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# Community Vision

Empowerment – Independence – Possibilities

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://cvision.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Latest Stories](https://cvision.org/latest-stories/)
- [Disability Joy Recap](https://cvision.org/2026/08/disability-joy-recap/) - On July 19th, the street between Community Vision and PHAME came alive for the Disability Joy Block Party, a joyful celebration of Disability Pride Month filled with music, laughter, art, and community. Performances by PHAME performers, Chameleonica, John "Elvis" Schroeder, and DJ Lamar rounded out a truly memorable afternoon of music, comedy, and dancing. Throughout
- [Good Times and Big Milestones at Summer Bash 2026](https://cvision.org/2026/07/twenty-five-years/) - Every day, Community Vision helps create a world where people with disabilities are included, accepted, and able to live the life they choose.
- [Oregon Just Took Its First Big Step Toward a Tech-Forward Future for People with Disabilities ](https://cvision.org/2026/05/oregon-tech-summit/) - Every day, Community Vision helps create a world where people with disabilities are included, accepted, and able to live the life they choose.
- [People with Disabilities Deserve to Be Included](https://cvision.org/2025/12/people-with-disabilities-deserve-to-be-included/) - Every day, Community Vision helps create a world where people with disabilities are included, accepted, and able to live the life they choose.
- [Housing Access Team Helps Valerie Find a New Home](https://cvision.org/2025/12/housing-access-team-helps-valerie-find-a-new-home/) - Looking for housing can be overwhelming. With a disabilities the barriers to housing get even higher. Here's how the Housing Access team helped Valerie.
- [Join with Catherine's Parents and Support Critical Services Today](https://cvision.org/2025/12/catherine-parents-support-critical-services/) - Community Vision has been supporting Catherine for 25 years. Together with her parents, they created a home where Catherine would thrive.
- [A New Home Means More Independence](https://cvision.org/2025/10/a-new-home-means-more-independence/) - Joseph joined the Housing Access program in March 2021. After receiving a Housing Choice Voucher, he and his son moved into a new home in August 2025.
- [Medicaid Cuts Threaten Disability Services](https://cvision.org/2025/11/medicaid-cuts-threaten-disability-services/) - Medicaid is essential for people with disabilities. It is much more than health insurance. It also funds disability services that people rely on every day.
- [Wells Fargo Volunteers Uncover Melissa's Yard](https://cvision.org/2025/09/wells-fargo-volunteers-uncover-melissas-yard/) - In June, a group of volunteers from Wells Fargo helped clear overgrown blackberries and other weeds from Melissa's yard.
- [DreamBuilders Freshen Up Jean's House](https://cvision.org/2025/09/dreambuilders-freshen-up-jeans-house/) - In July, DreamBuilders Custom Homes went to Jean's house. Jean is supported by our Supported Living program and lives in her own home.
- [Wells Fargo Funds Eviction Protection](https://cvision.org/2025/10/wells-fargo-funds-eviction-protection/) - Community Vision received a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo to focus on eviction protection for Portland-area people with disabilities.
- [Our Mission Is Certain](https://cvision.org/2025/10/our-mission-is-certain/) - Funding cuts to Medicaid will have an impact on us in the coming years, although exactly how much is unknown. What we do know is our mission remains certain.
- [Max Loves His New Home](https://cvision.org/2025/02/max-loves-his-new-home/) - Max worked with Community Vision's Housing Access Program to find a new home on his own that he can afford.
- [Sophia Shines at Crema](https://cvision.org/2025/08/sophia-shines-at-crema/) - Sophia is supported by Community Vision's Employment Connections program. She works at Crema Coffee & Bakery as morning help.
- [Advancing Accessible Housing in Oregon](https://cvision.org/2025/08/advancing-accessible-housing-in-oregon/) - Community Vision has been at the forefront of a growing movement to make Oregon’s housing more accessible for people with disabilities.
- [Adventist Health Earns Employer of the Quarter Recognition](https://cvision.org/2024/03/adventist-health-earns-employer-of-the-quarter-recognition/) - Community Vision’s Employment Connections Program awarded Adventist Health Portland the Employer of the Quarter certificate.
- [History Repeats Itself When We Stop Paying Attention](https://cvision.org/2025/07/history-repeats-itself-when-we-stop-paying-attention/) - Medicaid isn’t just a government program—it’s a lifeline. The people supported by Community Vision continue to depend on Medicaid daily.
- [Feeling the Love: Party for Possibilities](https://cvision.org/2025/05/feeling-the-love-party-for-possibilities/) - Our annual fundraiser exceeded our wildest dreams. We felt surrounded by people who believe in our work and will be by our side, whatever the future holds.
- ['I Use My Eyes to Speak'](https://cvision.org/2024/05/i-use-my-eyes-to-speak/) - Kyle uses a communication device with his eyes to speak. The AT Lab worked with Kyle to find a new device that works better for him and his care team.
- [Advocates Call for Housing Access Now!](https://cvision.org/2025/04/advocates-call-for-housing-access-now/) - The push for accessible housing in Oregon gained momentum as advocates with disabilities gathered outside the State Capitol to rally support for SB 444.
- [Community Vision Shares Expertise and Know-How](https://cvision.org/2024/10/community-vision-shares-expertise-and-know-how/) - Community Vision had an active month of events in October. The CV team shared expertise and know-how in presentations for architects, educators, housing activists, and more.
- [Wanke Cascade and Old Navy Awarded for Excellence](https://cvision.org/2024/11/wanke-cascade-and-old-navy-awarded-for-excellence/) - Community Vision’s Employment Connections Program recognized the worksites Wanke Cascade and Old Navy as Employers of the Quarter.
- [People with Disabilities Face Housing Barriers](https://cvision.org/2024/11/people-with-disabilities-face-housing-barriers/) - For a person with a disability, finding a home may feel impossible. That's where Community Vision's Housing Access Program comes in.
- [Everyone Deserves a Home for the Holidays](https://cvision.org/2024/12/everyone-deserves-a-home-for-the-holidays/) - Your donation to Community Vision helps ensure people with disabilities have a home for the holidays. It makes housing and independence a reality.
- [A Home Lets People Celebrate the Holidays](https://cvision.org/2024/12/a-home-lets-people-celebrate-the-holidays/) - Your end-of-year financial support benefits our Housing Access Program. We connect people with disabilities to affordable, accessible homes.
- ['Access Denied' Examines the Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities](https://cvision.org/2024/04/access-denied-examines-the-housing-crisis-and-people-with-disabilities/) - On April 10, Community Vision hosted an event on the housing crisis and advocating for more affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities.
- [A New Home Means a Fresh Start](https://cvision.org/2024/12/a-new-home-means-a-fresh-start/) - Jonathan Floyd-Versio is a friendly and familiar face around Community Vision. The Housing Access Program helped him find a new apartment.
- [Tyler Gets Helpful and Packs Up Food for People in Need](https://cvision.org/2025/01/tyler-gets-helpful-and-packs-up-food-for-people-in-need/) - Tyler McClure wants to make a difference in the world. The 22-year-old receives support from our Supported Living Program.
- [Driving Change for Our Community](https://cvision.org/2025/01/driving-change-for-our-community/) - Read about Community Vision's work to foster independence and choice for people with disabilities in our 2024 Impact Report.
- [ADUs: Meeting Housing Needs One Home at a Time](https://cvision.org/2023/10/adus-meeting-housing-needs-one-home-at-a-time/) - 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.
- [Community Vision Launches the Joe Wykowski Advocacy Fund](https://cvision.org/2022/10/community-vision-launches-the-joe-wykowski-advocacy-fund/) - The Joe Wykowski Advocacy Fund will increase Community Vision’s work in advocacy around affordable housing.
- [Laddie's Corner—Summer 2022](https://cvision.org/2022/07/laddies-corner-summer-2022/) - 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.
- [Seven Corners Gallery](https://cvision.org/2022/04/seven-corners-gallery/) - 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.
- [Spencer Levels Up His Computer Skills](https://cvision.org/2024/01/spencer-levels-up-his-computer-skills/) - Spencer worked with our Assistive Technology (AT) Lab to improve his computer skills. He wanted to start a career and move beyond retail work.
- [To Boldly Go ... to the Symphony](https://cvision.org/2024/01/to-boldly-go-to-the-symphony/) - 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 Finds a Job that Fits](https://cvision.org/2024/01/serena-finds-a-job-that-fits/) - Serena was referred to us by her vocational rehabilitation counselor. She was a good fit for our Employment Connections Program.
- [Discover Adaptive Gaming at the AT Lab](https://cvision.org/2024/02/discover-adaptive-gaming-at-the-at-lab/) - 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.
- [KC's New Home Feels Like a Miracle](https://cvision.org/2024/01/kcs-new-home-feels-like-a-miracle/) - KC found herself in need of a new home. She had to quickly leave her old apartment due to mold, accessibility issues, and unaffordable rent.
- [AT Lab Loan Closet Fills a Gap](https://cvision.org/2024/04/at-lab-loan-closet-fills-a-gap/) - The AT Lab Loan Closet lets people check out and try assistive technology. Based on this real-world experience, a person can discover what AT is best for them.
- [AT Lab Awards Childswork Learning Center Bronze-Level Certificate](https://cvision.org/2024/06/at-lab-awards-childswork-learning-center-bronze-level-certificate/) - Community Vision’s AT Lab awarded Childworks Learning Center a Certificate of Completion for its inclusive practices development work.
- [Community Vision Leads Advocacy for Better Housing](https://cvision.org/2024/10/community-visions-leads-advocacy-for-better-housing/) - People who need accessible housing struggle to find it. We want to change this. We're teaming up with advocates to expand affordable, accessible housing in Oregon.
- [How Portland Can Be More Age and Disability Friendly](https://cvision.org/2023/10/how-portland-can-be-more-age-and-disability-friendly/) - Community Vision participated in a City of Portland project that has developed strategies for creating age-friendly and disability-inclusive urban neighborhoods.
- [ADUs Provide Housing Options for People with Disabilities](https://cvision.org/2024/02/adus-provide-housing-options-for-people-with-disabilities/) - People with disabilities face many barriers to finding housing. OPB's "Think Out Loud" talked to Community Vision and Christin and KeJon Carter about one family's solution to this.
- [Universal Design Creates Inclusion](https://cvision.org/2024/08/universal-design-creates-inclusion/) - Community Vision's work on housing goes beyond matching people with disabilities to existing homes. We want to make sure new housing meets the needs of the people we serve.
- [Expanding Inclusion in Schools](https://cvision.org/2024/09/expanding-inclusion-in-schools/) - A Portland-area school district hired Community Vision’s AT Lab to support their special education staff with using assistive technology to increase inclusion.
- [Sponsor Spotlight: The Standard](https://cvision.org/2024/03/sponsor-spotlight-the-standard/) - The Standard is a valued supporter of Community Vision and a company committed to disability inclusion. In 2023, The Standard scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index.
- [2023 Impact Report: Re-Emerging as a More Inclusive World](https://cvision.org/2024/02/2023-impact-report-re-emerging-as-a-more-inclusive-world/) - "The past year felt like a re-emergence," writes Community Vision's Executive Director Jennifer Knapp in our 2023 Impact Report.
- [Party for Possibilities 2023: Housing Access for People with Disabilities!](https://cvision.org/2023/12/party-for-possibilities-2023-housing-access-for-people-with-disabilities/) - We are so immensely grateful to everyone who supported us through this year's Party for Possibilities and helped us to celebrate finding housing for 85 people with disabilities, completing 4 ADUs, and piloting a rent assistance program, among many other accomplishments.
- [Laddie's Corner—Spring 2022](https://cvision.org/2022/04/laddies-corner-spring-2022/) - Recently I had the opportunity to sit in on a discussing panel for the documentary I had the pleasure to be involved with called “In the Shadow of Fairview.”
- [A New Home for Nicolas and His Family](https://cvision.org/2022/03/a-new-home-for-nicolas-and-his-family/) - Nicolas Smith enrolled in Community Vision's Housing Access Program in September 2021. At the time, he and his three young children had recently moved into an apartment with a roommate. Unexpectedly, the roommate moved out. ...
- [New Video: Jennie's Housing Dream Comes True](https://cvision.org/2023/11/new-video-jennies-housing-dream-comes-true/) - Jennie Sakamoto wanted to have her own apartment. She felt unhappy and isolated in her group housing situation. She was far away from the things that mattered to her most. Her situation needed to change. However, finding a new home was turning out to be hard.
- [Community Vision Celebrates Two New Affordable Housing Units!](https://cvision.org/2023/11/community-vision-celebrates-two-new-affordable-housing-units/) - Community Vision has much to be thankful for this year! Last week we celebrated another accomplishment: the completion of two affordable housing units in Southeast Portland.

## Pages

- [Community Vision](https://cvision.org/) - Latest Stories Read more stories about our work.
- [Learn and Advocate](https://cvision.org/learn-advocate/) - We provide education and help build capacity to create more inclusion for people with disabilities. Our advocacy work addresses harmful power imbalances and inequities.
- [New Tools for Accessible Housing](https://cvision.org/learn-advocate/tools-for-accessible-housing/) - Practical Guides for Property Managers At Community Vision, we believe accessible housing should not be difficult to find, request, or secure. Yet too often, people with disabilities encounter barriers at every stage, from identifying available units to navigating unclear transfer processes. To help address these challenges, we’ve developed a set of three practical guides designed
- [Housing Access Program](https://cvision.org/programs/housing-access-program/) - Community Vision believes that everyone should have access to an affordable home. We work with people with disabilities to overcome barriers to housing.
- [Donate Now](https://cvision.org/support-our-work/donate-now/) - Your contribution makes a difference! Your donation today will support people with disabilities to find independent and affordable housing, receive assistance with daily life, secure a job, connect with their community, or advocate on their own behalf.
- [Accessibility Statement](https://cvision.org/accessibility-statement/) - This is the accessibility statement from Community Vision’s websites. We work to meet the highest standards of web accessibility.
- [Employment Connections Program](https://cvision.org/programs/employment-connections-program/) - Community Vision’s Employment Connections Program provides individualized support for people with disabilities who seek meaningful employment.
- [Supported Living Program](https://cvision.org/programs/supported-living-program/) - Community Vision provides Supported Living services to people with developmental disabilities who wish to live in their own home with one-on-one support.
- [Attend an Event](https://cvision.org/support-our-work/attend-an-event-2/) - Community Vision has a variety of events throughout the year. They range from small, informative gatherings to a large, social fundraising events.#
- [Who We Are](https://cvision.org/missionvisionvalues/) - Community Vision provides services, education, and advocacy to ensure that people with disabilities direct their own lives.
- [Campaign for Affordable, Accessible Housing](https://cvision.org/learn-advocate/housing-campaign/) - People with Disabilities and the Housing Crisis People with disabilities face unique challenges in the housing crisis. Many of these barriers are the result of how society treated people with disabilities in the early and mid-20th century. Institutionalization and segregation removed them from discussions and planning around housing. Beginning in the late 1960s, civil rights
- [Leadership Team](https://cvision.org/our-team/leadership-team/) - Contact any Community Vision leadership team member by sending an email or calling 503-292-4964 and using the extensions listed below. Administrative Jennifer Knapp Executive Director, ext. 102jennifer@cvision.org Jennifer oversees all aspects of the organization. She provides the vision and management to ensure Community Vision has qualified staff, impactful program design and evaluation, clear administrative procedures, adequate funding
- [Our Programs](https://cvision.org/programs/) - Community Vision provides services, education, and advocacy to ensure that people with disabilities direct their own lives.
- [Our Team](https://cvision.org/our-team/) - Leadership Team Board of Directors Want to join our team? Learn about opportunities to work at Community Vision.
- [Advocacy](https://cvision.org/missionvisionvalues/advocate/) - Learn more about our advocacy and capacity building work on our Learn & Advocate page. Learn & Advocate
- [Self-Advocates Taking Action](https://cvision.org/missionvisionvalues/advocate/self-advocates-taking-action/) - What Is SATA? Self-Advocates Taking Action (SATA) is a group of people who get involved on issues that impact people with disabilities. Our vision is for people with disabilities to be included as important members of our communities who: Make choices about our own lives Are educated about issues that affect our lives Advocate for
- [Volunteer](https://cvision.org/support-our-work/volunteer/) - Community Vision has many rewarding volunteer opportunities, from one-time group work parties to ongoing opportunities. We have something perfect for you, your community group or your company. Join our CV community and help ensure that people with disabilities are empowered and feel like valued members of the community. Community Volunteer Day: Be a part of
- [Contact Us](https://cvision.org/contact/) - Community Vision, Inc. 2475 SE Ladd Ave.Suite 240Portland, OR 97214 Telephone: 503-292-4964Fax: 503-292-6485 Email: info@cvision.org Contact our Leadership Team Map New Participants We accept requests for new participants in our Supported Living program on an ongoing basis, but all requests must be made through a County Disabilities Office. If you are interested in participating in
- [Site Map](https://cvision.org/site-map/)
- [Universal Design](https://cvision.org/learn-advocate/universal-design/) - Universal Design is designing for the human experience. Community Vision's involvement in Universal Design comes from our work on community building projects. We would ask, "How can we make sure new buildings and spaces are as inclusive as possible?" We offer presentations, consultations, tours, and our Universal Design Guidebook to share what we have learned.
- [Videos](https://cvision.org/missionvisionvalues/our-stories/) - For recent stories about our work, see our "Latest Stories" page. To receive updates from us in your email, sign up for our monthly email newsletter. For more videos, check out our YouTube channel
- [Support Our Work](https://cvision.org/support-our-work/) - You can support our work with a donation and by attending an event, volunteering, and learning more about and advocating for a more inclusive world.
- [Newsletter Sign-up](https://cvision.org/contact/newsletter-signup/) - Want to receive monthly updates about our work, learn about upcoming events, and read stories from our community? Sign up for our newsletter today!
- [Universal Design Guidebook](https://cvision.org/learn-advocate/universal-design/universal-design-guidebook/) - Thank you for your interest in Universal Design. You may download the PDF of our Universal Design Guidebook by clicking below. Note: If you want to create a paper version of the Guidebook from this PDF, we recommend printing on legal-size paper with a landscape orientation.Universal Design Guidebook PDF
- [Board of Directors](https://cvision.org/our-team/board/) - Chair – John Stott, Brown & Brown Insurance Vice Chair – Kristin Gimbel, Metropolitan Group Secretary – Carlene Lodeski, Lawyers Title Treasurer – Karen Weisz, Deloitte Member At-Large – Thomas Jensen, Northwestern Mutual Member At-Large – Monald Sharma, U.S. Bank Member At-Large – Foon Lew, The Standard Member At-Large – Char Sears, Unitus Community Credit
- [Equity Plan](https://cvision.org/missionvisionvalues/equity-plan/) - Community Vision has woven equity and inclusion into the fabric of our work since day one. These threads connect to an achievable goal: a society that fully integrates people with developmental disabilities and supports their independence and choices for home and community.

## Categories

- [Housing Access](https://cvision.org/category/housing/) - News and updates from Community Vision’s Housing Access Program
- [Assistive Technology](https://cvision.org/category/at-lab/) - News and updates from Community Vision’s Assistive Technology (AT) Lab
- [Employment Connections](https://cvision.org/category/employment/) - News and updates from Community Vision’s Employment Connections Program
- [Supported Living](https://cvision.org/category/supported-living/) - News and updates from Community Vision’s Supported Living Program
- [Events](https://cvision.org/category/events/) - Announcements and updates for Community Vision’s fundraising and events
- [Community](https://cvision.org/category/community/)
- [Advocacy](https://cvision.org/category/advocacy/)
- [Housing Advocacy](https://cvision.org/category/advocacy/affordable-accessible-housing/)
- [Community Vision](https://cvision.org/category/community-vision/)

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