disability

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 designed as an …

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 the Oregon …

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 Sports has …

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 an organization …

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 assistance dog …

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 field of …

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 21, we’re …

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 regular ed …