Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities

Did you know our Council meetings are open to the public? Join us for committee meetings TOMORROW, Aug 6 (links and times are listed below), and our full Council meeting is on Friday, Aug 21 from 10 AM – 3 PM on Zoom: http://bit.ly/OCDD-Meetings

OCDD Quarterly Committee Meetings: Thursday, Aug 6 2026:

🔹9:00am - 10:30am: Policy Committee
🔗Zoom: https://bit.ly/Policy-Committee

🔹10:45am - 12:15pm: 5 Year/Annual Plan Committee
🔗Zoom: https://bit.ly/5-Year-Plan-Committee

🔹1:00pm - 2:30pm: Self-Advocate Committee
🔗Zoom: https://bit.ly/Self-Advocate-Committee

🔹1:00pm - 2:30pm: Family Committee
🔗Zoom: https://bit.ly/Family-Committee

Quarterly Council Meeting: Friday, Aug 21, 2026:

🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
🔗Zoom: http://bit.ly/OCDD-Meetings

For more information including our full Council meeting agenda, minutes and other materials, visit: https://www.ocdd.org/council-meetings-and-minutes/

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¿Sabías que las reuniones de nuestro Consejo están abiertas al público? Acompáñanos en las reuniones de los comités MAÑANA, 6 de agosto (los enlaces y horarios se indican a continuación), y en nuestra reunión plenaria del Consejo, que se llevará a cabo el viernes 21 de agosto de 10:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. por Zoom: http://bit.ly/OCDD-Meetings

🔹9:00 a. m. - 10:30 a. m.: Comité de Políticas
🔗Zoom: https://bit.ly/Policy-Committee

🔹10:45 a. m. - 12:15 p. m.: Comité del Plan Quinquenal y Anual
🔗Zoom: https://bit.ly/5-Year-Plan-Committee

🔹1:00 p. m. - 2:30 p. m.: Comité de Autodefensa
🔗Zoom: https://bit.ly/Self-Advocate-Committee

🔹1:00 p. m. - 2:30 p. m.: Comité de Familias
🔗Zoom: https://bit.ly/Family-Committee

Reunión trimestral del Consejo: viernes 21 de agosto de 2026:

🕙 10:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m.
🔗Zoom: http://bit.ly/OCDD-Meetings

Para obtener más información, incluyendo el orden del día completo de la sesión del Consejo, las actas y otros materiales, visite: https://www.ocdd.org/council-meetings-and-minutes/

Consejo Asesor de Beneficiarios (BAC, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Haz clic aquí para postularte: https://forms.office.com/g/4xFhrUiTTc Más información:https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/HP-MAC/Documents/Proceso%20de%20solicitud%20y%20expectativas%20de%20los%20miembros_verano%20de%202026.pdf

OHA está reclutando miembros para seis puestos en el BAC. Todos los puestos comenzaran en septiembre de 2026.

¿Qué es el Consejo Asesor de Beneficiarios (BAC)? El BAC es un grupo donde las personas con Medicaid pueden compartir sus pensamientos e ideas con la Oregon Health Authority (OHA, por sus siglas en ingls). El BAC asesora al Comité Asesor de Medicaid (MAC, por sus siglas en inglés) y a la OHA sobre cómo mejorar el programa de Medicaid en Oregon.

Para solicitar ser parte del BAC, haga clic aquí (en inglés): https://forms.office.com/g/4xFhrUiTTc.

Presente su solicitud antes del 14 de agosto.

The Oregon Health Authority OHA) Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) is recruiting! 🔗Click to apply: https://forms.office.com/g/jWMhKvuUnP | Learn more here:https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/HP-MAC/Documents/BAC%20Recruitment%20Announcement_Summer%202026.pdf

OHA is currently recruiting for 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 on the 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗕𝗔𝗖). All positions would start in September 2026. The BAC is a group where people with Medicaid can share their thoughts and ideas with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). It gives advice to the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) and to OHA about how to improve the Medicaid program in Oregon.

Please apply by August 14.

Here are more great resources by Oregon Health Authority to help you stay safe when the air quality is poor in your area.

📣 Self Advocates and Support Providers📣 You're invited to join our Lunch and Learn training 'How to Share Your Personal Story and Effectively Talk with Legislators' tomorrow, August 6, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom.

➡Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/5AwOEDKqTNaD7_Inx7ukfw #/registration

"𝗕𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆. 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁. 𝗚𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘄!" Do you know what these levels mean? Oregon Department of Emergency Management has printable resources.
📍 Learn more about wildfire preparedness: wildfire.oregon.gov
📱 Sign up for local emergency alerts: ORAlert.gov
🚗 Evacuate when ordered and🎒 Prepare early!

🔸Have a plan
🔸Pack essential items
🔸Know your evacuation route,
🔸Be ready to leave before conditions worsen

Wildfires can change in seconds. Your safety should always come first.

🚨 Protect what matters most—your life and the lives of your loved ones.

If your area is threatened by wildfire:

🚗 Evacuate when ordered.
If local officials tell you to leave, leave immediately. Don't wait, and don't return until authorities say it's safe.

⚠️ Know the risks.
Wildfires create dangerous conditions, including:
• Steep terrain
• Falling trees
• Poor visibility from smoke
• Unstable ground
• Rapidly changing fire behavior

🚜 Don't take unnecessary risks.
Using ATVs, tractors, or other equipment in hazardous wildfire conditions can quickly become life-threatening. Protect yourself first.

🎒 Prepare early.
Have a plan, pack essential items, know your evacuation route, and be ready to leave before conditions worsen.

❤️ Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and community affected by tragic loss. We encourage everyone to put personal safety first during wildfire season.

📍 Learn more about wildfire preparedness: wildfire.oregon.gov
📱 Sign up for local emergency alerts: ORAlert.gov

Be Prepared. Be Alert. Be Safe.

As wildfires continue to burn in our communities, we want to make sure you are signed up for emergency alerts to have the latest information in your areas. Visit OR-Alert.gov (https://oralert.gov/)

As wildfires continue to burn in our communities, we want to make sure you are signed up for emergency alerts to have the latest information in your areas. Visit:

OR-Alert : Emergency Notifications : State of Oregon Get life-saving alerts and instructions during emergencies to help you and others stay safe in Oregon.

📣 Register Today 📣 Join Oregon Developmental Disabilities Coalition on Aug 6th at NOON for a FREE Lunch and Learn training 'How to Share Your Personal Story and Effectively Talk with Legislators.' 🔗Click here to register: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/5AwOEDKqTNaD7_Inx7ukfw?fbclid=IwY2xjawTfEdJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTdXdPMWl3TUJzRTZSelBkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkpu6lzo7QYKZDJKhY4Vq73PX1ikI3oCYncJ7KypYILZfYfpXG6DtQou7VID_aem_UagmhuZMSebWvI16XRRqbg #/registration

Learn how to share your personal story with legislators to effectively advocate for DD supports and services.

🗓 Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕛Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.
💻Location: Zoom (register to get the link)
Learn more on the GO! Project website: https://orddcoalition.org/go-project/

There's still time! Register today for our Lunch and Learn training 'How to Share Your Personal Story and Effectively Talk with Legislators' this Thursday, August 6, from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M. on Zoom.

Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/5AwOEDKqTNaD7_Inx7ukfw #/registration