Office of Equity and Human Rights: ADA Title II and Disability Equity

10/12/2026

The Office of Equity and Human Rights is seeking a Research & Community Engagement Aide to support the ADA Title II Policy and Data Analyst in completing the City’s ADA Title II Self-Evaluation Plan. This federal compliance document audits all City programs, services, and activities for alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II. This position provides essential research, coordination, and engagement support to help ensure timely completion of required audit and community engagement activities.

***While the work is 100% remote, it does need to be conducted from either Oregon or Washington per the City's requirements for remote work***

Update 10/12/26: This recruitment has been extended and will now close 10/19/26.Job Appointment: Casual positions are limited to working 1400 hours in a calendar year.Work Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexible hours.Work Location: Fully remote. Remote work must be performed ...

09/09/2026

Oregon Disabilities Commission & Oregon Health Authority’s Behavioral Health Division is partnering to present
Building Bridges: Understanding and
Advancing Behavioral Health Support &
Services for People with Physical
Disabilities
• Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
• 1 pm to 4 pm
• Location: Virtual Zoom webinar

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/QhC6CUNITfeUC8c3fks0bw #/registration

09/02/2026

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Adaptive BIKETOWN’s operator, Nomad Cycles the location at the red barn at OMSI on the Eastbank Esplanade is now open! You can now stop by to rent a bike during their operating hours:

Operating Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11am-5pm (closed Monday and Tuesday)

Location: 1945 SE Water Ave., Bldg B (Big red barn next to OMSI) Portland, OR 97214

If you have any questions about the program, or need assistance making a rental reservation, feel free to contact their operator at their email or phone number.

Adaptive BIKETOWN Customer Service

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 971-484-5687

09/02/2026

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Adaptive BIKETOWN’s operator, Nomad Cycles, the location at the red barn at OMSI on the Eastbank Esplanade is now open! You can now stop by to rent a bike during our operating hours:

Operating Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11am-5pm (closed Monday and Tuesday)

Location: 1945 SE Water Ave., Bldg B (Big red barn next to OMSI) Portland, OR 97214

If you have any questions about the program, or need assistance making a rental reservation, feel free to contact their operator at their email or phone number.

Adaptive BIKETOWN Customer Service

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 971-484-5687

08/31/2026

Council item of interest: decisions on a large-scale performing arts venue in Portland. To learn more or to sign up to give testimony, visit: https://www.portland.gov/council/documents/resolution/accept-future-large-scale-performing-arts-recommendations

08/17/2026

PBOT's ADA Title II Public Right of Way Transition Plan 5-Year Update Survey is still taking responses:

07/27/2026

The 5-Year update of PBOT’s ADA Title II Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan is now available for public review.
ADA Title II Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan 5-Year Update

Public input on the plan update is essential to a thorough, credible plan, especially from community members with disabilities and caregivers. PBOT’s ADA Coordinator wants to offer multiple ways make comments.
You can submit comments to [email protected]
You can call PBOT’s ADA Coordinator to leave a message with your thoughts on the plan.  503-823-5703

They will be holding 3 Zoom listening sessions where a summary of the plan will be presented. Attendees can ask questions and provide their comments at the sessions. ASL interpreters will be provided at each session. If you need any other accommodations, please email the request to [email protected]
Listening session 1:            Wednesday, July 29 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Listening session 2:            Thursday, August 20 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Listening session 3:            Monday, August 31 5:30 - 7 p.m.
To register for one of the sessions, email [email protected] with your name and date selection. A link to the meeting will be emailed back to you.

07/20/2026

The 5-Year update of PBOT’s ADA Title II Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan is now available for public review.

ADA Title II Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan 5-Year Update

Please consider sharing it with your networks, as well as reviewing it yourself if you have capacity and interest. This is what I have been sharing with community members about commenting on the plan.

We know the draft update is a lengthy document. Public input on the plan update is essential to a thorough, credible plan, especially from community members with disabilities and caregivers. We want to offer multiple ways make comments.

You can submit comments to [email protected]

You can call PBOT’s ADA Coordinator to leave a message with your thoughts on the plan. 503-823-5703

You can take this short Survey

We will be holding 3 Zoom listening sessions where a summary of the plan will be presented. Attendees can ask questions and provide their comments at the sessions. ASL interpreters will be provided at each session. If you need any other accommodations, please email the request to [email protected]

Listening session 1: Wednesday, July 29 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Listening session 2: Thursday, August 20 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Listening session 3: Monday, August 31 5:30 - 7 p.m.

To register for one of the sessions, email [email protected] with your name and date selection. A link to the meeting will be emailed back to you.

06/23/2026

The deadline to apply for a cooling unit is fast approaching: June 30, 2026.

Apply at: https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/cooling-portland/apply-cooling-unit

06/22/2026

If you live downtown in subsidize housing and have a disabled placard, you might qualify for a PBOT parking permit that would allow you to park in a three block radius of your housing. If you think you qualify, here is a link to the application:

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