City of Salem Disability Rights Task Force

Mar 11

NeuroDiverse Inclusive Solutions LLC (NDIS) is honored to be an active partner in the City of Salem’s efforts to promote disability equity through the Disability Rights Task Force. This community-led advisory group, under the Salem Human Rights Commission, works to identify barriers and recommend improvements across housing, transportation, infrastructure, and public spaces. The task force brings together city staff, local organizations, and individuals with lived experience to ensure accessibility and inclusion are central to Salem’s growth.

Dan Dickinson, founder of NDIS, serves as a core task force member, contributing both professional expertise and lived experience as a disabled and neurodivergent adult. His focus includes sensory accessibility, inclusive design, and creating space for voices often overlooked in traditional policy work. Through this partnership, NDIS is helping to shape a more responsive, inclusive, and equitable future for all Salem residents.

Community Conversation Interest Survey

We’re helping the City of Salem Disability Rights Task Force plan a community listening session on:

Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM
Salem Public Library – Lower Level

This event is for neurodivergent (ND) individuals and others with access needs to share real experiences, challenges, and ideas for making Salem a more inclusive city. This short, optional survey helps us understand what makes it easier—or harder—for members of the ND community to show up and share their voice. You can fill it out whether you plan to attend or not.

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1. When you think about joining a community conversation like this, what comes up for you?

2. What makes it harder for members of the ND community to participate in group discussions or public events?

3. Have you ever wanted to speak up about something, but didn’t?

4. If attending in person doesn’t work for you, would you prefer to share your story by email or on Zoom?

5. We’ll be meeting in person at the Salem Public Library. Are there any supports or accommodations that would make it easier for you to attend?

6. Let’s talk about access in the city. What would make places like parks, campgrounds, or public events easier for the ND community to use or feel welcome in?

7. What about city buildings and public services (like libraries, transportation, or customer service counters)? What changes would make those feel more usable or less overwhelming?

8. If you could improve just one thing about how the City of Salem supports ND people and those with access needs, what would it be?

9. Is there anything else you'd like to share that could help us plan the space for September 17—or improve access in general?

Dan Dickinson https://NDIS-LLC.com

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