Tuesday, May 7

BOARDMAN: Expanding Accessible Spaces Workshop

Learn tangible ways to better welcome customers/visitors with disabilities at our interactive workshop.

By Eastern Oregon Visitors Association

Date and time

Tuesday, May 7 · 10am - 2pm PDT

Location

Port of Morrow Riverfront Center

2 Marine Drive Northeast Boardman, OR 97818

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

Presentation: Best practices for interacting with people with disabilities

Q&A PANEL: People with disabilities

LUNCH

Presentation: quick, easy fixes

Activity: Action-planning

PANEL: Local organizations/resources that can help make your plan a reality

What comes next? Workshop wrap-up

About this event

4 hours

Learn how to better welcome customers/visitors with disabilities, strollers, and walkers to your Morrow county business or attraction!

The workshop is the first phase of the Expanding Accessible Spaces Program. Registering for a workshop indicates your commitment to the entire program, so please review the full details before registering: LINK.

Registration will cap at 35 participants, so don’t delay.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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This program is tailored to local brick-and-mortar businesses and attractions like museums, art centers, gift shops, visitor centers, and other locations that visitors frequent. If you are not one of these entities, please fill out this waitlist form instead: LINK.

Due to generous local support, we have waived the $15 program fee for the Boardman and Pendleton workshops.

The workshops in Umatilla and Morrow counties are a collaborative effort. Thanks to Umatilla & Morrow County Tourism, Central Oregon Disability Support Network, Eastern Oregon Visitors Association, and countless local partners for helping make them happen.

Frequently asked questions

Will food be provided?

Yes, we will provide a catered lunch to attendees. Please note any dietary restrictions and allergies in your registration.

You mentioned the workshop is the first phase of a program. Where can I learn more?

Please visit eova.com/accessible-spaces.

Why do I have to commit to the entire program?

We have crafted this program so that participants will have an opportunity to learn, and then implement what they learn. Each program component builds on the last to create a more impactful experience. Additionally, it is a cohort program, so you will learn with others in your area.

What do I get out of participating?

The key benefit of this program is an improved customer experience for a wide range of customers, including those with disabilities, strollers, and mobility aids. This program also supports you to reach new customers with marketing tools.

I have questions. Who can I reach out to?

Please reach out to Catie at coordinator@visiteasternoregon.com or via text/phone at 541-805-2443.

Organized by

Eastern Oregon Visitors Association

EOVA is the regional tourism organization for Eastern Oregon, as defined by Travel Oregon. We work to develop, market, and promote our region as a destination.