Avamere at Chestnut Lane
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Deaf & DeafBlind Resources in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, renowned for its vibrant culture and inclusive spirit, is home to a flourishing community of seniors who are Deaf and DeafBlind. In this article, we will explore the diverse range of resources available in Portland and across Oregon for those who are...
Congressman Blumenauer Representative Shae McCulloch Visits Avamere at Chestnut Lane
Field Representative with the United States House of Representatives Shae McCulloch visited Avamere at Chestnut Lane on May 10, 2023, representing Congressman Earl Blumenauer. Avamere at Chestnut Lane is a senior living community in Gresham, Oregon specializing in...
An Open Letter to My Deaf Community and the Hearing
My name is Renée Rickard. I love to do water activities, such as waterski, jet ski, and wakeboard. I also love to play videogames. I have an older hearing sister but use American Sign Language (ASL). I graduated from California School for the Deaf in Fremont. I...
The Deaf Find their Voice at Avamere at Chestnut Lane
Imagine bumping into someone on the street and not being able to apologize. Imagine being in a new environment and not being able to ask where the restroom is. For those who are deaf and deafblind, they don’t have to imagine. These are real challenges they face every...
Avamere at Chestnut Lane Ranks in Top 15% Nationwide for Customer Experience
For Immediate Release: 3/24/2020 GRESHAM, Ore. – Avamere at Chestnut Lane, a deaf and deafblind assisted living community, earned Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2020 Customer Experience Award. The senior living community qualified for the award in the move-in process and...
Avamere at Chestnut Lane Celebrates 16 Years Serving the Deaf Community
For Immediate Release: 7/30/19 GRESHAM, Ore. – Avamere at Chestnut Lane has served the deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing residents and their families for 16 years. The team and residents will celebrate the anniversary of opening the first deaf-managed assisted...