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riendly Like Me is proud to partner with Portland PRIDE this year to create Portland's second Annual Pride Accessibility Guide and the most Accessible PRIDE yet! Executive Director Debra Porta and her team have worked hard over the last few years to make the festival easier for everyone to access and enjoy. With each passing year, the Portland Pride Festival has grown to become one of the most accessible and family-friendly Pride Celebrations in the country.
We know what it feels like to stay home when you'd rather go...and Portland Pride organizers want you to know they are dedicated to accommodating you irrespective of your access needs. From special accessible viewing areas of festival programming and the parade, wheelchair-accessible paths, and accessible restrooms throughout the park, to dedicated deaf/hard of hearing tents at each stage, Pride Northwest has gone the extra mile.
Importantly, at a festival such as this, it can be difficult to find respite from sensory overload, and that is why Portland Pride has partnered again this year with CareOregon to create a "Zen Den" area to rest and recharge. Read on for specific details, but know that Portland Pride welcomes and encourages you to attend this, their most accessible pride yet!!
ACCESS TO THE FESTIVAL AND PROGRAMMING
We recommend using either the SW Pine or Ash Street entrances to access the festival with a mobility aid. Please note the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival is held in a public park, and the grounds can be uneven in places.
Friendly Notice: The Harvey Milk entrance has no paved entry into the park. The ground is naturally bumpy and can be uneven. This is the LEAST accessible entrance to the park.
- For the second year in a row, Portland Pride has installed accessible flooring to line the grassy paths between the major portions of the festival. Traversing the festival is much easier than it used to be!!
- If you need extra assistance navigating the festival, Pride Northwest volunteers will be happy to help you. You can find volunteers at the Information/volunteer booth by the SW Pine St entrance near the Battleship Oregon Memorial.
- Volunteers are wearing white t-shirts with VOLUNTEER lettering on the back.
- Security officers will be wearing uniforms.
- First-Aid / Emergency Response personnel are wearing T-shirts labeled "MEDIC"
- ASL interpreters are present in front of both the main stage and the north stage. Please also plan to visit the Deaf/Hard of Hearing tents in front of both stages.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Should you need emergency services, proceed to the Pride Nortwest Base Camp just inside the festival, next to the submarine mast at Pine & Naito, next to Northwest Basecamp.
WHEELCHAIR CHARGING
While there is no dedicated wheelchair charging station this year, participants can charge wheelchairs in many of the community booths, provided you bring your own power adapter.
ACCESSIBLE & ALTERNATIVE VIEWING OF THE PARADE
In addition to the accessible viewing at the beginning of the parade route, please visit Prosper Portland at 220 NW Second Ave for a designated ADA viewing area of the parade.
We are so thankful to Prosper Portland and the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education for providing alternative pride parade viewing spaces for people with access needs! For access to the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, take this guide to show the security guard and seats in their cafe, which has windows overlooking the parade which will be made available to you and a companion for parade viewing. (The cafe is not open to the public that day.) Please be mindful that space is limited and this is specifically for people with access needs and a companion or two.
TAKE A BREAK
CareOregon Zen Den
This event is held outdoors, meaning warm weather conditions may impact sensory experiences. CareOregon knows that a place to take a break and a respite from the heat and sounds can be critical for those with sensory sensitivities and can make the difference for someone wanting to attend Pride. This year CareOregon is again hosting a "Zen Den" for those needing haven, respite, and a place to decompress and relax. It will be located on the North side of the SW Pine entrance, near the Waterfront Park Trail.
Surrounded by sheer orange curtains to create shade and separation, the "Zen Den" hosts a cooling towel station, large orange rugs, tables and chairs, snacks, and cold water.
THE MARIE EQUI CENTER
The Marie Equi Center which works to enhance the health of the trans, queer, gender diverse, and intersex community, is hosting a booth (#157) to provide shade, respite, and fresh cool water.
MISTING STATIONS
For cooling down with friends, join us at one of three misting stations throughout the park!
GETTING THERE
ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT
- For rides to and from Pride, we recommend ordering a ride on-demand through PDX Wave, Portland's Accessible Transport Program. Drivers who have received extra training in Passenger Assistance and Safety & Sensitivity Training, including hands-on wheelchair securement training. Request a ride by calling PDX WAV at 503-865-4WAV (503-865-4928) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or use the TNC app (Lyft or Uber) on your wireless device. For more information about the program, please email PDXWAV@portlandoregon.gov.
- Red & Blue Lines of the MAX train are a great accessible transport options. All buses and the majority of trains run on the 5th and 6th. Tri-Met has several options for reaching the downtown Waterfront area. Please use the Tri-Met Trip Planner to find the best route for you.
PAID PARKING
There is no designated parking for the festival. Patrons are encouraged to use public transport, accessible transport, or ride-sharing services. However, paid parking is available nearby in private parking lots and on the street, but it is limited. There are also five SmartPark garages throughout downtown. Rates are approximately $2/hr and $14/day.
Click the map to fully view the Tri-Met rail system MAX train routes.
Full Map to Pride
See NW Pride's full map here!
Personalized Accessible Adventures
Friendly Like Me is now and forever a 100% free mobile app in which people can find and review locations all around the country for their specific access needs. In the app, you can build a personalized profile and select from a list of accessibility features to help you know at a glance whether a business is Friendly to you. From bars and hotels to hospitals and parks, we have over six million businesses waiting for you to explore!
Come with us as we take you to the most accessible LGBTQ-Friendly (yes, with a capital F!) locations in Portland. From the traditional bars and restaurants to atriums and chocolate factory tours, Portland has something for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy!
Now get out there, go with confidence--and PRIDE!
Accessible LGBTQ+ Friendly Businesses
Hip Chicks Do Wine
If you’re feeling fancy and fun, bring your friends to a wine tasting with pros! Woman and LGBTQ-owned, this winery even offers dinner service that pairs perfectly with their made-in-house wine selections. They are always having events, from live music to Halloween Candy pairings, so check their website often.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Flat, level, and large accessible entrance.
- Wide and spacious accessible interior.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms available.
- Friendly Notice: The bathroom doorway here measures 29 inches instead of the wheelchair-standard 32, so if that isn’t accessible for you, plan for a shorter visit.
- Friendly Notice: The asphalt outside of the winery has some irregularities and cracks, so be careful when navigating.
- Alert: Parking lots are shared between buildings. There are no marked accessible spots or public transit options available within a reasonable distance.
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Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
For a taste of central Oregon craft beer, Deschutes is your first stop. Serving exceptional bar food in a beautiful location be sure to stop by for a pint while you're in town!
Accessibility Checklist:
- Spacious, comfortable interior.
- Accessible entrance, parking, and interior.
- Accessible Website!
- Friendly Notice: Outdoor seating is picnic table style and not ideal for people in larger bodies.
- Friendly Shout Out: Barstools are comfortable for people of size. No arms or backs.
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Lan Su Chinese Gardens
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Accessibility Checklist:
- Lan Su has a wheelchair-accessible route that travels throughout the garden. Almost every area of the garden can be accessed by people using mobility devices.
- Benches are available throughout the garden for taking a break.
- Restrooms and the Garden Shop are also fully accessible.
- Service dogs are permitted in the garden.
- Friendly Shout Out: A Universal Access Map is available that outlines wheelchair-friendly routes in the garden. Download the Lan Su Universal Access Map.
- The garden is surrounded by on-street parking meters, both short-term and long-term. A number of parking garages are available within a few blocks including a Smartpark on the corner of NW Davis and Naito Parkway.
- Friendly Shout Out: Lan Su honors complimentary admission for one caregiver of each visitor with a mobility issue necessitating an extra helping hand.
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Scandals
Accessibility Checklist:
- Flat accessible interior with no stairs.
- Offers open-sided chairs (with no arms) and bar stools without seat backs.
- Gender-neutral restrooms.
- Friendly Notice: Street parking only. Closest disability parking spot available on the corner of SW 11th Ave. and Burnside St.
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CC Slaughters
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance and accessible bathrooms.
- Cushioned bar stools without seat backs.
- Open-sided chairs with no arms.
- Alert: No designated accessible parking spots nearby; street parking only.
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Oregon Zoo
Accessibility Checklist:
- Special loading and unloading zone for guests using mobility aids close to the Zoo gates.
- Free sensory bags are available guests with sensory needs in the reception office.
- Wheelchairs and electric scooters available for rent at the gift shop to all who need them.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms.
- Friendly Shoutout: Caregivers are provided one complimentary ticket when supporting a disabled guest.
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Macy's Washington Square
Accessibility Checklist:
- Store aisles are wide, making it easy to maneuver or stroll around
- Macy's is located in Washington Square Mall. Its entrances are accessible, level, and flat.
- Friendly Notice: Accessible restrooms are available, however, there is only one Men's restroom which is located on the second floor. Women's restrooms are located on both the first and second floors.
- While seating exists it is limited to select areas of the store, such as shoe departments and outside dressing room.
- Washington Square Mall has benches located directly outside the entrances to Macy's.
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Holocene
Accessibility Checklist:
- Chairs with no arms, benches and stools without seat backs are plentiful.
- Tables can be moved/adjusted.
- Friendly Notice: Four small steps are present in the area separating the Lounge/DJ Dance area, but they can be accessed without stairs to the right of the main entrance. Door staff and security are happy to assist.
- Alert: Street parking only. Closest accessible parking spot is further east of the building on the opposite side of SE Morrison St.
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The Bye and Bye
Accessibility Checklist:
- Offers chairs with no arms and bar stools without seat backs.
- Tables can be moved/adjusted.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms available.
- Alert: Street parking only. No disability spots available within a reasonable distance. Public transit options include bus stops on NE Alberta & 11th and 9th.
- Friendly Notice: Outdoor/patio seating may not be comfortable for guests of size, so try to snag a spot indoors if you can.
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Crush
Accessibility Checklist:
- Offers chairs with no arms.
- Outdoor seating area is comfortable for people of size.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms available.
- Friendly Notice: Bar stools here all have seat backs, so if you need a more comfortable seat, the tables and chairs are a better bet.
- Alert: Street parking only. No disability spots available within a reasonable distance. Public transit options include bus stops on SE Morrison & 14th and SE Belmont & 14th.
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Arium Botanicals
Accessibility Checklist:
- Wide, flat interior for wheelchair access.
- Private parking lot on site close to the building.
- Friendly Notice: There is a private parking lot, but the images did not reveal marked accessible spaces. When we called to confirm, the welcoming and friendly staff reassured us that their parking area is accessible. If you visit, please confirm in your Friendly Like Me review! The nearest bus stop option is the NE ML King & Tillamook stop.
- Alert: Seating is not available here, so if you need to take a break while walking around the spacious shop, consider bringing a portable solution, like a collapsing stool or a walker with a seat.
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Seven Corners Cafe / Nossa Familia Coffee
Accessibility Checklist:
- Wide, flat interior for wheelchair access.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms available.
- Friendly Notice: Outdoor/patio seating may not be comfortable for guests of size, so try to snag a spot indoors if you can.
- Alert: Street parking only. No disability spots available within a reasonable distance. Public transit options include bus stops onSE Ladd & Division and SE Division & 20th Ave.
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Ranger Chocolate / Factory Tour & Tasting
Accessibility Checklist:
- Spacious, flat interior for wheelchair access, both in the cafe store front and in the workshop experience.
- Gender-neutral bathrooms.
- Chairs have no arms and bar stools have no seat backs.
- Workshops accommodate vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and kosher diets, so all are welcome.
- Alert: Street parking only. No accessible spots available within a reasonable distance. There is a nearby bus stop on NE Couch & ML King.
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Hotel Rose
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible rooms available for reservations at no added charge, which include more spacious interiors, walk-in showers with wands, a lowered door peephole, modified bed height and so much more.
- Common spaces have seating with no arms.
- Accessible parking is available.
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Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education is the largest museum dedicated to the documented and visual history of the Jews of Oregon, United States. The Museum is dedicated to the preservation, research, and exhibition of art, archival materials, and artifacts of the Jews and Judaism in Oregon.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible, gender-neutral restrooms are available on the first and second floors.
- While seating is limited, there are benches throughout the exhibits if you need a rest during your visit.
- Interior is level and smooth. Elevators exist for changing floors.
- Friendly Shout Out: Guide dogs are welcomed and rest areas are available at the adjoining park.
- Alert: Street parking only. There do not appear to be any designated accessible parking spots nearby.
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KEX Portland
Accessibility Checklist:
- KEX does not offer parking, but several paid lots within walking distance to the hotel do, including an independent outdoor, unsupervised, gated surface lot a block north of the hotel that can be paid by the hour or nightly for $19.
- Street parking in the area is mostly metered with a 2-hour limit, but free on nights and weekends. Other area parking lots offer reservations in advance on SpotHero or Parkopedia. KEX Portland offers a 15-minute loading zone on MLK that can be used while you get settled.
- ADA Guest Rooms are available. These should be reserved in advance. If ADA compliant rooms are not available on our website, please contact the hotel directly at stay@kexportland.com to ensure these needs are met prior to your arrival.
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Kasbah Moroccan Cafe
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior and entrance. Furniture is movable and configurable.
- Offers open-sided chairs with no arms.
- Friendly Shout Out: All locals agree, this is the best Moroccan food in the city!
- Friendly Notice: The interior is a bit tight for wheelchair users and people of size.
- Alert: Street parking only. No designated Accessible parking spots nearby.
- Alert: There is NO RESTROOM at this tiny restaurant.
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Darcelle XV
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance is flat and level
- Chairs are open-sided and heavy-duty
- Interior is accessible, if tight.
- Friendly Notice: Restrooms are accessible but not spacious and would not be suitable for power wheelchair users.
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Lechon
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance, interior, and restroom.
- Patio is spacious and accessible to wheelchair users.
- The interior offers heavy-duty open-sided chairs.
- Friendly Notice: Patio chairs are metal with arms, and may not be suitable for people in larger bodies.
- Friendly Notice: Some seating areas are tight while others are more spacious. Call ahead to share your seating needs.
- Alert: There is an offsite parking lot nearby, however it does not have designated Accessible parking spots.
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Portland Art Museum
Accessibility Checklist:
- Access to the museum is barrier-free.
- Accessible parking and drop-off spaces are located on Free St directly in front of the museum. Vehicles displaying disability plates/placards can park for twice the posted time limit at a meter or zone.
- An elevator allows access to all floors
- Wheelchairs are available for use on-site. To reserve a wheelchair call 207.775.6148 in advance of your visit.
- Friendly Notice: The museum does not have public parking but paid garages are located nearby on High, Free, and Spring streets.
- Labels and information from select exhibitions are available as large format printouts in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic at the Konkel Family Welcome Center. An audio guide to the collection is also available. All audio content is fully transcribed and the website for the audio guide is screen-reader friendly.
- Live ASL interpretation is available for most online programming, and can be provided upon request for visits, tours, and in person programming. Captioning is available for all online programming and select videos. Assisted listening devices are available to use for PMA Film screenings. Inquire at the Konkel Family Welcome Center.
- Restrooms are available on the Lower Ground Floor of the Charles Shipman Payson building, which have baby-changing stations. An ADA-accessible, gender-neutral restroom is available in the corridor of the McLellan House.
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Mother’s Bistro
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior, restroom, and entrance.
- A variety of seating options are available. Some booths have tables that move, others don't so make your needs heard.
- Offers chairs with no arms indoors.
- Friendly Notice: As of writing this review, there are two hours FREE valet parking at 319 SW Pine Street, but no accessible parking spaces nearby.
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Oregon Symphony
Accessibility Checklist:
- Wheelchair-accessible seating is available on the Orchestra level at all concerts. To purchase online, visit the Calendar page, choose the concert date you are interested in, click Buy Tickets, and look for the wheelchair symbols on the seat map. To order by phone, please call the Ticket Office at 503-228-1353
- The entrances on both Broadway and Park Streets are accessible. Curbside drop-off zones are located in front of each entrance on SW Broadway and SW Park.
- Alert: Elevators reach all levels of the hall except the Upper Balcony, but please note that a limited number of stairs must be ascended to enter the Lower Balcony and Upper Mezzanine levels.
- Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the Lower Level and Lower Balcony levels.
- The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is equipped with an infrared hearing system. Listening devices are available free of charge in the Cloak Room.
- Friendly Notice: Braille programs and American Sign Language Interpretation can be made available if requested at least four weeks in advance.
- Large-print programs for Classical and Pops concerts are available at the Customer Service Table, located just inside the Broadway Street entrance.
- For more information find the symphony's full accessibility page here.
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Case Study Coffee
Accessibility Checklist:
- The entrance is accessible, street-level, and has no steps.
- Variety of seating types available: chairs with no arms, stools, and barstools with backrests.
- Smooth, level, wood flooring throughout
- Street parking and nearby parking garages with designated accessible parking spaces.
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Voodoo Doughnut
Accessibility Checklist:
- Entrance is level and flat
- Interior is accessible.
- Friendly Notice: Patio seating is picnic table style, and may not be comfortable to people in larger bodies.
- Alert: No nearby dedicated Accessible parking
- Alert: No public restrooms are available at this location.
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Meet Fresh
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible flat entrance and spacious interior.
- A variety of configurable seating options are offered inside. Standard-height tables and chairs that move as well as high-top tables with open-backed stools.
- Spacious Accessible interior.
- Friendly Notice: During peak times, be prepared to stand in line!
- Alert: No accessible parking available.
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Angelina’s Greek Gyro’s
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance, restrooms, and spacious interior.
- Gender-neutral restrooms
- A variety of seating options exist including open-sided chairs (without arms.)
- Patio is accessible, and seating is comfortable for people in larger bodies.
- Friendly Notice: Patio tables are high-top.
- Alert: No Accessible parking is available.
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Mama Mia Trattoria
Accessibility Checklist:
- No on-site parking but several parking lots and garages are available nearby
- Friendly Notice: a few tables outside the restaurant; metal chairs have arms
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Mandarin House
Accessibility Checklist:
- A few barstools without seat backs are available
- Restaurant is located on the second floor of the building. An elevator is available.
- Friendly Notice: There is no onsite parking, but there are nearby street parking spaces and paid parking garages.
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Craft PDX
Accessibility Checklist:
- Multiple seating options available including barstools with backrests
- Furniture is movable and configurable for easy access
- Valet parking only, or use parking available in nearby streets, lots and garages
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The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot offers a unique and interactive dining experience centered around fondue. Cozy and inviting, the restaurant offers a variety of fondue options ranging from unique cheese blends, fresh salads, flavorful entrées cooked at the table, and chocolate desserts.
Accessibility Checklist:
- The entrance is accessible, but the restaurant is located below street level. To access the elevator, which is situated in the back, you'll need to call for elevator access: (503)517-8960
- Covered and secured parking is available directly across the street at 1025 SW 6th Avenue.
- Alert: If you do not choose to the use the elevator entrance, you will navigate three flights of stairs.
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Luc Lac
This is a very hip, boisterous place with a great menu, and ordering via one's phone works great. The service was fast and excellent. The Pho is wonderful!
Accessibility Checklist:
- Friendly Notice: Parking is limited to street parking
- Entire party must be present in order to be seated. Counter service style restaurant. Place order at counter then they will seat you
- Alert: Outdoor dining area is picnic tables only and may not be suitable for people of size. There is one step and NO RAMP to reach outdoor dining area.
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Xin Ding Dumpling House
Accessibility Checklist:
- The entrance is flat and level. Accessible interior with movable/configurable furniture.
- Chairs with no arms and comfortable padded barstools with no seatbacks.
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The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
Accessibility Checklist:
- ADA accommodations are available upon booking. These rooms feature lowered bed frames for easier access. They also feature showers with direct access from the floor.
- Accessible areas with Accessible Routes from public entrance
- Friendly Shout Out: Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs
- Interior, Meeting Rooms, Business Center, and on-site restaurants are accessible
- Guest Room Accessibility Features include: Accessible vanities, adjustable shower wands, bathtub seats and grab bars, flashing door knockers, self-closing doors, roll-in shower, and lowered viewports, deadbolts, electrical outlets, and night guards.
- Accessible Website
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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible parking spaces are available.
- Friendly Shout Out: Wheelchairs and motorized scooters are available at the Concierge Window, at no charge, and on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Video and audio resources available
- Sensory kits are available upon request
- Friendly Shout Out: Free admission for professional aides accompanying visitors with disability (one aide per visitor).
- For more information about accessibility resources and amenities, please contact OMSI at Info@OMSI.edu or (503) 797-4000.
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OMSI Science Playground
Popular wheelchair travel influencer Cory Lee, (@curbfreecorylee), enjoyed his visit to the OMSI Science Playground, saying, "The most popular attraction at OMSI is the USS Blueback Submarine, which is the US Navy’s last non-nuclear, fast attack submarine. It’s open for tours, but sadly it isn’t wheelchair accessible. I was able to see it from the outside and watch a video about it though. And while this attraction isn’t accessible, almost everything else at OMSI is."
Accessibility Checklist:
- Wheelchairs and motorized scooters are available at the Concierge Window, at no charge, and on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Service animals are welcomed here
- Friendly Shout Out: Free admission for professional aides accompanying visitors with disability (one aide per visitor).
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Raven's Manor
Accessibility Checklist:
- Friendly Notice: Book ahead for Dr. Raven's Elixir Experience!
- Multiple seating options are available including barstools with backrests and couches
- Onsite parking not available; however, there are parking lots and garages nearby that have accessible parking spaces.
- Alert: The second floor is only accessible by stairs but there are lots of dining seats available on the spacious ground floor.
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Andina
Accessibility Checklist:
- A wheelchair lift is available from street level to access the restaurant's half-flight of stairs.
- The restaurant is multi-level, so it's best to reserve a table on the first level. Although there is a service elevator.
- Friendly Shout Out: Restaurant staff is very accommodating
- Friendly Notice: While there is no dedicated onsite parking, street parking and nearby parking garages are available
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AC Hotel by Marriott
Accessibility Checklist:
- Friendly Shout Out: Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs
- Accessible Guest Rooms with numerous amenities including: accessible vanities, adjustable shower wand, flashing door knockers, bathtub grab rails, shower seat, self-closing doors, hearing accessible rooms or kits, lowered viewports, TTY/TTD, toilet seat at wheelchair height, and roll-in showers. For a comprehensive list of accessible room amenities read our full review!
- Accessible Areas with Accessible Routes from entrance, to: business center, fitness center, meeting spaces, on-site restaurants, and rooms and suites access through the interior corridor.
- Various types of seating available throughout the hotel, including chairs with and without arms, couches, benches, and barstools with, all of which look comfortable
- Friendly Notice: Valet parking only. Self-parking facilities are available near the hotel with accessible parking spaces
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Mirisata
Accessibility Checklist:
- Spacious, accessible outdoor patio (outfitted with ramps.) Outdoor seating may not be comfortable for people of size.
- Ramp for easy access to the ordering counter; no waiter service
- Ample space for indoor seating in the dining room
- Offers metal chairs with no arms, stools, and benches for seating. May not be exceptionally comfortable for people of size.
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Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible parking available. For detailed information on metered street parking and nearby parking garages, read our full review! Parking Available on: J Block, Hawthorne Bridge Lot, and Morrison Bridge Lot
- Benches exist throughout the park for relaxed seating
- Friendly Notice: Park closes at midnight. No overnight parking.
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The Clyde Hotel by Kasa
Accessibility Checklist:
- Wheelchair accessible route to the elevator
- Select rooms have shower wands and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Elevator door width - 44 inches or 112 centimeters
- Comfortable seating in the lobby; communal living room
- Alert: Not all areas of this hotel are accessible by accessible routes. Call ahead for details
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Covet PDX
Accessibility Checklist:
- Friendly Notice: This restaurant is located inside the Hyatt Centric.
- Chairs with no arms inside
- Valet parking is available
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Portland Kettle
Accessibility Checklist:
- Offers wooden chairs with no arms
- Outdoor seating is stools.
- Friendly Notice: No onsite parking. Street parking and parking garages with accessible parking spaces are available nearby.
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Courtyard by Marriot Portland City Center
Accessibility Checklist:
- Various types of seating available throughout the hotel, including chairs with and without arms, stools, benches, couches, and barstools with backrests
- Accessible Areas with Accessible Routes from the main public entrance: business center, fitness center, meeting rooms, on-site restaurants, room and suites access through interior corridors.
- Hearing Accessible rooms or kits.
- Lowered dead bolts, viewports, electrical outlets, and night guards.
- Roll-in showers
- Toilet seat at wheelchair height
- For a complete list of guest room accessibility amenities, read our full review!
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Hilton Portland Downtown
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible business center, concierge desk, meeting rooms, restaurant, and registration desk
- Friendly Notice: Accessible routes throughout the hotel except for from entrance to spa, and entrance to pool.
- Alert: Swimming pool is not accessible.
- Accessible transportation with advance notice.
- Assistive Listening Devices in meeting rooms upon request.
- Accessible room amenities, include: roll-in showers, TTY, Digital and visual and vibrating alarms, lowered evacuation instructions, and more. For a complete list of available accessibility amenities read our full review!
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The Duniway Portland a Hilton Hotel
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible meeting rooms, business center, gym, hotel restaurant, and parking.
- Accessible Registration Desk
- Friendly Notice: While the registration desk is accessible, the concierge desk is not.
- Friendly Notice: Accessible routes throughout the hotel with one exception. The path from the entrance to the spa is not accessible.
- Elevator utilizes Braille and has audible alerts
- Induction Loop System available in the meeting rooms
- Accessible Swimming Pool with hoist.
- Automatic door opens from inside guest rooms
- Lowered emergency evacuation instructions
- Friendly Shout Out: Room accessibility amenities are numerous including, visual and vibrating alarms, TTY, and roll-in showers. For a full list of accessible amenities, see our full review!
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible meeting rooms, registration desk, business center, concierge desk, restaurant, public entrance, and exercise facility.
- Accessible routes throughout the hotel
- Accessible swimming pool with hoist
- Accessible transport with advance notice.
- Visual and vibrating alarms in public areas and accessible guest rooms
- Assistive listening devices for meetings upon request.
- For a complete list of accessible room amenities and accessible routing information, please read our full review!
- Alert: No accessible self-parking, valet-only.
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Hotel Zags
Accessibility Checklist:
- Onsite parking with designated accessible parking spaces
- Various types of seating available throughout the hotel, including chairs with and without arms, couches, and barstools with backrests
- Accessible Rooms including: roll-in showers, an accessible armoire for easy personal storage, lowered light switches, and grab bars for curtains.
- Friendly Notice: Not all accessible rooms have roll-in showers. Call ahead or inquire at check-in to ensure you are assigned a room with a roll-in shower if needed.
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Powell's City of Books
Powell’s City of Books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block and housing approximately one million books. Located in downtown Portland’s Pearl District, the City of Books has nine color-coded rooms and over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles.
Powell's is happy to provide additional assistance to persons with access needs, just ask!
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible, flat and level entry.
- Accessible restrooms
- Cafe area with moveable tables and chairs without arms
- Friendly Notice: Powell's Books does not have their own designated parking lot but there are nearby street parking and pay-to-park lots
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For more information about parking options near and around these venues, you can visit the City of Portland’s interactive parking map.