GOLD BEACH, Ore. – The Gold beach community is getting access to a brand-new electric All Terrain Track Chair. That’s all courtesy to a partnership between the nonprofit David’s Chair and Oregon Parks Forever. Gold Beach is the seventh location, ...
Many nonprofit organizations that serve our community need volunteers. This week we are featuring Rogue Valley Council of Government’s Senior and Disability Services. This program promotes the dignity, quality of life, and self-determination of seniors and adults with disabilities. Click ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– For the first time in nearly 20 years, Oregon has an official delegate for a historic pageant and she happens to be from Grants Pass. The Ms. Wheelchair America competition has been around since 1972 and was ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Several parents in Medford gathered for a state-wide assessment Thursday night to answer questions about child care and early education in Oregon. The listening session is part of a group of sessions being held across the state by ...
MT. ASHLAND, Ore.– A non-profit from Bend is partnering with the Mt. Ashland Ski Area to offer a special program for people in the community that might not normally get the chance to ski. Founded 23 years ago, Oregon Adaptive ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Homelessness is a serious issue in southern Oregon, but there are services and ways to escape it. NBC5’s Blakely McHugh met with a man who experienced homelessness in Ashland. He suffers from multiple disabilities and heard about ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A bill under consideration in the state legislature would crack down on fake service dogs with big fines for their handlers. Under Oregon House Bill 2758, pet loving violators could face fines of up to $1,000. Certified ...
Medford, Ore.– A dance workshop for all abilities and disabilities was held today to promote artistic expression through improvisational dance. The company, DanceAbility International, which has headquarters in Eugene has been spreading across the world. It’s focus – making the ...
Medford, Ore. — NBC5 News is partnering with Access to start a community discussion, and bring you an in-depth look into the lives of people who are homeless, have been homeless, or who are very close to it. In week ...
Central Point, Ore., — A soccer team from Central Point is still celebrating after winning the state championship this week in Portland. The team has some players with special needs. “Unified” is a program that joins developmentally challenged students with ...