PeerGalaxy

Oregon's Peer Support Directory

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Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 336,800+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support, and wellness activities!  Plus 50+ warmlines, helplines, chatlines, and hotlines.  Plus workshops, webinars, job postings, resources, observances, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.

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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
Click here to download PDF Format, 16 pages

Calendar Event Sorting

At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.

Next, Bundled “All Day” Events

Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling.  Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.

Lastly, Time-Specific Events

So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night.  There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.

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0 – Hotline – DH – DeafHelp VideoPhone App + ASL (American Sign Language) Deaf + HoH Accessible @ (321) 800-3323 (DEAF) – 24/7 – Weekdays and Weekends
Feb 7 all-day
0 - Hotline - DH - DeafHelp VideoPhone App + ASL (American Sign Language) Deaf + HoH Accessible @ (321) 800-3323 (DEAF) - 24/7 - Weekdays and Weekends

Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line

Video Phone with ASL

Available 24/7/365

Call VP (321) 800-3323

Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines

The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) shared deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:

Link to DeafLead: https://www.deaflead.org/services/mental-health-services/

Link to Bridges Oregon:  https://bridgesoregon.org/   Call, Text, or FaceTime: 971-375-0672  VideoPhone: 503-339-3566

 

You matter.  You are not alone.  Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference.  You deserve support.

If you know or find additional resources, please share.  If you have feedback, please share.

Email us at: [email protected]

 

“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”

― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers

04 – Resources – BROR – Bridges Oregon – Hard of Hearing – Resources
Feb 7 all-day
04 - Resources - BROR - Bridges Oregon - Hard of Hearing  - Resources

 

Bridges Oregon

Hard of Hearing

RESOURCES

Bridges Oregon, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Oregonians who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing or face other communication barriers. It is in our mission to facilitate equity and inclusiveness and to provide a bridge to opportunities through advocacy, education and communication.

Advocacy

  • Victims’ Rights Pocket Cards (link)
  • Civil Rights Fact Sheet (link)

American Sign Language (ASL)

  • Portland Community College ASL Studies (link)
  • Sign Class (link)
  • Western Oregon University ASL Studies (link)

Children

  • Position Statement on Improving Child Protection Services for Families with Deaf Individuals (link)
  • Position Statement on Quality Foster Care Services Continuum for Deaf Children (link)
  • Position Statement on Mental Health Services for Deaf Children (link)
  • Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Court (link)

Community

  • Abolition and Disability Justice’s Guiding Principles (link)
  • Community-Based Needs Assessment (CNA) of Oregon’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities: Final Report as of December 30, 2016 (link)
  • Hands and Voices of Oregon (link)
  • How many Deaf and Hard of Hearing people live in Oregon by counties (link)
  • Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (link)
  • Quota in Central Oregon (link)
  • Research & Resource Center with Deaf* community (RRCD) at Western Oregon University (link)

Crime Safety

  • Accessibility and Digital Security (link)
  • Know Your Rights ASL: Interacting with the Police (link)

Deaf-owned Businesses in Oregon

  • A5 Interpreting (link)
  • Clackamas River Growlers (link)
  • Camp Taloali (link)
  • Cymaspace (link)
  • Jennifer Jo Deily Fine Art (link)
  • King’s Hookah Lounge (link)
  • Looslea Holsteins Dairy Farm (link)
  • Pah! Restaurant (link)
  • PILEA Play (link)
  • Sign Class (link)
  • Tactile Communications (link)
  • Tim Baker’s Lawn Care (link)

DeafBlind

  • American Association of the DeafBlind (link)
  • DeafBlind Kids (link)
  • DeafBlind Interpreting: National Training & Resource Center (link)
  • Helen Keller National Center Region 10: Northwest (link)
  • Oregon Commission for the Blind (link)
  • Oregon DeafBlind Project (link)
  • National Center on DeafBlind (link)
  • Protactile Communications (link)
  • Protactile Language Interpreting: National Education Program (link)
  • For more information, please refer to the “Telecommunication” subgroup below.

Deaf with additional disabilities

  • Cerebral Palsy and Deaf Organization (link)
  • Oregon Deaf Autism (link)

Education

  • House Bill 3183 Toolkit: A Resource for Special Education Providers Regarding the Relevant Services and Placement Options for a Child Who Is Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing. August 2022. (link)
  • Language Assessment for American Sign Language (link)
  • Oregon Department of Education’s Kindergarten Ready Assessment (KRA) on Deaf and Hard of Hearing children
  • Report of 2017 House Bill 3412: Task Force on Assessments of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (referred as LEAD-K) (link)

Emergency Preparedness

  • Checklist for Emergency Responder: Ensuring Language Access and Effective Communication During Response and Recovery (link)

Hard of Hearing

  • Help to pay for Hearing Aids (link)
  • Hearing Loss Association of Oregon (link)
  • Hearing Loss Association of Lane County (link)
  • Hearing Loss Association of Linn and Benton (link)
  • Hearing Loss Association of Portland Chapter (link)

Health

  • ADA National Network: Healthcare and Face Coverings: Reducing Communication Barriers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients (link)
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Informational Videos in ASL (link)

Housing

  • Oregon ASL Realtors (link)

Hotlines

  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (link)
  • ASL COVID-19 Hotline (link)
  • National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline (link)
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (link)
  • Oregon Hate Crimes and Bias Hotline (link)

Interpreters

  • File a complaint on a Healthcare Interpreter with Oregon Health Authority (link)
  • File a complaint on a certified or qualified interpreter with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (link)
  • List of Deaf Interpreters in Oregon by Research and Resource Center with Deaf* community (RRCD) at Western Oregon University. (link)
  • List of ASL Interpreter Agencies in Oregon (link)
  • Portland Community College Interpreting Training program (link)
  • Search for certified or qualified Oregon Healthcare Interpreter (link)
  • Report a Patient Safety Issue in Medical settings e.g., an interpreter agency sends non-qualified interpreter to the appointment (link)
  • Search for certified or qualified Sign Language interpreters with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (link)
  • Western Oregon University Online Interpreting Training program (link)

Late-Deafened

  • Association of Late-Deafened Adults (link)

Law

  • Oregon’s own version of ADA law (ORS 659a)

Law Enforcement

  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing Communication Card with Police (visor cardwallet card)
  • Community Proposal Directive for Law Enforcement Agencies (link)
  • Pullover Pal (link)
  • Oregon Legislative Update: Governor SIGNED on 5/6/2021! Proposed bill to provide “that the registered owner may request that registration cards issued for vehicles include that owner, or person operating vehicle, may be deaf or hard of hearing.” (link)

Lawsuits in Oregon (current & past)

  • Kristina Boswell v. State of Oregon, U.S.D.C. Case No. 3:22-cv-00502-MO (link)
  • Abraham v. Corizon Health, Inc (2022)
  • Viewpoint to pay $225,000 to deaf job applicant Indi Matthews for employment discrimination (2022)
  • Abraham v. Corizon Health, Inc: Deaf Inmate’s Disability Bias Claim (2020)
  • Disability Rights Oregon filed lawsuit on behalf of protesters with disabilities (2020)
  • Deaf prisoners: Oregon should use only certified interpreters, groups say (2019)
  • Springfield to pay $450,000 to deaf man injured by police officer (2019)
  • Ludwig v. State of Oregon: Employment Discrimination (2018)
  • DOJ sues Pacific Northwest on behalf of Oregon Veteran with Hearing Loss (2017)
  • Abraham v. Corizon Health, Inc: Clackamas County Jail failed to provide ASL interpreter service for medical treatment (2017)
  • Oregon University Settles Lawsuit over Service Dog (2014)
  • Deaf inmate gets $150,000 settlement from Oregon after claiming assigned jobs were discriminatory (2014)
  • Wolfe v. City of Portland: Police did not provided ASL interpreter in response to 9-1-1 call (2012)
  • Oregon v. Mason: Portland Police did not provide ASL interpreter to translate the Miranda Warnings (1981)

*Please let us know if we missed any current or past lawsuits pertaining to deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing Oregonians.

Legislative Bills (2023 Legislative Session)

  • Legislative Session is Closed.

Legislative Bills (passed)

  • 2023 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 2994 Modifies requirements for health insurance coverage of hearing-related items and services. (link).
  • 2023 Regular Session. Senate Bill (SB) 569 Requires closed-captioned television receivers in public areas within places of public accommodation to display closed captioning unless exception applies. (link)
  • 2023 Regular Session. Senate Bill (SB) 685 Modifies the definition of “Communication Facilitator” (link)
  • 2023 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 2696 Authorizes Health Licensing Office to issue sign language interpreter licenses to qualified applicants. (link)
  • 2023 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 2669 Bill of Rights for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Children relating to Education. (link
  • 2021 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 2498. “Provides that the registered owner may request that registration cards issued for vehicles include that owner, or person operating vehicle, may be Deaf or Hard of Hearing.” (link)
  • 2021 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 3183. “Requires parents of child who is deaf or deafblind or who is hard of hearing to be provided information about relevant services and placements offered by school district, education service district, regional programs and Oregon School for the Deaf whenever individualized family service plan or individualized education program is developed, revised or reviewed.” (link)
  • 2019 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 3205. “Expands Telecommunication Devices Access Program to include provision of communication facilitator.” (link)
  • 2017 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 3412. “Establishes Task Force on Assessments of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.” (link)

Medical

  • Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 ASL Video (link)
  • Oregon Health Authority’s Deaf/Hard of Hearing Preferred Language Card (link)
  • Oregon Health Authority’s FAQ Regarding Providing Interpreter Services to Individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing or Individuals with Limited English Proficiency in Medical Settings (link)
  • Report a Patient Safety Issue in Medical settings e.g., no accommodation provided (link)

Mental Health

  • List of ASL Therapists in Oregon (PDF)

Safety

  • Text to 9-1-1 (link)
  • Get A Smoke Alarm by American Red Cross (link)
  • Statewide Area: Smoke Alarms for Oregonians (link)
  • Portland Area: Smoke Alarms for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Portlanders (link)
  • Bend Area: Smoke Alarms for Oregonians who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (link)

Self-Advocate

  • Civil Rights for Individuals and Advocates (link)

Seniors

  • Avamere Chestnut Lane Assisted Living for the Deaf and DeafBlind, Gresham (link)

Sister Services

  • Northwest Human Services Connection: for the Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing (link)

Support Groups

  • ASL access NA, AL-ANON, NAR-ANON, and AA 12-Steps Program Virtual Support Groups (link)
  • Portland Deaf Access Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous (link)

Telecommunications and Internet

  • Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) (link)
  • DeafBlind MMX Videophone (link)
  • Free iPad, iPhone, and other equipment for Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing (link)
  • ICanConnect – Oregon (link)
  • Oregon Lifeline (link)
  • Oregon Statewide Assistive Technology Program (link)

Video Access

  • Oregon Department of Human Services’ Frequently Asked Questions in ASL (link)
  • Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Card (link)

*Deaf – Bridges Oregon has adopted with minor adaptations, the definition of ‘Deaf’ that is used by the National Deaf Center (NDC). Bridges Oregon is using the term deaf in an all-inclusive manner, to include people who may identify as D/deaf, DeafBlind, deaf-blind, deaf with additional disabilities, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and/or persons with unilateral/bilateral hearing loss. Bridges Oregon recognizes that for many individuals, identity is fluid and can change over time or with setting. Bridges Oregon has chosen to use one term, Deaf, with the goal of recognizing experiences that are shared by all members of our diverse communities while also honoring all of our differences. Source: https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/defining-deaf

04 – Resources – TWP – The Whole Person – Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment
Feb 7 all-day
04 - Resources - TWP - The Whole Person - Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment

 

Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment

 

Accessibility Medical Equipment, LLC

A non-profit making accessibility affordable.

Accessible Backyards

Helping all your guests enjoy your yard.
Accessible Parking Enforcement

Non-emergency police line: 816-234-5111
Accessible Pharmacy

Accessible Pharmacy is a worldwide leader in medication-specific health equity for people with disabilities. Health equity is about attaining the highest level of health for all people, where everyone has an accessible opportunity to reach optimal health regardless of disability, preferred language, or other factors that affect access to care and health outcomes.
Accessibility Remodeling

Remodeler dedicated to making homes safe and convenient for people of all ages, sizes and abilities.
Accessology

Helping clients understand all state and federal accessiblity laws and how they pertain to each individual.
Advanced Arm Dynamics

Provides the latest technology in upper extremity prosthetics worldwide.
Altimate Medical

Quality standing frames.
askEARN

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is a free resource that helps employers tap the benefits of disability diversity. We educate public- and private-sector organizations on ways to build inclusive workplace cultures, and we empower them to become leaders in the employment and advancement of people with disabilities.
Break Boundaries

Helping people with mobility impairments increase their independence, and improve their quality of life, with the help of cutting edge Assistive Technology.
First Hand Foundation

The First Hand Foundation provides funding for individual children with health-related needs when insurance and other financial resources have been exhausted. They also create and support programs that identify issues before they become critical and that empower people to take charge of their health.
Hanger Clinic

Orthotic and prosthetic patient care, products, services, and therapeutic solutions that empower patients, customers and partners.
Horizon Orthotic & Prosthetic Experience (H.O.P.E.)

Provides custom orthotics (orthopedic bracing) and prosthetics (artificial limbs) to patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area and across the Midwest.
Innovation in Motion

All terrain wheelchairs.
Invacare

Manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles.
Lifewise Renovations

Source for combining affordable remodeling services with the expertise of healthcare professionals for aging-in-place and universal design remodeling.
NuMotion

Responsive and innovative provider of custom wheelchairs. Also providing service and repair of wheelchairs.
Otto Bock Healthcare

Manufactures prostheses, braces and orthoses, children’s wheelchairs, cushions and accessories.
Permobil

Provider of advanced rehab mobility solutions and accessories.
Pindot/Freedom Design

Custom seating.
Quantum Rehab

Designs and manufactures complex rehabilitation solutions for individuals with comprehensive mobility needs.
Restorative Therapies

Revolutionary electrical stimulation devices and therapies to help you stay active and stay ready.
Ride Designs

Seating products to help promote healthy skin, while providing improved mobility, balance and control.
Silver Cross

Recycles and new healthcare equipment.
The Standing Company

Maker of the SuperStand Standing Wheelchair that allows someone who is normally confined to a seated position in a traditional wheelchair to STAND UP and stretch out with ease and safety, at any time, in any place.
Sunrise Medical

Development, design, manufacture and distribution of manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, motorized scooters and both standard and customized seating and positioning systems.
Therafin

Manufactures and sells rehabilitation and home health care products through a network of dealers and distributors.
TiLite

Providing both titanium and aluminum chairs that are considered wheeled prosthetic: every frame is made to measure for each individual.
Tobii

The world leader in eye tracking. We transform industries and lives through humanized technology, using eye tracking as our core.
United Access

Specializing in adapting vehicles for those with disabilities.

 

05 – Warmline – IOA – Institute on Aging – Friendship Line – 888-670-1360 – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Feb 7 all-day
05 - Warmline - IOA - Institute on Aging - Friendship Line - 888-670-1360  -  24/7 @ Toll Free Number

 

 

 

 

Friendship Line

24/7 Emotional Support

Call Us Anytime: 888.670.1360

Day & Time: Daily · 24/7
Platform: Phone
Call Anytime: 888-670-1360

Description

Free, confidential emotional support through friendly conversation, active listening, and crisis intervention. The Friendship Line reduces isolation and offers real human connection—no appointments, applications, or pressure.

Who Is Eligible to Call

  • Adults age 60+

    • Adults with disabilities (any age)

    • Caregivers seeking emotional support or guidance

    Primary service focus is California; callers from outside the state are welcomed.

What’s Available

  • Friendly conversation & emotional support

    • Crisis intervention & suicide prevention

    • Grief and loss support

    • Ongoing outreach / regular check-in calls (by request)

Registration & Provider

Registration Link: https://www.ioaging.org/services/friendship-line/

Provider Website: https://www.ioaging.org

 

 

 

05 – Warmline – IOA – Institute on Aging – Friendship Line – Multiple Languages -Spanish Español, Cantonese 廣東話, Mandarin 普通话, Tagalog, Tiếng Vietnamese Việt, Korean 한국어, Russian Русский – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Feb 7 all-day

 

 

 

What the Friendship Line Offers

The Friendship Line was created to challenge the idea that aging means isolation, and to provide warm, personal advice without bureaucratic restraints. We offer connection to those who need emotional support and welcome them into our extended community.

  • 24/7 Toll-Free Emotional Support for older adults and adults with disabilities

  • Friendly conversation, active listening, and compassionate care for caregivers seeking support in California and beyond

  • Crisis intervention and suicide prevention

  • Grief support if you’re experiencing loss

  • Ongoing outreach calls to individuals who request regular check-ins

Every call is answered by a trained team member – whether it’s 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. We’re here because we know connection saves lives.

Who We Serve: Seniors, Adults with Disabilities, and Caregivers in California

  • Adults age 60+

  • Adults living with disabilities of any age

  • Caregivers seeking emotional support and guidance

How to Use the Friendship Line

Just call. No appointment. No application. No pressure.

Get Started

 

05 – Warmline – Rutgers – Eye2Eye – 833-932-3931 (83-EYE2EYE-1) – 24/7
Feb 7 all-day
05 - Warmline - Rutgers - Eye2Eye – 833-932-3931 (83-EYE2EYE-1) - 24/7

 

 

 

Phone emotional peer support line for blind person

833-932-3931

Eye2Eye is not a crisis helpline nor is it intended as a substitute for professional health care.

 

Rutgers has launched the nation’s first peer support helpline for the legally blind and their families.

Eye2Eye – 833-932-3931 (83-EYE2EYE-1) – is staffed 24/7 by peer support specialists who are legally blind and understand the challenges callers face.

The program, which is funded by a grant from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind, serves residents in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The helpline assists people with vision impairments and blindness to work through some practical and emotional challenges associated with losing vision. Services include peer support, clinical assessment and referrals to resources for help with mental health, employment, and technology. The program also offers callers resilience training to promote wellness, strength, and self-care.

Recent studies show that one-third of people with vision loss suffer from depression and anxiety. This risk has gone largely unaddressed in the medical community, which has focused more on the practical problems faced by the visually impaired, such as finding employment and navigating everyday tasks, said Steven Silverstein, a clinical psychologist and vision researcher who co-directs the program with Cherie Castellano, the National Peer Support Call Center program director at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The Eye2Eye peers all have different forms of visual impairments, and these began at different times during their lives. This allows for a ‘cultural connection’ between callers with a wide range of vision problems and life concerns, and our peer counselors.”

 

 

AARP – Senior Planet – Online Classes for Seniors – Directory @ Toll Free Number
Feb 7 all-day
AARP - Senior Planet - Online Classes for Seniors - Directory @ Toll Free Number

 

AARP

SENIOR PLANET

Live Online Classes for Seniors

If you’re an older adult, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and so much more. You’ll learn so much, and also find a real community of fellow life-long learners embracing our motto: Aging with Attitude™. Need help joining a class? Call the free Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495

Bundled Event – SFCD – Support for Families of Children with Disabilities – Family and Caregiver Peer Support Groups @ Register for Details
Feb 7 all-day
Bundled Event - SFCD - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities - Family and Caregiver Peer Support Groups @ Register for Details

 

 

 

Family Support Groups for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities

Free, peer-led support groups for caregivers of children with disabilities. Groups are facilitated by parents of children with disabilities and focus on shared experience, peer connection, and practical support.

Confidentiality: Outside parties or observers are not permitted.

Organizer

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families with children who have disabilities or special health care needs.

Address: 832 Folsom Street, Suite 1001, San Francisco, CA 94107

Phone — General: (415) 282-7494 | Intake: (415) 920-5040 | Fax: (415) 349-5194

Email: i[email protected]

Website: https://supportforfamilies.org

Event Listings (PST)

Adult Services & Transition Support Group

Support navigating adult services and transitions.

1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30–8:00 pm | 1.50 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Autism Parent Support Group (Ages 0–9)

Peer support for families of younger children.

2nd Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm | 1.50 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Autism Parent Support Group (Ages 10+)

Support for families with older children.

4th Mondays, 6:30–8:30 pm | 2.00 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Spanish-Speaking Autism Parent Support Group

Autism-focused peer support in Spanish.

2nd Mondays, 10:30 am–12:00 pm | 1.50 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Chinese-Speaking Parent Support Group

Peer support for Chinese-speaking families.

3rd Mondays, 2:00–3:30 pm | 1.50 hr | 中文 / English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Spanish-Speaking GGRC Families Support Group

Support for families served by GGRC.

2nd Fridays, 10:00–11:30 am | 1.50 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Families of Children with Dyslexia Support Group

Peer support around dyslexia.

1st Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm | 1.50 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Self-Determination Program Support Group (English)

Support for SDP participants.

3rd Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 pm | 1.50 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Self-Determination Program Support Group (Spanish)

Spanish-language SDP support.

3rd Thursdays, 6:30–8:00 pm | 1.50 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Spanish-Speaking Families of Children with Mental Health Concerns

Confidential peer support.

1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:00 pm | 1.50 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Spanish-Speaking Parent Support Group

Weekly Spanish-language support.

Wednesdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm | 2.00 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Play, Learn, Connect (Juega, Aprende, Conéctate)

Interactive parent-child group ages 0–6.

Mondays, 3:00–4:00 pm | 1.00 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

ILVSG – International Low Vision Support Group – TeleSupport Group Monthly – Contact for Once a Month Meeting Date
Feb 7 all-day
ILVSG  - International Low Vision Support Group - TeleSupport Group Monthly - Contact for Once a Month Meeting Date

ILVSG TeleSupport

Monthly Group Support Sessions Held Over the Telephone

Contact the provider for the monthly meeting day

 

Description: ILVSG TeleSupport is a year-round program of monthly group support sessions held over the telephone. It is designed for low vision seniors in the United States who have no access to an in-person support group. A session typically includes a brief update on recent research and developments, followed by listening to and discussing the current month’s recorded ILVSG presentation. Each session includes the moderator and an average of 8-12 registered members.

Cost: Absolutely FREE!

Why Are We Doing This?

Information and human interaction are vital to maintaining quality of life when dealing with loss of vision. But, due to disability, lack of transportation, lack of Internet access, or inaccessibility of a live group, a large number of low vision seniors are being left out. This program is our way of reaching those people with the same resources and support we have been sharing with millions of others since 1998 through our website and public outreach programs.

Sponsor: Macular Degeneration Foundation

Moderator: Dan Roberts, Founding Director, Macular Degeneration Support

Presenters: Leading speakers on the topics of low vision care, research, low vision products, rehabilitation, and daily living with low vision.

Obligations of Membership: None. There are no attendance requirements, contracts, fees or required purchases.
How to Become a Member in 3 Easy Steps

Step 1: Email us at [email protected] or call 1-816-588-7747 with your name, email address (if one exists), and your phone number. Also, include your choice of a meeting time as seen below.

Step 2: The TeleSupport moderator, Dan Roberts, will invite you to be a guest at an upcoming session. He will give you the call-in number and the passcode to enter one of three identical 45-minute sessions. The times from which to choose are:

 

Pacific Mountain Central Eastern
7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 Noon
11:00 AM 12:00 Noon 1:00 PM 2:00 PM

 

Step 3: Make note of the time you have chosen, the call-in number, and the passcode. A monthly emailed newsletter will remind you of these numbers and of the dates for upcoming sessions; but if you do not receive email, having the information written on your calendar is a good idea.

 

 

 

 

SC – Senior Chatters – Senior Chat Rooms For Just the Over 50’s
Feb 7 all-day
SC - Senior Chatters - Senior Chat Rooms For Just the Over 50's

 

Senior Chatters – Online Community for 50+

About Senior Chatters:
Senior Chatters is a free, members-only online platform for people aged 50 and over. vv

Join the Community:

  1. Go to the registration page: https://seniorchatters.co.uk/register/
  2. Enter your email, confirm it, create a password, and choose a nickname.
  3. Submit the form to create your account.
  4. Log in and start chatting in the chat rooms or private messages.

Key Features:

  • Chat Rooms: Real-time conversations with peers in age-specific rooms.
  • Private Messaging: One-on-one chats with other members.
  • Blogs & Activity Streams: Share thoughts and experiences.
  • Photo Albums: Showcase hobbies, travels, or life events.
  • Games & Quizzes: Interactive fun to engage with the community.

Safety & Moderation:
Profiles are manually checked to ensure authenticity and a secure environment free from scammers.

Learn More: https://seniorchatters.co.uk/

 

 

SC – Senior Chatters – Senior Chat Rooms For Just the Over 50’s
Feb 7 all-day
SC - Senior Chatters - Senior Chat Rooms For Just the Over 50's

 

Senior Chatters – Online Community for 50+

About Senior Chatters:
Senior Chatters is a free, members-only online platform for people aged 50 and over. It allows older adults to connect, socialize, and make friends through chat rooms, private messaging, and community activities in a safe and welcoming environment.

Join the Community:

  1. Go to the registration page: https://seniorchatters.co.uk/register/
  2. Enter your email, confirm it, create a password, and choose a nickname.
  3. Submit the form to create your account.
  4. Log in and start chatting in the chat rooms or private messages.

Key Features:

  • Chat Rooms: Real-time conversations with peers in age-specific rooms.
  • Private Messaging: One-on-one chats with other members.
  • Blogs & Activity Streams: Share thoughts and experiences.
  • Photo Albums: Showcase hobbies, travels, or life events.
  • Games & Quizzes: Interactive fun to engage with the community.

Safety & Moderation:
Profiles are manually checked to ensure authenticity and a secure environment free from scammers.

Learn More: https://seniorchatters.co.uk/

 

 

TASF – The Arc of San Francisco – Digital Literacy Course – Virtual Self Paced Series
Feb 7 all-day
TASF - The Arc of San Francisco - Digital Literacy Course - Virtual Self Paced Series

 

 

 

Choose a course below to start learning.

Are you new to computers or mobile devices, haven’t used them for a while or just need a refresher? Learn the basics and build confidence using technology.

Use this Web address to to access 20 digital online courses in digital literacy.  https://att.digitallearn.org/

Technology Basics

Navigating a

Learn your way around websites.

7 mins

Basic Search

Learn about search engines and get started searching the internet

7 mins

Intro to Email

Get started with email

15 mins

Intro to Email

Learn more than the basics of navigating your email account.

28 mins

Using a PC

Learn the basics of using a PC with the Windows 10 Operating System.

22 mins

Using a Mac

Learn the basics of using a Mac with the OS 11 Operating System.

22 mins

Getting Start

What a computer is an how to use a mouse and keyboard.

21 mins

Basics of Vid

Get started with video conferencing.

21 mins

Using a Mobil

Learn basic information about the Android mobile device.

36 mins

Using a Mobi

Learn basic information about mobile devices and iOS phones.

36 mins

Using a PC

Learn the basics of using a PC with the Windows 11 Operating System

27 mins

Online Safety

Online Fraud

Learn about online fraud and scams and how to be safer online.

12 mins

Accounts an

Covering the basics of online accounts and safe passwords.

20 mins

Digital Citizenship

Digital Conne

Overview for Parents/caregivers on series.

2 mins

Connecting w

Students will learn digital habits & how to balance technology use.

9 mins

Connecting w

Students will learn how to create healthy relationships online and off.

10 mins

Connecting wi

Students will learn how to respond to cyberbullying and online hate.

14 mins

Connecting w

Students will learn how to protect their devices and privacy online.

10 mins

Connecting w

Students learn how to find credible news & be a responsible creator.

11 mins

Connecting wi

Students learn to use technology to advance goals & as a force for good.

10 mins

 

Televeda – Virtual Events and Classes @ online register for details
Feb 7 all-day
Televeda - Virtual Events and Classes @ online register for details

 

Televenda

Televeda offers a range of free, virtual classes designed to promote wellness, creativity, and social connection among older adults. These interactive sessions are accessible from home via any internet-enabled device, with no downloads or passwords required.

Virtual Offerings

  • Fitness & Movement: Engage in Zumba Gold, chair yoga, strength training, and Tai Chi classes tailored for all fitness levels. televeda.com

  • Creative Arts: Participate in online painting, Zentangle, and creative writing workshops that encourage self-expression and relaxation. televeda.com

  • Games & Social Activities: Join in free online bingo, brain games, and book clubs to stay mentally active and socially connected. televeda.com

How to Join

  • Create a free account at Televeda to Join use this link:   JOIN CLASS

05 – Warmline – AARP Friendly Voice – Connecting People To People – English 888-281-0145 – Spanish 888-497-4108 – Request A Call 9am to 5pm Local Tim @ Toll Free Number
Feb 7 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
05 - Warmline - AARP Friendly Voice - Connecting People To People - English 888-281-0145 - Spanish 888-497-4108 - Request A Call 9am to 5pm Local Tim @ Toll Free Number

 

AARP FRIENDLY VOICE

Connecting People to People

Call between 9AM to PM Local Time 

 

We may be isolated, but we don’t have to be alone. Sometimes, just hearing a friendly voice on the other end of the line can help in challenging times. Trained AARP Friendly Voice volunteers will provide a call to say hello. Request a call:

  • Call us directly at 1-888-281-0145 and leave us your information and we will call you back

  • Llámanos directamente al 1-888-497-4108

This service is currently available only for callers from the US

One of our volunteers will be calling you from the following number:
1-888-281-0145

Please note: 

The caller ID will say “Friendly Voice” and show our full telephone number. We recommend you save this number so that you recognize it when a volunteer calls. It is also beneficial if you have voice mail in case we miss you.

If you have any questions about the Friendly Voice program or are interested in volunteering, you can email [email protected] for more information.

Feb
8
Sun
2026
0 – Hotline – DH – DeafHelp VideoPhone App + ASL (American Sign Language) Deaf + HoH Accessible @ (321) 800-3323 (DEAF) – 24/7 – Weekdays and Weekends
Feb 8 all-day
0 - Hotline - DH - DeafHelp VideoPhone App + ASL (American Sign Language) Deaf + HoH Accessible @ (321) 800-3323 (DEAF) - 24/7 - Weekdays and Weekends

Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line

Video Phone with ASL

Available 24/7/365

Call VP (321) 800-3323

Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines

The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) shared deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:

Link to DeafLead: https://www.deaflead.org/services/mental-health-services/

Link to Bridges Oregon:  https://bridgesoregon.org/   Call, Text, or FaceTime: 971-375-0672  VideoPhone: 503-339-3566

 

You matter.  You are not alone.  Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference.  You deserve support.

If you know or find additional resources, please share.  If you have feedback, please share.

Email us at: [email protected]

 

“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”

― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers

04 – Resources – BROR – Bridges Oregon – Hard of Hearing – Resources
Feb 8 all-day
04 - Resources - BROR - Bridges Oregon - Hard of Hearing  - Resources

 

Bridges Oregon

Hard of Hearing

RESOURCES

Bridges Oregon, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Oregonians who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing or face other communication barriers. It is in our mission to facilitate equity and inclusiveness and to provide a bridge to opportunities through advocacy, education and communication.

Advocacy

  • Victims’ Rights Pocket Cards (link)
  • Civil Rights Fact Sheet (link)

American Sign Language (ASL)

  • Portland Community College ASL Studies (link)
  • Sign Class (link)
  • Western Oregon University ASL Studies (link)

Children

  • Position Statement on Improving Child Protection Services for Families with Deaf Individuals (link)
  • Position Statement on Quality Foster Care Services Continuum for Deaf Children (link)
  • Position Statement on Mental Health Services for Deaf Children (link)
  • Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Court (link)

Community

  • Abolition and Disability Justice’s Guiding Principles (link)
  • Community-Based Needs Assessment (CNA) of Oregon’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities: Final Report as of December 30, 2016 (link)
  • Hands and Voices of Oregon (link)
  • How many Deaf and Hard of Hearing people live in Oregon by counties (link)
  • Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (link)
  • Quota in Central Oregon (link)
  • Research & Resource Center with Deaf* community (RRCD) at Western Oregon University (link)

Crime Safety

  • Accessibility and Digital Security (link)
  • Know Your Rights ASL: Interacting with the Police (link)

Deaf-owned Businesses in Oregon

  • A5 Interpreting (link)
  • Clackamas River Growlers (link)
  • Camp Taloali (link)
  • Cymaspace (link)
  • Jennifer Jo Deily Fine Art (link)
  • King’s Hookah Lounge (link)
  • Looslea Holsteins Dairy Farm (link)
  • Pah! Restaurant (link)
  • PILEA Play (link)
  • Sign Class (link)
  • Tactile Communications (link)
  • Tim Baker’s Lawn Care (link)

DeafBlind

  • American Association of the DeafBlind (link)
  • DeafBlind Kids (link)
  • DeafBlind Interpreting: National Training & Resource Center (link)
  • Helen Keller National Center Region 10: Northwest (link)
  • Oregon Commission for the Blind (link)
  • Oregon DeafBlind Project (link)
  • National Center on DeafBlind (link)
  • Protactile Communications (link)
  • Protactile Language Interpreting: National Education Program (link)
  • For more information, please refer to the “Telecommunication” subgroup below.

Deaf with additional disabilities

  • Cerebral Palsy and Deaf Organization (link)
  • Oregon Deaf Autism (link)

Education

  • House Bill 3183 Toolkit: A Resource for Special Education Providers Regarding the Relevant Services and Placement Options for a Child Who Is Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing. August 2022. (link)
  • Language Assessment for American Sign Language (link)
  • Oregon Department of Education’s Kindergarten Ready Assessment (KRA) on Deaf and Hard of Hearing children
  • Report of 2017 House Bill 3412: Task Force on Assessments of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (referred as LEAD-K) (link)

Emergency Preparedness

  • Checklist for Emergency Responder: Ensuring Language Access and Effective Communication During Response and Recovery (link)

Hard of Hearing

  • Help to pay for Hearing Aids (link)
  • Hearing Loss Association of Oregon (link)
  • Hearing Loss Association of Lane County (link)
  • Hearing Loss Association of Linn and Benton (link)
  • Hearing Loss Association of Portland Chapter (link)

Health

  • ADA National Network: Healthcare and Face Coverings: Reducing Communication Barriers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients (link)
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Informational Videos in ASL (link)

Housing

  • Oregon ASL Realtors (link)

Hotlines

  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (link)
  • ASL COVID-19 Hotline (link)
  • National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline (link)
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (link)
  • Oregon Hate Crimes and Bias Hotline (link)

Interpreters

  • File a complaint on a Healthcare Interpreter with Oregon Health Authority (link)
  • File a complaint on a certified or qualified interpreter with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (link)
  • List of Deaf Interpreters in Oregon by Research and Resource Center with Deaf* community (RRCD) at Western Oregon University. (link)
  • List of ASL Interpreter Agencies in Oregon (link)
  • Portland Community College Interpreting Training program (link)
  • Search for certified or qualified Oregon Healthcare Interpreter (link)
  • Report a Patient Safety Issue in Medical settings e.g., an interpreter agency sends non-qualified interpreter to the appointment (link)
  • Search for certified or qualified Sign Language interpreters with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (link)
  • Western Oregon University Online Interpreting Training program (link)

Late-Deafened

  • Association of Late-Deafened Adults (link)

Law

  • Oregon’s own version of ADA law (ORS 659a)

Law Enforcement

  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing Communication Card with Police (visor cardwallet card)
  • Community Proposal Directive for Law Enforcement Agencies (link)
  • Pullover Pal (link)
  • Oregon Legislative Update: Governor SIGNED on 5/6/2021! Proposed bill to provide “that the registered owner may request that registration cards issued for vehicles include that owner, or person operating vehicle, may be deaf or hard of hearing.” (link)

Lawsuits in Oregon (current & past)

  • Kristina Boswell v. State of Oregon, U.S.D.C. Case No. 3:22-cv-00502-MO (link)
  • Abraham v. Corizon Health, Inc (2022)
  • Viewpoint to pay $225,000 to deaf job applicant Indi Matthews for employment discrimination (2022)
  • Abraham v. Corizon Health, Inc: Deaf Inmate’s Disability Bias Claim (2020)
  • Disability Rights Oregon filed lawsuit on behalf of protesters with disabilities (2020)
  • Deaf prisoners: Oregon should use only certified interpreters, groups say (2019)
  • Springfield to pay $450,000 to deaf man injured by police officer (2019)
  • Ludwig v. State of Oregon: Employment Discrimination (2018)
  • DOJ sues Pacific Northwest on behalf of Oregon Veteran with Hearing Loss (2017)
  • Abraham v. Corizon Health, Inc: Clackamas County Jail failed to provide ASL interpreter service for medical treatment (2017)
  • Oregon University Settles Lawsuit over Service Dog (2014)
  • Deaf inmate gets $150,000 settlement from Oregon after claiming assigned jobs were discriminatory (2014)
  • Wolfe v. City of Portland: Police did not provided ASL interpreter in response to 9-1-1 call (2012)
  • Oregon v. Mason: Portland Police did not provide ASL interpreter to translate the Miranda Warnings (1981)

*Please let us know if we missed any current or past lawsuits pertaining to deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing Oregonians.

Legislative Bills (2023 Legislative Session)

  • Legislative Session is Closed.

Legislative Bills (passed)

  • 2023 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 2994 Modifies requirements for health insurance coverage of hearing-related items and services. (link).
  • 2023 Regular Session. Senate Bill (SB) 569 Requires closed-captioned television receivers in public areas within places of public accommodation to display closed captioning unless exception applies. (link)
  • 2023 Regular Session. Senate Bill (SB) 685 Modifies the definition of “Communication Facilitator” (link)
  • 2023 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 2696 Authorizes Health Licensing Office to issue sign language interpreter licenses to qualified applicants. (link)
  • 2023 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 2669 Bill of Rights for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Children relating to Education. (link
  • 2021 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 2498. “Provides that the registered owner may request that registration cards issued for vehicles include that owner, or person operating vehicle, may be Deaf or Hard of Hearing.” (link)
  • 2021 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 3183. “Requires parents of child who is deaf or deafblind or who is hard of hearing to be provided information about relevant services and placements offered by school district, education service district, regional programs and Oregon School for the Deaf whenever individualized family service plan or individualized education program is developed, revised or reviewed.” (link)
  • 2019 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 3205. “Expands Telecommunication Devices Access Program to include provision of communication facilitator.” (link)
  • 2017 Regular Session. House Bill (HB) 3412. “Establishes Task Force on Assessments of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.” (link)

Medical

  • Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 ASL Video (link)
  • Oregon Health Authority’s Deaf/Hard of Hearing Preferred Language Card (link)
  • Oregon Health Authority’s FAQ Regarding Providing Interpreter Services to Individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing or Individuals with Limited English Proficiency in Medical Settings (link)
  • Report a Patient Safety Issue in Medical settings e.g., no accommodation provided (link)

Mental Health

  • List of ASL Therapists in Oregon (PDF)

Safety

  • Text to 9-1-1 (link)
  • Get A Smoke Alarm by American Red Cross (link)
  • Statewide Area: Smoke Alarms for Oregonians (link)
  • Portland Area: Smoke Alarms for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Portlanders (link)
  • Bend Area: Smoke Alarms for Oregonians who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (link)

Self-Advocate

  • Civil Rights for Individuals and Advocates (link)

Seniors

  • Avamere Chestnut Lane Assisted Living for the Deaf and DeafBlind, Gresham (link)

Sister Services

  • Northwest Human Services Connection: for the Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing (link)

Support Groups

  • ASL access NA, AL-ANON, NAR-ANON, and AA 12-Steps Program Virtual Support Groups (link)
  • Portland Deaf Access Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous (link)

Telecommunications and Internet

  • Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) (link)
  • DeafBlind MMX Videophone (link)
  • Free iPad, iPhone, and other equipment for Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing (link)
  • ICanConnect – Oregon (link)
  • Oregon Lifeline (link)
  • Oregon Statewide Assistive Technology Program (link)

Video Access

  • Oregon Department of Human Services’ Frequently Asked Questions in ASL (link)
  • Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Card (link)

*Deaf – Bridges Oregon has adopted with minor adaptations, the definition of ‘Deaf’ that is used by the National Deaf Center (NDC). Bridges Oregon is using the term deaf in an all-inclusive manner, to include people who may identify as D/deaf, DeafBlind, deaf-blind, deaf with additional disabilities, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and/or persons with unilateral/bilateral hearing loss. Bridges Oregon recognizes that for many individuals, identity is fluid and can change over time or with setting. Bridges Oregon has chosen to use one term, Deaf, with the goal of recognizing experiences that are shared by all members of our diverse communities while also honoring all of our differences. Source: https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/defining-deaf

04 – Resources – TWP – The Whole Person – Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment
Feb 8 all-day
04 - Resources - TWP - The Whole Person - Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment

 

Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment

 

Accessibility Medical Equipment, LLC

A non-profit making accessibility affordable.

Accessible Backyards

Helping all your guests enjoy your yard.
Accessible Parking Enforcement

Non-emergency police line: 816-234-5111
Accessible Pharmacy

Accessible Pharmacy is a worldwide leader in medication-specific health equity for people with disabilities. Health equity is about attaining the highest level of health for all people, where everyone has an accessible opportunity to reach optimal health regardless of disability, preferred language, or other factors that affect access to care and health outcomes.
Accessibility Remodeling

Remodeler dedicated to making homes safe and convenient for people of all ages, sizes and abilities.
Accessology

Helping clients understand all state and federal accessiblity laws and how they pertain to each individual.
Advanced Arm Dynamics

Provides the latest technology in upper extremity prosthetics worldwide.
Altimate Medical

Quality standing frames.
askEARN

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is a free resource that helps employers tap the benefits of disability diversity. We educate public- and private-sector organizations on ways to build inclusive workplace cultures, and we empower them to become leaders in the employment and advancement of people with disabilities.
Break Boundaries

Helping people with mobility impairments increase their independence, and improve their quality of life, with the help of cutting edge Assistive Technology.
First Hand Foundation

The First Hand Foundation provides funding for individual children with health-related needs when insurance and other financial resources have been exhausted. They also create and support programs that identify issues before they become critical and that empower people to take charge of their health.
Hanger Clinic

Orthotic and prosthetic patient care, products, services, and therapeutic solutions that empower patients, customers and partners.
Horizon Orthotic & Prosthetic Experience (H.O.P.E.)

Provides custom orthotics (orthopedic bracing) and prosthetics (artificial limbs) to patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area and across the Midwest.
Innovation in Motion

All terrain wheelchairs.
Invacare

Manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles.
Lifewise Renovations

Source for combining affordable remodeling services with the expertise of healthcare professionals for aging-in-place and universal design remodeling.
NuMotion

Responsive and innovative provider of custom wheelchairs. Also providing service and repair of wheelchairs.
Otto Bock Healthcare

Manufactures prostheses, braces and orthoses, children’s wheelchairs, cushions and accessories.
Permobil

Provider of advanced rehab mobility solutions and accessories.
Pindot/Freedom Design

Custom seating.
Quantum Rehab

Designs and manufactures complex rehabilitation solutions for individuals with comprehensive mobility needs.
Restorative Therapies

Revolutionary electrical stimulation devices and therapies to help you stay active and stay ready.
Ride Designs

Seating products to help promote healthy skin, while providing improved mobility, balance and control.
Silver Cross

Recycles and new healthcare equipment.
The Standing Company

Maker of the SuperStand Standing Wheelchair that allows someone who is normally confined to a seated position in a traditional wheelchair to STAND UP and stretch out with ease and safety, at any time, in any place.
Sunrise Medical

Development, design, manufacture and distribution of manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, motorized scooters and both standard and customized seating and positioning systems.
Therafin

Manufactures and sells rehabilitation and home health care products through a network of dealers and distributors.
TiLite

Providing both titanium and aluminum chairs that are considered wheeled prosthetic: every frame is made to measure for each individual.
Tobii

The world leader in eye tracking. We transform industries and lives through humanized technology, using eye tracking as our core.
United Access

Specializing in adapting vehicles for those with disabilities.

 

05 – Warmline – IOA – Institute on Aging – Friendship Line – 888-670-1360 – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Feb 8 all-day
05 - Warmline - IOA - Institute on Aging - Friendship Line - 888-670-1360  -  24/7 @ Toll Free Number

 

 

 

 

Friendship Line

24/7 Emotional Support

Call Us Anytime: 888.670.1360

Day & Time: Daily · 24/7
Platform: Phone
Call Anytime: 888-670-1360

Description

Free, confidential emotional support through friendly conversation, active listening, and crisis intervention. The Friendship Line reduces isolation and offers real human connection—no appointments, applications, or pressure.

Who Is Eligible to Call

  • Adults age 60+

    • Adults with disabilities (any age)

    • Caregivers seeking emotional support or guidance

    Primary service focus is California; callers from outside the state are welcomed.

What’s Available

  • Friendly conversation & emotional support

    • Crisis intervention & suicide prevention

    • Grief and loss support

    • Ongoing outreach / regular check-in calls (by request)

Registration & Provider

Registration Link: https://www.ioaging.org/services/friendship-line/

Provider Website: https://www.ioaging.org

 

 

 

05 – Warmline – IOA – Institute on Aging – Friendship Line – Multiple Languages -Spanish Español, Cantonese 廣東話, Mandarin 普通话, Tagalog, Tiếng Vietnamese Việt, Korean 한국어, Russian Русский – 24/7 @ Toll Free Number
Feb 8 all-day

 

 

 

What the Friendship Line Offers

The Friendship Line was created to challenge the idea that aging means isolation, and to provide warm, personal advice without bureaucratic restraints. We offer connection to those who need emotional support and welcome them into our extended community.

  • 24/7 Toll-Free Emotional Support for older adults and adults with disabilities

  • Friendly conversation, active listening, and compassionate care for caregivers seeking support in California and beyond

  • Crisis intervention and suicide prevention

  • Grief support if you’re experiencing loss

  • Ongoing outreach calls to individuals who request regular check-ins

Every call is answered by a trained team member – whether it’s 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. We’re here because we know connection saves lives.

Who We Serve: Seniors, Adults with Disabilities, and Caregivers in California

  • Adults age 60+

  • Adults living with disabilities of any age

  • Caregivers seeking emotional support and guidance

How to Use the Friendship Line

Just call. No appointment. No application. No pressure.

Get Started

 

05 – Warmline – Rutgers – Eye2Eye – 833-932-3931 (83-EYE2EYE-1) – 24/7
Feb 8 all-day
05 - Warmline - Rutgers - Eye2Eye – 833-932-3931 (83-EYE2EYE-1) - 24/7

 

 

 

Phone emotional peer support line for blind person

833-932-3931

Eye2Eye is not a crisis helpline nor is it intended as a substitute for professional health care.

 

Rutgers has launched the nation’s first peer support helpline for the legally blind and their families.

Eye2Eye – 833-932-3931 (83-EYE2EYE-1) – is staffed 24/7 by peer support specialists who are legally blind and understand the challenges callers face.

The program, which is funded by a grant from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind, serves residents in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The helpline assists people with vision impairments and blindness to work through some practical and emotional challenges associated with losing vision. Services include peer support, clinical assessment and referrals to resources for help with mental health, employment, and technology. The program also offers callers resilience training to promote wellness, strength, and self-care.

Recent studies show that one-third of people with vision loss suffer from depression and anxiety. This risk has gone largely unaddressed in the medical community, which has focused more on the practical problems faced by the visually impaired, such as finding employment and navigating everyday tasks, said Steven Silverstein, a clinical psychologist and vision researcher who co-directs the program with Cherie Castellano, the National Peer Support Call Center program director at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The Eye2Eye peers all have different forms of visual impairments, and these began at different times during their lives. This allows for a ‘cultural connection’ between callers with a wide range of vision problems and life concerns, and our peer counselors.”

 

 

AARP – Senior Planet – Online Classes for Seniors – Directory @ Toll Free Number
Feb 8 all-day
AARP - Senior Planet - Online Classes for Seniors - Directory @ Toll Free Number

 

AARP

SENIOR PLANET

Live Online Classes for Seniors

If you’re an older adult, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and so much more. You’ll learn so much, and also find a real community of fellow life-long learners embracing our motto: Aging with Attitude™. Need help joining a class? Call the free Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495

Bundled Event – SFCD – Support for Families of Children with Disabilities – Family and Caregiver Peer Support Groups @ Register for Details
Feb 8 all-day
Bundled Event - SFCD - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities - Family and Caregiver Peer Support Groups @ Register for Details

 

 

 

Family Support Groups for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities

Free, peer-led support groups for caregivers of children with disabilities. Groups are facilitated by parents of children with disabilities and focus on shared experience, peer connection, and practical support.

Confidentiality: Outside parties or observers are not permitted.

Organizer

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families with children who have disabilities or special health care needs.

Address: 832 Folsom Street, Suite 1001, San Francisco, CA 94107

Phone — General: (415) 282-7494 | Intake: (415) 920-5040 | Fax: (415) 349-5194

Email: i[email protected]

Website: https://supportforfamilies.org

Event Listings (PST)

Adult Services & Transition Support Group

Support navigating adult services and transitions.

1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30–8:00 pm | 1.50 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Autism Parent Support Group (Ages 0–9)

Peer support for families of younger children.

2nd Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm | 1.50 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Autism Parent Support Group (Ages 10+)

Support for families with older children.

4th Mondays, 6:30–8:30 pm | 2.00 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Spanish-Speaking Autism Parent Support Group

Autism-focused peer support in Spanish.

2nd Mondays, 10:30 am–12:00 pm | 1.50 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Chinese-Speaking Parent Support Group

Peer support for Chinese-speaking families.

3rd Mondays, 2:00–3:30 pm | 1.50 hr | 中文 / English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Spanish-Speaking GGRC Families Support Group

Support for families served by GGRC.

2nd Fridays, 10:00–11:30 am | 1.50 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Families of Children with Dyslexia Support Group

Peer support around dyslexia.

1st Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm | 1.50 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Self-Determination Program Support Group (English)

Support for SDP participants.

3rd Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 pm | 1.50 hr | English

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Self-Determination Program Support Group (Spanish)

Spanish-language SDP support.

3rd Thursdays, 6:30–8:00 pm | 1.50 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Spanish-Speaking Families of Children with Mental Health Concerns

Confidential peer support.

1st Thursdays, 6:30–8:00 pm | 1.50 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Spanish-Speaking Parent Support Group

Weekly Spanish-language support.

Wednesdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm | 2.00 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

Play, Learn, Connect (Juega, Aprende, Conéctate)

Interactive parent-child group ages 0–6.

Mondays, 3:00–4:00 pm | 1.00 hr | Español

Registration Link: Register Here

https://supportforfamilies.org

ILVSG – International Low Vision Support Group – TeleSupport Group Monthly – Contact for Once a Month Meeting Date
Feb 8 all-day
ILVSG  - International Low Vision Support Group - TeleSupport Group Monthly - Contact for Once a Month Meeting Date

ILVSG TeleSupport

Monthly Group Support Sessions Held Over the Telephone

Contact the provider for the monthly meeting day

 

Description: ILVSG TeleSupport is a year-round program of monthly group support sessions held over the telephone. It is designed for low vision seniors in the United States who have no access to an in-person support group. A session typically includes a brief update on recent research and developments, followed by listening to and discussing the current month’s recorded ILVSG presentation. Each session includes the moderator and an average of 8-12 registered members.

Cost: Absolutely FREE!

Why Are We Doing This?

Information and human interaction are vital to maintaining quality of life when dealing with loss of vision. But, due to disability, lack of transportation, lack of Internet access, or inaccessibility of a live group, a large number of low vision seniors are being left out. This program is our way of reaching those people with the same resources and support we have been sharing with millions of others since 1998 through our website and public outreach programs.

Sponsor: Macular Degeneration Foundation

Moderator: Dan Roberts, Founding Director, Macular Degeneration Support

Presenters: Leading speakers on the topics of low vision care, research, low vision products, rehabilitation, and daily living with low vision.

Obligations of Membership: None. There are no attendance requirements, contracts, fees or required purchases.
How to Become a Member in 3 Easy Steps

Step 1: Email us at [email protected] or call 1-816-588-7747 with your name, email address (if one exists), and your phone number. Also, include your choice of a meeting time as seen below.

Step 2: The TeleSupport moderator, Dan Roberts, will invite you to be a guest at an upcoming session. He will give you the call-in number and the passcode to enter one of three identical 45-minute sessions. The times from which to choose are:

 

Pacific Mountain Central Eastern
7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 Noon
11:00 AM 12:00 Noon 1:00 PM 2:00 PM

 

Step 3: Make note of the time you have chosen, the call-in number, and the passcode. A monthly emailed newsletter will remind you of these numbers and of the dates for upcoming sessions; but if you do not receive email, having the information written on your calendar is a good idea.

 

 

 

 

SC – Senior Chatters – Senior Chat Rooms For Just the Over 50’s
Feb 8 all-day
SC - Senior Chatters - Senior Chat Rooms For Just the Over 50's

 

Senior Chatters – Online Community for 50+

About Senior Chatters:
Senior Chatters is a free, members-only online platform for people aged 50 and over. vv

Join the Community:

  1. Go to the registration page: https://seniorchatters.co.uk/register/
  2. Enter your email, confirm it, create a password, and choose a nickname.
  3. Submit the form to create your account.
  4. Log in and start chatting in the chat rooms or private messages.

Key Features:

  • Chat Rooms: Real-time conversations with peers in age-specific rooms.
  • Private Messaging: One-on-one chats with other members.
  • Blogs & Activity Streams: Share thoughts and experiences.
  • Photo Albums: Showcase hobbies, travels, or life events.
  • Games & Quizzes: Interactive fun to engage with the community.

Safety & Moderation:
Profiles are manually checked to ensure authenticity and a secure environment free from scammers.

Learn More: https://seniorchatters.co.uk/

 

 

SC – Senior Chatters – Senior Chat Rooms For Just the Over 50’s
Feb 8 all-day
SC - Senior Chatters - Senior Chat Rooms For Just the Over 50's

 

Senior Chatters – Online Community for 50+

About Senior Chatters:
Senior Chatters is a free, members-only online platform for people aged 50 and over. It allows older adults to connect, socialize, and make friends through chat rooms, private messaging, and community activities in a safe and welcoming environment.

Join the Community:

  1. Go to the registration page: https://seniorchatters.co.uk/register/
  2. Enter your email, confirm it, create a password, and choose a nickname.
  3. Submit the form to create your account.
  4. Log in and start chatting in the chat rooms or private messages.

Key Features:

  • Chat Rooms: Real-time conversations with peers in age-specific rooms.
  • Private Messaging: One-on-one chats with other members.
  • Blogs & Activity Streams: Share thoughts and experiences.
  • Photo Albums: Showcase hobbies, travels, or life events.
  • Games & Quizzes: Interactive fun to engage with the community.

Safety & Moderation:
Profiles are manually checked to ensure authenticity and a secure environment free from scammers.

Learn More: https://seniorchatters.co.uk/

 

 

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