Sammy’s Place
Creating living, working, and respite choices, inspired by nature.
We do this with people experiencing disabilities and those who share their journey.
Who We Are
Disability is Diversity.
Sammy’s Place is a group of individuals, family members, caregivers, and community members who believe everyone should have access to the possibility to dream, including people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). We are invested through our work together in a welcoming Oregon coastal region where everybody has what they need to fully participate and thrive in their community of choice.
Our work focuses on:
- Elevating the voices of people and families experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD)
- Advancing universal accessibility in our local towns along Oregon’s North Coast
- Providing community education and networking
- Building support opportunities alongside systems
- Evaluating ourselves continually to center equitable practices within our work
North Coast, Oregon
What We Do
Elevating Voices
Through the COAAST Network we empower individuals experiencing I/DD to exercise their own voice by building networks among families, service providers, and state and local organizations.
Peer Delivered Support
The COAAST Network brings people with similar lived experiences together to support each other in their community.
Community Education and Networking
The COAAST Network provides opportunities for strength-based and person-centered learning and conversation so that we come together in creating new opportunities so everyone can fully participate in our coastal communities.
Housing and Universal Access
Sammy’s Place advocates for the supports or accommodations needed to gain access that would allow any individual to participate and enjoy a place, product, service, or role independently, including housing.
Family Resources
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News and Updates
Policy & Advocacy Update: HB 2698
HB 2698 is a crucial bill aimed at establishing a statewide homeownership goal in Oregon, and it’s gaining momentum! With Oregon’s homeownership rate at just 64%—ranking 43rd in the nation—this bill takes an essential step toward ensuring more equitable access to...
Housing Series- Edition 1
The benefits of homeownership are well known. It is also well known that accessing those benefits is becoming increasingly rare for people who call the Oregon Coast home. And for too long, many communities along the Oregon Coast home have been systemically denied or...
Stories and Newsletter
Andrew Jenck, My Adventure with Superman
My Adventure with Superman Andrew Jenck The following essay contains spoilers for My Adventures with Superman. However, the series may still be emotionally investing should you watch the show after reading this piece. Any piece of media having social commentary is met...
What Does Sammy’s Place Do?
What is Sammy’s Place? Imagine, with an open heart, if you primarily had to rely on someone else so you could access your community, recreation, music, art workshop, or employment… There are 850 people that receive Developmental Disability (DD) services from Knappa in...
Andrew Jenck, Becoming an Adult with Autism
Transitioning from college life to an eight-hour a day job isn’t easy for anyone, having to adjust to a new schedule and struggling to find your own identity. Autism heightens these issues, especially in the context of applying for work, as I’d fumble job interviews...
Universal Accessibility North Coast Tour 2023: Featuring Keith Jones
Each video is less than a few minutes: Universal Access, Housing, Why is Sammy’s Place Important, Ableism, Universality, What Would You Like People to Know, and the Solution.