
36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Webinar Series
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM PST; Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM PST; Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM PST
This free webinar series marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with weekly conversations on building a more inclusive and accessible Oregon for people with disabilities. The Oregon Disabilities Commission, Northwest ADA Center, and Disability Rights Oregon co-host the series, offering panel discussions on emergency management, ADA progress, and digital accessibility, with American Sign Language, Spanish interpretation, and live captioning provided at every session.
Building Inclusive and Accessible Emergency Management Systems
Panelists discuss communication barriers, transportation needs, and gaps in disaster services affecting people with disabilities, exploring what inclusive emergency management looks like and how communities can ensure equitable emergency support for everyone.
Time: Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): July 14, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register for the series
ADA: How Far We’ve Come and What Comes Next
Two lawyers with disabilities examine how the ADA reshaped access to employment, education, transportation, and public life, and discuss the gap that remains between legal rights and lived experience, along with opportunities for the ADA’s continued evolution.
Time: Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): July 21, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register for the series
Understanding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Ruling on Digital Accessibility
This session covers the DOJ’s latest ruling on digital accessibility for public agencies, including compliance timelines, WCAG-related resources, and enforcement trends, with a panel discussion on current efforts to implement digital accessibility practices in Oregon communities.
Time: Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Date(s): July 28, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Zoom — Register for the series
Event Information & Accessibility
2026 ADA Celebration Events Page — https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/providers-partners/pages/ada-celebration.aspx · session topics, panelist bios, and past recordings
Accessibility Requests — email [email protected] to request American Sign Language, Spanish interpretation, or other language access support
About Oregon Disabilities Commission
The Oregon Disabilities Commission (ODC) is a 15-member, Governor-appointed commission housed within the Oregon Department of Human Services and established by state statute. A majority of its members are individuals with disabilities.
ODC’s mission is to secure economic, social, legal, and political justice for individuals with disabilities through systems change, advising the Department of Human Services, the Governor, and the Legislative Assembly on disability-related issues.
The commission serves Oregonians with disabilities statewide, acting as a coordinating link between public and private organizations and working to advance equity, independence, and full community participation.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

Crossroads: Learning and Development Meets Lived Experience
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM PST
Join peer specialists and workforce development leaders to explore the intersection of lived experience and learning and development, discovering how personal stories and reflection can transform professional practice. This Crossroads session offers practical strategies for integrating lived experience-informed approaches into facilitation, training, and organizational settings.
Crossroads: Learning and Development Meets Lived Experience
Presented by Brissa Rubio, MBA, CPSS, and Kassandra Figueroa, this session invites participants to engage in reflection around integrating their own voice, storytelling, and lived experience into learning and development spaces. The session highlights the value of personal narratives in shaping workforce practices while offering actionable strategies for peer specialists, trainers, and organizational leaders.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify three ways lived experience can enhance learning and development practices by the end of the session.
- Demonstrate one strategy for integrating storytelling or reflection into facilitation or training activities during the workshop.
- Develop one actionable step for applying lived experience-informed approaches within their workplace, organization, or community setting.
Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Date(s): June 30, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: Webinar — Register Here · Doors to Wellbeing Website
Primary Resources
Doors to Wellbeing — https://www.doorstowellbeing.org · SAMHSA-funded National Technical Assistance Center for peer support workforce development
Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — https://copelandcenter.com · Parent organization hosting Doors to Wellbeing and peer specialist training programs
Educational and Training Resources
Peer Specialist Webinar Series — https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series · Free monthly continuing education webinars for peer specialists, held on the last Tuesday of each month
Peer Specialist Database — https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-database · State-by-state directory of peer specialist certification requirements and programs
Support Services and Contact Information
Contact Doors to Wellbeing — [email protected] · For certificate inquiries and webinar information
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support 24/7
About Doors to Wellbeing
Doors to Wellbeing (D2W) is a program of the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery and serves as a SAMHSA-funded National Technical Assistance Center for Mental Health Recovery. The Copeland Center is a peer-run nonprofit organization founded on the mission of promoting personal, organizational, and community wellness and empowerment through a recovery-focused approach to behavioral health.
D2W is dedicated to strengthening the peer support workforce through peer-led initiatives, training, and technical assistance. Core focus areas include peer support workforce development, psychiatric advance directives, supported education and employment, and youth peer leadership.
Doors to Wellbeing serves peer supporters, behavioral health professionals, administrators, secondary educators, family and community members, and state and local entities seeking to integrate peer support into the behavioral health workforce. The monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series provides free continuing education for peer specialists across the country.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
Register to receive the link to join the discussions Via Webex
Tue, February 21, 2023, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
This month’s novel is Questlove’s Music Is History.
Music Is History combines Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes- try, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America.
A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music’s most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America.
When you register, you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Black Resistance
Sankofa Series
Tuesdays 1:00PM – 2:00PM PST
The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture. Come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture.
