The OAS Breaking Barriers Blog

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Accessible Route of the Week: Dee Wright Observatory

New routes highlighted regularly! by Hayley McClure OAS Staff Now is the time to explore the wonders of the Cascades! Located 15 miles west of Sisters, OR is one of […]

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Judith Huemann and the 30th Anniversary of the ADA

by Pat Addabbo OAS Executive Director “We have a right to be equal members of society no matter where we live.” – Judith Huemann (pictured, front row 3rd from left) […]

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Kayak Adaptations

Learn how to outfit your kayak to fit your adaptation needs! by Matt Porter OAS Staff If you are interested in adaptive kayaking or already have your own boat and […]

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Strengthen Your Inner Landscape: Disability Etiquette  

Etiquette basics to help you build a fully inclusive environment. by Kadee Mardula OAS Staff Our vision at Oregon Adaptive Sports is to have a fully inclusive environment where every […]

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Bend Bike Scavenger Hunt #3 – Northwest Crossing

Follow these clues for urban exploration and adventure! By Kellie Standish OAS Staff I love any excuse to get on a bike and over the years my love for bicycles […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Ray Atkeson Trail @ Sparks Lake

Routes to get you out and exploring! by Hayley McClure OAS Staff It’s officially summer in the Cascades and the high lakes are open! Now is the time to check […]

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OAS Releases 2019 Annual Report

2019 was another incredible year for OAS. From partnering with the Governor and Craig Hospital, to the launch of our community programs to the advocacy and individual experiences in between […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Tumalo Creek Trail @ Shevlin park

Routes to get you out and exploring! by Hayley McClure OAS Staff There is a reason Shevlin Park remains a favorite natural area to many Bend locals. The variety of […]

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Bend Bike Scavenger Hunt #2 – NE Bend

Follow these clues for urban exploration and adventure! By Kellie Standish OAS Staff I love any excuse to get on a bike and over the years my love for bicycles […]

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Backyard Naturalist: Week #6

Where YOU get to be a naturalist in your own backyard. MATT OUT IN NATURE by Matt Porter OAS Staff This is the sixth and final installment of OAS’ Backyard […]

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Strengthen Your Inner Landscape: Implicit Bias

As we strengthen our inner landscape and build a solid foundation for self-care the ability arises to expand knowledge and question beliefs. Every day our brain is computing millions of […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Dry Canyon Trail

New routes highlighted weekly. by Hayley McClure OAS Staff In this week’s highlighted route we ventured outside of Bend to explore one of Central Oregon’s coolest developments located in Redmond, […]

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