & 16
February 6 & 20

⏰ 9 AM to 11 AM
📍 Washington State School for the Blind Gymnasium
2301 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661

Image description:
Promotional flyer for Adaptive Sports Northwest’s Drop-In Adaptive Basketball program, featuring photos of athletes playing basketball and event dates (October through February) at the Washington State School for the Blind Gymnasium in Vancouver, Washington.

10/16/2026

Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon and the Arc Portland Metro
Halloween Dance Party (Hillsboro)
October 30th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Hidden Creek Community Center
A fun-filled evening of dancing, costume contests, Lego building, crafts and more
The event is free and open to all ages
Pizza, beverages and treats will be provided!
Trunk or Treat Event in the Parking Lot before the main event
Register here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/halloween
Questions? Contact [email protected]

10/16/2026

MODA CENTER FUN!!!!
Enter to win tickets to one of these events. Use the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/260607152768057

10/15/2026

Presented by Sammy’s Place and OHA
Emergency Go Bag for People Experiencing I/DD
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/4fzLY5i6LTZQoDQV6
Questions? Contact [email protected]

10/15/2026

💙 Stronger Together: The Heart of Our OOTBS Community

One of the things we appreciate most about our OOTBS community is the strength of the relationships between our clients, families, and DSPs.

We see it in the DSPs who go the extra mile to understand a client's interests, seek out additional resources to better support their individual needs, or take the initiative to learn something new because they want to provide even more meaningful support. That willingness to grow, learn, and continually show up for the people they support is something worth celebrating.

We see it in the families who welcome our DSPs into their lives, share what matters most to them, offer guidance, and work alongside us as we learn and grow together. Their trust, patience, and willingness to collaborate help build stronger relationships and better support for their loved ones.

And we see it in our clients, whose unique personalities, strengths, interests, and goals remind us why this work matters. Every person deserves support that recognizes who they are, encourages their growth, and helps them live a life that is meaningful to them.

When DSPs are eager to learn, families are willing to collaborate, and everyone remains committed to understanding and supporting the individual, something truly special happens. We build relationships rooted in trust, respect, and a shared desire to see each person thrive.

To our clients, families, and DSPs: thank you for the dedication, openness, and heart you bring to this work. We are grateful for the relationships we build, the progress we make together, and the opportunity to be part of a community that continues to grow stronger through collaboration. 💙

10/15/2026

Presented by KindTree - Autism Rocks
Disco Halloween Extravaganza
A benefit for KindTree - Autism Rocks
Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Whirled Pies, 199 W 8th Ave #1, Eugene
PRICES:
Adult: $15
Support staff: $5
Kids 6-16 and under: $5
Kids under 6: FREE
SPECIAL FAMILY RATES, see registration page
Register here: https://www.kindtree.org/event-details/disco-halloween-extravaganza-9
Questions? Contact [email protected]

10/15/2026

Fun With Legos - Beaverton
Monday Oct 19, 2026 ⋅ 5pm – 8pm (Pacific Time - Los Angeles)
Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autism Society of Oregon & Program for Intellectual Empowerment

Fun With Legos - Beaverton Recurring Event

This is a fun evening to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and pizza/light snacks/drinks will be provided.

Date: 3rd Monday of Every Month

Time: 5pm - 8pm

Location: Unified Art Studio - 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106, Beaverton, OR 97008

Free event. Limited Space. Must register to attend.

Register here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/Lego

Questions? Contact [email protected]

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Presented by the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
Tell the CDC that People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities COUNT
The Problem: Proposed changes to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) would remove key questions that help identify people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Submit your comment on or before October 19 at 9 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Learn more about the NHIS Survey Changes Here: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis/about/2028-questionnaire-redesign.html
Submit Your Public Comment Here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-17040/proposed-data-collection-submitted-for-public-comment-and-recommendations
Why should I comment?
The National Center for Health Statistics within the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has proposed a redesign of the NHIS questionnaire that is used to collect and analyze health data across the country.
The proposed NHIS redesign removes key questions that help identify people with IDD.
The changes would leave out a question about whether a person's difficulties with learning, communication, mobility, or other issues that began before the age of 22, which is a key marker for identifying IDD.
Other questions about challenges in learning or completing everyday tasks are also being removed that help identify people with IDD.
These questions are essential for understanding the experiences of the disability community. Removing these questions will make it harder to identify people with IDD in NHIS data and will hinder efforts to track and address the public health needs of people with disabilities.
The Administration for Community Living (ACL), which funds councils on developmental disabilities, sponsored those questions to improve identification of people with IDD in national survey data.
Tell NHIS to Keep these questions about:
Learning: “Do you have difficulty learning new things, for example, at school, work, or in other places? Would you say no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, or you cannot do this at all?”
Receipt of Help: “Because of a physical, mental or emotional condition, does someone help you with everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, paying bills or visiting the doctor's office?”
Age of Onset: “You said that you have difficulty with [insert functional difficulty]. Did [insert functional difficulty] begin before age 22?”
Share your comments with the CDC by telling them:
Who you are
That you object to the removal of the questions listed above
Why those questions matter to you or the disability community
That you would like them to keep those questions
Questions? Contact [email protected]