We meet once per month in Corvallis on the third Thursday at noon. Call us for meeting site.  While donations to support our activities are appreciated, we do not require any dues to participate with ABC.  If you are interested in improving access, please join us at a meeting! We need your ideas about what needs to be done. Learn with us about the laws, regulations, and best practices that lead to improved handicapped access in your community.  Read about our achievements here.

The Goals of Access Benton County

ABC Goal One: To enrich and educate ourselves and the community by learning accessibility laws and best practices.

1. Plan and coordinate guest speakers to present on issues that are relevant to accessibility.
2. Develop publicity in order to inform and involve persons interested in access improvement.
3. Develop short presentations about access and offer to the community.
4. Deepen ABC members' knowledge of ADAAG, Building Codes, and other access best practices.
5. Provide Information and Referral services concerning accessibility.

ABC Goal Two: Advocate for improved access in Benton County.

1. Encourage individuals to utilize fund raising/grant writing to achieve access improvement in Benton County.
2. Contact businesses and organizations to request improvements to access
in their facilities or domain.
3. Work with public and private sector to identify access solutions.
4. Host monthly meeting to provide a public discussion forum on access.
5. ABC will evaluate goals and objectives annually.

ABC Goal Three: Recognize and award accessibility excellence performed
by individuals, businesses and organizations.

1. Present Keith E. Billings Access Award annually.
2. Host an annual Holiday Luncheon to celebrate access achievements in
Benton County.
3. Send letters of appreciation throughout the year to persons making
access contributions.

Wait List for specific objectives: National Organization on Disability (NOD) America Award, public transit stop shelters increased when possible, Independent Living Center in our area.