Empowered Services is committed to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families find meaningful, inclusive opportunities across Oregon.
Note: Event details can change. Please confirm with host organizations before attending.
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🧗 Rock Wall Adventure
Date: January 15th, 2026 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: George Fox University, Hadlock Building
Spots: Only 10 Available!
Experience indoor rock climbing in a supportive, inclusive environment. All skill levels welcome!
📚 Fun at the Library
Date: January 9th, 2026
Hosted by: Empowered Services
Join us for a fun-filled library adventure! Discover books, participate in activities, and make new friends.
🎥 Sensory Friendly Movie: Avatar
When: January 21st at 5:45 PM
Location: Regal Hilltop, Oregon City
Fee: FREE – Very Limited Seating
Register: charity.pledgeit.org/Movies
🎥 Sensory Friendly Movie: Minecraft
When: January 21st at 6:30 PM
Location: Metro Cinemas, Eugene
Fee: FREE – Limited Seating
Register: charity.pledgeit.org/EugeneMovies
🎳 Weekly Bowling Events
Join us for weekly bowling—great for bonding and making memories!
- 🎳 Tuesdays 3–4pm: Sherwood Langers ($4)
- 🎳 Wednesdays 3:30–4:30pm: Wilsonville Bullwinkles ($5)
- 🎳 Fridays 3:30–4:30pm: The Rec in Keizer ($4)
🎉 Community Events
🎉 DSNO Winter Formal
Date: Sunday, January 18th | 5:00–8:00 PM
Location: AC Hotel, 14811 Kruse Oaks Dr, Lake Oswego
Fee: $25 (scholarships available)
Annual celebration for teens & adults (high school+). Catered dinner and dance—dress in festive holiday wear!
🏖️ DSNO Dad’s Weekend
Dates: January 22–25 (2-night minimum)
Location: Roads End, Lincoln City – Beachfront homes
Fee: $70–$120/night | $100 deposit
All DSNO dads invited for rest, connection, and recharging at the beach! Scholarships available.
💃 Dance Clinics
💃 Kid Dance Clinic (Ages 6–11)
When: Tuesdays, 4:15–5:00 PM | Jan 27 – Mar 17
Location: West Linn Adult Community Center, 1180 Rosemont Rd
Fee: $120/session (scholarships available)
💃 Adult Dance Clinic (18+)
When: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 PM | Jan 28 – Mar 18
Location: West Linn Adult Community Center, 1180 Rosemont Rd
Fee: $120/session (scholarships available)
📋 About the Classes
Class includes: Circle Up, warm-up, dance routine, game breaks, cool down, closing huddle
Bring: Tennis shoes, comfortable clothes, labeled water bottle
About Cheryl: Former OSAA All State Dance Team member and Western Oregon University Dance Team coach. “Every person is a dancer!”
🏃 Fitness & Athletics
💪 Every Body Athletics (EBA)
For: Adults 21+ with ID/DD
Format: In-person + Online via Zoom
Inclusive group exercise with 1:1-2 teammate ratios. Multiple Portland-area locations.
Website: everybodyathletics.org
🤸 Oregon Gymnastics Academy – Adaptive
When: Sundays, 2:45–3:30 PM
Location: 16305 NW Bethany Ct, Beaverton
Fee: $8 members / $10 non-members
⛳ TopGolf Discount Days
Location: TopGolf Hillsboro, 5505 NE Huffman St
Mon–Thu: Half-price bay rates all day
Mornings 9am–Noon: $15 unlimited play (walk-ins only)
🧸 Sensory-Friendly Play Spaces
🌿 GroWild Neurodivergent Play Zone
When: Weekdays 5–9pm (reservation required)
Location: 6923 NW Friberg-Strunk St, Camas, WA
Fee: $15 + tax | Ages 5+
🎨 Sensory Playtime at Hidden Creek
When: Mon & Wed 9–11am | Sun 1–3:30pm
Location: Hidden Creek Community Center, Hillsboro
Ages: 12 and under | No registration required
👶 St. Johns Community Center
When: Mon & Fri, 10am–12pm
Location: 8427 N Central St, Portland
Fee: $1/child | Ages 6mo–3yr
⛸️ Oaks Park Sensory-Sensitive Skate
When: Wednesdays, 10–11:30am
Location: Oaks Park Roller Rink
Fee: $13 | Ages 10 & under + families
🎬 More Sensory-Friendly Movies
🎬 Regal Sensory-Friendly Screenings
Upcoming: Madagascar – 20th Anniversary (January 24th)
• Regal Bridgeport Village: 11:30 AM
• Regal Santiam: 1:55 PM
🎭 Live Entertainment
🐱 Pete the Cat – Sensory Friendly Performance
When: Sunday, February 1st at 2pm
Location: NW Children’s Theater & School
Ages: 4+
LIVE rock musical with modified lighting and reduced sound.
🦁 Zoo & Nature
🦁 Oregon Zoo – Winter Discount Days
When: Feb 28 – Mar 6, 9am–5pm
Fee: $13 admission
Note: Timed-entry tickets required online
Sensory Guide available for visitors!
🎂 Tula-Tu’s 1st Birthday
Location: Oregon Zoo
First 500 guests get a gift from Portland Fire (WNBA) + free birthday treats from Alaska Airlines!
🤝 Autism Community Support
👦 Friendship Group for Autistic Kids
When: Every Monday, 6:00–6:45pm | Ages 7–13
Contact: Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org | 503-636-1676
🏢 ASO Drop-In Hours
When: Fridays, 1–4pm (no appointment needed)
Contact: 503-636-1676 | Spanish available by appointment
💻 Virtual Happy Hour (Adults 40+)
When: 4th Friday of each month, 7:30–8:30pm via Zoom
Contact: Info@AutismSocietyOregon.org
🎨 Arts & Creative Programs
🍳 B.A.M Academy Cooking Class
When: Monday, January 26th, 2:00–3:00pm
For: Adults 18+ | Monthly topics
🎨 Art Gym – Open Studio
When: Saturday, January 17th, 10am–12pm
For: Adults of all abilities | Materials provided
📰 Read Our January 2026 Newsletter!
Messages from CEO John Marvin & COO Sandi Byers, meet Featured DSP Ashley & Empowered Star Maddy, plus New Year goals and BYOC Program updates!
Read the Full Newsletter →📞 Contact Empowered Services
8101 SW Nyberg St. Suite 217, Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone: 971-414-4112 | Office: 503-855-3581 Ext.109
Email: shelby@empowered-services.org
“Empowering Lives to Grow Big People”