Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection

05/12/2026

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Proactive wellness is the foundation of independence. While managing a spinal cord injury requires daily focus, staying ahead of general health milestones is equally vital for long-term vitality.

Join us for this essential session in our ongoing series on Women’s Health After SCI. We are moving beyond injury management to focus on the preventative measures that every woman needs, tailored specifically for the SCI community.

Why Attend This Session?
Preventative care often presents unique logistical hurdles for women with paralysis. This forum addresses those challenges head-on, providing practical advice and expert insights on:

Mammograms & Breast Health: Navigating equipment accessibility and positioning tips for a successful, stress-free screening.
Managing Cholesterol: Understanding how SCI affects metabolic health and strategies for keeping your heart healthy.
The Preventative Roadmap: A guide to the screenings you shouldn't skip—from bone density scans to routine blood work.
Provider Communication: How to advocate for your specific needs in a standard clinical setting.

Our Goal: To empower you with the knowledge to manage your health confidently and ensure your preventative care is as comprehensive as possible.

Ask anonymous questions that can be addressed during the session: Click here!

Upcoming sessions in this series:
August 13th - Mental and Psychosocial Help
November 12th - Managing Daily Life

05/07/2026

After a life-altering injury, the journey home shouldn't be a battle.

For Oregonians with spinal cord injuries, the gap between hospital and home can feel impossible to bridge. the Mortensen House is changing that, offering a specialized transitional space built on dignity, accessibility, and peer support.

Help us build a future where independence is possible.

Join Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection for an Evening of Impact:

🗓 Thursday, May 21 | 6–8 PM | Portland
Space is limited—secure your spot or support our mission today.

📩 Request an Invitation: https://tinyurl.com/y5e7ndk2

💙 Donate to the Mission: https://givebutter.com/mortensenhouse

04/07/2026

🚨 REMINDER: Disaster Relief Funds for the SCI Community 🚨

If you are living with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and were affected by recent natural disasters in Oregon—including the **December 2025 atmospheric river storms** or the **2025 wildfires**—time is running out to apply for financial assistance!

Our Disaster Relief Grant offers up to $5,000 to help cover expenses related to natural disasters. Whether it was damage to specialized equipment, medical supplies, home repairs, or emergency relocation, these funds are here to support your recovery.

⏰ DEADLINE: June 30th
Funds are only available until the end of June. Don't wait until the last minute to get your application in!

The Quick Facts:
Amount: Up to $5,000.
Who: People living in Oregon with a spinal cord injury

How to Apply:
Fill out our simple form here:
🔗 [https://forms.gle/AbQVJmGHKCXcVeVy6]

Check the FEMA Oregon database:
📍 [fema.gov/locations/oregon](https://www.fema.gov/locations/oregon)

*Please share this with your networks! We want to ensure every dollar is used to help our community members rebuild and stay safe.*



Photo credit - https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2025/12/19/atmospheric-river-flooding-northwest-oregon/87844694007

04/01/2026

🎣 Adaptive Fishing Event this Saturday!

Blue Lake Regional Park, Fairview, OR
🗓️ Saturday, April 4th
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Last year’s turnout was amazing, but this year we’re going even bigger!
Everyone is welcome—bring your friends, family, and all who love the outdoors. Let’s come together, get active, and build an even stronger community.

Spread the word! 🌊
Register - https://forms.gle/Bpt59a2mvtd1N4eq8

03/12/2026

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🍕 Join Us for a Spinal Cord Injury Meetup in Medford! 🍕

Whether you’re newly injured, looking for community, or have lived with a spinal cord injury for years, we’re gathering to connect, share, and grow.

Let’s share stories, laugh over pizza, and build a strong, supportive network.

Come be part of something special!

📍 Jackson Creek Pizza - 700 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504.
📅 Sunday, March 15
⏰ 4 - 6 PM


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🍕 ¡Únete a nuestro Encuentro de Lesión de la Médula Espinal en Medford! 🍕

Ya sea que estés recién adaptándote a la vida después de una lesión de la médula espinal, buscando comunidad, o que hayas vivido con una lesión por muchos años, nos reunimos para conectar, compartir y crecer juntos.

Compartamos historias, riamos mientras disfrutamos de pizza y construyamos una red fuerte de apoyo.

¡Ven y sé parte de algo especial!

📍 Creek Pizza Co – 700 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504
📅 Domingo, 15 de marzo
⏰ 4 - 6 PM

03/10/2026

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🌟 Join the OSCI Community This March! 🌟

Whether you’re newly adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury or you've been living with one for years, we invite you to connect! This month, we’re hosting in-person meetups in Medford, Portland, Salem, plus two Spanish virtual Zoom sessions. And don’t miss the wheelchair maintenance workshops in Talent, Portland, and Klamath Falls!

Come build community, learn practical skills, and grow with us.

👉 Check out all the details and RSVP: https://oregonsci.org/programs/events


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🌟 ¡Únete a la comunidad de OSCI este marzo! 🌟

Ya sea que estés recién adaptándote a la vida después de una lesión de la médula espinal o que hayas vivido con ella durante años, ¡te invitamos a conectar! Este mes tendremos encuentros en persona en Medford, Portland y Salem, además de dos encuentros virtuales por Zoom en español.

Y no te pierdas los talleres de mantenimiento de sillas de ruedas en Talent, Portland y Klamath Falls.

Ven a construir comunidad, aprender habilidades prácticas y crecer con nosotros.

👉 Consulta todos los detalles y confirma tu asistencia aquí:
https://oregonsci.org/programs/events

03/10/2026

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✨ Join the Community – Klamath Falls Wheelchair Maintenance Workshop ✨

Whether you’re newly injured or have been living with a disability for years, you belong here. This Friday, March 13, we’re coming together at Klamath County Library (126 S. 3rd St, Klamath Falls, OR) from 2–4 PM for a wheelchair repair and community connection event.

Need a repair? Want to learn how to keep your chair in top shape? Or maybe you want to give back as a volunteer? Whatever your journey, you’re invited.

Let’s grow stronger together. 💙

📍 Klamath County Library, 126 S. 3rd St, Klamath Falls, OR
📅 Friday, March 13
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM

Tag someone who needs this. Let’s build a community where everyone thrives.

Register - https://openinapp.co/WMW-Signup
Volunteer - https://openinapp.link/Volunteer-Signup


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\✨ Únete a la Comunidad – Taller de Mantenimiento de Sillas de Ruedas en Klamath Falls ✨

Ya sea que tu lesión sea reciente o que hayas estado viviendo con una discapacidad durante años, aquí perteneces. Este viernes 13 de marzo, nos reuniremos en la Biblioteca del Condado de Klamath (126 S. 3rd St, Klamath Falls, OR) de 2 a 4 PM para un evento de reparación de sillas de ruedas y conexión comunitaria.

¿Necesitas una reparación?
¿Quieres aprender a mantener tu silla en buen estado?
¿O tal vez quieres apoyar como voluntario?

Sea cual sea tu camino, estás invitado.

Crecemos más fuertes cuando nos apoyamos como comunidad. 💙

📍 Biblioteca del Condado de Klamath — 126 S. 3rd St, Klamath Falls, OR
📅 Viernes, 13 de marzo
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM

📋 Registrarse:
https://openinapp.co/WMW-Signup

🙌 Ser voluntario:
https://openinapp.link/Volunteer-Signup

Etiqueta a alguien que pueda necesitar esto. Construyamos una comunidad donde todos puedan prosperar.

02/11/2026

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This session is designed to share the Multnomah County CHIP and collect feedback from the disability community. All attendees much live or work in Multnomah County. Please feel free to invite other members of the Multnomah County disability community.

A Community Health Improvement Plan, or CHIP, outlines the community-identified health priorities, goals, and strategies needed to build a healthier community. Multnomah County’s 2026-2026 CHIP will help to align efforts across public health, behavioral health, and community partners to support what matters most to Multnomah County residents.

Strategies will focus on prevention and health promotion, and work toward decreasing preventable deaths, improving health outcomes, and ending unfair gaps in health. The CHIP will be implemented directly by MCHD and in collaboration with community and regional partners. Progress will be monitored ongoing by a Community Advisory Group.

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This session is designed to share the Multnomah County CHIP and collect feedback from the disability community. All attendees much live or work in Multnomah County. Participation and feedback will be anonymized before giving information to the health department, but registration is required so we kn...

02/11/2026

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This February, OSCI invites you to connect with us across Oregon.

We’re bringing people together with meetups in Salem, Portland, Klamath Falls, and Medford - creating opportunities to share, learn, and grow side by side.

We’ll also host a couple of virtual Encuentros in Spanish, creating a space for connection across language.

In Portland, join us at Bike Farm for a hands-on wheelchair maintenance workshop.

Plus, we’re excited to launch our first women’s health forum of the year! Focused on sexual health, pleasure, and reproductive care for those with spinal cord injury.

Come be part of the conversation; our community is stronger when we come together.


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Este febrero, OSCI te invita a conectar con nosotros en todo Oregón.

Estamos reuniendo a la comunidad con encuentros en Salem, Portland, Klamath Falls y Medford, creando espacios para compartir, aprender y crecer juntos.

También organizaremos un par de Encuentros virtuales en español, creando un espacio de conexión más allá del idioma.

En Portland, acompáñanos en Bike Farm para un taller práctico de mantenimiento de sillas de ruedas.

Además, ¡nos emociona lanzar nuestro primer foro de salud de la mujer del año! Un espacio enfocado en la salud sexual, el placer y la atención reproductiva para personas con lesión de la médula espinal.

Ven y sé parte de la conversación: nuestra comunidad es más fuerte cuando nos unimos.

01/30/2026

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🌟 Salem, we’re coming your way! 🌟

You have a place with OSCI and this is your chance to meet your community. 💙

🗓️ Tuesday, February 3rd
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Gilgamesh Brewing: The River, 370 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351

Whether you’re living with a spinal cord injury, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about OSCI, you belong here. Come connect, share experiences, and see how we’re stronger together. 💪🤝

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🌟 ¡Salem, allá vamos! 🌟

Tienes un lugar en OSCI y esta es tu oportunidad para conocer a tu comunidad. 💙

🗓️ Martes, 3 de febrero
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Gilgamesh Brewing: The River, 370 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351

Ya sea que vivas con una lesión de la médula espinal, apoyes a alguien que la tenga o simplemente tengas curiosidad sobre OSCI, aquí perteneces. Ven a conectar, compartir experiencias y ver cómo somos más fuertes juntos. 💪🤝