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Search 211info (opens in a new tab)Sammy's Place, a COAAST Family Network
Communities Of All Abilities Succeeding Together
We are the Family Network for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families in Clatsop, Tillamook, and Lincoln Counties.
Creating living, working, and community choices, inspired by nature. We do this with people experiencing disability and those who share their journey.
Questions? Email admin@oregoncoaast.org
Calendar
Next events
The next few public events and meetings on the coast and online. Each one is run by its host.
211 & community resources
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Our programs
Our programs, built with our community
Everything we do grows from peer support and community education.
Thompson Springs & Home Readiness
Pathways to affordable, accessible homes on the coast.
- Homebuyer educationThe first step: a homebuyer class and certificate.
- Proud GroundThe community land trust that helps people buy affordable homes.
- Thompson Springs homesOne of many affordable options: 10 universally designed homes in Nehalem.
Emergency Resilience
Accessible emergency preparedness for people with I/DD, their families, and the first responders who serve them.
- Ready in 5 Go-BagsFree emergency go-bags for people with I/DD. Get a free go-bag (opens in a new tab)
- Preparedness trainingsHands-on community trainings in Clatsop, Tillamook, and Lincoln Counties.
- Comm CardA wallet card to share how you communicate with first responders. Coming soon.
- Working with first respondersWorking alongside local responders so everyone gets help that works for them.
Self-Advocacy
Hear from Frank Purdue, our board member and a self-advocate, on why it matters to speak up and make your voice heard. Find self-advocacy meetings across Clatsop, Tillamook, and Lincoln Counties.
Who we are
People, families, caregivers, and community
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 (I/DD). 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 I/DD
- Advancing universal accessibility in our coastal towns across Clatsop, Tillamook, and Lincoln Counties
- Providing community education and networking
- Building support opportunities alongside systems
- Evaluating ourselves continually to center equitable practices within our work
What we do
Through the COAAST Network
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.
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Your support sustains peer support, education, and housing pathways. We would love to hear from you.