People with disabilities should be able to choose where they live. Portland’s housing shortage, however, makes this hard to do. Most people with disabilities who want to rent an apartment face long waiting lists. If they have mobility needs, the wait is even longer.
I want to tell you something, listen to your body because it says more than you think. When something seems off with your body, take the time to get seen by a professional.
Community Vision created the Seven Corners Gallery to showcase the work of artists with disabilities. The street-facing gallery is in the Seven Corners Collaborative building.
Tony is a lifelong Star Trek fan. Community Vision has supported him for many years. When our Supported Living team saw that the Oregon Symphony was hosting an event called “Star Wars vs. Star Trek,” Tony immediately came to mind.
Serena was referred to us by her vocational rehabilitation counselor, who used to work at Community Vision as a job developer. Serena was a good fit for our Employment Connections Program.
Video games are a way to socialize and connect with others. Community Vision’s Assistive Technology (AT) Lab wants to make sure that people with disabilities are included in the fun.