Events

Calendar of Events

Looking for ways to connect, learn, and build community? Bridging Communities hosts free events that promote inclusion, belonging, and access to information. Some opportunities are created specifically for families, while others are open to professionals and the broader community. We work closely with our partners to make sure each event is welcoming. Registration is typically required so we can plan for space, snacks, and support. We look forward to seeing you.

La inclusión es para todos / Inclusion is for Everyone in Spanish

🌟La inclusión es para todos | Inclusion is for Everyone 🎤 Acompañe a María, una madre dedicada y defensora de derechos, mientras comparte su experiencia personal criando a una hija con síndrome de Down y trabajando para crear espacios inclusivos para todos los niños — especialmente aquellos con discapacidades. 📖 A través de la narración…

Free

Oregon Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Savings / Fideicomisos de Necesidades Especiales y Ahorros ABLE

Living Opportunities 1017 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR, United States

Join us for a free community workshop all about financial tools that can support individuals with disabilities and their families. Whether you're planning for the future or navigating current needs, this session will help you better understand the differences between Oregon Special Needs Trust (OSNT) and ABLE Savings Accounts — and how they can work…

Free

Parent Coffee / Café para padres

Black Rock Coffee Bar 151 Rossanley Dr. #101, Medford, OR, United States

☕️ Parent Coffee: Connect & Recharge! ☕️ Need a break? Want to chat with other parents who share similar experiences? Looking for support and resources? Join us at Parent Coffee! 🗓 When: 1st Thursday of every month, 9am - 11am📍Where: Black Rock Coffee Bar, Medford, OR Come as you are! Whether you need a listening…

Book Club: Being Heumann / Club de lectura: Being Heumann

📚 Book Club: Being Heumann👥 Hosted by The Arc Jackson County & Bridging Communities 🗓 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: Online via Zoom In honor of Disability Pride Month 🧡♿, join us for a community book club as we read Being Heumann — the inspiring memoir of Judith Heumann, a powerful…

Book Club Book Ends Celebration / Celebración del fin del libro del club de lectura

Book Club Book Ends - Crip Camp Viewing (By Invitation Only) Our Being Heumann book club wraps up with a final virtual meetup on Thursday, August 7th, followed by an exclusive Crip Camp movie viewing for participants. This final event is just for folks who joined this book club. But don’t worry if you missed out! We’ll be…

Charla Entre Padres en Línea en Español

🌟 Charla Entre Padres en Línea en Español 🌟 ¿Tu hijo o hija tiene alguna discapacidad?¿Quieres conectarte con otros padres con experiencias similares?¿Buscas apoyo y recursos? ¡Estamos aquí para ti! Únete a nuestro grupo de apoyo Charla Entre Padres y comparte un espacio seguro y acogedor con otras familias. Juntos podemos aprender, apoyarnos y construir…

Ready, Set, Share! / ¡Preparados, listos, a compartir!

Living Opportunities 1017 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR, United States

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where you’ll create something meaningful to help others better understand and support your child. You'll leave with a completed page that highlights your child’s…

All Abilities Gaming Socials / Juegos sociales para todas las habilidades

Ashland Senior Center 1699 Homes Ave, Ashland, OR, United States

Looking for a fun and inclusive way for your child to connect with others? Our All Abilities Gaming Social is the perfect opportunity! ✨ Open to all skill levels, this welcoming meetup helps kids build social…