SilverNail NW

09/08/2026

Another great episode of the ENABLE podcast!

Should you hide a disability on dating apps or when meeting new peo...

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

Registration is OPEN for the third annual Self-Advocacy Convention of Oregon!

The 2026 Self-Advocacy Convention will take place on Tuesday, November 17 at the Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland. This will be an Oregon-specific self-advocate event leading up to The Arc of the United States’s National Convention on November 18-20.

Financial assistance is available for self-advocates, their families, and supporters to attend. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event for self-advocates: register now!

09/03/2026

From our friends at Disability Scoop!

Lyft is taking steps to allow more people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access rides paid for through Medicaid home and community-based services programs.

09/02/2026

Back to School!

The big scramble is upon us! The scramble of parents running around and getting school supplies for the new school year. That usually means pencils, notebooks, scissors, and binders. But for some students, everyday school supplies can create barriers to learning and participation. Adaptive school su...

09/01/2026

The Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) is doing a community survey to assess service equity in Oregon’s I/DD service system. Service equity means that every person is treated fairly and has a chance to get services and succeed.

The survey is for Individuals who get I/DD services, and their family members and guardians. The survey is online. It will take you about 10‒15 minutes. Deadline: The survey closes on September 11.

Take the survey at https://dhsems.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuWZfPYrpag5zYW?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

ODDS update: Service equity survey for I/DD community members Oregon Department of Human Services sent this bulletin at 08/31/2026 11:03 AM PDT Having trouble viewing this message? Read it online. ODDS service equity survey for I/DD community members Read this in: اللغة العربية | Рус....

08/28/2026

For those seeking certification as a Medicaid Provider our budgeting class to help understand your rates in 24 hour care is coming up Monday. There is still time to sign up. Visit https://silvernailnw.com/technical-assistance/ and scroll down the right side to register.

Even the best executives and managers need a set of fresh eyes on ISPs and support documents. With over 50 years of combined experience in the IDD system in

08/27/2026

Love this new page from the ARC. ID, DD, and IDD are different terms with different meanings. Accurate language matters for services, supports, healthcare, education, and civil rights.

Learn what intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, and IDD mean, how these terms differ, why they affect services and eligibility, and how people can get support.

08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day! Post a picture of your pup and share the 💙.