Upstream Access

We are a cross-disability community committed to supporting the resilience of fellow disabled people in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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Our Current Services & Programs

Prep-ability Peers Cohorts

A 3-month-long cohort that provides essential training, resources, and solar-powered items to support resilience in emergencies. In 2026, we will be hosting two prep-ability peer cohorts. Dates and locations are still being decided on.

Ready.Set.Connect!

Our monthly virtual meet-up focuses on a specific emergency preparedness topic, facilitated by disabled people, followed by community members sharing their experiences.

Tech Connect

Tech Connect is an interactive, accessible community space where disabled people come together to explore technology, share knowledge, and build connections through interdependence.

Mindful Moment

Dedicate 15 minutes to a virtual break every Monday at 7 pm, allowing yourself to breathe deeply, center your thoughts, and embrace mindfulness. This brief pause helps restore your energy and bring a sense of calm and focus to the rest of your week.

Disability Resilience Collective: Building Emergency Readiness Together

This is a virtual statewide meet-up where organizations can share resources, brainstorm new ideas, and discuss ways to strengthen emergency preparedness within the disability community.

Resources

Collective resources are essential to our work and our community.

Upstream Access has created spaces for me to connect, share, and learn from other disabled people in a way that feels genuine and valuable.
— A participant of Upstream Access

Grow Our Organization

Help us build resilient, connected communities for disabled people.

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