High Desert Museum
MuseumIndoor-outdoor museum with free sensory Brain Break Bags at the admission desk and quarterly after-hours Museum and Me evenings for the disability community.
Visit siteAutism-Friendly Things to Do in Bend, Oregon
Bend's outdoor culture turns out to be a quiet advantage for autistic kids — wide-open spaces, adaptive sports, and a museum that genuinely gets it. Here's what's reliably autism-friendly and how to plan around busy seasons.
Oregon Adaptive Sports
Adaptive recreation nonprofitBend-based nonprofit running year-round adaptive outdoor programs — skiing at Mt. Bachelor, cycling, paddling — for people with disabilities.
Visit siteBend Park and Recreation District — Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation programYear-round adapted programs for kids with disabilities and their siblings — skating, adapted biking, bowling, arts and games.
Visit siteAutism Society of Oregon
Statewide nonprofitStatewide organization whose events calendar lists Central Oregon happenings, including the High Desert Museum's Museum and Me nights.
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