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Clackamas Community College is hosting the second annual Accessible All-Stars and Networking, a free and inclusive event that brings together the disability community for an evening of connection, celebration and adaptive sports. The event will take place April 11 at the college’s Oregon City campus.

This year’s Accessible All-Stars game is an action-packed powerchair soccer match featuring the Adaptive Sports NW soccer team the Rose City Renegades/Power Soccer PDX. Power soccer is the fastest-growing team sport for power wheelchair users. It combines the skill and intensity of traditional soccer with the accessibility of power wheelchairs, allowing athletes to showcase their agility, strategy and teamwork. 

As part of the United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA), Power Soccer PDX competes in tournaments at local and national levels, providing individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in high-energy, team-oriented sports. The game will take place in Randall Hall gymnasium at 6:30 p.m.

Before the game, attendees can explore the networking fair in the Wacheno Welcome Center, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The fair will feature a diverse range of teams, clubs, organizations, agencies and businesses that are either led by or provide support to the disability community. This is an opportunity to make connections, discover resources and get involved in advocacy, sports and community programs.

Participating organizations include:

• Down Syndrome NW
• Adaptive Sports NW
• Ride Connection
• Hoop Camp
• Parkinson’s Resources Oregon
• Brain Injury Connections NW
• PreETS
• Power Soccer PDX
• Tapestry Life Connections
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Clackamas County Disability Services
• Adaptive Biketown Portland
• Clackamas Community College departments

“Accessible All-Stars is more than just a game — it’s a chance to bring people together, build meaningful connections and celebrate the incredible athletes in our community,” Shanna Schacher, Clackamas Community College grant coordinator and career coach, said. “Power Soccer PDX is a phenomenal team, and we’re thrilled to have them showcase their talent while also fostering engagement and inclusivity through this event.”

Clackamas Community College is located at 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Parking is free. For more information or to find ways to participate or volunteer at Accessibility All-Stars, contact Shanna Schacher at shanna.schacher@clackamas.edu.